Published by NYC Indie Film Fest

May 11, 2016

The NYC Independent Film Festival provides a showcase for the best independent cinema, from NYC and around the world, to the public and entertainment industry. The weeklong celebration screens the...

The 2016 NYC Independent Film Festival Awards Winners!

Congratulations to all the winners at the 7th Annual NYC Indie Film Festival! Thank you to all the talented filmmakers who participated in the 2016 edition. A special thank you to SONY, iActing Studios, International Screenwriters' Association, Final Draft, and GetFilming.com for providing prizes to our award winners!

See below for the full list of awarded categories and winners.

Best Director

Joey Lawrence, People of the Delta

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value)

$1,000 cash prize, provided by Cieri Media

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Cinematography

Sean Stiegemeir, People of the Delta

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Short Screenplay

MR. SAM, by John "Zeus" Kontoyannis

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Final Draft 9 digital screenwriting software (250.00 USD value)

$1,000 cash prize, provided by Cieri Media

Script listings on InkTip

Best Narrative Feature

Mile End, by Graham Higgins

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 Suite (799.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Documentary

Waiting, by Cristian Piazza

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 Suite (799.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Animation

Taichi Mice: Entrance Exam, by Boqung Tang

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Short Documetnary

Jihad: A Story of the Others, by Deeyah Khan

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Short Film

People of the Delta, by Joey Lawrence

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Super Short Film

Hello Charles, by Hamish Grieve

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Music Video

Human Cannonball, by Austin Elston

Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Actor

Esteban, from Denis and the Zombies

Won a Unlimited Annual Subscription for full access to iActing Studios online classes (799.00 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Actress

Jen Tullock, from Partners

Won a Unlimited Annual Subscription for full access to iActing Studios online classes (799.00 USD value)

Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com