2020 was a year of many challenges, revelations and growth, and more than ever it has become evident the importance and impact of art in our lives. Not as shallow entertainment or canned distraction, but as questioning visions and as reflections of the inner world and the subconscious of each director and viewer who participates in our project. We value works that take risks such as narratives, films that escape conventional categorization and narratives that explore everything related to the surreal, mysterious and extraordinary. The creation of stories and myths is what sets us apart from other animals on Earth. Let us celebrate this capacity and this great human power by praising the great directors who participated in the Phenomena Festival 2020. It is with great honor and pride that we announce the winners of our competitive categories:
Phenomena Apophenie Award FRIED BARRY
Best film from New Blood Program SISTER TEMPEST
Best FX from New Blood Program CORPSE
Best actress from New Blood Program SOUVENIRS, Isabella Pisacane
Best actor from New Blood Program ALIEN ADDICTION, Jimi Jackson
Best Script from New Blood Program THE RINGING BELL
Best Photography from New Blood Program LENI
Best Direction from New Blood Program PRECARIOUS
Best Short Film from Short Bites Program HIS MOTHER
Best FX from Short Bites Program CARMENTIS
Best actress from Short Bites Program THE MIRROR, Ingrid Torelli
Best actor from Short Bites Program REVIVAL, Steevens Benjamin
Best Script from Short Bites Program Rewind
Best Photography from Short Bites Program SYNCHRONIZATION
Best Direction from Short Bites Program PERFECT BODY
Best Animation from Magic Lantern Program THE LITTLE SOUL
Best 3D Animation from Magic Lantern Program RAÍCES
