Arlene Schindler and Bonnie Rubenstein, Narrative Judges.
Winner -- Le mani sulle nuvole English title: HANDS ABOVE THE CLOUD
Arlene Schindler, says Le mani Sulle nuvole is "Artful, unexpected and surreal. Reminiscent of experimental filmmaker Maya Derren (a personal favorite). Highlighting sculpture, rhythmic movement, and original music to create mood, this is truly a fine arts film, and the WINNER." Director, Massimiliano Battistella. Filmed in Italy.
Finalist -- One Minute
One Minute
...for "being is well paced, well shot, and engaging," says Schindler. Yiran Bai, USA, created and directed.