Grand Prix winner: ‘Not A Pizza Order’ with Asif Kapadia, juror & professional filmmaker
2,331 views · Published 4 May 2016 · 2:52 · Indexed 4 November 2026
Channel: Nikon Europe · 2016 · Entertainment
‘Not A Pizza Order’ by Cécile Ragot, was selected as the Grand Prix winner by the jury of this year's Nikon European Film Festival. All jury members were impressed by this powerful film that highlights the struggles of domestic violence. Turning a seemingly routine call into a compelling story on screen, the director was praised for her film’s memorable narrative, complemented by her incredible technical skill. Asif Kapadia, Chair of the Jury for the Nikon European Film Festival, commented: “I felt, personally, that ‘Not a Pizza Order’ was an incredibly powerful short film. You think it’s a comedy film, but actually it’s a really serious piece of work about something very important. I’m always looking for films that stay with me; whether it’s an image or moment, or something that when I walk away, I remember that film. I think the prizewinners are all brilliant movies.” Cécile will win a Nikon D810 film kit and a one-week, all-expenses paid networking trip to the Cannes Film Festival in May 2016. “This award is such a wonderful encouragement to keep trying and keep making films," Cecile said. "I am so thankful to the Jury members. I make films hoping they will maybe have an impact on people’s lives or people’s perspectives, and this award means I can maybe turn this hope into a reality.” Nikon European Film Festival was set up to support aspiring film makers in Europe. Each year, Nikon European Film Festival presents a new theme and challenge: this year it was to shoot a 140-second film in HD using any device based on 'everyday moments'. Find out more at: www.nikonfilmfestival.com
