Winners:

Special Mention Short Film:

Disfonías – Directors: Manuela Giraldo and María Camila Pulgarín

“A voice amplified by a daughter’s love, leaving an indelible memory.”

Special Mention Short Film:

Unless We Dance – Directors: Hanz Rippe Gabriel and Fernanda Pineda Palencia

“A cinematic visual experience that values culture as a powerful instrument of salvation.”

Best Short Film:

Pablito – Director: Alex Sierra

“Pablito is a harsh reality check to dreams and hopes truncated by a conflict beyond our imagination.”

Best Documentary:

The Double Kidnapping of Sigifredo López – Director: Alejandro Bernal Rueda

“Rarely do we have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in such a well-structured documentary, with impactful archival material and first-person narration by those involved, helping us understand a piece of Colombia’s history.”

Special Mention Fiction:

The Other Son – Director: Juan Sebastián Quebrada

“A magnificent portrayal of how mourning a loss can trigger profound consequences for an entire family.”

Best Fiction Film:

La Suprema – Director: Felipe Holguín Caro

“A simple story, with impeccable performances, touching on a universal theme: the struggle to achieve our dreams.”

Audience Award:

Corozo – Director: Simón Elías

“A visual and emotional journey that has deeply resonated with our viewers, reflecting the essence of Colombian culture.”

We also thank all the talent that accompanied us in this festival edition and found a fantastic audience. Their dedication and creativity drive our festival, and we are proud to share their works with such a passionate and receptive audience.

The Colombian International Film Festival New York was only possible with the enthusiasm and support of the New York audience. You keep this window into Colombian cinema open in Manhattan; we are eternally grateful for that.

Thank you, New York, for joining us in this celebration of Colombian cinema! We look forward to seeing you next year for a new edition filled with more stories to tell and more dreams to share.