The Independent Video Film Festival of Youtube Art Club Pavlos Paraschakis has announced its award winners, recognizing international independent short films, video art, and digital performances across multiple competitive categories.
Major Grand Prize Winners and Special Honors
According to the festival results, the Grand Prize Alien for Best Video Film of the Year went to Silvia Marcantoni Taddei for her body of short films. The Golden Prize Alien was awarded to Dimitris Katsimanis in recognition of his contributions to a career in cinema, an honor echoed by an individual Honorable Mention for his cinematic work. Additionally, the festival conferred the Dimitris Kollatos Prize to the production Diamartyromai.
Performance and Acting Recognition
Actor Leonardo Thimo secured the Best Male Performance by an Actor award for his work in Diamartyromai.
Technical and Audience Awards
The Nick Yianneas Prize for Best Effects was awarded to Kombina gia dyo oneira, featuring Dimitris Gaitanis. The Award Anestis Dalezis for Best Editor recognized Massimo Sannelli and Silvia Marcantoni Taddei, both credited under the moniker AnimaeNoctis. In the competitive audience categories, the Audience Favorite award went to Detective Javier, directed by Zoe Szymon.
Festival Award Categories and Winners
- Grand Prize Alien Best Video Film of the Year: Silvia Marcantoni Taddei
- Golden Prize Alien: Dimitris Katsimanis
- Dimitris Kollatos Prize: Diamartyromai
- Best Male Performance by an Actor: Leonardo Thimo (Diamartyromai)
- Award Anestis Dalezis for Best Editor: Massimo Sannelli and Silvia Marcantoni Taddei (As AnimaeNoctis)
- Nick Yianneas Prize for Best Effects: Kombina gia dyo oneira (Dimitris Gaitanis)
- New Artist Prize: Leo & Tony’s Parody Center Show (Christos Vlachopoulos)
- Audience Favorite: Detective Javier (Zoe Szymon)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Independent Video Film Festival of Youtube Art Club Pavlos Paraschakis?
It is an independent film event that honors short films, video art, acting, editing, and visual effects across various competitive categories.
Who won the top film award?
Silvia Marcantoni Taddei received the Grand Prize Alien Best Video Film of the Year for her short films.
Who received the acting honors?
Leonardo Thimo won the Best Male Performance by an Actor award for his role in Diamartyromai.
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