Held on a stunning island in southwest Japan, Cinema at Sea – Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing cinema from the Pan-Pacific region to East Asian audiences while serving as a gateway to the global film industry.
“Cinema at Sea” aims to evoke the ocean’s spirit, uniting the voices of the islands to deliver a powerful message to the modern world. It explores themes ranging from the challenges of remote geographies and unique indigenous identities to the pressing realities of climate change and the enduring hope for peace in a rapidly evolving world.
Cinema at Sea – Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival has concluded the run of its 2nd edition, from February 22 to March 2 2025, with the award ceremony, and, without further ado, here are all the winners.
Market awards:
The Chimney Sweeper by Shingo Ota
Audience award:
From Island to Island by Kek-huat Lau
Short film:
Daly City by Nick Hartanto
Pacific Islands Special Award:
Short film: The Queen of Flowers by Ciara Leinaala Lacy
Feature Film: Molokai Bound by Alika Tengan
Jury Award:
From Island to Island by Kek-huat Lau
Best Leading Performance (for the ensemble)
We Were Dangerous by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
Special mention:
Tale of the land by Loeloe Hendra Komara
Best film award:
Through Rocks and Clouds by Franco García Becerra
