Andro Film Festival
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| Abbreviation | AFF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 14 June 1960 |
| Purpose | Supporting and promoting the art of film |
| Headquarters | Andro |
Region served | Orioni |
Official language | Oharic |
Patron | HRH Alesia Nabérrie |
President | $PresidentOfAAFASchool |
| Website | aff.io |
The Andro Film Festival is an annual film festival that takes place in the coastal city of Andro. The festival was established in 1960 as a platform to showcase and recognize the best in local and international cinema. The festival's primary focus is on independent films, and it is known for its commitment to promoting new and emerging voices in the film industry.
The festival is organized by the Andro Academy of Fine Arts, with the goal of promoting and supporting the local film industry. The festival takes place over a period of 10 days, and it includes screenings of feature films, documentaries, and short films, as well as panel discussions, workshops, and other events.
The festival features a competitive section with several awards categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography, among others. The festival also features a non-competitive section, showcasing films that are considered notable or significant by the festival's selection committee.
The Andro Film Festival has grown in popularity over the years, and it has become an important event in the international film calendar. It is considered one of the most prestigious film festivals in the region and is known for its commitment to promoting and recognizing independent cinema. The festival has become a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals, and it continues to be a vital force in the film industry.
Awards
The festival features a competitive section with various awards categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography, among others. The jury is composed of film professionals from various fields and is dedicated to the recognition of the outstanding film achievements.
Best Picture
The Best Picture is awarded the ‘Golden Camera’, a symbol of excellence in the film industry.
| Year | Film | Director(s) | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | The Lost Generation | John Doe |  Orioni
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| 1961 | The Sea of Memories | Jane Smith |  Lysia
|
| 1962 | The Silent Scream | Michael Williams |  Great Anglia
|
| 1963 | A New Dawn | Sarah Johnson |  Cristina
|
| 1964 | The Last Stand | David Lee |  Tamurin
|
| 1965 | Beyond the Horizon | Juan Gomez |  Red Iberos
|
| 1966 | The Road Less Travelled | Emma Williams |  Deltannia
|
| 1967 | The Choices We Make | James Smith |  Niederoestereich
|
| 1968 | Ashes to Ashes | Madison Brooks | $ThalassaCountry |
| 1969 | The Endless Summer | Olivia Chen |  San Ba
|
| 1970 | The Rising Tide | Martin Thompson | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1971 | Whispers in the Wind | Alice Taylor | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1972 | Echoes of the Past | Peter Brown | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1973 | A Time for Change | Claire Rodriguez | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 1974 | The Road to Redemption | Mark Davis | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1975 | The Last Illusion | Karen Lee | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1976 | The Truth Behind the Lies | John Martinez | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1977 | The Ties That Bind | Louise Parker | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1978 | Dreams and Nightmares | Michael Thompson | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1979 | The Price of Freedom | Susan Kim | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 1980 | The Final Frontier | David Johnson | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 1981 | The Long Way Home | James Lee | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 1982 | Jane Mambo | Alan Smithee | Orioni
|
| 1983 | The Last Stand | Michael Thompson | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 1984 | A New Beginning | John Smith | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 1985 | The Road to Hope | Karen Lee | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 1986 | The Last Chance | Louise Parker | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 1987 | The Ties That Bind Us | David Johnson | $ThalassaCountry |
| 1988 | The Final Countdown | James Lee | $ThalassaCountry |
| 1989 | The Last Breath | Sarah Davis | $ThalassaCountry |
| 1990 | The Changing Times | Robert Taylor | Deltannia
|
| 1991 | The Price of Freedom | Susan Kim | Orioni
|
| 1992 | The Last Illusion | Karen Lee | Great Anglia
|
| 1993 | Echoes of the Past | Peter Brown | Tamurin
|
| 1994 | Whispers in the Wind | Alice Taylor | Lysia
|
| 1995 | The Rising Tide | Martin Thompson | Cristina
|
| 1996 | The Road to Redemption | Mark Davis | Red Iberos
|
| 1997 | The Final Frontier | David Johnson | Niederoestereich
|
| 1998 | The Power of Love | Sarah Davis | $ThalassaCountry |
| 1999 | The Last Stand | Michael Thompson | San Ba
|
| 2000 | The Long Way Home | James Lee |  Ide Jima
|
| 2001 | Dreams and Nightmares | Michael Thompson |  Kotowari
|
| 2002 | The Ties That Bind | Louise Parker |  Volsci
|
| 2003 | The Truth Behind the Lies | John Martinez | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2004 | Ashes to Ashes | Madison Brooks | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 2005 | The Endless Summer | Olivia Chen | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2006 | Beyond the Horizon | Juan Gomez | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2007 | The Road Less Travelled | Emma Williams | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2008 | The Choices We Make | James Smith | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2009 | A New Dawn | Sarah Johnson | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2010 | The Last Stand | David Lee | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2011 | The Sea of Memories | Jane Smith | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2012 | The Silent Scream | Michael Williams | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2013 | The Lost Generation | John Doe | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 2014 | The Rising Tide | Martin Thompson | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 2015 | Whispers in the Wind | Alice Taylor | Orioni
|
| 2016 | Echoes of the Past | Peter Brown | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 2017 | A Time for Change | Claire Rodriguez | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 2018 | The Road to Redemption | Mark Davis | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 2019 | The Last Illusion | Karen Lee | $AlharuArgisCountry |
| 2020 | The Truth Behind the Lies | John Martinez | $AureliaMarenesiaCountry |
| 2021 | The Ties That Bind Us | David Johnson | $ThalassaCountry |
| 2022 | The Final Countdown | James Lee | $ThalassaCountry |
Notes
- ↑ OOC. Placeholder name. To be replaced by The Andro Silver Lighthouse. This is a reference to "the silver screen" and Andro's location as a coastal city.
