SEFF '16 Awards

THE EUROPEAN COMPETITION

Award for the best film that tests the boundaries of documentary film, in the amount of 15,000 PLN, funded by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

„Casa Blanca” - Aleksandra Maciuszek

PL/MX/CU, 2015

For a moving portrayal of intimate portraits of people in an extremely difficult situation. By touching the boundaries of humanity, the authors respect their dignity.

Award for the most innovative documentary film language, in the amount of 10,000 PLN, funded by the Polish Film Institute.

„Wreck” - Jan Ijäs

FI/IT, 2016

For an accurate and restrained use of landscapes in order to portray contradictions and the complicated social situation in Western Europe.

Award for the most moving film, in the amount of 10,000 PLN, funded by the Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

„Rèsce la Lune” - Gloria Kurnik, Giulia Di Battista

PL/IT, 2016

For a discreet and extraordinary portrayal of the drama of an unhappy love that breaks the taboo of silence in the world of mature women.

Award for the most intriguing film, in the form of professional software, funded by the company AVID Poland.

„Condrong” - Gonçalo Almeida

UK, 2016

For the perfect use of black-and-white photography that bears witness to a deep and unapparent religious experience.

THE POLISH COMPETITION

The award for the best film, in the amount of 10,000 PLN, funded by the President of Szczecin.

„Goran the Camel Man” - Marcin Lesisz

PL, 2016

For an extraordinarily sensitive tale about a modern nomad. For a moving relationship between man and nature. For harmony between photography and editing, and for an unexpected adventure presented to the receiver.

Award for the most intriguing film, in the form of professional software, funded by the company AVID Poland.

„Lekcja Patriotyzmu” – Filip Jacobson

DE/PL, 2016

For a consistent observation that was built with empathy. For a narrative that allows for an ambiguous interpretation of the Patriotic Song Contest.

Jury's Distinction

„Musimy porozmawiać” – Jędrzej Michalak

PL, 2016

For boldly speaking about death by means of skilful use of the film form.

Jury's Distinction

„Bojownik” – Anna Pawluczuk

PL, 2015

For a moving portrayal of a Polish family.

THE EUROPEAN AND POLISH COMPETITION

The Audience Award, in the amount of 1,000 EUR, funded by Polish Television.

„Obiekt” – Paulina Skibińska

PL, 2015

The Award of Findling Landesverbandes Filmkommunikation M-V e.V. for the best Polish film from the European or Polish Competition, in the form of a tour of cinemas throughout Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

„Lekcja Patriotyzmu” – Filip Jacobson

DE/PL, 2016

Filip Jacobson’s film presents a competition of patriotic songs at a Polish primary school. „Patriotic Lesson“ is edited in a calm manner and filmed in black-and-white stylistics. It lets us be the observer of the performing kids, the proud parents, and the work of the specially-called jury during this event – always in a kind of reserved but slightly ironic way.

We become silent witnesses of a seemingly ludicrous event that is regional but can be transferred into a global context. We have to reflect upon and discuss the use and abuse of kids for values they can´t understand, and about the sense and nonsense of patriotism. Therefore „Patriotic Lesson“ is giving the right cinematic impulse.

TELEPHONE ART '16

Award for the most intriguing film, in the form of professional software, funded by the company AVID Poland.

„Oops!” - Shih-Han Huang

TW, 2016

WEST POMERANIA SHORTS '16

Award for the most intriguing film, in the form of professional software, funded by the company AVID Poland.

„Koniec spania” - Ryszard Ferenc

PL, 2016

Award for the competition winner, in the form of a premiere screening at the Castle Cinema, funded by the Director of the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle.