The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival proudly announces the results from their Fall event in New York. Over 200 films from 45 countries competed for awards in categories such as Grand Jury Prizes for direction, acting, and cinematography, screenwriting as well as genre and documentary awards.



"The caliber of film entries was very impressive from both emerging filmmakers and professional established filmmakers from all over the world. An expert panel of film judges decided the winners," said NYIIFVF publicist Briege McGarrity
NYIIFVF Founder/Executive Producer Stuart Alson commented, "We are delighted to have discovered so many film gems and we are always proud to help pave the way for success for our hard-working, talented filmmakers who need the support of the independent film community, continued Alson.

NYIIFVF Awards - NYC 2008

Best Film Awards
Best Feature Film- Strength and Honour
Best Short Film - Megatron
Best Documentary - Under the Skin
Best Adaptation - Bill Pullman's The Butterfly Tattoo
Best Score - Strength and Honour
Best Special Effects - Alien Grey: Zone-X
Best Cinematography - The Script

Best Director Awards (USA)
Best Director of a Feature Film- Beni Atoori for Chasing Happiness
Best Director of a Short Film- Mark Mollenkamp for Night Light
Best Directors of a Documentary - Micki Dickoff and Tony Pagano for Neshoba
Best Directorial Debut - Eric Till for Chekhov and Maria

Best Director Awards (International)
Best International Director of a Feature Film- Phil Hawkins for The Butterfly Tattoo
Best International Director of a Short Film- Ben Thompson for Lemon & Lime
Best International Directors of a Documentary - Matt Trecartin & Natasha Ryan
for Chasing Wild Horses
Best International Directorial Debut - Mark Mahon for Strength and Honour

Best Feature Film (USA) - Genre Awards
Best Family Feature - Frankie D
Best Drama Feature - Loori
Best Urban Feature - CH-27
Best Sci-Fi Feature - Alien Grey: Zone-X
Best Comedy Feature - Jim Labriola's Night of a 1000 Guido's
Best Suspense Feature - The Orchard
Best Experimental Feature - Out of Balance

Best Feature Film (International) - Genre Awards
Best Drama Feature - Hobby Farm
Best Family Feature - Gubbachigalu (Sparrows)
Best Noir Feature - Blindspot
Best Thriller Feature - Blackspot
Best Suspense Feature - MyWay
Best Fiction Feature - House in the Country

Best Short Film (USA) - Genre Awards
Best Drama Short- Good God Bad Dog
Best Animation Short - In the Fall of Gravity
Best Horror Short- Abracadaver!
Best Experimental Short- The Grass Under Ground
Best Urban Thriller Short - Subtle Seduction
Best Student Short - The Puzzle
Best Family Short - $1.11
Best Inspirational Short - We're Called2Create...Are You?
Best Childrens Short - Dingo: A Dog's Tale
Best Narrative Short - Lure
Best Short Art Film- de-composition; a dance film
Best Music Video - Long Night Drone
Best Satire Short- Ne Plu Pikniko (No More Picnic)

Best Short Film (International) - Genre Awards
Best International Drama Short - Romans 12:20
Best International Horror Short - Sessions of the Mind
Best International Animation Short - Fruits of Life
Best International Experimental Short- Nancy
Best International Adventure Short- Tenebrae
Best International Dark Comedy Short- Keith Reynolds Can't Make It Tonight
Best International Inspirational Short - Thank You
Best International Fantasy Short - I Dream
Best International Student Short - Hail Mary
Best Music Video - Figurines: "The Air We Breathe"

Documentary Awards (USA)
Best Music Documentary -Halford Live at Rock in Rio III
Best Historical Documentary - Louisiana Story: The Reverse Angle
Best Performing Arts Documentary - The Wonder Kids
Best Political Documentary- Neshoba
Best Social Documentary - Newark Street Preachers
Best Health Documentary- Pink, Blue, Yellow, Green One Man's Fight To Bring Stevia to America's Table
Best Spiritual Documentary - Beyond Our Differences
Best Alternative Lifestyle Documentary - Unraveling Michelle
Best Mystical Documentary - Self-Made Shaman

Documentary Awards (International)
Best International Music Documentary - Same Old Story
Best International Historical Documentary - The Battle of the Boyne
Best International Arts Documentary - Listen to Me
Best International Political Documentary- Sweet Death
Best International Social Documentary - Ragpickers, Scavengers of a different graveyard
Best Music Biography Documentary - Ace Slash

Actor Awards (USA)
Best Actor in a Feature Film- Michael Madsen in Strength and Honour
Best Actress in a Feature Film- Micky Hoogendijk in Blindspot
Best Actor in a Short Film - Tom Sizemore in Good God Bad Dog
Best Actress in a Short Film -Jessica McCabe in Lure
Best Special Effects Actor - David Burke in Alien Grey: Zone-X
Best Ensemble Cast in a Feature Film - Death, Taxes...and Chocolate!
Best Ensemble Cast in a Short Film - The Aphrikan