2021 19th Annual RIFF Festival Winners

Thank you to all the films that were selected for the 19th Annual Riverside International Film Festival. Congratulations to all of our Audience and Jury Award winners! We hope you enjoyed our online, virtual festival!


The 19th Annual Riverside International Film Festival AWards Winners

Jury Awards

Jury Best Actor

Kalok Tang for Patio of Illusion (Macao)

 

Jury Best Actress

Vishka Asayesh for The Badger (Iran)

 

Jury Best Director

Shanghai Chen for Patio of Illusion (Macao)

 

Jury Best Cinematographer

Gonçalo Rabalo for The Living (Portugal)

Jury BEST FEATURE

The Badger (Iran)

 

Jury BEST DOCUMENTARY

The Bears on Pine Ridge (USA)

 

Jury BEST SHORT

The Shepherd (USA)

 

Jury BEST STUDENT

Echthaar (Austria)

Jury BEST ANIMATION

Gon, the Little Fox (Japan)

Founders Award

Best Picture for Patio of Illusion (Macao)

President Award

Ensemble Cast for The Badger (Iran)

Jury Best Ensemble for Short Films

Alina (USA)

Audience Awards

AUDIENCE BEST FEATURE

The Badger (Iran)

 

AUDIENCE BEST DOCUMENTARY

Open Field (USA)

 

AUDIENCE BEST SHORT

Say Your Prayer (USA)

 

AUDIENCE BEST STUDENT

In Your Arms Tonight (USA)

AUDIENCE BEST ANIMATION

Backstreet to American Dream (USA)

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