THE ACTION/CUT 2004
GRAND PRIZE SHORT FILM AWARD
“THE 17th MAN” Directed by Yimeng Jin

Written by Yimeng Jin & Adam J. Kreps
Produced by Brooke Krinsky, Brett Jacobsen, Adam J. Kreps

Synopsis: A dark-tale thriller about a best-selling author haunted by his fictitious femme fatale
when she comes to life after he tries to put an end to her in his final book "The 17th Man”…
a psychological mind-game of deception ensues and only one can survive!
This film was produced at the Florida State University Graduate Film Conservatory.

BEST FICTION
SHORT FILM AWARD
“5 MINUTES” Directed by Robert Christian Noll

Written by Robin Lee Noll & Larry Pennell
Produced by Robert Christian Noll & Robin Lee Noll
Synopsis: A young woman posing as a grad student interviews a Death Row inmate
who is next in line for execution. We soon learn that she is there for more than just research.

BEST ANIMATION
SHORT FILM AWARD
“ROCKFISH” Directed by Tim Miller

Written by Tim Miller - Story by Tim Miller, Jeremy Cook, Paul Taylor, Chuck Wojtkiewicz
Produced by Sherry Wallace
Synopsis: A comic book-influenced, high adventure tale set on a barren planet about a hunter tasked
with rounding up giant creatures that “swim” through rocks far below the surface and plague
miners who work there…but this day will prove a titanic struggle with the catch of his life!


BEST DOCUMENTARY
SHORT FILM AWARD
“XAI XAI, VOICE OF OUR ANCESTORS” Directed by Paige De Ponte

Written and Produced by Paige De Ponte
Synopsis: An epic portrayal of the last remaining Kalahari San Bushman of Botswana…a call
to humanity to save them from extinction with an uncensored glimpse of a way of life,
the roots of which stretch back over 20,000 years.

ADDITIONAL ACTION/CUT AWARDS OF MERIT
BEST FOREIGN - FICTION SHORT FILM
“SHADI IN THE BEAUTIFUL WELL” Directed by Mahdi Fleifel - Denmark
"THE POOL" Directed by Chris Richards - United Kingdom

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - FICTION SHORT FILM
“TAKE IT BACK” Directed by Viko Nikci
“VICTIM” Directed by Corrie Jones

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - ANIMATION SHORT FILM
“TEARS OF THE EXISTENCE” Directed by Alberto Verdeja

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
“AQUA BURN” Directed by Bill Breithaupt
MOST PROMISING YOUNG FILMMAKERS (Under 18 years)
David Harrison (17)
“BEHIND BLUE EYES”
Kevin McMullin (16)
“SIBLING RIVALRY”
MOST PROMISING YOUNG DOCUMENTARIAN (Under 18 years)
Levi Alpert (11)
“SAVE THE STONE HOUSE”