Louise Botkay Wins Second Oberhausen e-flux Prize
Louise Botkay, a Brazilian photographer and filmmaker, received the second e-flux Prize during the 2016 International Short Film Festival Oberhausen for her film Mains Propres (Washed Hands, 2015). This award honors outstanding film and video projects that redefine the poetic and dynamic capabilities of moving images amid the global flow of information. The festival showcased over 550 entries, with 64 vying for the International Competition. Wojciech Bąkowski from Poland was awarded the Grand Prize of the City of Oberhausen. Botkay's recognition comes with a monetary award of around £2,500 (€3,000).
Key facts
- Louise Botkay won the second e-flux Prize at the 2016 International Short Film Festival Oberhausen.
- Her film Mains Propres (Washed Hands, 2015) received the award.
- The prize recognizes exceptional film and video work reshaping moving images.
- Over 550 works were screened at the festival.
- 64 works competed in the International Competition.
- Wojciech Bąkowski won the Grand Prize of the City of Oberhausen.
- Botkay will receive about £2,500 (€3,000) in prize money.
- The e-flux Prize was in its second year.
Entities
Artists
- Louise Botkay
- Wojciech Bąkowski
Institutions
- e-flux
- International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
Locations
- Oberhausen
- Germany