2020 Winners

The 20th Beverly Hills Film Festival®
AWARD WINNERS

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.

Golden Palm Award - Opeka

OPEKA

Cam Cowan

2020 SCREENPLAY AWARDS

GOLDEN PALM SCREENPLAY

SHORES OF A NEW BLOOD

Mark Schmitz

1ST RUNNER UP

SAINT IN THE SHADOW OF BLUEBEARD

Frank Baruch

2ND RUNNER UP

MALICK

Armelle Lajus

2020 FILM AWARDS

BEST DIRECTOR

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JOSIE & JACK

Sarah Lancaster, Olivia Dejonge

BEST ACTOR

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TALK

William Baldwin

BEST ACTRESS

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JOSIE & JACK

Sarah Lancaster, Olivia Dejonge

BEST PRODUCER

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THAT CLICK

Luca Severi

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

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TRACES

Pins Sébastien

BEST EDITING

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DAVE GRUSIN: NOT ENOUGH TIME

Kate Amend

BEST FEATURE FILM

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LOST BAYOU

Brian C Miller Richard

BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY

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STALLONE: FRANK, THAT IS

Derek Wayne Johnson

BEST SHORT FILM

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OFFICE SONG

Marcus Markou

BEST ANIMATED FILM

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FROM ARTISTS TO ARTISTS

Viachelav Lisovskyi

BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY

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40 YEARS OF ROCKY: THE BIRTH OF A CLASSIC

Derek Wayne Johnson

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