USA Film Wins International Film Festival for Women, Social Issues & Zero Discrimination 2017

JAKARTA, Indonesia - April 1, 2017 - EntSun -- International Film Festival For Women, Social Issues & Zero Discrimination (IFFWSZ) chose WishMakers, directed by Cheryl Halpern from the United States, as the best film in this year's competition. WishMakers is a documentary about a residential adult special needs community that works in a tulip winery. This inspirational documentary is selected for bringing a strong message about women, children, social issues, and anti-discrimination. The eyes of the judges of the Festival were gleaming with tears as they watched such caring conditions to nurture dignity and give a new bright purpose for the residents.

Damien Dematra, the founder and director of the festival, said that this festival had opened many eyes to the fight for women's rights. "I hope this festival will inspire the world," said the man who has won more than 500 international awards in film industry and photography.

Ambassador for Women Natasha Dematra added that the issue of gender equality should be the spread through women and men. "An open mind and tolerance for others are two of the many things that can be done to make the world safe and secure for both sides," she said.

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In celebration of International Women's Day (March 8) and Anti-Discrimination Day (March 1) that were initiated by the United Nations (UN), the International Film Festival for Women, Social Issues, and Zero Discrimination (IFFWSZ) and World Woman Awards (WAA) chose Bali as the place to conduct their international events.

Crown Prince of Blahbatu Bali, Anak Agung Ngurah Kakarsana, on behalf of the people of Bali, welcomed all the international filmmakers who attended this festival and hoped in the future this festival could be held in Royal Palace Blahbatu, a kingdom which was established in 1583.

Attending winners who were presented with the beautiful awards were Teresa Mullar from the United States, Hiromi Takagi from Japan, Cheryl Halpern from the United States and much more. Last year, IFFWSZ awarded special recognition awards to 3 (three) female leaders: the Indonesian Social Affairs Minister Khofifah Indar Parawansa, Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya Bakar, and Director of Radio Republic of Indonesia Rosarita Niken Widiastuti.

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The festival is organized by the International Film Festivals Group, which was founded in 2011 and currently based in South East Asia. Since then, this Film Festivals Group has grown rapidly. Stars like Leonardo DiCaprio to Pope John II, President Joko Widodo, President Jimmy Carter, etc. have been awarded from this festival. The main mission of the Festival Group is to support the United Nations to celebrate its International Days, such as International Day for Peace, International Day for Human Rights, Tolerance, Environment, etc. Kings and Queens and Government Ministers have been attending their festival ceremonies. Nowadays, this Festival Group is the largest International Film Festivals Group in the region.

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