2014 Award Winners
Best Director
This award is presented to the director of a film who demonstrates excellence in their craft.
Jennifer Kassabian, Closed Captioned
Diversity in the Arts
Awarded to the filmmaker who reflects true, non-stereotyped diversity in a feature film. Films encapsulating the LGBT community, disability, race, and/or religion will be eligible.
Little Devil, Directed by Max Barber
Best of Fest Award
While art is subjective and cannot be judged, it is possible to praise artists for their work. This prize goes to the film that demonstrates excellence in story telling, and execution.
You Have His Eyes, Directed by Christopher Thomas Wilson
The Susan Mullen Award for Best Actress
This award is given to the female performer who demonstrates excellence in her craft.
Sam Renke, Little Devil
Best Actor
This award is given to the male performer who demonstrates excellence in his craft.
Matt Kane, Stay then Go
Women Filmmakers Award
This accolade is awarded to a female filmmaker who demonstrates excellent in her field. It may be awarded to a female director or producer.
Gina Stoj, Producer, What If
Diversity in the Arts Award - Short Subject
Awarded to the filmmaker who reflects true, non-stereotyped diversity in short film. Films encapsulating the LGBT community, disability, race, and/or religion will be eligible.
No One But Lydia, Directed by Robert Richert
Best Short Film
While impossible to judge subjective art, it is possible to recognize exceptional effort. This award will go to the Best Short Film of the festival, juried by industry professionals.
Chuck, Directed by Julius DeLaCruz
Best Documentary
This award goes to the feature-length documentary that demonstrates excellence in this genre.
@Home, Directed by Susanne Suffredin
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Honorable Mention
This award is given to the feature-length documentary that demonstrates noteworthy filmmaking efforts.
Walk On, Directed by Mark Bashian
Best Short Documentary
This award goes to the documentary (59 minutes and under) that demonstrates excellence in this genre.
Being Stavros, Directed by Jonothan McLeod
COLLEGE STUDENT
Notable Young Filmmaker
This award is given to the college level filmmaker who demonstrates excellence in their craft.
God by the Neck- Directed by José Trigueiros
Honorable Mention
This award is given to the student who demonstrates noteworthy filmmaking efforts.
Cherry Pop, Directed by Assaad Yacoub
Frank and Azalee Austin, Directed by Zachary Kerschberg
Rot, Directed by Ruby Railey
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
1st Place
This award is given to the high school filmmaker who demonstrates strong promise in quality filmmaking.
Momentum, Directed by Alexander Bergmann
2nd Place
This award is given to the student who demonstrates noteworthy filmmaking efforts.
Surprise Party, Directed by Ben Morris
YOUTH IN MEDIA
1st Place
This award is given to the young filmmaker whose efforts merit recognition.
Sponsor:101 Monologues for Kids!
Superdate, Directed by Sasha Fox
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
Ichi-Go Ichi-E Award
Sponsored by Takayoshi Wiesner
For the film which encapsulates supreme uniqueness, creativity, and innovation.
Mirrorman, Directed by Aidan Duffy
The Frank and Linda Kilpatrick Award
This award is presented to the film that demonstrates high achievement through resourcefulness.
Bookstore, Directed by Alexander Haney
The Gina Stoj Award
This award is presented to the film that demonstrates excellence in overall production value.
The Hero Pose- Directed by Mischa Jakupcak
The Migrant Filmworks Award
For the Emerging Latino Artist
Richard Heredia-Arriaga, Happy Birthday
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Pioneering Women in Screenwriting
Sponsored by Louanna Petrucci in Memory of Anna Petrucci
Shelli Ainsworth, Stay then Go
Lillien Gilbert Kid-Friendly Award
Rosita Lopez for President, Directed by Rachel Goldberg