Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series Awards!
Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series Awards!

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 (BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA)

The Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series announces the winners of its 2017 summer series, as selected by its 9-person jury and audience. 

1st place winner: "The Railroad Lady" by Timo von Gunten, Switzerland
Audience Award: "The Railroad Lady" by Timo von Gunten, Switzerland
2nd place winner: "Pushing Night Away" by Jade Hærem Aksnes, Norway
3d place winner: "Enemies Within" by Sélim Azzazi, France

Details and more info at:
BigSurFilm.org
Submit films for 2018 here!

Recognized as one of the most innovative short film series in the world, the Big Sur International Short Film Screening Series, curated by the Henry Miller Memorial Library, celebrated its 11th year in 2017. This was the series' most successful to date, having receiving and considered over 1,500 submissions from more than 50 countries. 
2nd place winner: Det Lyse Mørket (Pushing Night Away) by Jade Haerem Aksnes, Norway
The series' jury includes composer Philip Glass, experimental artist and composer Laurie Anderson, actress Kirsten Dunst, producer /filmdirector Michael Polish, editor Susan Littenberg, producer Lawrence Inglee, actor and filmmaker David Price, author Susan Zsigmond, and cinematographer Dean Semler.

This was the first year the series was not held in Big Sur. Due to a the closure and subsequent demolition of Big Sur's Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge in the spring, the series, held from June to August, relocated to the Henry Miller Memorial Library's satellite location in Carmel, CA.

The series will move back to Big Sur in 2018.

3d place winner: Ennemis Intérieur (Enemies Within) by Sélim Azzazi, France
"It was certainly an interesting year with the new location, all the more so because this year's crop of films was probably the strongest set of films since the series' inception," said series director Magnus Toren. "I never cease to be amazed by filmmakers' ability to crystalize pressing social concerns or universal stories with such artistry, technical excellence, and humanity." 

"Selections ran the gamut — comedies, dramas, documentaries, animation, you name it. The series has become known for an element of unpredictability and I think our audience members appreciate that."

The Series is now accepting submissions for its 2018 installment. To submit and for more information regarding the series, as well as previous selections and winners, visit bigsurfilm.org
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