The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival (MIFF) has announced its 2014 award winners. This year’s theme was “From Bollywood to Hollywood” to celebrate the wonderful contribution of Indian filmmakers to cinema, and the festival’s films played to record audiences. Winners were awarded on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the gala VIP event at Premiere Theaters Oaks 10 in Melbourne.
The MIFF 2014 award winners are as follows:
Special Guests
Prita Chhabra
Sid Eudy
Jayvo Scott
Robert W. Kurrus Memorial Humanitarian Award
“Stronger” directed by Steven Shea, featuring Prita Chhabra
Rising Star Award for Excellence in Acting
Actor: David McMahon in “Don’t Tell Your Mother” directed by Phil Lister
Actress: Tiffany Dion in “Memory” directed by Steven Shea, featuring Summer
Day Rescue
Space Coast Film Commission Florida Filmmaking Award
“Air Mobile Joe” directed by Roger Lee Miller
Best Animation
“Complicit” directed by Gavin Hoffman
Best Cinematography
“Amazing Grace” directed by Todd Thompson
“Satellite Beach” receives heartfelt congratulations at The Oaks.
“Satellite Beach” directed by Luke and Andrew Wilson
Best Documentary
“The Promotion” directed by Sid Eudy
Best Dramatic Short
“Us” directed by Robby Sparks
Best Horror/Thriller
Feature: “Jersey Shore Massacre” directed by Paul Tarnopol
Short: “The Society” directed by Robby Sparks
Best Musical Score
“Army of Frankensteins” directed by Ryan Bellgardt
Best Music Video
“Stronger” directed by Steven Shea, featuring Prita Chhabra
Special Recognition for Excellence
Misty Posey in “Panis Angelicus”
Robin & Eddy Independent Spirit Award
Sue Dontell
Florida Beer People’s Choice Award for Best Film (Audience Award)
“Love Is All We Got” directed by Paulette King
Kelly’s Hard Cider Crystal Apple Award for Best Film (Director’s Choice)
“Stronger” by Steven Shea, featuring Prita Chhabra
Festival fans gather at The Oaks in Melbourne.