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Every year we who love FANTASIA FEST must choose from a large variety of films to see during the festival that goes by so fast. What that means is that I did not get to see all the films I wanted and did not report yet on others. So here is a look back that includes the winners of the People's Choice Awards in all categories.
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
GOLD: BOOKWORM Director Ant Timpson, New Zealand
This is a heartwarming quirky movie about an amazing little girl reuniting with a father she had never met. “Bookworm” charms as a refreshing family adventure, showcasing the dynamic talents of director Ant Timpson and writer Toby Harvard. Their latest film, premiering at Fantasia Fest 2024, reunites them with Elijah Wood, who brilliantly swaps his “Lord of the Rings” persona for a more flawed, yet endearing, magician. Wood’s performance as Shawn Wise, a down-and-out illusionist, is both heartfelt and hilarious, especially when paired with the extraordinary Nell Fisher as his precocious daughter, Mildred.
Set against the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, “Bookworm” tells a captivating story of redemption and reconnection. When an unexpected emergency throws Shawn back into his daughter’s life, the film explores themes of forgiveness and familial bonds with both humor and sincerity. Fisher’s Mildred, a quick-witted and ambitious young girl with a knack for problem-solving, is a standout. Her journey to capture the elusive Canterbury Panther is a delightful mix of adventure and cleverness, making her a memorable heroine.
“Bookworm” is a testament to the magic of family films done right, combining scenic beauty, endearing performances, and a storyline that is both fun and meaningful. It’s a must-see for audiences of all ages and I loved it.
SILVER: THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO Directors Mathieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patelière, France
BRONZE: RATS! Directors Maxwell Navelansky and Carl Fry, United States
BEST ASIAN FEATURE FILM
GOLD: A SAMURAI IN TIME Director Junichi Yasuda, Japan SILVER: TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS : WALLED IN Director Soi Cheang, Hong Kong BRONZE: PENALTY LOOP Director Shinji Araki, Japan
BEST ANIMATION FEATURE FILM
GOLD: GHOST CAT ANZU Directors Yōko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita, Japan SILVER: THE MISSING Director Carl Joseph Papa, Philippines BRONZE: MONONOKE THE MOVIE : PHANTOM IN THE RAIN Director Kenji Nakamura, Japan
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
GOLD: FACES Director Blake Simon, United States SILVER: THE STREETLIGHT Director Sophia Parella, United States BRONZE: LES YEUX D’OLGA Director Sarah Carlot Jaber, Belgium
BEST ASIAN SHORT FILM
GOLD: MEMORY Director Jang Hawon, South Korea SILVER: WANNA DIE WANNA KILL Director Jeong Jaehee, South Korea BRONZE: NIGHT FISHING Director Byoung-gon Moon, South Korea
BEST ANIMATION SHORT FILM
GOLD: RUTHLESS BLADE Director Bo Zhang, China SILVER: LANTERN BLADE, EP 3 Director. Ziki Zhu, China BRONZE (TIE): THE BEASTS (Director. Michael Berry, United States) and GIANT FISH Director Si Seunghyun, South Korea
BEST CANADIAN FEATURE FILM
GOLD: SELF DRIVER Director Michael Pierro SILVER: THE SILENT PLANET Director Jeffrey St. Jules BRONZE: SCARED SHITLESS Director Vivieno Caldinelli
BEST CANADIAN SHORT FILM
GOLD: THE SHITTY RIDE Director Cole Doran SILVER: DIRTY BAD WRONG Director Erica Orofino BRONZE: BATH BOMB Director Colin G. Cooper
BEST QUEBEC FEATURE FILM
GOLD: KIDNAPPING INC Director Bruno Mourral SILVER: DAY OF THE HUNT Director Annick Blanc BRONZE: ABABOUINÉ Director André Forcier
BEST QUEBEC SHORT FILM
GOLD: THE IMAGE SELLER Director Donovan Richard SILVER: DIE IN SILENCE Director Émile Lavoie BRONZE: (TIE): REINSERTION Director Youssef Harouj and BRING BACK GUILLAUME Director Kevin de Laval
BEST DOCUMENTARY : VOIVOD: WE ARE CONNECTED Director Felipe Belalcazar, Canada
THE FANTASTIC SCREEN PRICE
THE BEAST WITHIN Director Alexander J. Farrell, United Kingdom
As part of the 2024 edition of the Fantasia festival, the L’Écran Fantastique prize is awarded to THE BEAST WITHIN, directed by Alexander J. Farrell. The film stands out from the rest by its extensive staging (something increasingly rare in current production), powerful images, full of details, which add to the neo-Gothic atmosphere of the natural settings. A work of art that deserves to be highlighted and encouraged. (Yves Rivard) NOTE: Now available on digital streaming service
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