This section is dedicated to those who work in favour of a cinema which is totally free from pre-judgements and prejudice, free from the big industry and autistic markets, and above all, free from the need of immediate results.

Past editions honorees include Shinji Ayoama, German Independent Cinema, Jay Rosenblatt, Michael Glawogger, Jia Zhang-ke, Nobuhiro Suwa, Edgar Pêra, Sundance Film Festival, Argentinean Independent Cinema