MK AWARD Maurice Kanbar for Best First Feature

We are pleased to present for the 10th time an award for
Best First Feature Film.
The prize which carries a $ 5000 cash award, is given to a new filmmaker whose work meets the following criteria:
• The work is a first narrative feature by an emerging German, Austrian or Swiss filmmaker.
• The film exhibits a unique artistic sensibility or vision.
• The film deserves to be seen by a wide audience.

This year's winner
THE FRIEND

Contenders
A HERO’S WELCOME
COME IN AND BURN OUT
DAYS IN BETWEEN
THE ICEBOMB
NOVEMBERCHILD
SILLY’S SWEET SUMMER


Previous Winners
2008 FASHION VICTIMS
2007 VALERIE
2006 NETTO
2005 EN ROUTE
2004 WHEN THE RIGHT ONE COMES ALONG
2003 BUNGALOW
2002 THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
2001 PERFECT SIGHT
2000 THE APRIL CHILDREN