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Thank you...
Thank you to the Santa Cruz community and our out-of-town attendees for rallying to support the 2009 Santa Cruz Film Festival. Though we started off concerned about the future of the festival, we were very encouraged by this year's turnout. We screened 46 programs from May 7 through 15 to enthusiastic audiences, and are happy to announce that we will be back again next year. To every person who bought a ticket or a pass and participated, your involvement and interest renewed our belief that art can save lives.
Our films this year included a stellar collection of 120 films from 29 countries. These works of art explored a diverse cross-section of human and environmental issues that enlightened and entertained.
We thank the filmmakers for their inspired vision and for those who made the trek to Santa Cruz a joyful celebration.
Deep gratitude goes to the SCFF Board of Directors, our amazing staff, our sponsors, talented press and the volunteers who gave their time and energy to support our labor of love. We work tirelessly all year long to present a festival that we ALL can take pride in.
Thank you for joining us for those nine days in May.
In unity and much gratitude,
Jane
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Congratulations to our 2009 Festival Award Winners:
Grand Jury Prize Winner, Narrative Feature: Satellites & Meteorites, Directed by Rick Larkin
Grand Jury Prize Winner, Documentary Feature: Salute, Directed by Matt Norman
Grand Jury Prize Winner, Emerging Filmmaker: A Quiet Little Marriage, Directed by Mo Perkins
Grand Jury Prize Winner, Environmental Film: Upstream Battle, Directed by Ben Kempas
Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature: Summerhood, Directed by Jacob Medjuck
Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature: An Unlikely Weapon, Directed by Susan Morgan Cooper
Audience Award for Best Narrative Short: A Practical Guide for the Imaginary Friend, Directed by Ciro Altabás
Audience Award for Best Documentary Short: Life as a Movie, Directed by Benji Weatherley
Audience Award for Best Animated Film: Division Denim, Directed by Barry Levy
Audience Award for Best Experimental Work: Circles of Confusion, Directed by Phoebe Tooke
Audience Award for Best International Film: 1 Giant Leap: What About Me?, Directed by Jamie Catto, Duncan Bridgeman
Audience Award for Best Local Work: The Mosquito in The Room, Directed by Clark Brigham
Audience Award for Best Student Work: Open Your Eyes, Directed by Susan Cohen
Audience Award for Best Youth Work: Treasure Diversity, Directed by Drew Morton Goldsmith
EarthVision Environmental Film Award, Act Locally: Why Don't We Ride Zebras?, Directed by Hannah Smith Walker
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Alternative Energy: Crossroads on the Columbia, Directed by Spence Palermo
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Endangered Species and Habitats: Arch's Iguanas, Directed by Steve Gatlin
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Environmental Activism and Social Justice: Crude, Directed by Joe Berlinger
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Environmental Art: Water, Directed by John Osborne
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Environmental Sustainability: Food Fight, Directed by Chris Taylor
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Farming, Pesticides and Soils: Charles' Farm, Directed by Oren Hercz
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Kid's Power Hour: Once Upon a Tide, Directed by Drew Takahashi, Funjacket Enterprises
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Oceans, Water Quality and Watersheds: The Plastic Perils of the Pacific, Directed by Brandon Strathmann, Carlene Strathmann
EarthVision Environmental Film Award for Pollution and Global Warming: Emission Addiction, Directed by Inoke Finau, Kyle Johnson, Nolan Pfyl, Henry Chadwick, Cele Glover, Skylar Evans
Director's Award: Gospel Hill, Directed by Giancarlo Esposito
Producer's Award: Out in India: A Family's Journey
Special Mention: H for Hunger, Directed by Neil Hollander
Congratulations also to this year's SCraffle Winners: Robert Corbal and Mikey Alman
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Our mission is to bring a world-class film festival to Santa Cruz and the greater Monterey Bay Area. As a non-profit arts organization, we rely on the dedication of our mostly volunteer staff to bring you an amazing film experience. Please remind all your friends to come to our shows and to donate when they can. We are happy to welcome members or sponsors. We are eternally grateful for your support.
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