2019 Festival Moments
2019 Competition Winners
International Feature Competition
- Best Feature Film Award"Evening Conversations" - Claire Dubois (France)
- Runner-up Feature"Bohemian Rhapsodies" - Petra Novakova (Czech Republic)
- Best DirectorAlessandro Romano - "Tuscan Memories" (Italy)
- Best ScreenplayErik Lindqvist - "Nordic Sagas" (Sweden)
- Emerging Filmmaker AwardAna Martinez - "Flamenco Dreams" (Spain)
European Short Film Competition
- Best European Short"Morning Coffee" - Hans Weber (Germany)
- Best Animation"Paper Tales" - Sophie Mueller (Austria)
- Emerging Talent Award"First Steps" - Maria Kowalski (Poland)
- Best Experimental"Light Studies" - Jan Petersen (Denmark)
- Audience Choice Short"The Garden" - Luca Benedetti (Italy)
Documentary Showcase
- Best Documentary Feature"Rural Changes" - David Thompson (UK)
- Best Documentary Short"City Rhythms" - Emma Johnson (Ireland)
- Social Impact Award"Community Voices" - Local Collective (Germany)
- Best Cinematography"Mountain Views" - Franz Steiner (Switzerland)
- Community Choice Award"Neighbor Stories" - Regional Focus
Special Recognition Awards
Performance & Technical Excellence
- Best ActressBrigitte Mueller in "Berlin Chronicles" (Germany)
- Best ActorPaolo Rossi in "Venice Tales" (Italy)
- Best Original Music"Folk Fusion" - Traditional and modern blend
- Best Editing"Narrative Flow" - Storytelling innovation
- Best Cinematography"Natural Light" - Outdoor filming excellence
Festival Special Awards
- Young Filmmaker AwardAna Martinez (24 years old) - "Flamenco Dreams" (Spain)
- Cultural Heritage"Traditions Alive" - Cultural preservation theme
- Independent Spirit"DIY Cinema" - Grassroots filmmaking
- Local Connection"Bonn Stories" - Regional engagement
- Future Promise"Tomorrow's Voices" - Next generation talent
2019 Festival Highlights
Second Edition Growth
Building on the success of our inaugural year, the 2019 edition demonstrated the festival's growing appeal and established reputation. This year marked the beginning of our international recognition and the formation of lasting partnerships within the European film community.
2019 Statistics
- 45 films submitted
- 14 films selected for competition
- 9 countries represented
- 2 world premieres
- 5 European premieres
Notable Achievements
- Doubled submission numbers
- International recognition began
- Professional jury established
- Media coverage expanded
- Community engagement increased