Chelsea Film Festival


Chelsea Film Festival is an international film festival and a non-profit organization based in New York which screens independent films from emerging directors. The festival offers a wide range of films, including documentaries and feature-lengths, focusing on the theme of “Global Issues”.

History

Chelsea Film Festival was founded in 2013 by French actresses Ingrid Jean-Baptiste & Sonia Jean-Baptiste.
An advisory board was set up to oversee the selection of the films and the operation of the festival.
The first edition of the Chelsea Film Festival presented nine feature length-films and eight short films, representing 13 countries and 17 first-time filmmakers, including seven in competition. Eight of the films at the Festival were United States premieres, and one was a world premiere.
In March 2019, Chelsea Film Festival was featured in the in North America by the American Newspaper USA Today.

Awards

Awards are presented in several categories; the winning films are selected by a jury of film experts.
The "Charging Bull" replica is the official trophy of the Chelsea Film Festival, created by artist Arturo Di Modica.

Grand Prix Award

YearFilmDirectorNationality of Director
2013LICKSJonathan Singer-VineUnited States

Best Screenplay Award

YearFilmScreenwriterNationality of Director
2013Halima's PathFedja IsovicBosnia

Best Actress Award

YearFilmActressNationality of Director
2013Halima's PathAlma PricaBosnia
2015Marry MeSirin Zahed

Best Supporting Award

YearFilmSupporting ActressNationality of Director
2013Halima's PathOlga PakalovicBosnia

Best Actor Award

YearFilmActorNationality of Director
2013LICKSStanley Doe HuntUnited States

Best Supporting Actor Award

YearFilmActorNationality of Director
2013LICKSDevon Libran & Koran StreetsUnited States

Best Director Award

YearFilmDirectorNationality of Director
2013LICKS & Les Petits PrincesJonathan Singer-Vine & Vianney LebasqueUnited States France