WELCOME TO OSLO
Welcome to the ICEBERG Film Awards, an innovative online film contest designed to spotlight emerging filmmakers from around the globe. Based in the vibrant city of Oslo, Norway, our platform is dedicated to providing a swift and impactful opportunity for new talents to showcase their work and propel their careers forward without the lengthy waits typically associated with traditional film festivals.
2024 RESULTS
BEST PICTURE
NOMINEES
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
WINNER
THE SOLDIER (Italy)
· Matteo Faccenda
BEST FEATURE
FILM
NOMINEES
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
WINNER
THE DOOR (China)
· Hetong Zhang
BEST SHORT FILM
WINNER
AFTER WE’RE GONE (Finland)
· Ima Iduozee
NOMINEES
· Storm's Echo (USA) - Richard Bennett
· The Olive Grove (Greece) - Elena Dimitriou
· Desert Winds (Morocco) - Amine El Fassi
· Under the Northern Lights (Finland) - Laura Koskinen
· Passages of Time (India) - Anand Sharma
BEST DRAMA
NOMINEES
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
WINNER
LOOK TWICE (USA)
· Kyle Wilson
NOMINEES
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
BEST DIRECTING
WINNER
CASS & LEX (Germany)
· Phillip Kaminiak
BEST ANIMATION
NOMINEES
WINNER
· Starwhale and the Cosmic Ocean (USA) - Thomas Reed
· The Enchanted Library (Italy) - Giulia Rossi
· ECHO (Scotland) - Angus MacLeod
DREAMER (Bulgaria) · Vladimir Todorov
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
WINNER
WINNER
STEPMOTHER (Finland) · Joakim Pusenius
CASS & LEX (Germany) · Phillip Kaminiak
NOMINEES
NOMINEES
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
· The Silent Mountain (Austria) - Stefan Berger
· The Sea Between (Greece) - Elena Dimitriou
· Echo (Japan) - Hiroshi Tanaka
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
· The Silent Mountain (Austria) - Stefan Berger
· The Sea Between (Greece) - Elena Dimitriou
· Echo (Japan) - Hiroshi Tanaka
BEST
VISUAL EFFECTS
WINNER
FORGETTING CHLOE (USA) · Maiqi Zuo
NOMINEES
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
· The Silent Mountain (Austria) - Stefan Berger
· The Sea Between (Greece) - Elena Dimitriou
· Echo (Japan) - Hiroshi Tanaka
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
BEST
LEAD ACTOR
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST
LEAD ACTRESS
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
THE SOLDIER (Italy) · Matteo Faccenda
AFTER WE’RE GONE (Finland) · Ima Iduozee
PATIO OF ILLUSION (Macao) · Shangshi Chen
NOMINEES
NOMINEES
NOMINEES
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
· The Silent Mountain (Austria) - Stefan Berger
· The Sea Between (Greece) - Elena Dimitriou
· Echo (Japan) - Hiroshi Tanaka
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
· Urban Giants: The Rise of Skyscrapers (USA) - Michael Clark
· Beyond Borders: The Refugee Crisis (Germany) - Anja Müller
· Poverty in Rural India (India) - Priya Kumar
· Digital Nomads: A New Era of Work (Thailand) - Liam Taylor
· The Last Turn (Canada) - Michael Brooks
· The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Ireland) - Sean O'Malley
· Deep Waters (Netherlands) - Joris van Dijk
· Run (Germany) - Felix Weber
· The Forgotten Road (Spain) - Lucia Vargas
· The Orchard (Turkey) - Aylin Özdemir
· The Silent Mountain (Austria) - Stefan Berger
· The Sea Between (Greece) - Elena Dimitriou
· Echo (Japan) - Hiroshi Tanaka
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Why Compete at ICEBERG Online Film Awards?
Competing at the ICEBERG Online Film Awards offers numerous benefits to filmmakers and artists aspiring to make their mark in the industry:
1. Regular Competitions:
- With three contests held annually, ICEBERG provides continual opportunities for new talent to emerge and be recognized, fostering a dynamic environment that celebrates cinematic innovations all year round.
2. IMDb Qualifier:
- As an IMDb-qualifier, the festival ensures that winners and selected entrants gain valuable exposure and credibility, which are critical for advancing careers in the competitive film industry. This affiliation not only enhances your project's visibility but also significantly boosts your professional profile.
3. Reputation and Prestige:
- The laurels awarded by ICEBERG are recognized symbols of quality and achievement within the international film community. Winning or being nominated at ICEBERG can substantially enhance the reputation of the filmmakers and the films themselves, marking them as distinguished entries in the global cinematic landscape.
4. Career Advancement:
- Achievements at ICEBERG can profoundly impact your professional trajectory. These accolades open doors to further opportunities in filmmaking.
