The 8th Annual Lee Strasberg Film Festival concluded this past Sunday, marking the first time the festival has been hosted in Los Angeles.
Held at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in West Hollywood, the festival connected its mission with the pulse of Hollywood, offering alumni, students, and filmmakers an invaluable opportunity to connect with a network of industry professionals.
With free admission to all screenings and an engaging program of panels, workshops, and Q&A sessions, this year’s event curated personal stories that were unique and deeply connected to universal themes.
David Lee Strasberg, CEO and Artistic Director of The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, commented, “My father always said the Institute was a place to invite talent in, and he would be proud of the rich and diverse storytelling on display.”
The 2024 Lee Strasberg Film Festival’s closing ceremony celebrated the winners across various categories. Best Feature Film went to If That Mockingbird Don’t Sing directed by Strasberg Alumna, Sadie Bones and Best of Fest went to Our Males and Females directed by Ahmad Alyaseer. Both films embody the emotional depth and authenticity that are hallmarks of the legendary Method Acting technique pioneered by Institute Founder Lee Strasberg. Other top honors included:
Best of Fest
Our Males and Females by Ahmad Alyaseer
Best Narrative Feature Film
If That Mockingbird Don't Sing by Sadie Bones
Best Short Film
Nøkkelbarn by Sindre Mangen Haram
Best Director
Ahmad Alyaseer for Our Males and Females
Best Actor
Kamel El Basha for Our Males and Females
Best Actress
Lauren Noll for The Heart of Texas
Best Screenplay
Sindre Mangen Haram for Nøkkelbarn
Best Cinematography
Pietro Zuercherfor for The Fuse
Best Supporting Actress
Krista Kosonen for Amidst
Best Supporting Actor
Dennis Storhøi for Nøkkelbarn
Best Editing
Tomasz Szczęsny for My Only Enemy
Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute Alumni Films
Best Alumni Short Film
Dirty Towel – Callie Carpinteri
Best Alumni Director
Detour - Adam Brix
Best Alumni Actor
Robert Lee Leng in The well
Best Alumni Actress
Dishani Chakraborty in The Guest
As the festival closed, David Lee Strasberg spoke directly to the packed house of filmmakers saying, “There are so many stories that will stay with us long after closing night.” The 2024 Lee Strasberg Film Festival reaffirms the Institute’s role as a vital space for emerging talent and the Lee Strasberg Method-inspired storytelling.
Special Thanks to The Lee Strasberg Film festival founder, Dori Sullivan out of The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York.
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