“Matty Boy” Starring Vincent De Paul Wins Best Comedy at The Global Short Film Awards During the 2021 Cannes International Film Festival

The delightful and comedic short film “Matty Boy,” starring two-time consecutive Emmy® winner Vincent De Paul, was named “Best Drama Comedy Film” at the 2021 Global Film Awards (GSF). Andres Aquino, GSF founder and director, made the announcement during the 6th Annual GSF Awards Gala in Cannes, France.

Filmed on location in London, “Matty Boy,” directed by Dr. Shahid Kamal and co-written and produced by Dr. Samir Srivastava, has earned worldwide critical praise. It has garnered 135 international awards and 12 best actor awards for De Paul.

The 74th Cannes Film Festival attracted filmmakers from around the globe and celebrated excellence in cinema and new media content. De Paul stated it was a privilege to participate in the glitzy festivities and accept a prestigious prize for his work.

“I was thrilled to be in the company of so many creative storytellers with amazing films with compelling narratives,” De Paul said. “I discover new gems at Cannes every season. This year was even more special to enjoy with my fellow American filmmakers, like award-winning actress Kira Reed Lorsch and co-producer of ‘The Genius of Gianni Versace’ Christian Filippella.”