The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival has wrapped up its 2015 event, which was filled with great films, events, parties and people. This video offers a fast flashback:
Meanwhile, relive the red carpet here, and check out our first round of photos from the festival.
Here’s a list of the awards presented Saturday night at The Oaks Premiere Theaters in Melbourne, Florida.
Rising Stars winners Johnluke Christian and Amber Herring with program chair Terry Cronin Jr. at the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival 2015. Photo by Chris Kridler
Lifetime Achievement Award – Don “The Dragon” Wilson
Space Coast Film Commission Best Florida Short – “Lean” directed by Kevin James O’Neill
Robin & Eddy Independent Spirit Award – “Writer’s Block” directed by Robby Sparks
Kelly’s Hard Cider Directors’ Choice for Best Film – “Amerigo” directed by Todd Thompson
Florida Beer People’s Choice for Best Film – “The Yeshua Answer” directed by Eric Emerick
Rising Stars Acting Achievement – Female, Amber Herring; Male, Johnluke Christian
Young Filmmaker Award – “Horse Sense” directed by Mikayla Wheeler
Trailblazer Award – “Breakfast in Bed” directed by Russell Sanders
The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra performs music from “King Kong in the “Dynamic Duos” program at the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival 2015.
Best Action/Adventure – “Exposed” directed by Darren Houle
Best Animation – “Nick Lazer – Freelance” directed by Archie Delapaz
Best Cinematography – “Until Tomorrow” directed by Michelle Brown
Best Comedy – “Tech Squad” directed by TL Westgate
Best Documentary Short – “Fur Real” directed by Nicole Machon
Best Documentary Feature – “Deli Man” directed by Erik Greenberg Anjou
Best Dramatic Short – “The Deepest Cut” directed by Dale Metz
Best Dramatic Feature – “The Martial Arts Kid” directed by Michael Baumgarten
Best Horror Short – “Nocturne Boy” directed by Mikhail Howell
Best Horror Feature – “Bubba the Redneck Werewolf” directed by Brendan Jackson Rogers
Best Musical Score – “The Martial Arts Kid” directed by Michael Baumgarten
Best Music Video – “Katy Perry” directed by Gerard Lima featuring Monday’s Mona Lisa
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the festival, whose proceeds support No Limits Academy.