WINNERS

MONTH OF MARCH

The Nightfly

A young boy from the suburbs is transported to an alternate universe and fantasy sequence as he listens to a late night jazz program on the radio station WJAZ. Inspired by Donald Fagen's 1982 album, The Nightfly.

Best Emerging Filmmaker - Jess LeProtto

Sound (Nadam)

Nadam (Sound)- An experiential introductory film for Indian Music Experience, India's first permanent interactive museum of Indian Music. The film, designed to play in a 180º immersive circular projection, showcases a vibrant glimpse into the uniqueness and diversity of the Music of India. The story is of a young girl (Shruti) who wakes up disturbed and scared by the sounds of the night. Her mother comforts her and shows her every sound is a musical note. She then proceeds to take her daughter on a beautiful audio-visual journey, showcasing the diverse origins and the eclectic evolution of Indian Music.

Best Animated Short Film - Directed By Indrajit Nattoji

Prof.

High School faculty members gather for what is supposed to be a fun, intimate evening. The eccentric crowd seem to have nothing in common, but as the drinks flow, their interwoven lives bubble to the surface. Deception, trauma, and crime begin to root themselves as these “role models” prove that everyone has something to hide…

Best Film (over 40 min)
- Directed by Logan Alexander Mitev
Best Producer - Kevin Eade
Best Lead (Male) - J-C Roy

Peacemakers

Peacemakers is a three part view of violence girls face from an African American girl's perspective.

Best Documentary (Under 40min) - Directed By MARVINETTA M WOODLEY-PENN

Keeping Christmas

A biographical story of a man that over came a physical handicap and went on to invent and create a successful company that made unique Christmas ornaments. A life hindered by a pandemic, depression, two world wars, fire and the annexation of his homeland by the Russians. A story of family, perseverance, grit, luck and love.

Best Documentary (Over 40 min) - Directed by Rick Van Velsor

Knitting Warrior

He who does battle with monsters needs to watch out lest he in the process become a monster himself. And if you stare too long into the abyss, the abyss will stare right back at you.

Best Experimental Film - Directed by Yiru Chen

Unlocking

Elliot struggles with OCD, locking his door all night, every night. One night he decides to not lock the door, and is horrified when he encounters a strange intruder.

Best Director (Under 40min) - Thomas Matthew Brush
Best Cinematography - Joshua Murphy
Best Lead (Male) - Andre Joel Griner

Eye for Eye

What cattle king Brad Braddock wants he gets. He wants Sheriff Quint Reagan’s small ranch, and he wants a Latina beauty, widow Lola McLaughlin. Sent to harass and frighten, Braddock’s men kill Reagan’s pregnant wife, Consuela. Reagan leaves his tin badge on Consuela’s grave, and with Winchester, scattergun, and Colt, rides alone against a hundred.

Best Director (Over 40 min ) - L. J. Martin

Contingency

Proud of the "Bible" that leads to success, a young college girl lives her daily life brutally to the precise second based upon it until unexpected crisis completely throws her off.

Best Film (Under 40) - Directed by Eve Zhao

I NEED; I WANT

This is a story about a young performing arts couple learning about life under the spotlights, their search for balance between ambition and togetherness, and the price of fame.

Best Emerging Filmmaker (Over 40min) - Bill Liggins
Best Lead (Female) -Milly Figuereo
Best support (Male) -James L. Lincoln