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WINNERS
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
Lichen
When a Park Ranger discovers critical levels of toxic air pollution surrounding his National Park, he endeavors to publish a controversial exposé on the industry responsible.
Best film (Under 40 min) - Directed by Zoe Robinson
Best film (Under 40 min) - Directed by Zoe Robinson
Pollo Loco
When a young, power-hungry drug dealer discovers the love of his life has been unfaithful with a member of his crew, he and his right-hand man seek revenge.
Best Screenplay (under 40 min) - Derek Bauder & Giancarlo Beltran
Best Cinematography - Orlando Skidmore
Best Screenplay (under 40 min) - Derek Bauder & Giancarlo Beltran
Best Cinematography - Orlando Skidmore
The Fortune Teller
As a young man checks out of a motel during midnight, he meets the motel owner - a mysterious old man who thinks of various ways to stop the young man from leaving. The old man claims to be a fortune teller and insists on reading the young man's future, to which the young man reluctantly agrees. As the old man predicts the young man's fortune through self-invented methods, he starts to get involved in the young man’s life choices and even becomes angry at the young man, making the young man surprised and suspicious about the old man's true intentions. That's when the young man decides to challenge the old man's predictions through philosophical reasoning and even gambling.
Best Producer(Under 40min) - Belle Lau ,Grace Ngau
Best Producer(Under 40min) - Belle Lau ,Grace Ngau
Take Care
A bereaved elderly man has let his life fall apart - until his deceased botanist wife reincarnates as a sickly plant. The two listen to each other’s needs and help however they can.
Best Animated Film (Under 40min) Directed by Kaylee Hatfield
Best Animated Film (Under 40min) Directed by Kaylee Hatfield
Dark Feathers
Kate is a photographer and amateur ballroom dancer with a mysterious reputation—each dance partner has disappeared.
REMY is a private detective married to AMELIA, Kate’s dance instructor. Remy tells Amelia he has a professional interest in Kate to discover the fates of her previous partners, thus becoming Kate’s new dance partner. At first Amelia trusts Remy but soon suspects his interest is romantic, and she attempts to pull Remy back from Kate’s arms.
As Remy investigates Kate, his former fiancee JULIET becomes Kate’s favorite client, further complicating the situation. Remy is unable to discover Kate’s secret, and becomes the next possible victim.
Best Lead -Female(Over 40min) - Crystal J. Huang
Best Lead (Male) - Gilles Marini
REMY is a private detective married to AMELIA, Kate’s dance instructor. Remy tells Amelia he has a professional interest in Kate to discover the fates of her previous partners, thus becoming Kate’s new dance partner. At first Amelia trusts Remy but soon suspects his interest is romantic, and she attempts to pull Remy back from Kate’s arms.
As Remy investigates Kate, his former fiancee JULIET becomes Kate’s favorite client, further complicating the situation. Remy is unable to discover Kate’s secret, and becomes the next possible victim.
Best Lead -Female(Over 40min) - Crystal J. Huang
Best Lead (Male) - Gilles Marini
Tito Boboy
An account of the Philippines as told by Professor Ciriaco Sayson Jr. This film chronicles his life and experiences, along with my cousins' testimony to his grandeur. This film is a celebration of life, a protest against violence, and a testimony to the art of being humble.
Best Emerging Filmmaker(Documentary-over 40min ) - John Sayson (Joint)
Best Emerging Filmmaker(Documentary-over 40min ) - John Sayson (Joint)
The Founder Effect
When a young boy goes missing in the town of Hope, his grandfather must grapple with their family history and navigate mysterious phenomena as he sets out on a quest of conscience to save his grandson from the shadows.
Best Film (Over 40min) directed by Justin MacGregor
Best Film (Over 40min) directed by Justin MacGregor
Skinjacker
The Isle of Skye in Scotland has its fair share of myths and legends. One night, what appears to be a meteorite crashes down upon the island’s rocky hillside, cutting all power in the area. plunging the entire island into darkness as it disrupts the power supply. Yet, the silence is shattered by an unsettling, pulsating vibration that seems to beckon passing vehicles along the solitary track, luring them towards a sinister fate.
In this eerie blackout, engines sputter and tensions escalate, pitting locals, tourists, and a gang of thieves against each other in a chaotic showdown. As people inexplicably vanish, whispers of the 'Biasd Bheulach' spread, raising questions about the existence of the legendary 'Beast of the Odail Pass.' But what unfolds is far more chilling than any folklore could foretell.
Best Director (Over 40min) - David Izatt
In this eerie blackout, engines sputter and tensions escalate, pitting locals, tourists, and a gang of thieves against each other in a chaotic showdown. As people inexplicably vanish, whispers of the 'Biasd Bheulach' spread, raising questions about the existence of the legendary 'Beast of the Odail Pass.' But what unfolds is far more chilling than any folklore could foretell.
Best Director (Over 40min) - David Izatt
The Mighty Mantaur
The life of wrestler Mike Halac (WWE's Mantaur. ) How Wrestling broke him, this is not a story about wrestling, its a story of a man who wrestles.
Honorable Mention - Faustus McGreeves
Honorable Mention - Faustus McGreeves
Us Together Alone
Milo and Ollie, half brothers, realize that loyalty and devotion can have horrendous results.
Best Director (Under 40min) - Gregg Prosser
Best Support (Female) - Lacy Marie Meyer
Best Director (Under 40min) - Gregg Prosser
Best Support (Female) - Lacy Marie Meyer
Axè, Salvador
"Axe, Salvador!" was born from the author's passion for Brazil and in particular for the city of Salvador De Bahia
Best Emeging Filmmaker(Documentary-over 40min ) - Domenico Rodolfo Grillone (Joint)
Best Emeging Filmmaker(Documentary-over 40min ) - Domenico Rodolfo Grillone (Joint)
Who Is God
Humanity is a wonderful race. With amazing creativity. With the ability to create great empires and destroy itself. Human beings can create life. In its eternal solitude, humanity engendered its son.
The human as well as God will look for the creation to become the image and likeness of the creator.
Honorable Mention - Oscar Adan Lopez Parres
The human as well as God will look for the creation to become the image and likeness of the creator.
Honorable Mention - Oscar Adan Lopez Parres
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