Z365" or "Festival all year round" is the new strategic point of the Festival in which converge investigation, accompaniment and development of new talents (Ikusmira Berriak, Nest); training and cinematic knowledge transfer (Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola, Zinemaldia + Plus, Filmmakers' dialogue); and investigation, disclosure and cinematic thought (Z70 project, Thought and Discussion and Research and publications).
The Jury of the 16th International Film Students Meeting, consisting of students from centres in Argentina, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain and the USA; chaired by José Luis Torres Leiva has decided to grant the following awards:
Panavision Award to the film:
For its precision in emotion and tone, rich performances and strong direction, walking a thin line between pathos and humour to create a universal work of cinema.
212 by Boaz Frankel
The Sam Spiegel Film and TV School- Jerusalem (JSFS) (Israel)
Special nominal mention:
Zeit Der Unruhe / News 23/06/2016 by Elsa Rosengren
Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin – DFFB (Germany)
The Panavision Award carrying a complete camera package including RED Epic camera and Primo standard lenses for four weeks of filming, or a voucher worth €10,000 for renting any kind of Panavision material, for the winning director.
The Orona Jury, consisting of students coming from the Universidad de Mondragón (HUHEZI), coordinated by a teacher of the Universidad de Mondragón and there will be supported with the presence of Orona Fundazioa’s Developing Manager to grant the following award:
Orona Award to the most cutting – edge short film in the Meeting:
For its deconstruction of the authority of a newscast through satire and innovative interpretation techniques.
Zeit Der Unruhe / News 23/06/2016 by Elsa Rosengren
Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin – DFFB (Germany)
The Orona Award carries 5,000 euros for the director of the most cutting-edge short film of the Meeting.