INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
MANHATTAN
The International Film Festival Manhattan proudly showcases diverse voices in global cinema, honoring excellence in storytelling and celebrating extraordinary talent through its prestigious Special Awards.
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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL MANHATTAN
Uniting Filmmakers and Audiences Through the Power of Film
Now in its 15th milestone year, the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) is celebrated as one of the premier indie film festivals in New York City, showcasing a world-class selection of short films across multiple Manhattan theaters.
IFFM champions diverse storytelling — from documentaries and student works to professional shorts — with a special spotlight on films addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We believe in the transformative power of cinema to amplify voices, inspire communities, and drive meaningful change. Our mission is to unite filmmakers with engaged audiences from around the globe in the vibrant heart of NYC.
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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL MANHATTAN AWARDS 2024
Special Awards
Dr Jose Rizal themed Film Contest in cooperation with Dr Jose Rizal Legacy International Foundation Inc
Honorable Mentions:
1) “Amor Propio” Dir: Rain Ramas (Philippines)
2) “Pepe 1896” Dir: Philip Dipasupil, Frederick Claveria (Philippines)
3) “Pamana ni Pepe” Dir: Jayson Pabalan (Philippines)
4) “Sandig (Lean On)” Dir: Roveh Tondo, Alan Filoteo (Philippines)- Winner
Honorable Mentions:
1) Frenz Oria (Actress) “Sandig (Lean On)”(Philippines)
2) Yuna Casino (Actress) “Boss Ko Si Mommy” (UAE)
3) “Monday” (USA)
4) “Dreamweaver” (USA)
5) “Who’s Afraid of Shorty Virginia” (USA)
6) “Sound of Hope” (USA)
7) “Shuhari” (Japan)
Junior Lifetime Achievement Awardees
1) Alan Filoteo (Filmmaking) (Philippines)
2) Mark Sicat dela Cruz (TV Directing) (Philippines)
3) MJ Racadio (PR/Marketing/Singer) (USA)
Lifetime Achievement Awardees
1) Bob Hopkins (Philanthropy/Education) (USA)
2) Roberta Pazi (Acting) (Italy)
Festival Director Awardees
Independent Achievement Award in Filmmaking
1) Writer/Director/Producer: Noman Robin “Mighty Eighty” (USA/Bangladesh)
2) Actor/Director: Rain Ramas “Amor Propio” (Philippines)
Independent Achievement Award in Producing
1) Actress/Director/Producer: Amanda Troisi “Caterpillar” (USA)
2) Producer: Rolito Nino Chan Jr. “Boss Ko Si Mommy” (UAE)
Best Director Awardees
Director: David S. Lindgren “The Bicycle Store” (Sweden)
Director: Kyle Damiao “A Picture of My Heart” (USA)
Jury Prize Awardees
Best Cinematography
Director of Photography: Ian McGar “Relieve” (USA)
Best Student Film
“Jiro” Director: Earhart Nehemiah Capulong Dilodilo
Production Manager: Krissie Kae Cabangon Cunanan (Philippines)
Best Actor
Matthias Silvell “Dieselheart” (Sweden)
Best Actress Awardees
Anna Carvalho “Relieve” (USA)
Amalia Holm “Dieselheart (Sweden)
Best Ensemble Acting:
Actors of “Children of the Valley” (UK)
Best Screenwiting
“Dieselheart” Writer: Oscar Gidefjord (Sweden)
Best Short Film (Europe)
“Dieselheart” Director: Oscar Gidefjord (Sweden)
Best Short Film (Asia and Pacific)
“Risen” Director: Tony Radevski
Producer: Peter Ireland (Australia)
Best Short Film (USA)
“Dummy” Director: Lukas Hassel (USA)
Grand Price Best of the Best Short Film
“ 4 Estações” Director: Carlos Coelho Costa (Portugal)
Best Documentary
