The Best Shorts Competition Announces Latest Winners!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rick Prickett, Competition Director
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La Jolla, CA, December 2021 - The Best Shorts Competition is proud to announce the latest winners. The Best Shorts Competition puts filmmakers first and provides a direct opportunity for recognition and publicity for high quality productions. It is international in scope and has granted awards to producers in Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Mauritius, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.
~ Best of Show ~
Jason Reisig – Bug Therapy
Jason Reisig (USA), Bug Therapy, Animation – A pitch-perfect, creative and impactful animation led by exceptional industry veteran Reisig, (Academy Award recipient for SciTech Technical Achievement, Co-director of Warner Bros Smallfoot, Head of Character Animation for Dreamworks: Home, Shrek Forever After, Trolls). Carried by a poignant and witty script from Emmy-nominated writer Michael Jann (Tonight Show) and Michele Jourdan of Citronella Stories and featuring a truly outstanding ensemble cast. In Bug Therapy, Citronella (Grammy-winner – Meghan Trainor), a mosquito who faints at the sight of blood, tries to muster the courage to attend group therapy, led by Dr. Pill (Daytime Emmy-winner – Dr. Phil McGraw), to overcome her phobia. She learns that everyone faces mental health struggles – Stick Bug (Emmy-winner Sterling K. Brown) battles depression over never feeling seen, Fly (Emmy-winner Jay Leno) is OCD/germaphobe and can’t stop washing his hands, Grasshopper (MTV Movie Awards-nominee Tom Green) suffers from addiction to coffee, Praying Mantis (Emily Goglia) is narcissistic/delusional and believes she’s God, Dragonfly couple (Michael Jann and Michele Jourdan) are co-dependent and Spider (Reisig) tries to overcome his phobia of spiders. A message for all ages, to shed light on mental health struggles. A superbly entertaining and expertly crafted animation conveying an important and timely message.
Cinzia Angelini – Mila
Cinzia Angelini (USA), Mila, Animation – Award-winner industry veteran Angelini (Spider-man 2, The Minions Movie) delivers a heart wrenching story of war from a child’s perspective. Inspired by World War II stories from her mother, Mila represents the best of humanity. Although she has lost everything – she still clings to hope, profoundly impacting others. It represents all children, in any war, of any time and the indomitable human spirit that manages to transcend almost any tragedy, or circumstance. Deftly directed with engaging characters, authentic sets and beautiful animation. Moving and impactful in every way. In order to create a film that speaks to everyone – the filmmakers chose not to have dialogue – instead relying on the universal language of music in the form of a beautiful soundtrack by Flavio Gargano (Obki, Swinging Roma). From PepperMax Films, Pixel Cartoon, IbiscusMedia, Cinesite and Aniventure.
~ Outstanding Achievement ~
Robbie Bryan – American Morning
Robbie Bryan (USA), American Morning, Film Short – Achingly authentic performances by Stephen Dexter (Consensus Reality) and Emmy-winner Richard Schiff (The West Wing) whose nuanced delivery anchors this provocative, potent and gut-wrenching short film. A former music teacher resorts to desperate measures to reconcile his guilt and affect change after the horrors and aftermath of a mass shooting in a suburban elementary school. Well-written and superbly crafted narrative tells the story through flashbacks and current scenes – highlighting one of the most gut-wrenching issues of our contemporary society. With cameo by Lou Martini Jr. (The Sopranos), Cinematography by Barbie Leung and sharp editing by Kala Mandrake.
~ Awards of Excellence Special Mention ~
Susan Gray (USA), Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops, Doc, Nature / Environment – Golden Globe winner Richard Gere narrates this crucial documentary illustrating the concept of “Climate Feedback Loops”. Deftly directed by Emmy-nominee Gray – she imparts this vital message through exceptional research, poignant interviews, tight narrative and crisp editing. A five-episode series exploring a critical dynamic of climate change.
Yair Agmon (Israel), The Hitchhikers, Web Series – An Israeli Roadside Odyssey from director Agmon and Elad Schwartz, illuminates the complexities of Israeli society through each hitchhiker that we meet. Stories that are both heart breaking and heart-warming – led by caring, authentic and charismatic hosts Agmon and Schwartz. Winner of Israeli Television Academy for best web series.
