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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 02, 2024

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!