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Manhattan Short

29th Annual Film Festival

The results from the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival's worldwide voting are in and Lima had the winners! The best movie and actor from the voting were the same choices of our audiences! The winner will go to the Academy Awards! Stay tuned!

Life Goes On Wins Gold Medal for Best Film at the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

Georgian animation When the Sea was Calm wins the Silver Medal and Never Give Up! from Mexico wins the Bronze Medal in the Worldwide Audience Vote.

Life Goes On, written and directed by husband wife team Kat Butterfield & Daniel Audritt (UK), is the Gold Medal Winner of the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Life Goes On, a drama/comedy about a man in a hospice waiting for the sweet release of death who is unfortunately stuck in a time loop which causes each day to restart the second his heart stops, resonated with viewers around the world. Manhattan Short medal winners are selected by voters attending the festival in theatrical venues around the world.

The Best Actor Award goes to David Bradley for his sensational performance as Bill in Life Goes On. After reading the script, Bradley stated that "the script hit him right between the eyes" and that he "had to do it" The global Audience has voted. Congratulations to all the winners!

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The tour of ArtSpace video was made possible by a generous grant from Visit Greater Lima. We are grateful to the organization for allowing us to present a picture of the beautiful space and attract visitors from all over the world. Thank you to Modo Media for the taping work, editing, and packaging of a great video!