Roth Rind (USA), I Miss Us, Film Short – When Marc and Abby go on a camping trip to rekindle their relationship, they also relive the moments that shaped them, realizing that in order to be happy, they have to stop hiding from who they really are. A genre bending impactful short, with excellent story telling and impressive special effects and stunt work. Stars Maia Henkin and Matt Springle.
Alex Sutherland (New Zealand), When Nobody Was Looking, Liberation Social Justice – An entomologist, Dr. Oliver Sutherland takes on the 1970s New Zealand Government uncovering institutional racism toward indigenous peoples and terrible child abuse in the state’s care system. A sharply crafted and exceptionally tight documentary exposing the horrors of the system and the outrageously long path to justice.
Paulina Gálvez and Carlos Yasik (USA), Searching for Juliette, Film Short Latin / Hispanic -A homeless man visits a shopping center every day where there used to be a theater. For 30 years he worked there as a Janitor and he is now in search of Juliette, the character who he fell in love many years ago. A poignant film about the gut-wrenching problem of homelessness. A moving and powerful performance by Pablo Cunqueiro (Under Suspicion).
James Kinney and Pierre Marais (USA), Lady Be Good, Music Video – A bartender reflects on one unforgettable night in a spectacular music / dance video. Creatively choreographed by BroadwayWorld’s Best Choreographer award-winning Kinney, elegantly shot by director Marais and sumptuous lighting design by Curtis Shields highlight the brilliant performance by Sky Mattox (Broadway’s West Side Story) and a talented cast of dancers.
Adam Rodgers and Thomas Ventimiglia (USA), Turf Valley, Web Series – Three stay-at-home dads ponder life’s “big” questions. A comedic romp about real life – intelligent humor and authentic performances. Phillip Chorba (Silver Linings Playbook), Vince Eisenson (American Detective), Jayson Ward Williams (Mare of Easttown). With Jessica A. Caesar, Katie Killacky, Jasmine Shea and NFL Star Charles Mann.
Andrew Ching and William Brandt (USA), House of Grace, Music Video / Mashup – A dramatic, impactful and creatively beautiful mashup of two iconic songs. Featuring imaginative cinematography and crisp editing – the visuals follow the emotional song delivery by William Brandt and the powerhouse soul singer Josephine Howell. Beautiful arrangement by Brandt and Brian Monroney.
Fangming Liu (China), Outside the Consulting Room, Film Short / Asian (Student) – Li Qi’s father was a doctor who died fighting the Covid-19. Li Qi takes her sick mother to the hospital where her father had worked and accidentally gets a box of her father’s belongings. An emotionally poignant story. Stars Jingting Li and Wanlushan Zhao.
~ Awards of Excellence ~
Adam Rodgers and Thomas Ventimiglia (USA), Turf Valley, Ensemble Cast
Alexander McKee (USA), PitaMan “Delivery” Teaser, Commercial / Infomercial
Alexander McKee (USA), PitaMan “Olympus” Teaser, Commercial / Infomercial
Andrew Ching and William Brandt (USA), House of Grace, Remixes / Mashups
Angel Puado (Spain), Empty, Film Short
Benjamin Hunt (USA), Peaches, Film Short (Student), Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery (Student, Actress: Leading (Student) (Martha Shaw as Eliza)
Bruce Currie (Australia), Planet Earth – A Brief History, Educational / Instructional / Training, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Chance Fuerstinger and April Matson (USA), Here Is Where the Monsters Live, Film Short, LGBTQ+, Cinematography (Kody Newton)
Cinzia Angelini (USA), Mila, Original Score (Composed by Flavio Gargano)
Clarence Abiodun Peters (Canada), Inside Life, Film Short
Cynthia N. White and Alexander S White (USA), Sticks and Stones, Animation (Original artwork and story, Bill Doan, The Anxiety Project)
