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”
04.09.2004 | Editor's blog
Cat. : ACTION/CUT AWARDS Alberto Verdeja AQUA BURN Bill BreithauptMOST Brett Jacobsen Brooke Krinsky CDATA Chris Richards Christian NollWritten Chuck WojtkiewiczProduced Corrie Jones David Harrison Denmark Entertainment Entertainment Film Florida State University Human Interest Human Interest Jeremy Cook Kevin McMullin Larry PennellProduced Lee NollSynopsis Levi Alpert Mahdi Fleifel Paul Taylor Robert Christian Robert Christian Noll Robin Lee Robin Lee Noll SHADI IN THE BEAUTIFUL WELL Sherry WallaceSynopsis Social Issues Social Issues TAKE IT BACK TEARS OF THE EXISTENCE THE ACTION/CUT 2004GRAND PRIZE The Pool Tim Miller Tim MillerWritten United Kingdom Up XML