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Stay updated with the latest announcements, award highlights, and features from International Film Festival Manhattan. Here, we share news and insights from respected sources, celebrating the creativity, voices, and milestones that make IFFM a home for filmmakers.

IFFM 2025 Call for Entries: Focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals, hybrid format.

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Complete List of Winners at IFFM Manhattan NYC 2024 – Detailed award categories

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IFFM 2024 Awards listed: Best Cinematography, Best Student Film, Best Actor, etc.

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IFFM Announces 2024 Lineup: Hybrid festival with live and online events

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International Film Festival Manhattan 2024 Winners

Pride & Pulchritude

IFFM screens select short films at Cannes Marché du Film 2024

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At IFFMUSA, we celebrate independent cinema by offering filmmakers a platform to shine. Our dedicated team supports you through the submission process, provides festival guidance, and ensures a seamless experience from entry to screening. Enjoy the excitement of live events as we connect you with industry professionals and fellow artists. Submit your film now via FilmFreeway and be part of the International Film Festival Manhattan, with live screenings from October 9–12, 2025, in New York City, USA. Join us at 353 West 48th St, 4th Floor, Unit #377, New York, NY 10036.

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)

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