Donald Welch (USA), BabyGirl, Actor: Leading (Zeus Benitez as Carlos), Actress: Supporting (Tammi Mac as Tasha)
Fangming Liu (China), Outside The Consulting Room, Women Filmmakers (Student)
Hualien Forest District Office, Yen Wen Ru and Change Yuan Yu (Taiwan), Morisaka Memories: The Modern-day Legacy of Hualien’s Lintianshan Forest, Documentary Short
Ingrid Franchi (France), PRISONER, Web Series, Direction
Jake Yun (USA), Escalation, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger, Animation (Student)
James Kinney and Pierre Marais (USA), Lady Be Good, Choreography
Jeff Schubert (USA), It’s Not Me, It’s YOU!, Script / Writer (Jeff Schubert)
Jon Bowermaster (USA), Wonder of the Bobolink, Documentary Short
Jon Osaki (USA), Not Your Model Minority, Asian
Matthew Margo (USA), ROUGH CUT – Running of the Bulls, Script / Writer
Maythem Ridha (Iraq), Ali and His Miracle Sheep, Film Short
Melissa Vitello (USA), Twenty-Two, Actress: Leading (Ava Cantrell as Natalie), Script / Writer
Milena Ogonovskaya (Russia), The Station Caretaker, Women Filmmakers
Nick Bohle (Canada), Human’ – Jodie B, Music Video
Obi Nwankwo, Kostas Garcia and Zaawadi (USA), KNOTWTR, Commercial / Infomercial
Olympia Stone (USA), The Uncommon Garden, Disability Issues
Oskar Salomonowitz (Austria), There is Exactly Enough Time, Animation
Robbie Bryan (USA), American Morning, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Robert Michael (USA), Girl, Chill, Actress: Supporting (Sandra de Sousa as Mallory)
Rossano Bagialemani (Italy), LEGIONARIUS by YAMAMOTO Nutrition, Commercial / Infomercial
Roth Rind (USA), I Miss Us, Direction
Sean Sciavolin (USA), Beyond Homeless: Finding Hope, Documentary Short
Stanislav Puzdriak (USA), Tale of the American Dream, Movie Trailer
Ted Haimes (USA), OUTSIDER, Documentary Short
Tom Weston (USA), There be Monsters!, Narration / Voice-Over Talent (Tony Impieri)
Ukweli ‘Quails’ Roach and Kendra ‘Kro’ Horsburgh (United Kingdom), Impressions: Ensign 7, Experimental
~ Awards of Merit Special Mention ~
Chance Fuerstinger and April Matson (USA), Here Is Where the Monsters Live, Actor: Leading (Chance Fuerstinger as Oliver), Actor: Supporting (David Jack Lathrop as Jake)
Donald Welch (USA), BabyGirl, Actor: Supporting (Tobyus Green as Bradley), African American
Jeff Schubert (USA), It’s Not Me, It’s YOU!, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Jeff Schubert as Charlie)
Mark Renken (USA), A Day in the Life, Film Short
Matthew Eli Judd (USA), After Life Crisis, 48-Hour Film
Michael Rooney (USA), Elevated, Film Short (Student)
Peter English (USA), The Sun Line – Your Eyes, Music Video
Robert M. Bogin, Mini Cine Productions (USA), Third Wish, Children / Family Programming
Robert Michael (USA), Girl, Chill, Web Series
Sasha Nelson (USA), Harom, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Sasha Salama (USA), Natasha Cvikevich: WWII and Beyond, In Her Own Words, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Spencer Allred and Lindsey Watson (USA), Whisper, Actress: Leading (Allie Rae as WhisperCat), Film Short, Women Filmmakers
~ Awards of Merit ~
Adam M. Tuller (USA), BubbleBathAntics / Carrie, Music Video
Adam Moses (USA), 34902, Jewish
Alain Rimbert (France), Delirantissimo, Film Short, Original Score (Composed by Joel Diamond)
Alex Bowling (USA), Poached Eggs, Film Short, Ensemble Cast
Anastasia Vasileva (Russia), Projection, Film Short
Andrea Natale (Italy), Australian Dreams, Documentary Short
Andrew H. Walker (USA), Sign of the Times, Movie Trailer
Armin Etemadi (Iran), The Woman Who Laughs, Film Short
Brian Drillinger, C.Hope Belmont and John Chibbaro (USA), MONEY (What’s It Gonna Do 4 Me), Music Video, Concept (Brian Drillinger)
Brian Ogden (USA), The Sweet Embrace, Film Short
Jean Grover (USA), Thalidomide in the USA: the Forgotten Survivors, Disability Issues
