2021 Winners Announced
WINNER
U.S. Documentary
SURVIVING SOCIALISM
Libertarian Ideals, Documentary Feature
A shocking recent survey revealed that 70% of young people would support a socialist candidate. Young people think socialism simply means “everything’s free!” Schools don’t teach them that socialism has consistently resulted in economic failure, loss of basic human freedoms, and the deaths of tens of millions. This documentary lets you hear directly from survivors […]
MIGHTY IRA
ANTHEM GRAND PRIZE!
Ira Glasser is one of America’s unsung champions of civil rights and liberties. As the leader of the American Civil Liberties Union for 23 years, he transformed the organization from a small, “mom and pop”-style operation on the verge of bankruptcy into a civil liberties juggernaut with offices in every state and a $30 million […]
U.S. Narrative
ROCKET STAHR’S DEATH OF A ROCK STAR
AnthemVault Prize for Best Original Score
In the year 2164, when rock n roll is banned, a group of underground rebels, lead by a mad scientist, attempt to start a non-violent revolution by waking up the docile masses via a cloned rockstar sent on a guerrilla tour to “rock n roll them free from the tyranny”. But they soon find out, […]
Short documentaries
DAYS BEFORE THE DAWN: THE HISTORY OF PROTEST IN HONG KONG
Audience Choice, Short Films
Days Before the Dawn is a documentary about the history of dissent in Hong Kong. Britain handed Hong Kong over to China in 1997 without ever consulting the people of Hong Kong. Ever since Hongkongers have resisted mainland Chinese rule. The protests evolved from lawful marches to non-violent civil disobedience to militant uprisings.
RUSH TO JUDGMENT: ENCOUNTER AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL
Audience Choice, Feature Length Films
Rush to Judgment looks at a brief encounter at the Lincoln Memorial that launched a viral video and a social media frenzy in late January, 2019. Boys from Covington Catholic High School came face-to-face with Native American and Hebrew Israelite protesters. Filmmakers Steve Oldfield and Ryan Anderson scored an exclusive interview with Nick Sandmann, the […]
International Documentary
BETTER LEFT UNSAID
Best International Documentary
The premise behind Better Left Unsaid, lies in the unconfined analysis of the often violent extremism of today’s Western political landscape. As liberal democracy becomes increasingly challenged in the West, we expose the dangerous tactics employed by the radical-left and far-right, alike. In a world where political polarization frames the way in which we live, […]
Short narratives
A PIECE OF CAKE
Best Short Narrative
When a desperate father discovers his daughter’s favorite cake decoration is illegal, he descends into a confectionery black market. Now he must make the ultimate parenting choice: break a birthday promise or break the law?
GROWING PAINS
Best International Short Narrative
Rhea, 13 years old, is the primary carer for her father Martin who self medicates with cannabis. When school bullies find out that Martin’s medicine is home-grown, Rhea quickly learns that sharing is not always caring.
TAKING POLETOWN
Excellence in Filmmaking, Short Documentary
In the early 1980s, General Motors found the perfect place to build a new factory in Detroit. That meant jobs, economic development, and prosperity. The only problem? An entire neighborhood stood in the way. “Taking Poletown” explores the battle of the City of Hamtramck, better known as “Poletown,” to stop GM and the city of […]
THE PERFECT ONE
Excellence in Filmmaking, Short Narrative
n this MPI Original short film, a young painter revives his family’s failing business by taking an innovative risk. You may watch the entire film here!
Best Libertarian Ideals, Documentary Feature
ANTHEM: THE ANIMATED MOVIE
Best Libertarian Ideals, Narrartive Feature
This animated version of Ayn Rand’s “Anthem,” is true to the original story and its language. It tells the story of one man’s rebellion against a collectivist dystopia. You can purchase it here.
ALL WE HAVE
Best Libertarian Ideals, Short Documentary
he pandemic lockdowns have taken their toll on mom and pop shops across the country. For Schnitzel Haus in Brooklyn, NY, it’s been a year of mandated closures, reduced capacity, dwindling sales, and more regulations than ever before. The family-owned restaurant struggles to stay open amidst so many hurdles. In the Bay Ridge community where […]
SUNDOWN TRAIL
Best Libertarian Ideals, Short Narrative
In a post-apocalyptic world where toxic mushrooms have made the air deadly to breathe, a timid boy must learn to trust a thieving bandit in order to save his dying father.
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