5. Visibility and Promotion:
- Selected films receive promotional support and increased visibility through ICEBERG’s extensive channels and media partners. This ensures widespread recognition, essential for successful film circulation and impact.
6. Online Festival Dynamic:
- ICEBERG is an exclusively online film contest that operates with a unique structure featuring three classification periods throughout the year. This model allows for multiple entries and flexible participation, culminating in a Results Day where category winners are announced, celebrating a wide array of filmmaking excellence.
7. Secure and Exclusive Streaming Opportunity:
- While ICEBERG does not typically stream films, selected Best Picture winners may be showcased during a designated short window, under strict conditions to ensure copyright integrity and secure viewing, which includes encryption and robust anti-piracy measures such as geoblocking and digital rights management (DRM).
By competing at ICEBERG, you not only strive to excel in a competitive environment but also gain the opportunity to present your work on a prestigious, international platform that honors the art of film and the profound impact of visual storytelling.
Additional Guidelines and Policies at ICEBERG Online Film Awards:
1. Use of Stills and Clip Fragments:
- You allow us to use stills and short clips from your projects on our digital platforms for promotional, non-commercial, and educational purposes, affirming that all necessary rights are cleared worldwide.
2. Downloading for Jury Review:
- Permission is granted to the Festival Director and Jury to download your projects to assist with offline viewing and adjudication, underlining the festival's commitment to comprehensive and fair evaluation.
3. No Refunds and Commitment to Sportsmanship:
- Entry fees are non-refundable, and participants are expected to uphold respect and sportsmanship throughout the competition process.
4. Singular Fee, Multiple Categories:
- A one-time fee ensures your project is evaluated across all applicable festival categories, maximizing your potential for recognition and awards.
5. Submission Integrity and Restrictions:
- Each submission must adhere to the festival's guidelines, and once a project has been submitted to a particular edition, it cannot be re-submitted in subsequent editions unless significantly altered.
6. Opt-Out and Privacy Policy:
- Entrants agree to be added to our mailing list for further communication and promotion, you agree for our partner festivals to send you direct discount offers and promotions, with rights reserved to unsubscribe or opt-out at any time, ensuring respect for participant privacy and data protection.
These terms and conditions underscore the ICEBERG Online Film Awards' dedication to fairness, integrity, and the celebration of cinematic artistry, providing a robust platform for filmmakers globally to showcase their creative prowess.
ANIMATION & VFX COMPETITION
Best Animated Film
Best Character Design
Best Created Environment
Best Original Animation Style
Best 2D Animation
Best Student Animation
Best CGI & Visual Effects
DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPETITION
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Student Documentary
Best Documentary Directing
Best Documentary Cinematography
Best Documentary Editing & Sound Design
Best Nature Documentary
TV & NEW MEDIA COMPETITION
LIVE-ACTION NARRATIVE
FILM - MAIN COMPETITION
AWARDS LIST
LIVE-ACTION NARRATIVE
FILM - MAIN COMPETITION
Best Picture
Best Feature Film
Best Film (Medium-Length)
Best Short Film
Best Micro-Short Film
Best Student Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Dance or Poetic Film
Best Queer Film
Best Zero/Low-Budget Film
TECHNICAL AWARDS or INDIVIDUAL MERIT
Best Directing
Emerging Filmmaker Award
Best Directorial Debut
Best Young Filmmaker (16-25)
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Concept
Best Cinematography
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best CGI & Visual Effects
Best Original Score
Best Art Direction
Best Makeup & SFX
NARRATIVE FILM - GENRE COMPETITION
Best Drama
Best Comedy or Musical
Best Action, Sci-Fi or Fantasy
Best Horror or Thriller
ANIMATION & VFX COMPETITION
Best Animated Film
Best Character Design
Best Created Environment
Best Original Animation Style
Best 2D Animation
Best Student Animation
Best CGI & Visual Effects
DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPETITION
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Student Documentary
Best Documentary Directing
Best Documentary Cinematography
Best Documentary Editing & Sound Design
Best Nature Documentary
TV & NEW MEDIA COMPETITION
Best Series or Pilot Episode
Best New Media
Best Filmed Theatre
Best Fashion Film
Best Fan Film
Best Mobile Film
Best Commercial/Ad Film
Best Original Podcast
Best Film Trailer
Best Film Poster
MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION
Best Music Video
Best Experimental Music Video
Best Original Song
Best Music Video or Commercial Directing
Best Music Video or Commercial Cinematography
Best Music Video Artist
Best Music Video Montage Editing
Best Music Video or Commercial Scenography
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION (WRITTEN/UNPRODUCED)
Best Feature Screenplay
Best Short Screenplay
Best TV Script
Best Drama
Best Queer
Best Romantic Drama
Best Comedy or Musical
Best Family Adventure
Best Action Drama
Best Horror
Best Psychological Thriller
Best Semi-Professional Screenplay
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