Best Short Film

Definition: this award is given to the best short film to be shown during a film festival. These films are usually less than 15 minutes long and focus on a short period of time to show outstanding narrative, emotion and creativity. Criteria: the story structure, creativity, narrative skills and emotional resonance of the short film are the main factors to be considered. The jury was interested in how the film effectively conveyed its core themes and ideas in the limited time available.

Best Documentary

Definition: this award recognizes documentaries that demonstrate excellence in real events, social issues, or personal stories. Documentaries can cover a variety of topics, from the natural environment to social issues. Criteria: the jury considers the authenticity of the film, the effectiveness of the message, the uniqueness of the perspective and the depth of the narrative. The depth of the film and the theme of the discussion is also a key factor.

Best Independent Film

Definition: the award is awarded to independent films that typically do not have the support of a major studio and that demonstrate a unique artistic style and creativity in the production process. Criteria: the jury assesses the film's Creativity, independence, narrative skills, and exploration of unique themes. The autonomy of the film and the uniqueness of artistic expression are also important considerations.

Best International Film

Definition: this award focuses on innovative and unconventional films, and encourages and honors films that are innovative in form, narrative, or technology. Criteria: the jury assesses the film's creativity in narrative, visual effects, or technical means. How the film breaks traditional boundaries and presents novel artistic expression is a key consideration.

Best Visual Effect

Definition: this award is given to films with outstanding visual performance, including special effects, animation and visual arts. Criteria: the jury focuses on the creativity of the visual effects, achieving quality and enhancing the overall atmosphere of the film. Whether visual effects enhance the narrative and emotional expression of the film is also an important criterion.

Best Narrative

Definition: this award recognizes films that excel in narrative structure and storytelling. Whether it's a feature film or a short film, the clarity and creativity of the narrative is the focus of the selection. Criteria: the jury considers the film's story structure, pacing, character development and emotional resonance. How effectively the film weaves the story and keeps the audience interested is a key factor.

Satellite Award for Best Editing

Definition: this award is given to films that excel in editing techniques and artistic expression. Editing is very important for the narrative rhythm and visual fluency of the film. Criteria: the jury focuses on the rhythm, flow of the clip and support for the overall narrative of the film. Whether the editing enhances the film's emotional expression and story structure is also a major consideration.

Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay

Definition: this award recognizes films that Excel as screenwriters, with a special focus on the creativity, structure, and characterization of screenplays. Criteria: the jury assessed the originality of the script, the naturalness of the dialogue, the consistency of the story, and the depth of the characters. The key criterion is how effectively the script promotes the development of the plot and portrays the characters.

Best Music

Definition: this award is given to films that excel in music composition and score. Music in the film can enhance the emotional expression and narrative effect. Criteria: the jury considered the originality of the music, the enhancement of the film's atmosphere, and the compatibility of the music with the film's emotions and narrative. Whether the music effectively supports the film's theme and emotion is the focus of the selection.

Best Performance

Definition: this award recognizes actors who perform well in films. The Best Acting Award focuses on an actor's performance, role-building and deep understanding of the role. Criteria: the jury assesses the actor's acting skills, the authenticity of the role and the expression of his feelings for the role. Whether or not the actor effectively conveys the inner conflict and emotional change of the character is the main factor to be considered.

Best Photography

Definition: this award is given to films that excel in photography and picture composition. Photography is not only concerned with the aesthetics of the picture, but also how to tell a story through the picture. Criteria: the jury considered the visual beauty of photography, composition skills and support for the film's narrative. How photography enhances the film's atmosphere and emotional expression is an important factor in the selection.

Best Director