2024 鮑思高神父全球青年電影節:恭賀青年影片製作人及地區奬項獲獎者

【慈幼通訊社 ─ 2024 年10月14 日羅馬慈幼總部訊】 ─ 2024 鮑思高神父全球青年電影節 (DBGYFF)將於 2024 年 10 月 17 日至 18 日舉行頒獎及公演,世界各地都會舉行慶祝活動。今年的競賽比以往更加多元和廣泛,包括2分鐘短片、5分鐘短片、5分鐘動畫電影、5分鐘音樂短片和10分鐘紀錄片等多個類別。來自 110 個國家提交的 1,287 部影片令人印象深刻,展示了年輕人利用影片的力量,嘗試解決氣候變化這一關鍵問題的令人難以置信的才華。

提交給 2024 鮑思高神父全球青年電影節的影片,各自代表了世界六個不同的地區,反映了該電影節真正的全球影響力。非洲馬達加斯加區提交了 71 部影片,南美洲區提交了 164 部影片。東亞澳區有 114 件參賽作品,歐洲和中東地區以 509 件參賽作品脫穎而出。加上美洲地區 88 部影片參加角逐,而南亞區則另外貢獻了 341 部影片。這種多元化的參與凸顯了該節日的廣泛影響和吸引力,為世界各地的環境問題提供了獨特的文化視角。

經過來自49個國家的114名初審評審的嚴格評審,最終選出120部最佳影片入圍總決賽。這些決賽入圍者隨後由 15 名知名大評審員組成的傑出評審團進行評審。

隨著頒獎禮的臨近,今年電影節最令人興奮的元素之一就是率先公佈了 60 個地區最佳獎,該獎項旨在表彰每個地區的十部最佳影片。這些獎項展示了每個地區獨特的文化視角和講故事的方式,強調了電影節全球多樣性的使命。

以下是來自六個地區的獲獎者,因其是每個地區的傑出作品而受到表彰:

非洲馬達加斯加區

南美洲區

東亞澳區

歐洲和中東地區

美洲區

南亞區

恭喜所有得獎者。每部獲得地區最佳獎的電影將獲得 1,000 歐元。這些地區獎項只是節慶期間頒發的眾多獎項之一。今年的DBGYFF 總獎金為120,000 歐元,將分發給多個類別的獎項,其中包括15 項頒發給具有重大影響力的影片的全球最佳獎、8 項頒發給不同類型的卓越作品的類別獎、7 項最佳青年影片製作人獎、 5 項評審團遴選獎,著重於藝術價值和引人注目的訊息而評選。

壓軸戲將是一場全球性的公演活動,在世界各地的多個地點放映得奬影片,讓世界各地的社區齊聚一堂,欣賞青年的創造力和環保倡導。大會將在紐約的洛雷托劇院(the Loreto Theatre)公佈得獎名單,期望與全球觀眾分享活動的喜悅和獲得啟發。

當全世界熱切期待這個非凡節日的高潮時,DBGYFF 顯然不僅僅是電影製作人才的慶祝活動。它是年輕電影製作人表達對更綠色、更清潔的世界的夢想的大平台,並激勵全球觀眾就環境問題採取有意義的行動。隨著10 月18 日倒數計時的到來,鮑思高神父全球青年電影節將重點關注這些年輕夢想家所取得的令人難以置信的成就,他們的創造力和熱情正在推動人們邁向更永續的未來。

Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival 2024: Celebrating Young Filmmakers and Regional Award Winners

(ANS – RomeRMG, 14 October 2024) – The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) 2024 is approaching its grand finale, set for October 17 and 18, 2024, with celebrations happening worldwide. This year’s competition has been more diverse and expansive than ever, featuring various categories including 2-Minute Short Films, 5-Minute Short Films, 5-Minute Animation Films, 5-Minute Music Videos, and 10-Minute Documentaries. An impressive 1,287 films were submitted from 110 countries, showcasing the incredible talent of young people who are using the power of cinema to address the critical issue of climate change.

The films submitted to the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival 2024 represent six distinct regions, reflecting the festival’s truly global reach. From Africa Madagascar, there were 71 submissions, while the America South Cone contributed 164 films. East Asia had 114 entries, and the Europe & Middle East region stood out with an impressive 509 submissions. Interamerica added 88 films to the competition, while South Asia contributed another 341 entries. This diverse participation highlights the wide-ranging impact and appeal of the festival, offering unique cultural perspectives on environmental issues from around the world.

Following a rigorous evaluation process by 114 preliminary jurors from 49 countries, the top 120 films were shortlisted for the grand finale. These finalists were then judged by a distinguished panel of 15 renowned Grand Jurors.

As the grand finale draws near, one of the most exciting elements of this year’s festival is the announcement of the 60 Regional Best Awards, which recognize the ten best films from each region. These awards showcase the unique cultural perspectives and storytelling approaches from each region, emphasizing the festival’s mission to celebrate global diversity. 

Below are the winners from the six regions, each recognized for their outstanding contributions:

Congratulations to all the winners. Each movie nominated for the Regional Best Award will receive €1,000. These regional awards are just one part of the many accolades to be presented during the festival. This year’s DBGYFF boasts a prize pool of €120,000, which will be awarded across several categories, including 15 Global Best Awards for films that have made a significant impact, 8 Category Awards for excellence in different genres, 7 Young Best Awards celebrating emerging filmmakers, and 5 Jury Choice Awards, selected for their artistic merit and compelling messages.

The grand finale will be a global celebration, with screenings held at multiple locations worldwide, allowing communities everywhere to come together to appreciate youth creativity and environmental advocacy. The announcement of the winners will take place at the Loreto Theatre in New York, offering a global audience the chance to share in the excitement and inspiration of the event.

As the world eagerly anticipates the culmination of this remarkable festival, it is evident that the DBGYFF is more than just a celebration of filmmaking talent. It is a powerful platform for young filmmakers to express their dreams for a greener, cleaner world and to inspire global audiences to take meaningful action on environmental issues. With the countdown to October 18 underway, the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival is poised to shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of these young visionaries, whose creativity and passion are driving the movement toward a more sustainable future.