Growing Peace In the Middle East

Steven Hoffen’s award-winning documentary has earned wins and nominations in over 70 film festivals globally. Watch the trailer for the short film to learn more about the inspiration for the namesake non-profit Growing Peace.

Boston Independent Film Awards

Winner :: Best Student Film
Massachusetts | May 2021

 

Tokyo International Short Film Festival

Winner :: Women Empowerment Best Film
Japan | May 2021

 

Brussels Capital Film Festival

Winner :: Best Student Film
Winner :: Best Green & Environment Film
Belgium | May 2021

 

Roma Film Festival

Winner :: Women Empowerment Best Film
Italy | May 2021

 

Boden International Film Festival

Semi-Finalist
Sweden | May 2021

 

Changing Face International Film Festival

Semi Finalist :: Best Student Short
May 2021

 

Sweden Film Awards

Semi Finalist :: Short Documentary
Sweden | June 2021

 

London Independent Film Awards

Winner :: Best Documentary Short Student
England | June 2021

Indie Eye Film Awards

Best Documentary Short – Honorable Mention
May 2021

 

Silk Road Film Awards-Cannes

Winner :: Best Student Short Documentary
France | Spring 2021

 

Imagine Rain Independent Film Awards

Winner :: Best Documentary Short
Winner :: Grand Jury Prize – Best Children/
Family Friendly Shorts
Honorable Mention :: Best Student Short
California | May 2021

 

Cannes World Film Festival

Winner :: Best Young Filmmaker
France | May 2021

 
 

Nature Without Borders

Winner :: Youth Produced Award of Merit
June 2021

 

Near Nazareth Festival

Winner :: Best Director (Under 18 years)
Israel | June 2021

 

Amsterdam Short Film Festival

Winner :: Best Student Film
Netherlands | June 2021