The 20th Anniversary Edition of the Beverly Hills Film Festival has warmly welcomed an exceptional set of filmmakers and writers. The year 2020 has also brought with it unprecedented circumstances due to the COVID-19 global pandemic that demanded unusual changes.
Remaining dedicated and focused on its artists’ creative vision, the Beverly Hills Film Festival is more than honored to present the 20th Anniversary Edition of its Awards with the close collaborative efforts of the Beverly Hills Film Festival Executive Directorial Team and the Beverly Hills Film Festival President of the Jury.
THE GOLDEN PALM AWARD
Title: OPEKA
Cam Cowan
Title: SHORES OF A NEW BLOOD
Mark Schmitz
Title: SAINT IN THE SHADOW OF BLUEBEARD
Frank Baruch
Title: MALICK
Armelle Lajus
BEST FEATURE FILM
Title: LOST BAYOU
Brian C Miller Richard
BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
Title: STALLONE: FRANK, THAT IS
Derek Wayne Johnson
BEST SHORT FILM
Title: OFFICE SONG
Marcus Markou
BEST DIRECTOR
Sarah Lancaster
Title: JOSIE & JACK
BEST ACTOR
William Baldwin
Title: TALK
BEST ACTRESS
Olivia Dejonge
Title: JOSIE & JACK
BEST PRODUCER
Luca Severi
Title: That Click
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Pins Sébastien
Title: TRACES
BEST EDITING
Kate Amend
Title: Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time
BEST FOREIGN FILM
Title: PUNCH IT
PERRIER OLIVIER
BEST ANIMATED FILM
Title: FROM ARTISTS TO ARTISTS
Viachelav Lisovskyi
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Title: 40 YEARS OF ROCKY
Derek Wayne Johnson
BEST STUDENT FILM
Title: DOG EAT DOG
Jianan Ma