Announcing the Winners
After much deliberation, our distinguished panel of judges has selected this year’s winning films. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers and teams who participated. We are proud to announce our winners.
Kudos to Arts+Labor for winning Best Film of 2009. Their film The Grownups will go on to represent Austin against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2010.
1st Place: Best Film of 2009
The Grownups by Arts+Labor
2nd Place: Best Film of 2009
Exit by The Midnight Society
Audience Favorite: Group A
Exodus by Atomic Productions
Audience Favorite: Group B
Happy Father's Day by Irony Coast Productions
Audience Favorite: Group C
Exit by The Midnight Society
Best Writing
The Grownups by Arts+Labor
Best Directing
The Grownups by Arts+Labor
Best Cinematography
Exodus by Atomic Productions
Best Musical Score
Exit by The Midnight Society
Best Acting (in a leading role)
MJ Vandivier The Ring of Rocks by JCS Productions
Best Ensemble Acting
The Grownups by Arts+Labor
Best Graphics
Exit by The Midnight Society
Best Special Effects
Tales from the Bench by Focus Challenged
Best Costumes
Sweet Caroline by afrogolfers
Best Use of Character
The Grownups by Arts+Labor
Best Use of Prop
National New Wave Hair Day by Team Yes!
Happy Father's Day by Irony Coast Productions
Best Use of Line
The Grownups by Arts+Labor
Best Celebrity Impressions
What Rock Star Are You? by Burning Ranch Productions
Best Opening Title Sequence
Tales from the Bench by Focus Challenged
Best Use of Locations
Exodus by Atomic Productions
The "Keeping Austin Weird" Award
Avatar by Three Little Indians
2009 Film List
Avatar by Three Little Indians
Exit by The Midnight Society
Exodus by Atomic Productions
Happy Father's Day by Irony Coast Productions
National New Wave Hair Day by Team Yes!
Sweet Caroline by afrogolfers
Tales from the Bench by Focus Challenged
The Grownups by Arts+Labor
The Ring of Rocks by JCS Productions
What Rock Star Are You? by Burning Ranch Productions