Press & Interviews

Meet the Jury Interview
Frankie Caradonna

We are honored to welcome Frankie Caradonna, a renowned film director, multimedia artist, and creative director, to our jury for the 2025 US International Awards. As co-founder of Comastudio UK and The Curators Milan, and a visionary represented by Great Guns Films UK, Frankie has built a remarkable career blending storytelling, art, and cutting-edge technology. In this exclusive interview, Frankie shares insights into his creative journey, the projects that have shaped his career, and what he values most in award-winning work.

Meet the Jury Interview
Roberto Serrini

Meet Roberto Serrini, a celebrated filmmaker and advertising creative whose visionary work has brought to life campaigns for iconic brands like Nike, Apple, and Honda. With a dazzling array of accolades, including a Grand Award from the 2023 US International Awards for his documentary "Disco Sauce: The True Story of Penne Alla Vodka," Roberto an expert in crafting powerful visual narratives. As a seasoned judge in world-class award shows, he brings a wealth of experience to this year's US International Awards, and we're excited to delve into his insights and inspirations in this exclusive interview.

Winner Interview
Vanessa Stachel, Student Filmmaker, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

For the second year in a row, the Grand Award for Student Videos went to an aspiring young filmmaker from the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg based in Germany. This year, the talented Vanessa Stachel received the prestigious award for her innovative stop-motion spec spot "Delivery for Mr. Frogula". 

In this interview, we delve into the creative journey behind this remarkable work, explore the inspirations and challenges faced along the way, and get to know more about Vanessa Stachel, the creative force behind this unique vision.

Congratulations on your Grand Award! What does it mean to you and all the people involved in this project to receive this award?

Our “Team Frogula” is absolutely blown away by the success we had in the last months at festivals with our stop-motion spec spot! And now, winning a Grand Award at the US International Awards shows us we made all the right decisions when making the film. Thank you so much, we feel honored!

Can you run us through the creative process behind the winning work you entered into the 2024 US International Awards? 

My very first idea was just to make a stop-motion spec spot about a vampire frog. That’s it. I felt a bit exhausted from the very busy three years of film school I had so far and I loved the idea of just crafting a frog puppet and listening to audiobooks for countless hours while doing so.
And maybe also to tell a super fun and spooky story? Since forever, I’ve been in love with Vampire stories... and with frogs!

Winner Interview
Jasper Claus, Founder and Creative Director of 1Camera

The Grand Award for the best entry in the main category Corporate Videos went to the powerful branded video "The Power of Together" produced by the Netherlands production company 1Camera. Created for the insurance company Achmea, the film tells the compelling story of five fictional characters who experience life-changing events.

In our exclusive interview with 1Camera's founder and creative director Jasper Claus, he delves into the creative process behind his acclaimed work, shedding light on how he transforms corporate messages into compelling stories that touch hearts and minds. With a track record of 16 years in pushing the boundaries of storytelling, Jasper shares the secrets to translating corporate messages into relatable, emotional stories that captivate audiences and drive 1Camera's growth.

Watch our exclusive interview with Grand Award winner Jasper Claus from 1Camera here: https://www.usinternationalawards.com/media

Or read the transcript below:

Congratulations on your Grand Award! What does it mean to you, your team, and all the people involved in this project to receive this award?

We're very proud. This means a lot to us. It means that our work is not only successful with its audience but is also respected by its peers. And to us, that means the world. It means that the film was able to do what we set out for it to be able to do.