2011 Winners
Grand Jury Award
Amy Alyson Fans directed by Jonathan Bowen
A struggling actor launches an unofficial fan site for his rising star girlfriend without her knowledge, growing her stardom and aiding her career, but when she finds out about his online endeavors, their relationship is put to the test.
Special Jury Prize
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story directed by Will Hess & Nikki Frakes
At 88 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on over 1 billion comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Stan has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and Hulk!
Special Jury Prize
Bring It 2 Peter directed by Janelle Sorenson & Melany Joy Beck
After stumbling upon an endearing fan letter, two women hit the road in search of its intended recipient, Hollywood actor Peter Fonda. The unlikely couriers retrace the steps of Fonda and pal, Dennis Hopper from their 1969 counterculture classic, Easy Rider. From the forgotten diners of Old Route 66 to the sunny hills of Malibu, the duo discover more than they bargain for in their ultimate quest to Bring It 2 Peter.
Special Jury Prize
Mexican Cuisine directed by Francisco Guijarro
In California, the state with the largest Mexican immigrant population in the country, there is a cuisine that has a deeper meaning.
Actors Showcase Winner
Turning Japanese directed by Paul Bickel
A couple struggling with their finances stumble upon an unknowing roommate and exploit her nightly episodes.
Best Comedy
The Shoes Maketh the Man directed by Tarek Sursock
An ambitious but misguided accountant hurries to sign-on his next important client. His materialistic values are going to be put to the test as he makes his way through the concrete jungle of Beverly Hills.
Best Director
You Have the Right to an Attorney directed by Matthew Bockelman
'You Have the Right to an Attorney' enters the daily grind of two young public defenders in the South Bronx. Matt and Scott strive to resolve hundreds of client cases, while also facing the weighty emotional burden of working within a system they consider fundamentally broken.
Best Documentary
Age of Champions directed by Christopher Rufo
Age of Champions is the inspiring story of five senior athletes chasing their dreams at the National Senior Olympic Games.
Best Documentary Short
50,000 Tribute Fans Can’t Be Wrong directed by Casey Watterworth
Examine the fans of tribute artists and how celebrity impersonating became a profession.
Best Feature
Skew directed by Sevé Schelenz
When Simon, Rich, and Eva head out on an eagerly anticipated road trip, they bring along a video camera to record their journey. What starts out as a carefree adventure slowly becomes a descent into the ominous as unexplained events threaten to disrupt the balance between the three close friends. Each one of them must struggle with personal demons and paranoia as friendships are tested and gruesome realities are revealed...and recorded.
Best Foreign Film
Menschenliebe directed by Alexander Tuschinski
Arnold Richter studies physics, loves opera and writes novels. Not exactly the hobbies most women find attractive! Time for a change: Somehow, it has to be possible to learn how to seduce any woman within a few days. Just like 'Don Giovanni' does in Mozart's opera! Luckily, he finds an experienced teacher soon, and with each successful seduction, more and more 'Don Giovanni'-elements sneak into his world...
Best Music Video
We'll Be Alright directed by Jarek Zabczynski
We’ll Be Alright takes us on a journey across space, time and other worlds. Set in a not too distant post apocalyptic future, Theory sets to embark on an adventure to reunite himself with the girl of his dreams. A futuristic love story filled with mystery, suspense and a little bit of danger.
Best Nevada Film
Veterans directed by Valerie Bischoff
Everything changes for Diamond, the fallen star of a Nevada brothel, after a unique encounter with a young veteran.
Best Screenplay
Seasons directed by Harlan Hegna
Seasons follows a love story that follows a young couple from when they meet in 1949 until present day. Each scene demonstrates how love changes with the seasons.
Best Sci-fi Film
Earthship directed by David Wilson
In 2047 Post global warming Canada the Whitmore family has remained hidden from the rest of the world for years. Now the youngest son Dax wants to see what has become of the world, but the world is coming to them.
Best Short
Easy Street directed by Russell Greene
A young, Southern lawyer goes to New York for a job interview with the country's most eccentric and intimidating Federal Judge. After experiencing the weirdest encounter of his life, he is given an ultimatum that pits his morality against his ambition. Both comically absurd and socially relevant, the film asks: How far would you go to land your dream job?
Best Television Pilot
The Drama directed by Joe Flowers
A down-on-his-luck high school athlete finds himself thrown into an advanced drama class, where he falls in love with a beautiful ingenue and makes enemies with the intensely aggressive class star.