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press | June 29, 2023

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.

Specialty Award Winners
Production Company of the Year: Monte Nero Productions (Austria)
Client Company of the Year: Switzerland Tourism (Switzerland)
Agency of the Year: Brunswick Creative Campaigns and Content (United States)
TV Network of the Year: TVN Warner Bros. Discovery (Poland)
Film School of the Year: Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

Grand Award Winners
Corporate Videos: “Studying is what you make of it!” - Seed Audio-Visual Communication for University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW (Switzerland)
Online & Social Media: “No Drama” - Pumpkin Film in cooperation with Wirz for Switzerland Tourism (Switzerland)
Documentaries: “The Wagner Group. Putin's Mercenaries” - TVN Warner Bros. Discovery (Poland)
Independent Videos: “Disco Sauce: The True Story of Penne Alla Vodka” - Roberto Serrini (United States)
Student Videos: “HENRY” - Marco Henn from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg (Germany) 

The 2023 US International Awards not only celebrate outstanding achievements but also serve as a showcase of the best international video productions. The full list of the 2023 US International Awards winners can be found at www.usinternationalawards.com.

The 2024 edition of the US International Awards are already on the way and will open call for entries in September later this year.


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About the US International Awards
The US International Awards honor the world’s best corporate videos, online & social media productions and documentaries. The awards, formally named US International Film & Video Festival, have been taken over and re-branded in 2021 by Filmservice International, Europe’s biggest organizer of corporate film festivals. With the original festival having a fifty-five yearlong background within the industry of corporate videos and documentaries and the expertise of Filmservice International, the renewed US International Awards joyously start into this new era.

Contact 
Marlene Marcher
Awards Manager
US International Awards
c/o Filmservice International
Schaumburgergasse 18
1040 Vienna, Austria

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interviews
August 20, 2026

Winner Interview
Martyna Wojciechowska and Jowita Baraniecka, Directors of the documentary “Stolen Children” 

 

We are proud to highlight the work of Martyna Wojciechowska and Jowita Baraniecka, directors of the documentary Stolen Children, which received the Grand Award in Documentaries & Reports, Best Use of Emotion, and Gold Award in Social Issues at the 2026 US International Awards.

Martyna Wojciechowska is one of Poland’s best-known journalists, television presenters, and documentary filmmakers. She is the creator and host of the acclaimed Woman at the End of the World, Poland’s most recognizable travel-documentary series, which has taken her to 68 countries across six continents. Her work focuses on human rights and the stories of women and communities whose voices are rarely heard, and has earned numerous international awards.

Jowita Baraniecka is an award-winning television producer and director with more than 20 years of experience in documentary and television production. A graduate of the University of Warsaw and the Film School in Łódź, she has worked on productions for TVN and created and produced projects filmed around the world, including Lena in the Caucasus. Her international work spans countries including the United States, India, South Korea, Brazil, Japan, and Cameroon.

Both filmmakers share a commitment to telling deeply human stories from places and communities that are often overlooked—and to bringing difficult, complex subjects to audiences with sensitivity and journalistic integrity.

It was through Woman at the End of the World that the two first met Tamuna Museridze. Her search for the truth about her own origins ultimately uncovered a vast network that had stolen and sold babies in Georgia for decades, affecting up to 100,000 families. What began as a single episode evolved into a feature documentary that has since received international recognition.

The jury praised Stolen Children as “an excellent blend of journalistic investigation and documentary storytelling” and “a compelling piece of storytelling and an important act of social accountability,” adding: “The film tells a fantastic and deeply moving story.”

In this interview, the two directors discuss how the project came to life, the challenges of telling such a personal and sensitive story, and what they hope audiences will take away from the film.
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interviews
August 06, 2026

Winner Interview
Katrin Schwarzkogler, CEO of Monte Nero Productions GmbH

 

Today, we interviewed Katrin Schwarzkogler, CEO of Monte Nero Productions GmbH, a production company known for taking on unconventional projects, from branded content to experimental exhibitions. The studio primarily operates in the German-speaking market but serves clients across Europe. It works across film, digital media, and live events, frequently blending traditional production methods with modern technologies.

Monte Nero Productions' achievements at the US International Awards 2026 showcased their diverse excellence. They were named Production Company of the Year, won the Best Use of AI for "Future Radio – AI Special Exhibition Room," and earned two Silver Awards for "Loginns – From Graphite To Graphene" and "Riedel – Fatto a Mano – Black Tie." Additionally, "Kärntner Originale" and "Digital Austria Summit" were finalists in other categories, highlighting their impressive performance across multiple disciplines.

To learn more about the work behind this success, we spoke with the team about their creative approach and how they build a project from concept through delivery. The conversation covered their storytelling philosophy, the practical challenges of delivering award-winning work under tight deadlines, and how they approach technology and AI as creative tools that support, rather than replace, the creative process.

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