Nine films from each of MED9 nations were in the Official Selection of the festival conceived as a platform for Malta to attract further film business to the islands, but also as a showcase for films from the MED9 nations (Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain).

The jury was headed by Adrian Wootton, CEO of Film London and the British Film Commission.

A rich industry programme included panel discussions, masterclasses, roundtables and conferences on various topics and involving key persons in the world film industry.

Click HERE for photos from the event.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS:

Best Feature Film:
Alcarràs (Spain)
Directed by Carla Simón

Best Director:
Juraj Lerotić for Safe Place (Croatia)
Produced by Pipser
Coproduced by December
Supported by the Croatian Audiovisual Centre, the Slovenian Film Centre, the Croatian Radiotelevision, Eurimages

Best Screenplay:
Alice Diop, Amrita David for Saint Omer (France)

Best Actress:
Lua Michel for Alma viva (Portugal)
Directed by Cristèle Alves Meira

Best Actor:
Pierfrancesco Favino for Nostalgia (Italy)
Directed by Mario Martone

Best Cinematography:
Rui Poças for Alma viva (Portugal)

Best Original Score:
Amine Bouhafa for Alma viva (Portugal)

Best Production Design:
Carmine Guarino for Nostalgia (Italy)

Best Costumes:
Ursula Patzak for Nostalgia (Italy)

Best Make-up and Hair Design:
Marco Perna for Nostalgia (Italy)

Lifetime Achievement Award:
Hairstylist Marcelle Genovese