FILM FESTIVAL

2009 FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS

Athens State University, "Grand Jury 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"
"Collecting Chloe" (Drama/Thriller)
Directed by Brad Thompson - Athens, Alabama

Youth Division, J.R. Douthit "Excellence in Film"
"The Legend of the Lost Gold" (Action Adventure)
Directed by Stahlie Calvin - Athens, Alabama

SPECIAL AWARDS

Art On The Square "Creative Vision Award"
"The Key" (Mystery)
Directed by Matthew LaBathe - Athens, Alabama

Spirit of Athens, "Community Vision Award"
"1 Small Detective" (Mystery/Comedy)
Directed by Joseph Kirby - Athens, Alabama

Special Distinction, Creativity
"The Protagonist" (Drama)
Produced by David Kilgo - Birmingham, Alabama

Special Distinction, Animation
"Elements of Time" (Experimental Animation)
Directed by David Montgomery - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Special Distinction Award, Impact
"Under One Roof" (Documentary)
Directed by Tyler Godsy and Chris Lee - Harvest, Alabama

Special Distinction Award, Story
"Wonder Water" (Drama)
Directed by Sam Tumminello - Huntsville, Alabama

Cornerstone Entertainment "Technical Excellence in Film"
"Collecting Chloe" (Drama/Thriller)
Directed by Brad Thompson - Athens, Alabama