Bend Film Festival Awards Prizes to 'Hot Water,' 'Edward Said: Between Worlds,' 'Kikuyu Land,' 'The Lake'
The 23rd edition of the central Oregon festival honored narrative and documentary features, shorts, and series across multiple categories.
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Ramzi Bashour's debut feature 'Hot Water' took home Best Narrative Feature at the Bend Film Festival's closing ceremony on Sunday. The film stars Lubna Azabal, Daniel Zolghadri, and Dale Dickey, marking a significant milestone for the Lebanese-born, New York-based filmmaker.
Documentary honors went to 'Edward Said: Between Worlds' for Best Documentary Feature, while 'Kikuyu Land' and 'The Lake' earned recognition in short-form categories. The festival's 23rd edition showcased a diverse slate of international and domestic works across narrative, documentary, and episodic formats.
The annual event in Bend, Oregon continues to serve as a key platform for independent filmmakers seeking festival exposure and industry connections in the Pacific Northwest region.
This brief draws on reporting from Deadline.
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