Greetings film enthusiasts! We are thrilled to share the excitement and anticipation of the May 2023 Denver Monthly Film Awards. As the curtain rises on this prestigious event, we are honored to showcase the nominees and winners in the following categories:
Category: Best Super-short Film
First up, we have the super short films category, where filmmakers have pushed the boundaries of storytelling within the confines of 6 minutes or less. From thought-provoking dramas to heartwarming comedies, these films are a testament to the power of brevity in storytelling. Our esteemed panel of judges had the challenging task of selecting the nominees and ultimately, the winner for this category.
| Rank | Project |
| Winner | Downsizing by Bil Richardson |
| Finalists | METAL by Florian Delhormeau Viska by matteus valente |
| Nominees | Good Friday by Adrian Patino Ode From Malum by Kelton White After You by Gabin Romer, Alex Pingüino Crown by Felix Sampow The Note by Siavash Eydani Single Life by Jiandong Shen Balloon by Summer Douar Escape by Olivia Rose White |
Category: Best Short Film
Next, we have the short films category, featuring films ranging from 6 to 45 minutes in length. These films captivate audiences with their unique narratives, compelling characters, and stunning visuals. From gripping thrillers to poignant documentaries, the nominees in this category represent the diverse and dynamic world of cinema.
| Rank | Project |
| Winner | “Angelman” by Sacha Picard |
| Finalists | “TRAINS.” by Robert Priel “By Any Other Name” by Daniel Deville “No.9” by Ali Safari “Good Session” by Larry Rosen |
| Nominees | Welcome To Hollywood by Cam Duncan Bank Man Fraud by Jesse Rosenberg Why so noisy by Liyan Zhou “gun to the head” by Christian Michael Veninga, Mithi Sivaprakash Supermodel by Nicole Wensel On the beach by A.Hassan Keivan Digging Two Graves by Declan Duggan Feed by Nick Wilson Fracture by Amir Mohtashami, Ali Sineh Baghi Zadeh The Emotional Support Center:Coulrophobia by Daniel Guzman “White room” by mohammad hossein safari roudbar Shooting Blanks by Michael Taylor Fireflower by Chad Avalon Gaia by Hector Quijano Like Son, Like Father by Mark Bethea Life Unexpected by Ashley Ephraim Shadow Puppets by Penn Pauletich “R talks to D /or/ The Rabbits Hole” by Alex van Ric Traces on the wall by ASEL ABAKIROVA Casually (Not) Dating by Tim Mosley |
Category: Best Feature Film
Then, we have the feature films category, showcasing the best of the best in filmmaking. These films have taken audiences on unforgettable journeys, weaving rich stories and showcasing exceptional performances. From epic dramas to heartwarming comedies, the nominees in this category have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
| Rank | Project |
| Winner | DOG – (2022) by Federico Alotto |
| Finalists | A Town Full of Ghosts by Isaac Rodriguez L’AXE LOURD [ The Highway ] by Stephen Nkengafec Nchonganyi |
| Nominees | Joe Haladin: The Case of the Missing Sister by Jody Stelzig Camino Unreal by Chris Voth Isleness by Vincenzo Totaro |
Category: Best Animation
| Rank | Project |
| Winner | On The Haunt by Joy Zhou |
| Finalists | The Source 1996 by Ivy Luxen FLOW OF LIFE by Solweig von Kleist |
| Nominees | A Horrible Surprise by Anna Jeannette Price EDNA – Tutorial by Isabelle Friedman Electro Dude by Henry Fothergill flight by sadegh ghasemi |
Category: Best Documentary
| Rank | Project |
| Winner | Tesla’s Medicine: The Universal Fluid by Robert William Connolly |
| Finalists | Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of AfroLatine Spirituality by Charles Reynoso Terra Australis Incognita by Andrii Andreiev The Vow of the Land by Hao Lin |
| Nominees | The Hearts that Foster Care by Paul Brenno Interception: Jayne Kennedy • American Sportscaster by Safiya Songhai L’ESCALE by Antoine Sextier The Dawsonians by Roberto Riveros Jimenez Devotional Skin by Constanza Cáceres, Francisca Basaure WAKING UP A WIDOWER by David grewe Limbo by Giovanna Heroso, Alana Ismail |
Category: Best Music Video
| Rank | Project |
| Winner | “Gold In Them Hills” by Jeremy Johnstone |
| Finalists | SMELL OF PAIN-T by DAMIANO ROSSI Machine (Acoustic Version) – Official Music Video by Meg Pfeiffer |
| Nominees | “Holyloop, a never-ending music video” by GILLES RAILLARD Brains by Peter Renzullo Thinkin Bout… by Lee Fitzjames “Nothin’ Last 4eva” by Hector Quijano SOUND OF THE SOUL by Flavio Sciolè Kaleidoscope by Lukas Reuß |