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2023 US International Awards Winners Announced

The US International Awards are proud to announce the winners of the highly anticipated 2023 edition. With the competition being open for corporate videos, online & social media videos, and documentaries, the big winners of this edition are Brunswick Creative Campaigns and Content (United States), TVN Warner Bros. Discovery (Poland), Monte Nero Productions GmbH (Austria), Switzerland Tourism, and Seed Audio-Visual Communication (Switzerland).

The winner announcement celebrates the outstanding achievements of filmmakers, agencies, client companies, and aspiring film students who have captivated audiences with their exceptional talent and creative vision. The jury selected 108 Category Winners – 29 Gold Awards, 51 Silver Awards, and 28 Finalists. Furthermore, 10 Production Art & Craft Awards were determined for instance for Best Cinematography, Best Direction, and Best Editing. From small companies to household names, the winners of these categories showcase exceptional talent and contribute to the richness and innovation of filmmaking.

Among the big winners are the Grand Award winners, which produced the best entry within a main category, and the Specialty Award winners, such as Best Production Company of the Year and Best Agency of the Year. These exceptional entities and their remarkable works have risen above the competition, leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields. "We are thrilled to honor these exceptional filmmakers and creative talents who have pushed boundaries and created unforgettable cinematic experiences", said Alexander V. Kammel, Director of the US International Awards.

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February 16, 2023

Meet the Jury Interview
Jeremy Richter

Jeremy Richter has managed over 4,500 productions in the past 25 years which have spanned 48 states and 12 countries. He has won over 100 awards for film excellence and serves as the CEO of Richter Studios, based in Chicago. Specializing in animation, brand films, commercials and corporate videos, his company has championed productions involving the ESPN, Star Wars, Tesla brands.

We are thrilled to have you on the jury for the 2023 US International Awards. What was the decisive factor that made you participate?

The decisive factor for me to participate was Filmservice International. Over the past 13 years, they have run an exceptional festival with the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in France. Creatives from around the world know that winning an award through that competition is an incredible accomplishment. Because I know the same folks who created that outstanding festival are now driving the reimagined US International Awards, I’m all in. It is an incredible honor to serve on the jury.

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February 07, 2023

Meet the Jury Interview
Ala Hamdan

Ala Hamdan is a film director and a visual storyteller. She studied filmmaking and screenwriting at NYFA Florence and New York. As the co-founder of At Films, a media production and training company, she conducted projects with the UN, UNDP, Sadeem, LG, Adidas, Roya TV, and others. Her projects focus on social justice, uplifting causes, and valuable educational content.
Besides, Ala is a passionate juror eager to watch creative works from all over the world.

We are thrilled to have you on the jury for the 2023 US International Awards. What was the decisive factor that made you participate?

Being a jury member is truly rewarding. Firstly, I get to give credits where credits are due and therefore be one of the reasons a good work has reached a wider audience and a better screen. Adding to that is the opportunity to meet different experts in the film industry from around the world and exchange knowledge. Lastly, the inspiration I get after watching several artworks and seeing how the film industry is never the same, never boring, and is always bringing something new to the table.

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January 12, 2023

Meet the Jury Interview
Philip Hollerbach

Philip Hollerbach looks back on 500+ film projects realized in 25 countries in a leading function as Director, Creative Director, and Executive Producer Film & Content at AUDI AG Global Communications. Spending the first decade of his career in a Berlin-based agency shooting films for clients like AUDI AG, Bentley, BMW Mini, Bugatti, Porsche, Lamborghini, SEAT, Škoda, and Volkswagen, Philip switched to the client side in 2017, bringing along his versatile expertise in creation, production, and supervision. His work has received international recognition and he is a member of various film festival juries in both Europe and the USA.

We are excited to have you on the jury for the 2023 US International Awards. What was the decisive factor that made you participate?

Thanks - the invitation is an honor, and I am sure the upcoming competition will be very inspirational. Hopefully, we’ll see a lot of international entries. This - and the factor that the awards are based on a stunning heritage - have been the key factors for me to join the Los Angeles jury.