The Norwegian International Film Festival (Norwegian: Den norske filmfestivalen or Filmfestivalen i Haugesund)[1] is a film festival held annually in Haugesund, Norway.[2] The festival goes back to 1973.[3]
In 1985, the Amanda award was instituted. The Amanda is awarded every year at the festival in different movie categories. The award is a sculpture by the Norwegian sculptor Kristian Kvakland, measuring 30 cm (12") and weighing 2.5 kg (5.5 lb).
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