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Bogart Reininger Films, Artois the Goat, feature film, is a nicely
shot, skillfully directed art comedy. Directors Cliff and Kyle Bogart do a
masterful job of developing the plot and creating interesting characters. It’s
an off-beat reflection on love and creating meaning in our “flyspeck lives” that
will certainly entertain and delight audiences.
www.artoisthegoat.com
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Cyprus Productions, The Hollow Tree, short film, is a
well-crafted, visually attractive fantasy in which a young boy falls into
another world with strange and eccentric characters, wolves, a hag, and a
magical tree. Along the way the boy learns that home is not a place, but rather,
being with those we love. This is a film that can be enjoyed by young and old
alike.
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Helicon Arts Cooperative, Yesterday Was A Lie,
feature film, is fresh and stylish, and successfully merges an interesting plot into a film noir and science fiction crowd-pleaser. This classic detective mystery has a notable Bacall-like performance by Kipleigh Brown. Writer/director James Kerwin teases the boundaries of reality and delivers a film that will entertain both young and old.
www.heliconarts.com
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Mark McKenzie, Saving Sarah Cain, original score, showcases the
talent of this brilliant composer using a 40-piece live orchestra for portions
of the soundtrack and the synthesizer with solo instruments for the more
intimate scenes. The rich music lifts the film adds to dramatic impact.
www.markmckenzie.org |
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Michelle Mama (Canada), 21 Days to Nawroz, feature documentary, is
a study of experimental democracy in post-Saddam Kurdistan. Master filmmaker,
Michelle Mama, captures the portraits of three very different Kurdish women: a
feminist attorney, a tech-savvy young woman, and the survivor of a chemical
bombing. It is a story of courage and hope as these Middle Eastern women look to
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Mike Hollboom (Canada), Mark, feature documentary, is a compelling
biography of the director’s friend and long-time film editor, Mark Karbusicky
who died at age 35. Karbusicky was an animal rights activist, political vegan,
punk maestro, the life-partner of Mirha-Soleil Ross, a transsexual force of
nature. This beautifully created documentary grabs viewers at a visceral level.
www.mikehoolboom.com |
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OCN Films, Blue-Eyed Mary,
short film, is a story about free-spirited Johanna, a beautiful sixteen-year-old with the mind of a child, spends her time climbing trees, catching frogs, and half-heartedly helping her grandmother with the household chores. But when the handsome neighbor comes by to mow the lawn, everything changes in ways both predictable and utterly unexpected. www.OCNFILMS.blogspot.com
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Paranoid Pictures (Canada), Growing Op, feature film, is a coming
of age film about a teen boy living in a family that operates a “grow house”,
and home-schools him to cover their criminal activities. When he emerges to a
public school he creates a wholesome identify to lure the first love of his
life. Great storyline, excellent performances by a stand-out cast, and a
stunning sound track by noted Canadian artists. |
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Science North (Canada), Mysteries of the Great Lakes, feature
documentary, is a rallying cry for protection of the Earth’s largest freshwater
ecosystem, the Great Lakes. As you might expect, this IMAX® film is a visual
masterpiece that captures the beauty and importance of the Great lakes.
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Triskelion Entertainment, Liminal, short film, has a universal theme of one
person’s wrongful use of power over another in relationship, but pushes the
limits of conventional film in its style and raw drama. Shot in black and white,
35mm, non-erotic, but with both players naked to enhance the characters
primitive vulnerability. Unique and startling.
www.triskelionent.com/ |
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Press Releases of past winners |
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