Thank you for being a part of the 15th annual
Gold Coast International Film Festival!
We had a record attendance at this year’s GCIFF! You came, you saw, you VOTED!
It was a slim margin for the winner of the Audience Award for Best Film! The top 3 contenders were loved by all! See the winners below.
GCIFF 2025 would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Founding Sponsor Town of North Hempstead and to all our sponsors and community partners for their continued support of the Arts! See a complete list HERE.
Presenting the 2025 GCIFF WINNERS:
Audience Award: Best Film
The Ring – Directed by Doron & Yoav Paz, Adir Miller
Honorable mention:
She Dances Directed by Rick Gomez
The Ties That Bind Us Directed by Carine Tardieu
Audience Award: Best Short
Winner: One Moment
Runner Up: Maitighar
Hon. Mention: The Portrait
Audience Award: Best Family Short
Winner: Mae & Wyatt
Runner Up: Full Nest
Hon. Mention: Christopher & the Bug
Jury Award:
Winner: Last Call
Runner Up: Paper Boat
Hon. Mention: Christopher & the Bug