Chance Fuerstinger and April Matson (USA), Here Is Where the Monsters Live, Actress: Supporting (Elaine Diner as Lynne)
Charles Kaufmann (USA), That’s None of My Business, Research
Christy Lee Hughes (USA), Guardian, Women Filmmakers
Danny Angotti (USA), Conspiracy, Television – Pilot Program, Web Series
Dawna Lee Heising and Alan Wagner (USA), Rickman’s Cobbs, Web Tube Length Video
Denis Crampton (United Kingdom), Gods Guilty Conscience The Directors Cut, Film Short
Dewayne Force (United Kingdom), The Roll Out, Documentary Short, Creativity / Originality
Dina Six (USA), The Park, Film Short (Student)
Dora Frankel, Andy Wood and Kevin Wong (USA), Touch the Beast, Experimental
Etay Axelroad (Israel), CASUS, Experimental
Felipe Garcia-Pena (USA), Me+You, Actor: Leading (Zach Montou as Kyle), LGBTQ+, Script / Writer (Zach Montou)
Francisco Roel (USA), My Lovely Man, Christian, Direction
Gabrielle Cornish (USA), WTF – What The Future, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Gina Lizama and Gabriel Harvey (USA), Absolution, Documentary Short, Experimental
Hamid Reza Mahmoudi Mehrizi (Iran), Lonely Season, Film Short, Actress: Leading (Elnaz Naghibi as Farzaneh)
Harlow Schuman (USA), Preservation, Film Short (Student)
Hayden Billingy (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), Shout It Out, Music Video
Heather Hawthorn Doyle (Canada), I Don’t Want Him Either, Experimental
Heloise Magny (Canada), Keep Painting, Mom, Animation
Hunter Paul Nickless (USA), Haunted for Life, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Jae Kwon Jin (Korea), Wiro, Asian (Student), Liberation / Social Justice / Protest (Student)
Jake Orton (United Kingdom), Contained, Film Short
Jake Tupman and Jack Somerville (Latvia), UTA – The Climb for Kosovo, Documentary Short
Jeff Schubert (USA), It’s Not Me, It’s YOU!, Actor: Supporting (Jeremiah Jahi as Dr Winston), Direction (Jeff Schubert)
Jeffrey Israelson and Steven Israelson (USA), Time Traveler, Film Short
Jon Gillette (USA), The Hitman’s Apprentice, Film Short
Josée Pellerin (Canada), Song of the Invisible, Experimental
Josh Aries (Canada), REVERSE, Asian, Actor: Leading (Curtis Lum as Onyx)
Kendrick Disch (USA), Creating a Living Building at Georgia Tech, Documentary Short, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Kiki Sage Prager (USA), AD[HD], Disability Issues
Lily Gontard (Canada), Whalefall, Documentary Short
Maggie O’Dea (USA), Keystone, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Margaret Sanchez (USA), Pieces of Life, Film Short
Matias Carlier (Switzerland), Fever, Film Short (Student)
Matthew Badea (USA), Isolation, Actress: Leading (Student) (Anastasia Jacques as Ava), Actress: Supporting (Student) (Rachel Jones as Alyx)
Matthew Chozick (Japan), Toshie the Nihilist, Asian, Actress: Leading (Higa Rino as Toshie)
Matthew Eli Judd (USA), After Life Crisis, Film Short
Melanie Belmonte (Spain), Cuerpos (Bodies), Experimental
Michael Gaskin (USA), Gratia, Film Short
Michael Ricci (USA), UPSIDE-DOWN SKY, Film Short, Editing
Mike Bell (USA), Knock It Off, Documentary Short
Nathan H. Colby (USA), Dungo’s Palace, Web Series
Nichelle S. Montgomery (USA), PLAYDATE, African American, Women Filmmakers
Nichelle S. Montgomery (USA), SIN SICK SOUL, Women Filmmakers, Film Short
Nicole Philippidis (USA), Sound of Silence, Music Video
Octavian Kaul (Canada), Hair Today, Grey Tomorrow, Actor: Leading (Clayton Neuwirth as crazy guy)
Olga Lucía Jaramillo S. (USA), Of Dreams, Documentary Short, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising
Olga Lucía Jaramillo S. (USA), The United States was my Mom, Documentary Short, Dramatic Impact
Peppur Chambers (USA), DO SOMETHING, African American, Film Short
Perry Schwartz (USA), Snake, Film Short, Direction
Peter Zoppoth (Austria), Come and Go, Animation
Rebekah Wiggins (USA), Ushering The Light, Actress: Leading (Drea Berg as Ada Blau), Jewish, Women Filmmakers
