WINNERS
SBIFest - MARCH 2025
Please note that among the winning films of the monthly competitions (not all), those selected to participate in the Grand Finale in Tangier will be chosen, with public screenings in November 2025, culminating in the Gala Finale. Films that win in a particular category in the monthly competitions will continue to compete in other categories they have entered if selected for the Grand Finale in Tangier.
Best Short Film
"In an Impasse" director Navid Ghiasi
Sara finds herself in a desperate situation: her mother is hospitalized and needs urgent surgery to survive. With no help in sight, Sara faces a major challenge and must somehow raise the necessary money. In this impasse, she decides to steal from a luxury jewelry store, but...
Iran, Islamic Republic of, Runtime: 29:15
Best Horror Short Film
"SANITORIUM" director Bruno Martínez
In the world of entertainment and mass media, ethics is sometimes just another obstacle… Sanitorium, a short film that blends horror and social critique, takes us into a television studio where the relentless pursuit of ratings knows no limits.
Spain, Runtime: 14:00
Best Mid-Length Film
"Seconds in Eternity" director Christian Schu
An elegant woman in her later years feels the relentless march of time as she mourns her lost youth and missed chances. Alone in a dimly lit room, her life seems to fade with each cigarette she smokes. She observes a vibrant young woman, envying her youth and vitality. Through her introspections, we explore her deep desires and regrets. The narrative, rich with poetry and flashbacks, takes a dramatic turn with a potential murder, leading to a surprising twist. Despite its dark beginnings as a Film Noir, the film transforms into a celebration of life, ending on a hopeful, life-affirming note.
Estonia, Germany, Runtime: 42:14