The International Film Festival “NUEVA MIRADA” for children and youth took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 4th to 10th of September 2008.

OFFICIAL JURY OF ANIMATION:
Ignacio Aliaga Riquelme, Chile
Xavier Sarabia Mariche, Venezuela
Donald Myerston, Venezuela
Heiki Ernits,  Estonia

The Animation Jury of the 7th International Film Festival “NUEVA MIRADA” for children and youth formed in the city of Buenos Aires, wishes to highlight the high quality of the presented works, especially in the category of shorts, of which it was a difficult decision.  

Furthermore, of the awarded films, we would like to emphasize the shorts, “The owner”, by Ernesto Piña and Wilber Nogue of Cuba, a poetic contribution to a universal political theme and “Maria´s Life,” by Marcio Ramos of Brazil, an emotional and simple story that is presented with an excellent example of the life cycle of a woman farmer.and the full-length film, “Mug Travel,” by Aaron Lim of Korea for its quality and ability to communicate with children.

GIVEN PRIZES:

“Golden Kite”  to the Best Short Film for Children:

“THE TINY FISH”
Directed by Sergei Ryabov, Russia, 2007

Por sus técnicas y estéticas inspiradas en lo mejor del dibujo animado europeo, un excelente uso y selección de la música que soporta de un modo magistral las atmósferas y el ritmo de la obra, con temas de valor universal.

For its technical bravado and aesthetics inspired by the best of European cartoon; an excellent selection which uses music in a way that masterly supports the atmosphere and the rhythm of the work; also touching on themes of universal value in the process.

“Golden Kite” to the Best Short Film for Youth:

“THE EMPLOYMENT”
Directed by Santiago “Bou” Grasso, Argentina, 2008

For its lucid reflection on the human condition, with a current and universal purpose, not exempt from irony, with an impeccable artistic display, in the finest tradition of the great Argentinean Comic.

“Golden Kite” to the Best Feature Film for Children:

“NOCTURNA”
Directed by Adriá García y Víctor Maldonado, Spain-France, 2007

For the constitution of a work which surprises by its aesthetic achievements and  narrative strengths, by introducing a film for kids which touches on such themes as the fear of darkness and the orphan’s condition, opening up a salvation gateway.

“Golden Kite” to the Best Feature Film for Youth:

“PAPELUCHO AND THE MARTIAN”
Directed by Alejandro Rojas Tellez, Chile, 2007

For the presentation of a relationship of love and friendship between the protagonists, who manage to solve their problems free of all violence and also with a lot of imagination and humor.

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OFFICAL JURY OF FICTION

Xiaojuan Zhou, Canada
Jo Anne Blouin, Canada
Marialva Monteiro, Brasil

GIVEN PRIZES:

“Golden Kite” to the Best Feature Fiction Film for Children:

“MOZART IN CHINA”
Directed by Bernd Neuburger, Austria, 2008

A takes us on an amazing journey to discover a rarely seen part of China by combining the beauty of a western and oriental art form, landscape, lifestyles, as well as opening a dialogue between cultures.

“Golden Kite” to the Best Feature Fiction Film for Youth:

“TONI GOLDWASHER”
Directed by Norbert Lechner, Germany, 2007

A coming of age story about strong, wilded boy who beat all odds to find gold and first love shows us another success in literature to screen adaptation.

“Golden Kite” to the Best Short Fiction Film for Children
(Ex-aequo):

“WIND’S STORIES”
Directed by Javier Beltrán Ramos, Venezuela, 2007

This jury was equally enchanted by the naturalistic approach to the birth of life seen from the point of view of a very young child.

AND:

“FOR A FEW MARBLES MORE”
Directed by Jelmar Hufen, Netherlands 2006

The jury is enchanted by this nicely film that empowers children.

“Golden Kite” to the Best Fiction Film for Youth:

“TORTURE AND GLORY”
Directed by Carlos Gil and Mercedes Furst Zapiola, Argentina, 2006

In a time where so few young people read, this picture stimulates curiosity for literature.

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OFFICIAL JURY OF NUEVA MIRADA AND “MY TV”

Claudia Doura
Gustavo Gotbater
Paraná Sendros

GIVEN PRIZES:

“Nueva Mirada” to the Best Documentary Made by Children and Youth:

“OUR MIRANDA”
Directed by Jean Charles L’ Ami (Workshop Director), Venezuela, 2007

“Nueva Mirada” to the Best Fiction Short Made by Children and Youth:

“THE BATHROOM”
Directed by the Children from the Cinema School DODECA, Uruguay, 2007

“Nueva Mirada” to the Best Animated Short Made by Children and Youth:

“HIDE-AND-SEEK IN SPACE”
Directed by the Children from the Community Integration Centers (CIC), Secretariat of Culture and Ministry of Social Development, Argentina, 2007

“Nueva Mirada”  to the Best Feature Film Made by Children and Youth:

“THE HOLIDAY TAKERS”
Directed by Diego Betancor, Miguel Trudu, María Lorente, Spain 2007

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“MI TV” AWARDS

“Mi TV” Award to the Best Non-Fiction Program:

“THE MUSIC MIRACLE OF CARACAS”
Directed by Peter Puhlmann, Germany 2007

“Mi TV” Award to the Best Fiction Program:

“STORYPAINTER”
Directed by Ricardo González Serrano, Chile 2003

“Mi TV” Award to the Best Animated Program:

“ALPHA BETA”
Directed by Jean-Christophe Villard, France 2006

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YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN JURY

Beatriz Salort
Guillermina Herrera
Daniela Cohen
Sofía Schverdfinger
Ezequiel Zena
COORDINATORS: Adrián Baccaro y Horacio Pezzutti

GIVEN PRIZES:

Children and Young People Jury Award to the Best Feature Film of Fiction:

“THE YEAR MY PARENTS WENT ON VACATION”
Directed by Cao Hamburger, Brasil 2007

Children and Young People Jury Award to the Best Feature
Film of Animation:

“NOCTURNA”
Directed by Adriá García y Víctor Maldonado, España-France, 2007

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SIGNIS JURY

María Teresa Teramo
Alberto Farina
Horacio Pezzutti

SIGNIS Award to the Best Feature Film of the Festival:

“KING SIRI”
Directed by Somaratne Dissanayake, Sri Lanka, 2008

The  Prize of CIFEJ (International Center of Film for Children and Young People) and  “DAUPHIN D’OR”, WHICH IS OF 5.000 DOLLARS TO:

“THE YEAR MY PARENTS WENT ON VACATION”
Directed by Cao Hamburger, Brasil 2007

This award goes to a film that allows us to experience, from a child’s point of view, the turmoil of a family in a complex society. The flawless performance of this young actor, the innovative cinematography and the profound sense of humanity won the unanimous vote from the international, professional jury for the 3rd Edition of the CIFEJ-Dauphin D´Or, Delphis Award.