The 18th edition of the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, is pleased to announce the 2020 festival prizes.
BEST SHORT FILM
ATMOSPHERES (ATMÓSFERAS)
Director: Leinad Pájaro de la Hoz
Colombia/Cuba, 2019
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SPECIAL MENTION
PORTRAITS OF MY MOTHER (RETRATOS DE MI MADRE)
Director: Tavo Ruiz
Mexico, 2019
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BEST FILM NEW DIRECTORS COMPETITION
THINGS WE DARE NOT DO (COSAS QUE NO HACEMOS)
Director: Bruno Santamaría Razo
Mexico, 2020
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SPECIAL MENTION NEW DIRECTORS & YOUTH JURY AWARD
FENDAS
Director: Carlos Segundo
Brazil, 2019
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