It was a packed house last night's Premier Party of the first
Southern Shorts Film Festival.
The Premier Party was the kick off for the Oct 17th Film Festival
Viewing of short films. There were approx 26 films submitted, with
10 different categories, screened by judges; Monya Claborn
Cornerstone Entertainment, Don Tingle Huntsville Film Co-op and
Thomas Beane of the Alabama Film Development Project.
The Festival continues on Saturday October 17 from Noon to 10:00
PM at Athens State University, McCandless Hall.
For a list of movie times
and awards click here.
PDF version
McCandless Hall is located 300 North Beaty Street in Athens, AL.
Tickets are $8 for an all day pass and will be available at the door
the day of the event.
The results are in and here are the 2009 Southern Shorts Film
Festival Winners:
Athens State University, "Grand Jury Prize" $500 prize
"The Voices of Jericho: Stories of Jail Diversion"
Social Documentary, Directed by JoAnn Self
Memphis, Tennessee
Adult Division, Westside Jiffy Pharmacy, "Best Indie Short" $200
prize
"Collecting Chloe" Drama/Thriller, Directed by Brad Thompson
Athens, Alabama
Youth Division, J.R. Douthit "Excellence in Film" $200 prize
"The Legend of the Lost Gold" Action Adventure, Directed by Stahlie
Calvin
Athens, Alabama
Special Awards:
Art On The Square "Creative Vision Award"
Production Shoot with Cornerstone Entertainment
"The Key," Mystery, Directed by Matthew LaBathe
Athens, Alabama
Spirit of Athens, "Community Vision Award"
Production Shoot with Cornerstone Entertainment
"1 Small Detective," Mystery/Comedy , Directed by Joseph Kirby
Athens, Alabama
Special Distinction-Creativity
"The Protagonist", Drama, Produced by David Kilgo
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Special Distinction-Animation
"Elements of Time", Experimental Animation by David Montgomery
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Special Distinction Award- Impact
"Under One Roof", Documentary, Tyler Godsy and Chris Lee
Harvest, Alabama
Special Distinction Award- Story
"Wonder Water", Drama by Sam Tumminello
Huntsville, Alabama
Cornerstone Entertainment "Technical Excellence in Film"
"Collecting Chloe" Drama/Thriller, Directed by Brad Thompson
Athens, Alabama
AthensPlus.com would like to extend an invitation for the winners
and participants in this event to write about their love of films,
their inspiration and the people involved.
It can be a thank you to all the folks who have assisted and
supported your views and ideas.
300-500 words and you may include a photo of yourself or the film
cover if you have one. Include web address if it is on youtube.
I would like to allow the public to know your talent. This
information will be online for an extended period of time.
Thank you for your gifts!
Teresa Todd - October 17th 2009
Note- there is not a time limit to send me this information
nor will their be a fee. I will however publish the information sent
after deemed reliable and true of content, & it must contain your
verifiable email & phone information. send to
teresa@athensplus.com. No
contact info will be published unless you have approved.
