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Award Winners
The Zeitgeist Award
goes to a project that engages viewers with important issues of our time–the spirit of our age–through excellent production in any genre of media.
José Sanchez Acosta, "Between Shadows"
The Cult Classic Award
goes to a film that is transgressive and provocative, drawing from genres while forging a distinctive point of view.
Abby Jenkins, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
The Fiction Excellence Award
goes to the fiction film with exceptional visual storytelling, engaging characters, and a strong concept that allows viewers to deeply invest in the world of the film.
Sara Pagliaro, "everyone we have ever loved"
The Visionary Award
goes to a filmmaker who gives us an intimate look at our world through strong research, cinematography, and editing.
Kai Koren, "The Lens"
The Documentary Excellence Award
goes to a documentary film with exceptional visual storytelling, engaging characters, and a strong concept that allows viewers to deeply invest in the world of the film.
Harrison Walsh, "Fortified Songs: A Look Into Lavender Light"
The Directing Excellence Award
goes to the filmmaker who communicates vision across all technical and creative departments including cinematography, sound, casting, locations, editing, and music.
Alexandra Maxwell, "The Heart of the Game"
The Grand Jury Award
goes to the Capstone project that scores highest all around in the categories of production value, innovation, creativity, and social relevance. The project promotes the Marymount Manhattan College values of creativity and social justice.
Hennessey Moriarty, "Anatomy of a Housewife"
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