"For an exceptional film with a really original idea that mixes times, spaces and cultures, with a very unique cinematic language and sense of humor."

"For intricately weaving different narratives and perspectives that fully expose the complexity of national, gender and class dynamics that can divide societies and for seeing the future in the face of a young woman the Golden Alexander goes to Happy Holidays by Scandar Copti.

"It's a surprising, moving, innovative approach to the very sensitive subject of adoption that, catching us completely off guard, brought the audience, and us, to tears."

"This movie is the symphony of the chaos and intense daily life of the immigrants in the jungle of a refugee camp, through a very powerful cinematic language."

"This is a powerful but quiet psychological film. Beautifully constructed, performed and shot. The Silver Alexander for Best Director goes to Leonardo van Dijl for Julie Keeps Quiet."

"The director manages to narrate a female driven story of everyday life within the constraints of the patriarchy and political situation of Palestine with an intriguing tone and unexpected elements of humor that skillfully play with audience expectations."

"For his outstanding performance in a one man story trapped in the universe, he amazingly managed to take us into the journey of human experience and love."

"For her warm, eye-catching performance of a woman that energizes the story of a mother facing tough choices and brings to the screen convincingly a wide range of emotions."

"WIFT GR awards the prize to the film Sugar Island by Johanné Gómez Terrero, which sheds light on the socio-political realities of the Dominican Republic. The film is impressive in its technical excellence, as the direction, cinematography, editing and sound design compose an atmosphere of social realism and lyricism. Through the story of a pregnant teenager, the director explores social inequality, heritage and identity, highlighting the additional challenges due to gender as well as the empowerment of women. Sugar Island comments on human and gender-based inequality, inviting the viewer to a dialogue on contemporary social challenges and the value of life."

"We would like to thank the Thessaloniki Film Festival for selecting us as the jury for such a significant award. It is a great honor for us. Among many important and interesting films, we chose All Shall Be Well by Ray Yeung for its exceptional and skillful direction, which pays particular attention to detail, and for the warmth and generosity with which it presents human relationships - especially the bond between the two women. In the current context, our priority is to highlight how fragile and far from guaranteed fundamental human rights can be. This film is an indictment of patriarchy and deeply rooted homophobia, showing how often queer relationships are devalued as unequal or invalid. It reminds us that families formed through LGBTQI+ bonds are often stronger than legally recognized biological relationships. Ending on a hopeful note, we want to emphasize what the title itself says - that in the end, all shall be well."