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Our goal is to recognize filmmakers whose short films demonstrate their ability to produce well-crafted motion pictures.
Best of Show Fall 2025 Season!
BEST PICTURE: “A Long Way Down: The Story of SURGE” - Mebane Rash
BEST DIRECTOR: Robert Kinlaw - “A Long Way Down: The Story of SURGE”
BEST SCREENPLAY: Joe Mayes & Aaditya Madhwesh - “Hair Care”
BEST ACTOR: Olon McClendon - “A Strange Trip"
BEST ACTRESS: Amie Henry - “Coloring Girlf”
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER: Robert Kinlaw & Adam Booher - “A Long Way Down: The Story of SURGE”
BEST EDITOR: Luis Dechtiar - “A Long Way Down: The Story of SURGE”
BEST SOUND DESIGN: Luis Dechtiar - “A Long Way Down: The Story of SURGE”
BEST MUSIC: Brad Hord - “Coloring Girl”
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: Mia Hoffman, Wesley Morgan, Sarah Grace Hutchinson & Kay Hutchinsont - "Lost Home"
BEST VISUAL FX: Robert W. Filion - “Coloring Girl”
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CATEGORY WINNERS OF THE FALL 2025 SEASON
BEST COMEDY: “Hair Care” - Chelsea Grey, Joe Mayes & Aaditya Madhwesh
Award of Excellence: "A Strange Trip" - Jim Ashworth
Award of Merit: "Pug" - Max Wilson & Reese Bentley
BEST DOCUMENTARY: “A Long Way Down: The Story of SURGE” - Mebane Rash
Award of Excellence: "Delta's Butterfly Effect" - Sawyer Ennis
BEST MADE IN GEORGIA: "Lost Home" - Mia Hoffman
Award of Excellence: "1-800-HE-HEALS" - Madelyn Damazo
Award of Merit: "Last Night" - Xinran Gu
BEST AI FILM: “Echo Hunter: A Memory Too Far” - King Bach, Kavan Cardoza & Mike J Mitch
Award of Excellence: "The White Dharma" - Lee Young-Ju
BEST ANIMATION: “The Family Photo ” - John Norris Ray
BEST HORROR: “Coloring Girl” - Robert W. Filion
Award of Excellence: "#04-87A" - Daniel Dony
BEST STUDENT FILM: “Matchmaker” - Mallory Jennette & Gabbi Flynn
Award of Excellence: "Time Will Tell" - Peyton Cooper
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FILM AWARDS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
“A Long Way Down: The Story of SURGE” - Mebane Rash
“Hair Care” - Chelsea Grey, Joe Mayes & Aaditya Madhwesh
AWARDS OF MERIT
"#04-87A" - Daniel Dony
"1-800-HE-HEALS" - Madelyn Damazo
"A Strange Trip" - Jim Ashworth
“Coloring Girl” - Robert W. Filion
"Delta's Butterfly Effect" - Sawyer Ennisr
“Echo Hunter: A Memory Too Far” - King Bach, Kavan Cardoza & Mike J Mitch
"Last Night" - Xinran Gu
"Lost Home" - Mia Hoffman
“Matchmaker” - Mallory Jennette & Gabbi Flynn
"Pug" - Max Wilson & Reese Bentley
“The Family Photo ” - John Norris Ray
"The White Dharma" - Lee Young-Ju
"Time Will Tell" - Peyton Cooper
