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Welcome to Filmfest DC 2009: April 16-26

All good things... We would like to thank the many dedicated people who have shared their time and talents. We greatly appreciate the generous contributions of all our sponsors, patrons, numerous volunteers, local businesses, and the diplomatic community. But most of all, our heartfelt gratitude goes to you, who have been with us during the past 11 days. Your support made Filmfest DC 2009 one of the most successful festivals in its 23-year history. You are proof the festival makes an important contribution to the vitality of our city.

The dates for next year's festival will be posted soon. Until then, see you at the movies.

Capital Focus Award

The Capital Focus Award is a juried competition of selected films deserving of increased recognition. Films in competition were selected by the Festival's Programming Committee and the winner will be determined by a jury of accomplished film professionals. This year's winner is Snow by Aida Begic (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Germany, France, Iran). Additionally, a Special Jury Award goes to The Necessities of Life by Benoit Pilon (Canada).

Circle Audience Award

Founded by Ted and Jim Pedas, Washington's Circle Theatres set the standard for innovative quality film programming. Filmfest DC presented an award to the feature film voted the most popular by our audience. The top 5 films for this year are:

  1. Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love by Chai Vasarhelyi (Senegal, France, Egypt, USA)
  2. Skin by Anthony Fabian (UK, South Africa)
  3. Old Man Bebo by Carlos Carcas (Spain)
  4. The Least of These by Clark Lyda, Jesse Lyda (USA)
  5. The Necessities of Life by Benoit Pilon (Canada)

Signis Award

The Signis jury selected a film judged by its jury to best illuminate and celebrate what it means to be human in a diverse and challenging world. This year's winner is Departures by Yojiro Takita (Japan). Special commendations go to The Necessities of Life by Benoit Pilon (Canada) and Kabei by Yoji Yamada (Japan).

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