Competitions
The 2ANNAS Festival presents 3 competition programs:
International Competition – open
to contributions by filmmakers of all nationalities, produced by
individuals, international film schools, film studios and production
groups from all around the world (including the Baltic countries).
Admitted are all films and videos of all genres not exceeding a length
of 30 minutes and produced within the last 2 years (directors aged
18-29). Films which have been shown or awarded at other international
film festivals are allowed to compete.
Board of jury selects works
for International Competition that meets following technical and
artistic criteria: the films should be technically advanced and
artistically well executed with an original idea, story and details.
Prizes and Awards:
Grand PRIX Golden Anna + cash prize from Hannu Pro
6 nominations
Baltic Competition – presents
works by Baltic directors, showing the newest tendencies and
development of Baltic short film and video production with the aim to
promote the exchange of ideas and experience among young Baltic
filmmakers. Admitted are all films and videos of all genres not
exceeding a length of 30 minutes and produced within the last 2 years
(directors age 18-29). Films which have been shown or awarded at other
international film festivals are allowed to compete.
Board of jury
selects works for Baltic Competition that meets primarily artistic
criteria: Baltic shorts should have an artistically well executed
original idea. Few errors in technical execution will be forgiven.
Prizes and Awards:
3 best nominations and prizes from Hannu Pro, Relax Tūre, Avantis
creative diplomas
Green Anna Competition – for
Latvian and international films and videos created by youth under the
age of 18. Admitted are all films and videos of all genres not
exceeding a length of 30 minutes and produced within the last 2. Films
which have been shown or awarded at other international film festivals
are allowed to compete.
Selection of Green Anna competition programme is based on how well an author uses the means to tell the story.
Prizes and Awards:
3 best nominations and prizes from Hannu Pro
creative diplomas