Filmmakers from around the world honoured for their impactful artistry and commitment to nonviolence in cinema

Hollywood, CA (October 7, 2025). The 14th annual edition of the Global Nonviolent Film Festival, the most important and renowned nonviolent film festival in the world, proudly sponsored by Largo.ai, has reached a triumphant conclusion with an impressive Awards Show (1h and 20min), skillfully created and edited by Daria Trifu and now streaming on GlobalCinema.online.

Renowned for curating high-quality nonviolent films, this year’s festival showcased an impressive selection of 41 movies representing 29 countries across diverse categories, including narrative, documentary, docudrama, experimental, animation, and music videos. These films reflect the creativity and dedication of a vibrant global community of filmmakers who consistently produce compelling and thought-provoking content.

The films competed for prestigious awards adjudicated by an esteemed international jury, including Jill Gwen, former CFO and head of Finance and Operations for Fox Searchlight Pictures; American film director Brad Mays; Hollywood producer and SAG-AFTRA Union board member Ruben Roberto Gomez; and Greek journalist Eleni Giannakidou.

Film director Bruno Pischiutta and producer Daria Trifu, the Canadian co-founders of this esteemed nonviolent film festival, broadcasted the event for eleven days on GlobalCinema.online to an audience spanning 188 countries, from the picturesque rooftop of the Omilos Social Club, owned by Odysseas and Paschalis Magionas in Greece.

Sponsored by Largo.ai, a pioneering AI-driven technology company backed by Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, the Global Nonviolent Film Festival 2025 was a remarkable celebration.

Awards Categories and Winners

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Feature Films

Best Music (ex aequo):
Dan David Higgins for NO TIME FOR GOODBYE (UK) and
Benn Flore for GARDEN OF EDEN (Netherlands)

Best Supporting Actress:
Cora Adriaansen in GARDEN OF EDEN

Best Supporting Actor:
Sven Reinieren in GARDEN OF EDEN

Best Lead Actor:
Lam Yiu-Sing in NO TIME FOR GOODBYE

Best Lead Actress:
Kitty Yu Tsz-Wing in NO TIME FOR GOODBYE

Best Cinematography (ex aequo):
Chris Hirschhäuser for THE SPIRITUALIZATION OF JEFF BOYD (Switzerland) | Produced and Directed by Uwe Schwarzwalder and
S.K. Yip for NO TIME FOR GOODBYE

Best Editing, Screenplay, and Best Director:
Don Ng Hiu-Tung for NO TIME FOR GOODBYE

Best Feature Film:
NO TIME FOR GOODBYE | Produced by Carol Chow and Horace Chan

Feature Documentary

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Best Subject:
ZERO LIMITS (USA) | Produced and Directed by Patryk Wezowski and Dr. Kasia Wezowski

Best Medical Subject:
HONDAMAI: THE JOURNEY OF THE HEALERS (Germany, Sri Lanka) | Produced by Annette Mueller

Best Historical Subject:
CHOEURS ATLANTIQUES: TALES FROM THE ATLANTIC BEYOND (USA, France, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Senegal) | Written, Produced, and Directed by Safoi Babana-Hampton

Best Music (ex aequo):
Adam Ritchie for LET IT DANCE! (Australia) and
Tilo Wondollek for HONDAMAI: THE JOURNEY OF THE HEALERS

Best Cinematography:
Pedro Aspahan for THE ENCHANTMENT OF LEAVES (Brazil)

Best Director (ex aequo):
Carolyn Corkindale for LET IT DANCE! and
Tilo Wondollek for HONDAMAI: THE JOURNEY OF THE HEALERS

Best Feature Documentary (ex aequo):
LET IT DANCE! | Produced and Directed by Carolyn Corkindale and
CHOEURS ATLANTIQUES: TALES FROM THE ATLANTIC BEYOND | Produced and Directed by Safoi Babana-Hampton

Feature Docudrama

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Best Editing:
Christian Filippone for FROM DEPRESSION WITH LOVE (Australia)

Best Supporting Actor:
Jordan Iverach in FROM DEPRESSION WITH LOVE

Best Lead Actor:
Sean Dobra in FROM DEPRESSION WITH LOVE

Best Cinematography:
Alexander Innes for FROM DEPRESSION WITH LOVE

Best Music, Production Design, Screenplay, Director, and Best Feature Docudrama:
FROM DEPRESSION WITH LOVE | By Sean Dobra

Feature Experimental

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Best Music:
John Luther Adams for ICE BREATH (Romania)
Best Editing, Cinematography, Director, and Best Feature Experimental Film:
ICE BREATH | By Leonard Alecu

Feature Animation

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Best Feature Animation Film:
CANTATA FOR 108 POLISH MARTYRS OF WORLD WAR II (Poland) | Produced and Directed by Marek Wojtasik

Short Film

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Best Editing (ex aequo):
Bhusgan Sahasrabuddhe for THE OTHER SIDE (India) and
Paul Falcone for RETREAT (USA)

Best Screenplay (ex aequo):
Sarah Polhaus for THE BOY’S GONE (Denmark) and
Nikita Hattangady for THE OTHER SIDE

