WAB 2024 Film Festival  

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Kees van Oostrum - Identity Film Festival Head Juror

Mr. Kees van Oostrum is a world-famous cinematographer. He worked on such Hollywood blockbusters as Gettysburg (1993), Nights in Rodanthe (2008), and Thinner (1996). Mr. van Oostrum is the former president of the American Society of Cinematography (ASC), and currently teaches film at the Shanghai Film Academy. He is also the brand ambassador of Cooke in China. We are extremely grateful that he agreed to be the main juror of our film festival.

Best Picture - Forever Never

Prom is coming up, and a high school boy has to battle against countless competitors, a toxic boyfriend and his own insecurities to dance with the girl that he likes.

Directed by: Lennox L.

Screenplay: Joshua Z., Vivi T.

Cinematographer and Editor: Lennox L.

Sound Design: Aiden Z.

Best Directing - Yes Girl!

Angela, a new high school transfer student, finds herself being bullied by Caroline. After school, Caroline manipulates Angela, but will Angela pay the price of being liked?

Director: Rachel J.

Screenplay : Rachel J.

Cinematographer and Editor: Jasmine Y. & Rachel J.

Sound Design: Lorraine L.

Best Sound Design - 15 Love-A tennis romance

A young man falls for a girl at another school. He learns the only way to see her is to join the tennis team that will visit her school for a tournament. However, he has never played tennis before, and he does not like studying. This is a problem, because you can only go on the trip if your school grades are good.
Directed by: Matheo P.

Screenplay: JJ W. & Matheo P. & Francesco G.

Cinematography and editor: Sophia O. & Francesco G. & JJ W.

Sound design Francesco G.

Best Cinematography - Self

Pressure is something everyone experience at different stages of their live, and this is especially true for teenagers going through their high school years. MC is someone who experiences the same things every day and is torn by the responsibilities that bind him down and his urge for joy and freedom.
Directed by: Aaron D.

Screenplay: Aaron D.

Cinematography and editor: Eric L.

Best documentary - The Lone Shepherd

When we heard that goat's milk had miraculously saved an elderly person's life, our curiosity was piqued. Who was this mysterious shepherd behind the healing milk? To find out, we spent a day with him, and what we learned changed everything. The seemingly quiet shepherd had once been a teacher, but his life took a dark turn after a tragic drowning incident involving one of his students.
Directed by: Rachel J.

Screenplay: Rachel J.

Cinematography: Justin & Jon

Sound design: Lewis

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