The 2016 NYC Independent Film Festival Awards Winners!

Congratulations to all the winners at the 7th Annual NYC Indie Film Festival! Thank you to all the talented filmmakers who participated in the 2016 edition. A special thank you to SONY, iActing Studios, International Screenwriters' Association, Final Draft, and GetFilming.com for providing prizes to our award winners!

See below for the full list of awarded categories and winners.

Best Director

Joey Lawrence, People of the Delta 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
$1,000 cash prize, provided by Cieri Media 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Cinematography

Sean Stiegemeir, People of the Delta 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Short Screenplay

MR. SAM, by John "Zeus" Kontoyannis 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com 
Final Draft 9 digital screenwriting software (250.00 USD value) 
$1,000 cash prize, provided by Cieri Media 
Script listings on InkTip

Best Narrative Feature

Mile End, by Graham Higgins 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 Suite (799.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Documentary

Waiting, by Cristian Piazza 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 Suite (799.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Animation

Taichi Mice: Entrance Exam, by Boqung Tang 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Short Documetnary

Jihad: A Story of the Others, by Deeyah Khan 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Short Film

People of the Delta, by Joey Lawrence 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Super Short Film

Hello Charles, by Hamish Grieve 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Music Video

Human Cannonball, by Austin Elston 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Actor

Esteban, from Denis and the Zombies 
Won a Unlimited Annual Subscription for full access to iActing Studios online classes (799.00 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Actress

Jen Tullock, from Partners 
Won a Unlimited Annual Subscription for full access to iActing Studios online classes (799.00 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com

Best Art/Experimental Film

Time, by Floria Sigismondi 
Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD value) 
Free online class of choice on GetFilming.com