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2015

Award Winners

2022

The 15th Anniversary Edition of the Beverly Hills Film Festival has warmly welcomed an exceptional set of filmmakers and writers.

Remaining dedicated and focused on its artists’ creative vision, the Beverly Hills Film Festival® is more than honored to present the 15th Edition of its Awards with the close collaborative efforts of the Beverly Hills Film Festival Executive Directorial Team and the Beverly Hills Film Festival President of the Jury.

2015 Beverly Hills Film Festival Golden Palm Award

State of Assyria

Director: Shawn David Thompson

Country: United States

2015 Screenplay Awards

GOLDEN PALM AWARD

Emilia in the Window

Anthony Rivas

1st RUNNER UP

Geneva’s Valentine

Sheila Robinson

2nd RUNNER UP

Jaffee

Courtney Suttle

2015 Film Awards

Best Producer

The Search for Freedom

Country: United States

RT: 92min

Director: Jon Long

THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM is the story of a cultural revolution grounded in embracing the moment and doing what makes you feel the most alive. Through the eyes of some of the biggest names in action sports, we discover how an electrifying new world came about through pure energy and imagination and the infinite possibilities of self-expression available to anyone willing to drop in....

Best Actress, Best Short Film

Birthday

Country: United States

RT: 11min

Director: Chris King

When a young military wife gets news that her Marine husband has been severely wounded in combat, she discovers that life ahead for them is going to be a difficult and yet amazing journey....

Best Actor, Best Feature Film

Keep in Touch

Country: United States

RT: 105min

Director: Sam Kretchmar

After a life crisis, Colin tracks down a forgotten childhood romance in a search to restart his life....

Best Director

Riding my Way Back

Country: United States

RT: 26min

Director: Robin Fryday

A soldier journeys back from the brink of suicide....

Best Foreign Film

The Sound Man

Country: United States

RT: 27min

Director: Chip Duncan

The Sound Man is a documentary short featuring 62-year-old location sound engineer Abdul Ramadhan. Abdul learned his craft on the job at Nairobi's Camerapix production company where he's been employed for more than thirty-five years. While working with acclaimed photojournalist Mohamed Amin and others, Abdul recorded the sounds of revolution, civil war, genocide and famine throughout East Africa. Abdul speaks candidly about the tragedies he has witnessed and provides gripping detail about the civil war in Sudan, the genocide in Rwanda, revolution in Somalia and Ethiopia and the current tribal conflicts in Kenya....

Best Cinematography

Derek Hess

Country: United States

RT: 95min

Director: Nick Cavalier

"Forced Perspective" is an intimate portrait of iconic Cleveland artist Derek Hess by filmmaker Nick Cavalier. From Derek's early Euclid Tavern concert posters to his expressive fine art pieces, the film is a journey through Derek's struggle with alcoholism and bipolar disorder and how these demons effect his artwork along the way. Presenting a window into Derek's personal life, Illuminating his process and philosophy. "Forced Perspective" showcases the evolution of a celebrated artist, his effect on music and culture while highlighting the link between creativity and mental illness....

Best Editing

American Caravan

Country: United States

RT: 79min

Director: Jerome Gary, Shawn David Thompson

Six young Americans travel across the Middle East in the footsteps of the Arab Spring....

2016 AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS

Best Animated Film

Poet Anderson – The Dream Walker

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Director: Tom DeLonge, Edgar Martins, Sergio Martins

The Dream World is an alternate universe created by humankind's shared unconscious thoughts. When Poet Anderson journeys deep into this world, he meets his Dream Walker, a mysterious guardian angel who leads Poet to confront his demons and his destiny....

Best Feature Film

One Eyed Girl

Country: United States

RT: 102 min

Director: Nick Remy Matthews

A young psychiatrist is haunted by the suicide of a patient and hovers on the verge of a breakdown. He meets an attractive representative of a secret church that promises salvation to its members...

Best Documentary

Exported from Michigan

Country: United States

RT: 92min

Director: Jon Vander Pol

A story of resilience and innovation. Exported from Michigan is a documentary film exploring the new economies of Michigan; from art and music to engineering and manufacturing....

Best Short Film

February

Country: United States

RT: 8min

Director: Siar Sedig

During a date a man loses himself in the compelling stories of a woman about freedom. Something beautiful occurs between the two, but the woman is more than she seems....

2015 SPECIAL JURY AWARDS

Best Documentary

13th Step

Country: United States

Director: Monica Richardson

Best Actress, Best Short Film

Birthday

Country: United States

RT: 11min

Director: Chris King

When a young military wife gets news that her Marine husband has been severely wounded in combat, she discovers that life ahead for them is going to be a difficult and yet amazing journey....

Best Actor, Best Feature Film

Keep in Touch

Country: United States

RT: 105min

Director: Sam Kretchmar

After a life crisis, Colin tracks down a forgotten childhood romance in a search to restart his life....

Best Animated Film

T.P.

Country: United States

RT: 10min

Director: Bob Blevins, Bradly Werley

A naive roll of toilet paper awakens in a disgusting gas station bathroom, and is horrified to discover what fate has in store for his kind. Inspired by his traumatized but well intentioned companion, he resolves to escape captivity and determine for himself how his destiny will unravel....