Rich Chambers (Canada), I’m So Tired, Music Video
Ritendra Datta (USA), Alice Memorial Park, Film Short
Robert M. Bogin, Mini Cine Productions (USA), Third Wish, Actress: Leading (Tessa Maruyama as Sasha)
Ron G. Ranson (USA), TATTOOED TRUCKS OF NEPAL- Horn Please, Documentary Short, Creativity / Originality
Rufus Wilson (United Kingdom), Escape, Documentary Short
Rustam Turaliyev (Kazakhstan), Perfectionism, Animation
Sam R. Ross (USA), Fall in Flower, Film Short
Santos Ortiz and Guillermo Guajardo (Mexico), NEW ERA, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Shannon McDonough (Canada), Maggie Mysteries, LGBTQ+
Shruti Tewari (USA), Mum, Women Filmmakers
Simone Chierici, Rainy Island Studio (Italy), Where Are You, Film Short, Islamic
Sofia Bobriseva (Canada), Mama Canada: Outer Space, Children / Family Programming
Sonia Sawkar (USA), Cray, Television – Pilot Program, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising
Sylvia Ray (USA), My Human Experience: Episode #1, Webisode, Women Filmmakers, Cinematography
Ted Thomas (USA), Velcro: A study in Polyvagal Equine Therapy, Documentary Short, Lighting, Script / Writer, Health / Medicine / Science, Original Song (Velcro Fire composed by Chris Chappell)
Tolulope Olamide Ajayi (Nigeria), Focus, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Tom White (USA), That Time of Year, Actor: Leading (Joel Nathan King as Marley)
Tommy Garcia (USA), Life Tune, Film Short
Wanja Mary Sellers (United Kingdom), Love Me Tender, Women Filmmakers
William LiPera (USA), A Love of My Own, Film Short
Xiang-Wen Yang (Taiwan), TAROKO Village Hotel, Asian, Film Short
Yong Jin Yoon (Korea ), A letter from Carl Jung, Documentary Short
Zoran Djordjevic (Brazil), Walls of life, Disability Issues
~ Awards of Recognition~
Albi Neziri, irizen productions (Switzerland), Consequences, Film Short (Student)
Alfonso Otero (Mexico), Fan 666, Film Short
Angel Baltasar (Spain), THE SUBMERGED VOICE, Experimental
Angela Eames (United Kingdom), FLUX | MELTDOWN …not a moment to spare, Experimental
Barbara G. Grant (USA), When the Government Lied: Waco’s Infrared Deception, Educational / Instructional / Training
Bella Maori and Alyse Riley (USA), Ugly, Television – Pilot Program
Benjamin J. Young (USA), Maw of Delusion, Film Short (Student), Creativity / Originality (Student)
Bill Grout and Jade Grout (USA), Today’s Kindness, Documentary Short
Brenda Patricia Garza (USA), Political Agenda, Documentary Short (Student)
Charles Kaufmann (USA), That’s None of My Business, Documentary Short, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Religion / Ethics, History / Biographical, Arts / Cultural / Performance / Plays, Sound: Overall Impact, Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery
Chris Bowyer (United Kingdom), Mary, Film Short (Student), Creativity / Originality (Student)
Chris Paschall, David Mcelroy and Hogan Hiatt (USA), One Last Shot, Film Short
Dan Ramsey Strauss (USA), Apply Now, Film Short
Daniella DeVinter (United Kingdom), Perfectly Undone, Women Filmmakers
Dante D’Anthony (USA), The Derelict, Animation
David Nguyen (USA), On The Stages, Music Video, Film Short
Dawit Eyob (Eritrea), Burden, Film Short
Delisa Maria Seng (USA), A Strong Black Woman My Azz!, African American, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Donna Magnani (USA), in shreds, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Eduardo Maia (USA), Terry Non-Binary, LGBTQ+ (Student)
Elizabeth Usher, Emily Anderson and Ben Chai (Australia), I Could Uke All Week With You, Music Video
Evie Dietrich (USA), The Elk Fence, Nature / Environment / Wildlife (Student), Documentary Short (Student)
Frankie Shaftain-Fenner (United Kingdom), Pronouns in Bio, LGBTQ+
George W. Orange III (George L’Orange) (USA), Love Letter, Actress: Leading (Moriah N Boone as Barbara Bambola)
