Nickel Independent Film Festival
2025 Nickel Festival Awards

2025 Nickel Festival Awards

We are still cruising on the excitement from the 25th Nickel Independent Film Festival. Thank you to everyone who submitted, screened, and attended this year's events. We would also like to congratulate this year's award winners as chosen by the Nickel Programming Committee!

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Best NL Film: 'Cherub' Dir. Devin Shears
Best NL Film: 'Cherub' Dir. Devin Shears

Best Ensemble Cast: 'Skeet' Dir. Nik Sexton
Best Ensemble Cast: 'Skeet' Dir. Nik Sexton

Best Animated Film: 'Adiós' Dir. José Prats
Best Animated Film: 'Adiós' Dir. José Prats

**Best Directing: **'Somber Tides' Dir. Chantal Caron
**Best Directing: **'Somber Tides' Dir. Chantal Caron

Best Music Video: 'Secret Handshakes' Dir. Jenna Marks
Best Music Video: 'Secret Handshakes' Dir. Jenna Marks

Best Writing: 'Punter' Dir. Jason Adam Maselle
Best Writing: 'Punter' Dir. Jason Adam Maselle

Best Cinematography: 'Vox Humana' Dir. Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan
Best Cinematography: 'Vox Humana' Dir. Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan

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