We have the winners!
At last, the winners of the first annual Philadelphia Independent Film Awards have been named! Winners were announced Sunday, May 22 at during our red-carpet awards ceremony held at International House in Philadelphia.
More than 50 films in more than 10 categories were in contention to be named as a Philadelphia Independent Film Award winner.
More than 50 films in more than 10 categories were in contention to be named as a Philadelphia Independent Film Award winner.
Congratulations Trailblazer Award Winner!
WILL SMITH
Also honored was rapper-actor-producer and Philly native Will Smith, who received our Trailblazer Award. The Trailblazer Award is bestowed upon a filmmaker or individual in the film industry who has not only achieved a high level of success but has also set a standard for others to follow.
Visit our category pages to see who won the prize!
| Complete Nominees List.pdf |
Congratulations Best Screenplay Winners!
Andrew Abdou, Sarah Mogin and Michael Petzinger
WINNERS Andrew Abdou, Sarah Mogin, Michael Petzinger - Expiration Dating,
USA; romantic comedy; short; 79 pages
USA; romantic comedy; short; 79 pages
Best Screenplay nominees were:
Julie M. Kauffman - Sarah's Legacy,
USA; drama, coming-of-age; feature-length; 130 pages
Timajin Ali - Madea Goes to Oz,
USA; comedy, fantasy; feature-length; 141 pages
Jordan Dove - Filmmakers,
USA; comedy, romance; short; 74 pages
USA; drama, coming-of-age; feature-length; 130 pages
Timajin Ali - Madea Goes to Oz,
USA; comedy, fantasy; feature-length; 141 pages
Jordan Dove - Filmmakers,
USA; comedy, romance; short; 74 pages
Congratulations
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Congratulations Best Cinematography Winner! |
Poindexter & Setoria
WINNERS Poindexter (sound) and Setoria (music) - Love Him or Leave Him
Best Score nominees:Tyler Westen - Cassanova Was a Woman
Grim Hans-Christian Bernhoft - Imperfect Sky Will Bangs - When the Ocean Met the Sky Taz Arnold and Thayod Ausar - Driving While Black Giuseppe Capozzolo and Massimo Filippini - The Perfect Husband Rihki Kennebrew - Diary of a Badman |
Daniel Cojanu
WINNER Daniel Cojanu - When the Ocean Met the Sky
Best Cinematography nominees:John McClurg - Cassanova Was a Woman
Davide Manca - The Perfect Husband Diemiruaya Deniran - Diary of a Badman Graham Streeter - Imperfect Sky Bryant Jansen - Driving While Black |
Congratulations Leonard Heard Community Service Award Winner!
Nakia Dillard
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Actor-writer-director Nakia Dillard won the Leonard Heard Community Service Award.
The award is bestowed upon filmmaker or an individual in the film industry who not only exemplifies excellent work but also takes the time to give back to their community. Dillard is the founder of Aikan Performing Arts which provides job opportunities for youth. Aikan also introduces young people as well as adults to entrepreneurship. Visit our FAQ page to get the list of and learn more about the other community service award nominees. |
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Over 70 nominees were chosen
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Are you ready for next year? |
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More than 200 films were submitted from independent filmmakers from countries around the world, including
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For press inquiries, contact Karen Waller-Martin at 215-802-0907 or karenwallermartin@yahoo.com. |