Best Supporting Actress:
Reese Harley in THE MUSICIAN (USA)

Best Supporting Actor:
Stavros Parcharidis in THE LAST DOLLHOUSE (Greece)

Best Lead Actor (ex aequo):
Swapnil Kanase in THE OTHER SIDE and
YuChen Wei in EVERY STONE HAS ITS OWN NAME (China)

Best Lead Actress (ex aequo):
Kuaikuai Ye in THE GIRL (China) and
Anne Harris in THE MUSICIAN

Best Production Design:
Alastair Romãno for THE LAST DOLLHOUSE

Best Production Design:
Alastair Romãno for THE LAST DOLLHOUSE

Best Director (ex aequo):
Mari SanGiovanni for RETREAT and
Nikita Hattangady for THE OTHER SIDE

Best Short Film (ex aequo):
THE OTHER SIDE | Produced and Directed by Nikita Hattangady and
THE BOY’S GONE | Produced by Kristin Tegtmeier Higging and
THE MUSICIAN | Produced by Mark Schimmel and Norman Pokorny

Short Documentary

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Best Music:
Adam Ritchie for THE MAGIC OF AUCHENDARROCH (Australia)

Best Medical Subject (ex aequo):
TANGO IN TWILIGHT (Argentina) | Produced and Directed by Dr. Teresa Mular and
THE DNA OF LOVE (Canada) | Produced by Kevin Romano-Huhn and Akilah Love.

Best Historical Subject:
INSPIRATION IN THE MIDST OF HORROR (USA) | Produced by Michael Bergmann and Directed by Dan Bergmann

Best Cinematography and Best Director:
Yifeng Pan for THE LAST SHEPHERD (China)

Best Subject (ex aequo):
TEARS OF TODDLERS (Azerbaijan) | Produced and Directed by Shamil Aliyev and
NATURAL LIGHT: THE REMARKABLE TRANSFORMATION OF A SCHOOL ON DETROIT’S EAST EIGHT MILE (USA) | Produced and Directed by Richard R. Murray.

Best Short Documentary:
THE MAGIC OF AUCHENDARROCH | Produced by Carolyn Corkindale and Christine Belford

Short Docudrama

Best Editing:
Adrian Alberto Santana and Adrian Diaz for A LEAP INTO THE VOID (Dominican Republic)

Best Music and Best Production Design:
BEFORE 1619: SHE TOOK JUSTICE (USA, Angola)

Best Screenplay:
Mary Frances Attias and Eudys Cordero for A LEAP INTO THE VOID

Best Lead Actor:
Roman Ivaniev in JACK’S MOM: AUTISM WARRIOR PRINCESS (USA)

Best Lead Actress:
May Taveras in A LEAP INTO THE VOID

Best Cinematography and Best Director:
Bobby John Field for BEFORE 1619: SHE TOOK JUSTICE

Best Short Docudrama:
BEFORE 1619: SHE TOOK JUSTICE | Produced by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

Short Experimental

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Best Editing and Best Production Design:
Nataly Cadavid for WATER MEMORIES – MYTHS & HARP (Italy)

Best Music:
Agatha Bocedi for WATER MEMORIES – MYTHS & HARP

Best Screenplay (ex aequo):
Francesco Majo, Nataly Cadavid, and Fabio Bortesi for WATER MEMORIES – MYTHS & HARP and
Mo Milan for LOVER//GIRL (USA)

Best Lead Actor:
Fabio Bortesi in WATER MEMORIES – MYTHS & HARP

Best Cinematography (ex aequo):
Francesco Majo for WATER MEMORIES – MYTHS & HARP and
Mo Milan for LOVER//GIRL

Best Director (ex aequo):
Francesco Majo and Nataly Cadavid for WATER MEMORIES – MYTHS & HARP and
Mo Milan for LOVER // GIRL

Best Short Experimental Film:
WATER MEMORIES – MYTHS & HARP | Produced by Francesco Majo and Nataly Cadavid

Short Animation

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Best Short Animation Film:
RAY THE RUG (Thailand) | Directed and Produced by Mohammad Ali Shakeri

Music Video

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Best Performer:
Anna Khanina in SKY-SKY (Ukraine) | Produced by Semen Khanin and Directed by Ilya Noyabrev

Best Music:
The Marcels in JOY! BLUE MOON (USA)

Best Cinematography, Director, and Best Music Video:
JOY! BLUE MOON | Produced and Directed by John Vollmer

To explore articles on the films that have competed, penned by former State Senator from Hawaii Will Espero, and to catch past daily updates from the event, read DariaMagazine.com, the official media partner.

In a world often overshadowed by violence, the Global Nonviolent Film Festival stands as a powerful beacon of hope, championing the principles of nonviolence. This festival not only celebrates artistic brilliance but also promotes stories that uplift and inspire, demonstrating the profound impact of cinema in fostering understanding and compassion. Together, we continue to create a brighter narrative for our shared humanity.

Extended Screening Period

In response to public demand, the festival is pleased to announce an extended viewing period following today’s awards announcement, running until October 12. During this time, audiences can still enjoy the 41 competition films, along with previously broadcast presentations and the awards show, all available to watch for free on GlobalCinema.online.

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