Norwegian International Film Festival

The Norwegian International Film Festival (Den norske filmfestivalen or Filmfestivalen i Haugesund) is a film festival held annually in Haugesund, Norway. The festival goes back to 1973.

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).