Congratulations to The London Film School alumnus Daina Oniunas Pusić, whose short film THE BEAST (ZVJERKA) has won the Award for Short Fiction at The LA Film Festival. The film tells the story of The relationship between a hundred year old woman and her daughter is forever altered when a bat flies into their home and decides to settle in.
The LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, announced the winners of the 2016 Festival at the Awards Cocktail Reception earlier this week. The Reception was hosted by Roya Rastegar, Director of Programming and Jennifer Cochis, Creative Director.
“With all the talk about diversifying Hollywood, the LA Film Festival provides proof that talented filmmakers with new voices are out there, they just need a platform and that’s what we’re providing,” said Stephanie Allain, Festival Director. “One of the more satisfying aspects of this job is watching new directors blossom in the spotlight. I’m grateful to our esteemed jurors for their service and congratulate the winners.”
The Shorts jury consisted of actor Drew Droege (Cocktails and Classics, Drunk History), Danielle Hinde, producer and owner of Doomsday Entertainment (Nine Types of Light, Chet Faker: Gold, Childish Gambino: Sober) and Slamdance Film Festival,Festival Manager Clementine Leger.