2024 Summer Fest Awards
Best Excitement Film
Reel Hard
directed by Jon Mancinetti
Jon Mancinetti - @mancinettipics, mancinettipictures.com
Cade Huntley, cinema sleuth, specializes in cases within the film industry. When a mythical artifact from an old film goes missing, he must prove he has the skills to crack the case. A laugh-out-loud, fun-filled homage to 90s comedies.
Best Screenplay
“Till I’m Old and Gray”
directed by Alysha Nunez
Alysha Nunez - varyupon.com , @varupon
When the main couple's infant dies, three friends struggle to hang onto innocence and love in an eroding, militant America determined to kill it.
Best Conflict Film
That May Well Be True
directed by Ann Noble
Amir Yassami
Ove"That May Well Be True" is a comedic drama centered around two former best friends, Russell and Peter, who experienced a falling out during high school. Years later, Peter has become a successful novelist, with his work nominated for a prestigious National Book Award. However, his success is overshadowed by a lawsuit from Russell, who accuses Peter of plagiarizing and exploiting his past for his novel.rcome with guilt from recent events, Josh finds a familiar ring, forcing him to confront harsh realities.
Best Determination Film
Under Refurbishment
directed by Griffin Douglas
Griffin Douglas - @under_refurbishment_film
An animatronic cowboy at a Western-themed family entertainment center struggles to maintain his creative freedom..
Best Perception Film
Candies
directed by Iga Xiaoyi Zhou
Iga Xiaoyi Zhou - @candiesshortfilm
A young nurse battling opioid addiction confronts her strained relationship with her ex-addict mother while caring for a dementia patient. Through this experience, she redefines the complexities of the mother-daughter dynamic, discovering unexpected lessons of love, forgiveness, and redemption in this poignant drama.
Best Care Film
Things to Come
directed by Ho Jung Cho
Ho Jung Cho - @hochocopiemucho
Soon-yi, 18, who lives in the countryside, tries to get out of the countryside to become a ballerina. But Sang-min keeps Soon-yi from going outside