Eric Lenz specifies that if emotion is very present in the films and around them, it is also humor that shines through in many productions. “The quality of productions also evolves thanks to the evolution of techniques which allows institutions to produce projects with sometimes low resources. It’s important to allow access to everyone.”
Among the subjects covered, we find discrimination, either racial or against people with disabilities, as well as sexual orientation.
“The jury was also top-notch, notably with Félix Van Groeningen, Belgian director and jury prize winner at Cannes for his film The Eight Mountains in 2022, also nominated in the Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars in 2013 for Alabama Monroe,” says Eric Lenz.
The palmarès
Category Clips
Original screenplay: “Fever” Center Cerfontaine, Péruwelz.
Best clip: “In the eyes” – Foyer Saint-François, Bruay-La-Buissière.
Public Prize: “In the eyes” Foyer Saint-François, Bruay-La-Buissière.
Category Film
Original scenario: “Happy Birthday” Our Village, Ophain.
Best film: “Badass” La Pommeraie, Ellignies-Sainte-Anne.
Public Prize: “Return to the past” SAJA Solignac, Schaltin.
All Categories combined
Humor Prize: “Badass” – La Pommeraie, Ellignies-Sainte-Anne.
Prize for best image: “As far as the eye can see” The Reins of Life, La Hulpe.
Jury Prize (encouragement): “Family story” Jette Life Center, Jette.
Special Mention from the Jury: “Black Gloves” – IME Alternance, Paris.
Best Actress: Margot LETAILLE “Badass” – La Pommeraie, Ellignies-Sainte-Anne.
Best Actor: Jean-Marc BAES “Happy Birthday” – Notre Village, Ophain.
Grand Prix de La Pommeraie: “In the eyes” Foyer Saint-François, Bruay-La-Buissière.
