Chelsea Film Festival
 Chelsea Film Festival logo | |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Website | chelseafilm.org |
Chelsea Film Festival (CFF) is an International Film Festival and a non-profit organization based in New York which screens independent films from emerging directors. The festival offers a wide range of films, including documentaries and feature-lengths, focusing on the theme of “Global Issues”.[1]
History
Chelsea Film Festival was founded in 2013 by French actresses Ingrid Jean-Baptiste[2] & Sonia Jean-Baptiste.[3]
An advisory board was set up to oversee the selection of the films and the operation of the festival.
The first edition of the Chelsea Film Festival presented nine feature length-films and eight short films, representing 13 countries and 17 first-time filmmakers, including seven in competition. Eight of the films at the Festival were United States premieres, and one was a world premiere.
In 2014 the festival screened 47 films from 23 countries.[4] In 2015, the organizers added a series of panel discussion called the “Reel Magic Hour” , covering topics related to filmmaking and cultural issues.[5]
In 2016, the festival presented 90 Films from 24 countries, including workshops, panels of discussion and private events.
Awards
Awards are presented in several categories; the winning films are selected by a jury of film experts. The "Charging Bull" replica is the Official trophy of the Chelsea Film Festival, created by artist Arturo Di Modica.
Grand Prix Award
| Year | Film | Director | Nationality of Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LICKS | Jonathan Singer-Vine |  United States[6][7][8] |
Best Screenplay Award
| Year | Film | Screenwriter | Nationality of Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Halima's Path | Fedja Isovic |  Bosnia |
Best Actress Award
| Year | Film | Actress | Nationality of Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Halima's Path | Alma Prica | Bosnia |
| 2015 | Marry Me | Sirin Zahed[9] |
Best Supporting Award
| Year | Film | Supporting Actress | Nationality of Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Halima's Path | Olga Pakalovic | Bosnia |
Best Actor Award
| Year | Film | Actor | Nationality of Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LICKS | Stanley Doe Hunt | United States |
Best Supporting Actor Award
| Year | Film | Actor(s) | Nationality of Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LICKS | Devon Libran & Koran Streets | United States |
Best Director Award
| Year | Film(s) | Director(s) | Nationality of Director(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LICKS & Les Petits Princes | Jonathan Singer-Vine & Vianney Lebasque | United States  France |
References
- ↑ "A Complete Guide to NYC Fall Film Festivals". September 3, 2014, Glenwood.
- ↑ "La fondatrice du Chelsea Film Festival : Ingrid Jean-Baptiste, dans Le Grand Journal de New York - 19/10 2/4". Boursorama.
- ↑ "New Film Festival Aims to Bring World Cinema to Chelsea". DNA Info, By Mathew Katz | July 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Chelsea Film Festival : moteur, ça tourne !". @New York, 17 October 2014
- ↑ "Chelsea Film Fest Puts Focus on Emerging Talent". Chelsea Now, by Scott Stiffler, October 12, 2016
- ↑ "Jonathan Singer-Vine’s LICKS Wins Big at the Chelsea Film Festival". East Bay Times, November 1, 2013 Adam Patterson
- ↑ "Berkeley director wins New York film festival’s top prize for Oakland-based feature “Licks”". Contra Costa Times,
- ↑ "YAK Films will show off Oakland-based Turf Feinz at San Francisco Film Society's Cinema by the Bay". By Lou Fancher, Mercury News.
- ↑ "Marry Me actress Sirin Zahed wins award in New York". Flanders, 26 October 2015