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"Celebrating Excellence: FIFFLONDON 2023 Annual"

Updated: Nov 28






The 2023 FIFFLONDON Film Festival was a radiant celebration of creativity, innovation, and global talent. It brought together filmmakers, artists, and cinephiles to honor the art of storytelling and the craft of filmmaking. With an eclectic mix of genres and themes, audiences were treated to an unforgettable cinematic experience that celebrated the diversity of human emotion and imagination.

Spotlight on the Best

As FIFFLONDON 2023 draws to a close, we shine a spotlight on the standout films and exceptional individuals whose contributions captivated audiences and left a lasting legacy.

Feature Film Excellence

  • Best Feature Film: Redemption with Life – Directed by Wei Zhang, this poignant film was the heart of the festival, captivating viewers with its emotional depth and compelling narrative.

Genre Masters

  • Best Narrative: Mist – Ai Xin's masterful storytelling was a standout, earning this film the Best Narrative award.

  • Best Short Film: Dear – Directed by Gym, this short gem left a powerful impact in a brief runtime.

  • Best War Film: When We Get Home Again – Benjamin Baumgartner's moving portrayal of resilience in wartime earned accolades.

Other Genre Highlights

  • Best Documentary: The Vanishing Kindergarten by Jian Liu.

  • Best Experimental: Sky is the Limit by Sheng Liu.

  • Best Thriller: Rajwant by Rajwinder.

  • Best Comedy: Having Fun with Doorgods by Jianhua Yang.

  • Best Horror: Resurrektor by Angad Aulakh.

  • Best Youth Film: The Season When Bayberries Are Ripe by Zhang Xiaohe.

  • Best Inspirational: Our Acrobatic Troupe 2022 by He Shaowei.

  • Best Music Video: The Door of Memories by Chung-yu Huang.

  • Best Family Film: Cancer by Yunnian Han.

  • Best Student Film: Blink of Heart by Mark Ma.

  • Best Drama: Once Upon a Time in Shanghai by Dike Lei.

  • Best Fan Film: Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Aztecs by Kevin M. Croxton.

  • Best Family Film: Little People, Big Era by Alan Zhang.

  • Best Crime Film: People on the Edge of the Cliff by Han He.

  • Best Fantasy Film: Papamio by Chen Xiaoming.

  • Best LGBTQ Film: Fiction by Guanqiao Yu.

  • Best Romantic Film: A Poem in Love by Jiang QinMin.

  • Best Mystery Film: Make a Wish by Bo Peng and Guoqing Li.


Individual Honors


Outstanding Performances

  • Best Director: Rajwinder (Rajwant).

  • Best Actor: Benjamin Baumgartner (When We Get Home Again).

  • Best Actress: Jiayu Liu (Farewell).


Technical Excellence

  • Best Cinematography: Charlie Wuppermann (Resurrektor).

  • Best Visual Effects: Kevin M. Croxton (Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Aztecs).

  • Best Sound Design: Rajwinder (Rajwant).

  • Best Editing: Jiayu Liu (Farewell).

  • Original Score: Chung-yu Huang (The Door of Memories).

  • First-Time Director: Ai Xin (Mist).


A Festival to Remember

FIFFLONDON 2023 was more than just a film festival; it was a platform for creators to share their voices, a stage for innovation, and a celebration of storytelling in its many forms. The vibrant energy and incredible talent showcased reaffirmed the power of cinema to inspire, challenge, and connect us all.

As we bid farewell to this year’s festival, we celebrate not only the winners but also every participant whose creativity and dedication illuminated the screen. Here's to the magic of cinema and to the stories yet to come!

 













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