2011 AWARDS - FILM & WRITING
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BEST FEATURE (Narative) | ||||||||||
A Lonely Place For DyingIn 1972, in an abandoned Mexican nprison, a KGB Mole sits alone, waiting for his contact from the Washington Post with evidence against the CIA; information he will trade for asylum. |
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BEST FEATURE (Animation) | ||||||||||
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: The Sacred Star of MilosTHE U.S. WEST-COAST PREMIERE. Adapted from the storyline of the Fullmetal Alchemist [FMA] the Japanese manga and the FMA: Brotherhood anime. It is the second film based on the popular Franchise, the first being FMA: CONQUEROR OF SHAMBALA, which premiered in Japan on July 2nd, 2011. |
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BEST SHORT FILM (Narative) | ||||||||||
Bathing and the Single GirlA raw & irreverent comedic look at the unspoken horrors of dating - and bathing with - younger men. |
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BEST SHORT FILM (Animation) | ||||||||||
Friday Night TightsOn a Friday night, one guy puts on his tights. |
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BEST DOCUMENTARY | ||||||||||
Canine Instinct - LOS ANGELES PREMIEREHe’s not afraid to jump into the middle of a dog fight to bring order from chaos. He runs through brambles, streams, and over rock-faces training his dogs in Search & Rescue techniques, because as Kyle Warren himself will tell you: “If I can teach my dogs something that can save lives, I can’t think of a better way to spend my time.” |
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The first annual BILL PLYMPTON AWARD FOR INDIE ANIMATION | ||||||||||
(notes on) Biology (USA)An animated account of an organism adapting to its environment. |
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CURRATOR'S CHOICE AWARD FOR ANIMATION | ||||||||||
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris LessmoreA hurricane sweeps Morris into a poignant journey that turns into a humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. |
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BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM | ||||||||||
AugenblickeSchenker’s neighbors won’t let him rest. Half asleep, he has to face questioning by an inspector about a dead woman, and his nightmare begins. |
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BEST STUDENT FILM (Narative) | ||||||||||
Dr. ThompsonAlthough Dr. Thompson,a plastic surgeon with the model American family, seems to have it all together, his dirty secret drives him to obsession. |
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BEST STUDENT FILM (Animation) | ||||||||||
An Awkward Situation (USA)Three friends in a city park learn more about each other than they bargained for in this hand drawn short. |
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BEST SCREENPLAY (Unproduced) | ||||||||||
The King's SonA guilt-ridden ex-gangster gets word his estranged father (a crime lord known as the King) is on his deathbed. When he returns to make amends, he discovers his father's price for atonement isto settle an old vendetta. |
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BEST WRITING (Original) | ||||||||||
AmandaA girl named Amanda, a popular and carefree high school student, had it all - a wealthy family, great friends and a handsome boyfriend, Ryan. However, when she decided to drink and drive, in an instant, she lost it all. |
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BEST WRITING (Adaptation) | ||||||||||
Tell-TaleAn ice-cold femme fatale and her naive husband deny they murdered a police informant. |
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BEST WRITING (Animation / Original) | ||||||||||
Supa Pirate Booty Hunt: Music Saves Lives PSACaptain Zack Steviers, his sidekick Daniel the Turtle, and Nat and Sean from the music group 3oh!3 team up to collect life-saving donations. |
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BEST WRITING (Animation / Adaptation) | ||||||||||
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: The Sacred Star of MilosTHE U.S. WEST-COAST PREMIERE. Adapted from the storyline of the Fullmetal Alchemist [FMA] the Japanese manga and the FMA: Brotherhood anime. It is the second film based on the popular Franchise, the first being FMA: CONQUEROR OF SHAMBALA, which premiered in Japan on July 2nd, 2011. |
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Bella Fe Films / FrameFroge Previz (core version) development scholarship winner | ||||||||||
ImprintedFourteen-year old Vivien has to spend eight years in space, all alone except for the minds of three brilliant astronauts imprinted on her brain… |
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FrameFroge Previz 3D Pro version software winner | ||||||||||
To the End of the WorldRobert Falcon Scott undertook an all-consuming venture to the last untouched place on earth, the South Pole. He reached it -- just days after his competitor -- but died on his way home. Despite this, his courage and character have made him an enduring British national hero. - by Jean-Paul Travers |
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BEST COMMERCIAL | ||||||||||
The AerialistA spec commercial for Adidas Athletic wear. |
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