An empowering story told from children\u2019s perspective dealing with anger, friendship and the challenges of growing up. The film is well produced in every aspect, from opening scene to dramatic end, and the acting actually knocks you down.<\/p>\n
Fight Girl<\/strong><\/a> director: Johan Timmers<\/p>\n The Church of Sweden Award is given to a film for young people that maintains a high level of artistic quality and raises existential, equality and social issues in a way which speaks to both young people and adults. Prize amount: 100,000 Swedish kronor.<\/p>\n Motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a time for everything. A time to die. A time to be born. A time to tear down. A time to build. Zen in the Ice Rift<\/strong><\/a> director: Margherita Ferri<\/p>\n The Young People\u2019s for Film Award is coordinated by the educational unit of Malm\u00f6\u2019s Department of Culture for Children and Young People (Department of Culture, City of Malm\u00f6) and is awarded by a class of secondary school students from Malm\u00f6. \u00a0Prize amount: 25,000 Swedish kronor<\/p>\n Motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n In this innovative and phenomenally directed film we are taken on a unique journey through the main character\u2019s two worlds. With an extraordinary light setting, scenography, script and the exceptional animations the audience is absorbed by a touching story about identity, family and mental illness which only the cold-hearted are able to resist.<\/p>\n Harajuku<\/strong><\/a> director: Eirik Svensson<\/p>\n Honorable mention: Stupid Young Heart<\/a> <\/strong>director: Selma Vilhunen<\/p>\n Six European films for children and young people are competing for the ECFA Award\u00a0(European Children\u2019s Film Association Award) at BUFF Filmfestival. The prize has been created by the European Children\u2019s Film Association and is awarded at a number of international festivals for films aimed at children and young people. The winner from BUFF will go on to compete for the prize for the year\u2019s best film for children and young people, awarded at the children and young people\u2019s film festival in Berlin.<\/p>\n Motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n The ECFA Award goes to a motivating film with powerful female characters in a fragile social setting. In the course of the film anger turns into empathy and emotional maturity through a consistent activity within a peer group that breaks gender stereotypes. The BUFF ECFA Award goes to \u201cFight Girl\u201d, by Johan Timmers from Belgium and the Netherlands.<\/p>\n Fight Girl<\/strong><\/a> director: Johan Timmer<\/p>\n Region Sk\u00e5ne\u2019s Cultural Board founded this award for the best short film for children or young people with the purpose to raise the status of short films. Prize amount: 100,000 Swedish kronor.<\/p>\n Motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n An intensive journey of self-discovery that elicits strong reactions from the audience. The film highlights an important and timeless topic, and describes a dramatic everyday situation from the perspective of an adolescent. An impressive portrayal and direction creates a true gem of a short film.<\/p>\n My Time<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0director: Giulia Gandini<\/p>\n Honorable mention:\u00a0The School Trip<\/a> <\/strong>director: Salvatore Allocca<\/p>\n This film highlights complex subjects, such as inclusion, racism and love, in a moving way. The well-chosen score gives the film an added dimension and engages the audience. We look forward to seeing more stories by this director in the future.<\/p>\n The prize is an incentive and an inspiration for those cinemas which have worked actively to develop their ability to cater for younger audiences. The prize is arranged by the Swedish film distribution and educational organisation Biografcentralen, in association with the branch organizations which have financed the award (Sveriges Filmregiss\u00f6rer, Sveriges Filmfotografer, and Regional Resurscentrum). Cinemas are nominated by members of the public through the website www.barnbio.se after which the final decision is made by a jury. The prize amount is 15,000 Swedish kronor.<\/p>\n Cinema chain SF Bio\u2019s Children\u2019s Film Grant is awarded annually to support a person who has an idea that can be developed into a Swedish film for children capable of reaching a larger audience. The grant is for 100,000 Swedish kronor.<\/p>\n Filmstadens children\u2019s film grant 2019 goes to\u00a0Janne Vierth<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Barnfonden\u2019s prize is awarded to the children\u2019s or young people\u2019s film that gives us the best laugh; a film that contributes to more children\u2019s laughter around the world; a film that lets children be children and which gives laughter space. In the winner\u2019s name, Barnfonden awards 10 000 Swedish kronor to one of its development projects, a prize that adds more children\u2019s laughter to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Halkaa<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0producers: Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Nila Madhab Panda and Akshva Parija<\/p>\n N\u00f6jesguiden\u2019s prize for best film score is awarded to a composer whose music elevates the film experience and intensifies emotions. The score must be original and develop the use of music in film.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n For N\u00f6jesguiden’s Pris for best original music, our criteria was quite simple….we were looking for a score that served the film, amplified the narrative, and could stand on it’s own as a work of quality. Anna Meredith’s work for EIGHTH GRADE fulfilled all of this and more….she managed to support the comedic and heartbreaking aspects of the film, reflect the faux Instagram swagger of the tweenie, while creating music that was in itself utterly unique and compelling. Of equal importance was the placement of the music in the film: highly emotional scenes that might have been marred by inappropriate cues were left dry, so that the power of the actors and director could really shine.\u00a0 As well we would like to recognize Meredith’s presence in a field dominated by middle-aged white men, and celebrate what her voice contributes to the discipline of film scoring.<\/p>\n Eight Grade<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0music by: Anna Meredith<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n A visually colourful picture which touches and charms. With emphasis on feelings of being lost and feelings of longing, <\/b>the picture shows how life can transform itself in a few moments. With its timeless subjects like dreams of the future, loss and abandonment, the story is both pressing and important.<\/p>\n Harajuku<\/a> <\/strong>director: Eirik Svensson<\/p>\n Every year we’re impressed by incredibly powerful acting performances by young actors in films screened at BUFF. With this award, we wish to celebrate these awesome and inspiring achievements by nominating three young actors who have made a brilliant contribution and moved audiences<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Gerda Lie\u00a0<\/strong>in\u00a0Wildwitch<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Jere Ristsepp\u00e4<\/strong> in\u00a0Stupid Young Heart<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.buff.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/malm\u00f6stads.jpg\")
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