Royal, Arkansas – The Global Film Exhibition 2024, set in the picturesque town of Royal, Arkansas, breaks new ground in film festivals with its virtual format, bringing together filmmakers and enthusiasts globally.
Founded by a disabled army veteran Steve Long, the festival exemplifies that physical limitations cannot confine the creative spirit. In collaboration with Hoopla Binge Pass, the festival expanded accessibility, allowing U.S. library patrons to participate freely.
A key philanthropic feature, tickets were available for any donation, supporting LifeLine Service Dogs.https://www.lifelineservicedogs.org/
The festival celebrated the following winners, representing diverse genres and global talent:
Best Documentary Feature: “I Went to an Alien Planet” by Qian Cheng
Best Animation: “SpaceRace” by Jonas Blommaert
Best Short Documentary: “By My Side” by Vicki Topaz and Wynn Padula
Best Under 5 Minutes: “Grief” by Robert J Permenter
Best Horror Feature: “The Crumbs” by David J. Espinosa
Best Horror Short: “Rosario” by Niko Angelo Quimbo Chu
Best Music Video: “Hambone Says” by Amelia Ray, Peggy Peralta
LGBTQ+ Award: “The Stranger” by Brad Case
Best Horror Under 5 Minutes: “The Table” by Rafael Angel Garcia
Best Feature Film: “The Heritor” by Farah Evers
Best Sci-Fi Feature: “Attack of the Cat People” by Sarah Stephenson
Honorable Mentions:
“Bridge Ahead” by Gregory Ayriyan
“Comfort Zone” by Mariah Schmidt
“Turn About” by Hezekiah Bennetts
” Kraft Minded” By Blake Kraft
The festival also offered educational sessions, like a Q&A with Director Eric England https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3146718/ and a film funding masterclass by Joanne Butcher who has over 180 films in development and has distributed over 20 features https://filmmakersuccess.com/.
The Global Film Exhibition is not just a festival, but a community of global storytelling. Visit globalfilmexhibition.com to join this vibrant community.
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