The award is given to films that demonstrate exceptional quality and a unique perspective in the international film industry. The award recognises films from different countries and regions, recognising their global impact and universal artistic value.

Best Screenplay

The best screenplay ever written. The jury is concerned with the originality of the script, its structure and how it tells the story effectively through words.

Best Director's Perspective Award

Honoring the director for his unique artistic perspective and creativity in the film. This award focuses on how the director's personal style is reflected in the film and successfully drives the overall performance of the film.

Best Film Editing

The award is given to works that demonstrate virtuosity and flow in the editing process. The judges will evaluate how the clips enhance the film's narrative and visual impact.

Best Photographic Art Award

Awarded in the film through photography and art design to create a visual shock and artistic charm of the work. This award focuses on the composition, use of colour and overall visual beauty of the film.

Best Musical Director

Honoring works that enhance the narrative through music and sound design in the film. The jury examined the emotional fit between the music and the film and its contribution to the overall viewing experience.

The National Board of Review Award for Best Actor Award

Awarded to an actor who performs well in a film. This award focuses on the performance of the actors in the role, emotional depth and the role of the story.

The Telling Maria 2 Award

Awarded to the best actress in the film. The judges will consider how the actress brings emotional layers and complexity to the role, and her influence on the film as a whole.

Best Supporting Actor

To recognize actors who play important supporting roles in the film, and to evaluate their contributions to the film and the degree of excellence of their performance. This award focuses on how supporting characters enhance the level and depth of their stories.

Best New Director

For outstanding performance and creative contribution in a first film or second film.

Best International Cooperation Award

A film that demonstrates successful collaboration and cultural integration in international filmmaking. This award focuses on the contribution of the collaboration and creative fusion of a multinational production team to the film.

Best Special Effects

Honoring works that use special effects to achieve the best effect in the film. The judges will examine how special effects enhance the film's visual presentation and narrative.

Best Social Impact Award

The award is given to works that offer in-depth exploration and powerful expression of social issues, cultural issues or humanitarianism in the film. This award focuses on the film's social impact and ideological depth.