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"My intent with this festival is simple: bring art alive again. I spent years covering film festivals as a member of the media. I began to discover that the main motivation for many of these events was not the movies. Because I am a leader and not one who lags, I took it upon myself to produce a platform whereby art would once again come alive. Less celebrity and red carpets; more about honoring the czars of independent cinema. Give filmmakers and fans a chance to mesh and make dreams happen. Show worthy work by astounding artisans. Lastly, help them to create more film through offering them more exposure."
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I am so thrilled that my festival, over the course of the last six years, has done so much to help the filmmaking community. Those who have met through my event have gone on to work together to make more movies. I am proud to say that I have provided numerous Q and A panels that are both thought provoking and truly in-depth. I am delighted that many filmmakers have left the festival not just with laurels, but also film reviews, interviews at and after the festival, as well as being offered distribution on various platforms. I am also told that my festival is a very friendly, hands on experience that allows for numerous networking opportunities. Lastly, I am able to honor the lives and legendary work of those in and out of Hollywood. Thank YOU one and all for helping me to achieve all these accolades.
Below is the list of winners for the 2024 Art is Alive Film Festival. I am incredibly thrilled for all of these talented artisans, and wish them well with their future endeavors.
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Best Short Film Under 16 Minutes - Not the Same Clarence
Best Short Film Over 16 Minutes - The Journey of Malcolm Miracle and Dave and Another Christmas in Manhattan
Best Comedic Short Film - Dad's New Roommate
Best Thriller/Action Film - The Assassin's Apprentice 2: Silbadores of the Canary Islands and Calls
Best Feature Film or Series - Requiem Espresso
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John A. Gallagher Award for Best Director of A Short Film Under 16 Minutes - Brian Russell (Silver Sizzle)
John A. Gallagher Award for Best Director of A Short Film Over 16 Minutes - J Anthony Roman
John A. Gallagher Award for Best Director - Feature Film or Series - Gil Guiliani
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Best Cinematography- Short Film Under 16 Minutes - The 29th Connecticut and Flat White
Best Cinematography- Short Film Over 16 Minutes - Je Suis Libre/I'm Free and Another Christmas in Manhattan
Best Cinematography - Feature Film - Thank You, Amelia Earhart
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Michael Madsen Award for Best Male Actor In A Feature Film or Series - Jason Scarbrough
Michael Madsen Award for Best Male Actor In A Short Film Under 16 Minutes - James Naughton and Matthew James Thomas
Michael Madsen Award for Best Male Actor In A Short Film Over 16 Minutes - Jeff Clark Jr and Christopher LaPanta
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Mela Hudson Award for Best Female Actor In A Feature Film or Series - Catherine Curtin
Mela Hudson Award for Best Female Actor In A Short Film Under 16 Minutes - Ashley Weismantel
Mela Hudson Best Female Actor In A Short Film Over 16 Minutes - Georgia Kapopoulou and Kelly Grago
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Youth Categories:
Best Female Actor in A Youth or Student Film - Cam Bui
Best Male Actor In A Youth or Student Film - Brody Book
Best Youth or Student Film - The Grate Director and The Ghosts of Gold Creek
Best Director - Youth or Student Film - Payton Kosiorek - The Ghosts of Gold Creek
Best Cinematography - Youth or Student Film -The Grate Director
Best Written Script - Youth or Student Film - 143
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Best Written Screenplay - Adam Carter - "The Oddly Shaped D"
Best Youth Screenplay - Willa Kate Mccarter - "The Haunted Belldown School"