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