BEST SHORT 2016

Still Life (12m, U S A) drama, dir. by Seri DeYoung. Watch Trailer

When Franci finds out she's been invited to interview for an art college, she feels like

her dreams are starting to come true. Now all she has to do is break the news to her

co-dependent, substance abusing mother. Film was presented in Cannes this year.

Director Seri DeYoung IN PERSON!

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BEST MUSIC VIDEO 2016

Yelpy: Feel It (4m, U S A) music video, dir. by Kasper Vejlø Kristensen.

Irish singer songwriter Yelpy's Feel It the music video sees Faye Vivana's first return to dance after a life changing injury forced her to retire at a young age. Faye, a dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, was told by doctors she would never dance again. But Faye's courage, determination and her unflinching love for her art will see her dance once again. Read more: http://faye.yelpy.net/

Yelpy (singer) and Faye (dancer) IN PERSON!

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BEST LOCAL (LA BASED) 2016

Trial (12m, U S A) drama, dir. by Julian Carvalho. Watch Trailer

In the not too distant future, a man wakes up in an isolated house in the middle of nowhere. Everything is provided for him, but he finds himself under constant surveillance.

Director Julian Carvalho IN PERSON!

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BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY 2016

Beyond Doubt (14m, U S A) drama, dir. by Matthew Hermosillo. Watch Trailer

Courtroom drama that puts the audience in place of the jury. Presented with the troubled history of AJ Stocker, and his violent qualm with Officer Donald Hampton over the death of AJ's father, audience members will ultimately judge whether AJ murdered Donald in cold blood or rightfully defended himself from Donald's attack.

Director Matthew Hermosillo IN PERSON!

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BEST STUDENT FILM 2016

Moments (8m, U S A) drama, dir. by Rodrigo Zanforlin.

The fantasy of the small moments between life to death is a symbolic reconnection of an old man with his true nature and simple moments of joy before he goes.

Director Rodrigo Zanforlin IN PERSON!

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BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY 2016

ʻĀINA: That Which Feeds Us (23m, U S A) short documentary, dir. by Josh Thome. Watch Trailer

ʻĀINA (pronounced "eye-nah") means, “that which feeds us” in the Hawaiian language. The film highlights a way to address some of the most pressing environmental and health crises facing the island of Kauai - and of island Earth. That may sound like an outstanding claim, but as ʻĀINA vividly illustrates, such is the power of agriculture and consumer choices for people and the planet.

"To malama ʻāina is to take care of the earth that feeds us. The minute we lose site of that, we have signed our own palapala make, our death warrant."
--Sabra Kauka, from ʻĀINA

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BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY 2016

In Search of Balance (73m, U S A) feature documentary, dir. by Adam Pfleghaar. Watch Trailer

At a genetic level, humans are literally connected to the rest of the natural world through our DNA. But today’s highly processed foods, pesticide based monoculture farming methods, increasing urbanization, obsession with technology and destruction of the natural environment distance us further and further from the world we coevolved with. We are out of balance with nature and the reductionist philosophy of modern western medicine, once immensely powerful, seems inadequate to answer today’s challenges.

Director Adam Pfleghaar IN PERSON!

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BEST FOREIGN 2016

Blodimery (10m, Venezuela) drama-comedy, dir by Francisco Denis.

In a restaurant`s fridge, a Chef keep some bodies, pieces of meat, flesh and bones. He operates a factory of domesticated animals humanized for the restaurant service.

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BEST SCORE & EDITING 2016

Solitary (34, U S A) drama, dir by Daniel Ruczko Watch Trailer

Solitary follows Zoe Coleman, a successful novelist living in LA, struggling with isolation while being surrounded by millions.

Director Daniel Ruczko in PERSON!

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BEST SUPER SHORT ANIMATION 2016

Dick Van Dyke (1m, U S A) comedy, dir. by Jason Petrovitch.

Gertrude Stein in a penis-shaped van? Now that's a Dick Van Dyke! Whether losing the big softball game, adopting rescue dogs, vest shopping or working on home projects, nothing can keep these gals down. A true story of redemption.

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BEST EXPERIMENTAL 2016

Glitch (2m, U S A) experimental, dir. by Elie Azzam.

It's a short experimental video shot and edited to show a darker side of NYC and DC.

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BEST ANIMATION 2016

One Day in July (1m, Italy) drama, dir. by Hermes Mangialardo.

One child plays with sand on a beach, but a soldier comes with his gun.

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BEST WEB-EPISODE 2016

F*ckin' Actors (9m, U S A) comedy, dir by Ashton Bingham. Watch Trailer

Follow Chase and Ryan through a comedic Hollywood journey as they chase their dreams.

Director and actor Ashton Bingham IN PERSON!

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BEST TV PILOT 2016

Coitus of the Week (29m, U S A) comedy, dir. by Zack Van Eyck. Watch Trailer

After struggling through the indoor half of the season, defending Phallic Trophy winner Jerkin’ Jon Frazier takes on a revenge-minded Madison Squires in Madison Squires’ garden, a rematch of last year’s Super Bang. The fireworks begin before the match when Madison breaks off her secret relationship with Jon, rendering him an emotional wreck.

Show specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17...

your call.

Director Zack Van Eyck IN PERSON!

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BEST SCIPT

Possessed Condo

by John Comen

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