Locarno
Locarno 2005 was particularly important for INTERFILM. The organization, founded in Paris in 1955, celebrated its 50th anniversary there.
Karlovy Vary
The Danish film "Chinaman" by Ruben Genz won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury in Karlovy Vary 2005. The International Festival Jury awarded the Crystal Globe to "My Nikifor" by Krzysztof Krauze from Poland.
Locarno
"Yasmin" by Kenny Glenaan won the Ecumenical Jury Prize in Locarno 2004. The Golden Leopard went to "Private" by Saverio Costanzo, who also received a Commendation from the Ecumenical Jury.
Karlovy Vary
The Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Karlovy Vary 2004 Film Festival went to Lisa Cholodenko's American production "Cavedweller".The Italian film "Certi bambini" (A Children's Story) by Andrea and Antonio Frazzi won the festival's Grand Prix, the Crystal Globe.
Cannes
"Diarios de motocicleta" (The Motorcycle Diaries) by Walter Salles and "Moolaadé" by Ousmane Sembène are the award winners of the Ecumenical Jury in Cannes 2004. The Golden Palm went to "Fahrenheit 9/11" by Michael Moore.
Oberhausen
In 2004, the festival celebrated its 50th anniversary. In an anniversary program, among others church winners of past festivals were shown.
Awards
Current issues
At the Oulu's Children's and Youth International Film Festival 2024 the Church Media Foundation presented its "Look at Me..." Award to Nellie Rajala for her film "The Elf Ring".
Sascha Keilholz, director of the International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg, in his greetings at the Ecumenical Reception reflects the actual political challenges after the US elections and the threats to democracy.