Graham Northrup (USA), The Cure, Film Short
Guy Daniel McKie Nelson (Australia), It Happened In Copley Street, Documentary Short (Student)
H. Miller (USA), Ketchup, Women Filmmakers (Student)
Hassan Shah (USA), One Candle, Film Short (Student)
Hugh Liu (Canada), Kill 4 Love, Film Short
Hunter Paul Nickless (USA), Haunted for Life, Actor: Leading (Hunter Paul Nickless)
Ilsa Fay and Ryan Lee Adams (Australia), A Sensual Temple, LGBTQ+
James L. Velli (United Kingdom), no S I G N A L, Experimental (Student)
Janine Kanzler (USA), Home, Special Purpose Productions
Jeremy Northcote (Australia), Mountain Bear, Animation
Ji Hwan Park (Korea), The Wave, Film Short
Jiayu Shi (USA), Circles, Film Short (Student)
Jingli Feng (United Kingdom), Restoration, Documentary Short (Student)
Joel Gunz (USA), Spellbound by L’Amour Fou, Documentary Short
Jon Matthews (USA), Ang Motel, Actress: Supporting (Virginia Soliman as Virginia), Actress: Leading (Eurice McNeal as Magic)
Jorge Garcia (Puerto Rico), MISSIONARIES, Christian
Keisha Boston Gallagher (USA), Hard Sale, African American
Lanessa Miller and Ahren Field Buchheisteer (USA), Broke and Bloody, Animation, Music Video, Women Filmmakers
Lieutenant Coopwood (USA), Trinity, African American
Marco Gosalvez (Spain), LIKE YOU, Disability Issues
Maria Evelyn Vella (Malta), Natura Morta (Still Life), Women Filmmakers, Film Short, Original Score
Mark Tarrant and Otto Khoo (Australia), Devil in a Lawyers Suit – a rapist posthumous logos, Documentary Short
Maurice Daniel Oulay (Côte d’Ivoire), MAMA AFRICA, Documentary Short (Student)
Michaella Ann Forbes and Leslie Ellis-Tynes (Bahamas), Distant, Film Short
Mike Provenzano (USA), 15 Roses, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Mike Provenzano as Jim)
Mohammad Hossein Zalbak and Ben Cyran (Belgium), Selftherapy, Film Short (Student)
Nayan Sarma (USA), Dresses, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Niaz Parvaresh (USA), Exist, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Nic Carcieri (USA), 100 Days of Change, Documentary Short
Peter John Tisma (United Kingdom), Blur the Line, Experimental
Rachel M. Caron and UMaine Athletes for Sexual Responsibility (USA), A Recipe for Disaster: Talking about Cooking the way we talk about Sex, Educational / Instructional / Training (Student)
Rajesh Gupta (India), THE FLAT, Film Short
Robert Ballentine (USA), The Sheriff of Nazareth Junction, Actor: Leading (Robert Ballentine as Sheriff Billy Reese), Television – Program Series
Robin Seidman Pullen (USA), MAMALEH, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Ryan Lucht (USA), Scenario, LGBTQ+ (Student), Concept (Student)
Ryan M. Andrews (Canada), Hunting Darkness, Actress: Leading (Katisha Shaw as Melissa)
Sam Boe Nielsen and Cameron Howard (Australia), DELIVERANCE, Experimental
Shannon Keri Hogan (USA), The Trail Docent, Native American / Aboriginal Peoples (Student), Sports (Student)
Shannon Walden (USA), The Secrets We Hide, Web Series, Women Filmmakers
Shaun T. Pulsifer (Canada), 36 Days, Documentary Short, Concept
Shihyun Wang (Taiwan), Veteran stories, Asian
Shihyun Wang (Taiwan), Independent Film making, Asian
Shihyun Wang (Taiwan), Hollywood dream is not a dream, Asian
Shihyun Wang (USA), Omicron according to Nostradamus, Editing
Shihyun Wang (USA), Ernest, History / Biographical
Suneeta Misra (USA), Crazy Bird Lady, Women Filmmakers, Direction
Sylvia Ray (USA), My Human Experience: Episode #1, Actress: Leading (Lana McKissack as Lex Kepler), Script / Writer
Tayo Amos (USA), Hold On, African American, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Tom Weston (USA), There be Monsters!, Animation, Children / Family Programming
Tommy Garcia (USA), Life Tune, Script / Writer (Tommy Garcia)
Wesley Mullins (USA), Two Weeks to Slow the Spread, Film Short
