- Huda Abdulmughni: Finalist, Kuwait, X-ray-No.0-10687
- Maryam Firuzi: Laureate, Iran, Scattered Memories of a Distorted Future
- Maki Hayashida: KG+ Discovery Award, Japan, Beyond the Mountains
- Gala Font De Mora Marti: Prix Cervantes Award, Spain, Weekend
- Greta Rico: Solidarity Award, Mexico, Substitute Mother
- Ana Elisa Sotelo: Finalist, Peru, Las Truchas (The Trouts)
- Irina Werning: Finalist, Argentina, La Promesa (The Promise)