“Siete Palabras” Director Jayson Pabalan (Philippines)
Best Feature Film (Documentary or Narrative)
“Broken Pieces” Director: Justin Ho (USA)
Jury Prize Professional Category
Bronze Awardees
1) “Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin” Music Video
Artist: MJ Racadio
Director: Randall and Malou Kamradt (USA)
2) “Sagip Ka” (Infomercial)
Producer: Sagip Ka 2000 Foundation, Inc) (Philippines)
3) “Sagip Ka” (You Are Saved)
Producer: Manuel De Leon (Philippines)
4) “Pepe 1896” Music Video
Director: Philip Dipasupil, Frederick Claveria (Philippines)
5) “Don’t You Know” Music Video
Artist Marie D
Director: Antonio Reyes (USA)
6) “First Purple Light”
Director: Ciro Ayala (USA)
7)”Run Away”
Director: Chico Bennet (USA)
8) “IVETA I.” TV Series
Director: Jan Hřebejk (Slovakia)
ONLINE AWARDS 2024
Film Festival Award Winners
Best Narrative Feature Film
“Protocol 7” Dir: Andy Wakefield (USA)
Best Documentary Feature Film
“Sublimation Nation” Dir: Roland Ray Marcon and Garry Null (USA)
Best Short Film
“Make A Wish Benony!” Dir: Kyla Solnes (Iceland)
Best Documentary Short Film
“Man of the Sea” Dir: Kenneth Anderson (Philippines)
Special Awards
Bronze Award
“Runaway” Dir: Chico Bennet (Music Video of Star2 / USA)
Silver Award
“Don’t You Know” Dir: Antonio Reyes (Music Video of Marie D / USA)
Most Popular (Video Promo)
“Like A Doll” Dir: Sara Seracchi (Italy)
Best Director
A) Scott Klumb “Safe Place” (USA)
B ) Mark Justine Aguillon “Fake News” (Philippines/Macau/Canada)
Best Performance
Eric Roberts “Princess Love” (USA)-Male
Sara Seracchi “Like A Doll” (Italy)- Female
Best Ensemble in Acting Award
Cast of “Ride Again” (Philippines)
Best Ensemble in Acting Award
Cast of “In The Shadow of the Cross” (Italy)
Honorable Mentions
“Your Eyes”
Dir: Mashroor Parvez (Bangladesh)
“Au Revoir Melograno”
Dir: Giacomo Pedrotti (Italy)
“Polvere”
Dir: Paolo Carboni (Italy)
“My Boy Superman”
Dir: Jonathan Jurilla (Philippines)
“Super Able”
Dir: Arjanmar Rebata (Philippines)
“Ozone”
Dir: Oleg Romanshkin (Russian Federation)
“Redemption With Life”
Dir: Zheng Wei (China)
“The Interview at Sea”
Dir: Ludovico Ferro (Italy)
MEDIA GALLERY
A glimpse into the glamour and excitement of IFFM 2024 — from red carpet arrivals to the awarding of this year’s outstanding filmmakers and artists.
Why Be Part of IFFM
IFFM is where diverse stories, creative excellence, and the magic of cinema come together in the heart of New York City.
A Stage for Global Voices
A Community of Creatives
Recognition That Matters
Creativity
Fresh, creative solutions.
Integrity
Embracing stories and voices from all cultures and perspectives.
Excellence
Honoring the highest standards of filmmaking and artistry.
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
"We are grateful to be part of this year' Autumn Festival "
"We are grateful to be part of this year's Autumn Festival 2021. We are grateful that the hidden talents of Cordillerans of the Philippines can now be shown in the whole world. Thank you IFFM and to Mr. Luis Pedron"
- Jennylyn De Los Santos
"A great festival"
"A great festival. I was fortunately to attend the live award event. It was wonderful to meet many film makers, warm staffs, from festival and to experience the live event even after a long Covid lockdown"
- Ching Juhl
"It was an honor"
"It was an honor and a pleasure to be part of this festival, I wish I was at the showing, but Definitely be there next time."
- Pete Alicide
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