The LA Independent Women Film Awards celebrate the creativity and impact of female filmmakers in roles like directing, producing, writing, cinematography and acting. This event honors their contributions and highlights films showcasing women's perspectives in cinema. The Seasonal winners are filmmakers recognized for their exceptional talent and vision, leading the way in independent cinema. Their work entertains, inspires, and challenges norms, promoting diversity and representation. Through storytelling, these filmmakers spark discussions, raise awareness on social issues, and empower women, playing a crucial role in independent cinema. The festival, held seasonally and annually, focuses on female voices in international and U.S. media projects across all genres. It supports projects at LA cinemas, including the Fine Arts Theatre for the finalists of the year, and digitally via the LA Independent Women magazine for the nominees throughout the year, promoting works by female producers, directors, and more.
Here are the winners:
Best Narrative Feature
Gina
Director: Ulrike Kofler

Best Narrative Short & Best Actress
Director: Victoria Warmerdam
Starring: Ellen Parren

Best Female Director
MARTA MINIUCCHI
INDIGO ROOM

Best Producer
Gabriela Kulaif
BitterSweet

Best Cinematographer
Daniela Mileykovsky
Just A Little Longer

Best Editor
Christie Herring
Singing for Justice

Best Composer
Amanda Richards
Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country

Best Produced Script
SENDER UNKNOWN
Lauren Coggiola

Best Unproduced Script
Semicolon Life Goes On
Andreina P. Aristeiguieta, Alberto Arvelo

Best Documentary Feature
Director Melissa Francis

Best Documentary Short
Curandera
Director: Alexia Kraft de la Saulx

Best Director
Directors: Luka Bazeli, Dasha Gorodenska

Best Animation
Neither Living nor Dead
Director: Sofiya Voznaya

Best Horror
Infestation
Director: Yana Sar

Best Experimental
Director Silja Minkkinen

Best Student Film
Fatherland
Director: Ania Johnston

Best L.A. Filmmaker
Abigail – Deser
Heisenberg's Bedroom

Best Short Science Fiction
Entanglement
Director: Darlene Conte

Best Music Video
Maybe this is how life should be
Director: Kate Bohan

Best Series-Web-Pilot
Dick Bunny
Director: Katie Locke O'Brien

Best Short Comedy
Soiree
Director: Hannah Welever

Best Short Thriller
Punjabi Protector
Director: Daniel Locicero

Best Human Rights
The Haka Party Incident
Director: Katie Wolfe

Best Youth Artist
Scarlett Abinante
Another Saturday

Best Environmental
Chasing the Tide
Directors: Jay Kleberg, Chrissy Kleberg

Best First-Time Filmmaker
If That Mockingbird Don't Sing
Director: Sadie Bones

Best Independent Film & Best International Filmmaker
Carmen & Bolude
Directors: Michela Carattini, Maria Isabel Delaossa

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