2022 NOMINEES
AND WINNING FILMS
ANIMATION
NOMINEES ANIMATION 18 AND UNDER
WINNER ANIMATION 18 AND UNDER
Pastel Slough by Kiha Ahn, Republic of Korea
We all have the urge to fit in, to smudge the world on our face so we can fit in, to camouflage. You say to yourself that you'll always be there within, underneath that superficial world. But one day you wash off the blotches of society — you slough them off of your skin — and all you see in the mirror is your smudged self. But what's that? How does it feel more like you?
Pastel Slough by Kiha Ahn, Republic of Korea
We all have the urge to fit in, to smudge the world on our face so we can fit in, to camouflage. You say to yourself that you'll always be there within, underneath that superficial world. But one day you wash off the blotches of society — you slough them off of your skin — and all you see in the mirror is your smudged self. But what's that? How does it feel more like you?
NOMINEES ANIMATION 19 TO 24
WINNER ANIMATION 19 TO 24
Checkpoint by Jana Kattan, United Kingdom
Set in the occupied territory of modern-day Palestine, known as the West Bank, Checkpoint follows 11-year-old Leila, who wakes up before dawn every morning to try to get to school on time.
Her obstacle is the military occupation of her environment, specifically, the notorious checkpoint she must cross every day to get to her school.
Despite Leila’s best efforts to prepare, she cannot control the seemingly endless queue, or the strong possibility she will be randomly denied access to the other side.
Checkpoint by Jana Kattan, United Kingdom
Set in the occupied territory of modern-day Palestine, known as the West Bank, Checkpoint follows 11-year-old Leila, who wakes up before dawn every morning to try to get to school on time.
Her obstacle is the military occupation of her environment, specifically, the notorious checkpoint she must cross every day to get to her school.
Despite Leila’s best efforts to prepare, she cannot control the seemingly endless queue, or the strong possibility she will be randomly denied access to the other side.
COMEDY
NOMINEES COMEDY
WINNER COMEDY
Peace Be With You by Colmcille O'Toole Donston, United States
Sean, a doubtful eighth-grade confirmation student, and Mara, a sophomore who's sworn off religious practice, reconnect after breaking a statue of the Virgin Mary while cleaning a church.
Peace Be With You by Colmcille O'Toole Donston, United States
Sean, a doubtful eighth-grade confirmation student, and Mara, a sophomore who's sworn off religious practice, reconnect after breaking a statue of the Virgin Mary while cleaning a church.
DOCUMENTARY
NOMINEES DOCUMENTARY 18 AND UNDER
WINNER DOCUMENTARY 18 AND UNDER
Mattapan The Documentary by Moses Sibley, United States
Created by 15 teens out of the Mattapan Teen Center, Mattapan the Documentary is a short doc that covers the history of the neighborhood in Boston, along with celebrating local residents, and what the Mattapan Teen Center does to be a part of the Community. Led by 14 year-old Moses Sibley, this is Mattapan Teen Center's debut short film!
Mattapan The Documentary by Moses Sibley, United States
Created by 15 teens out of the Mattapan Teen Center, Mattapan the Documentary is a short doc that covers the history of the neighborhood in Boston, along with celebrating local residents, and what the Mattapan Teen Center does to be a part of the Community. Led by 14 year-old Moses Sibley, this is Mattapan Teen Center's debut short film!
NOMINEES DOCUMENTARY 19 TO 24
WINNER DOCUMENTARY 19 TO 24
Dad Jokes by Robert Gordon, United States
A depressed middle aged, former standup comedian ends his standup career's 16 year hiatus for his son's college documentary project.
Dad Jokes by Robert Gordon, United States
A depressed middle aged, former standup comedian ends his standup career's 16 year hiatus for his son's college documentary project.
WINNER DOCUMENTARY 19 TO 24
Davis Out Of The Unknown by Alexander Casimir and Claire Gostin, United States
Like any other kid, Davis is energetic, curious, joyful, and naturally sociable. He's also living with Koolen de Vries Syndrome (KdVS) which is a rare genetic disorder that affects every cell in the body and can cause hypotonia, speech delays, and epilepsy.
Davis Out Of The Unknown by Alexander Casimir and Claire Gostin, United States
Like any other kid, Davis is energetic, curious, joyful, and naturally sociable. He's also living with Koolen de Vries Syndrome (KdVS) which is a rare genetic disorder that affects every cell in the body and can cause hypotonia, speech delays, and epilepsy.
DRAMA
NOMINEES DRAMA 18 AND UNDER
WINNER DRAMA 18 AND UNDER
Merry Go Round by Ella Fields, United States
With the knowledge that the clock is ticking away, Pepper and June explore how love can exist within distance, memory, and a non-linear perception of time.
Merry Go Round by Ella Fields, United States
With the knowledge that the clock is ticking away, Pepper and June explore how love can exist within distance, memory, and a non-linear perception of time.
NOMINEES DRAMA 19 TO 24
WINNER DRAMA 19 TO 24
Chicken by Josh Leong, United States
In a Bronx juvenile prison, a 16-year old boy faced with losing custody of his child must discover what it takes to be a father through the raising of a chicken.
Chicken by Josh Leong, United States
In a Bronx juvenile prison, a 16-year old boy faced with losing custody of his child must discover what it takes to be a father through the raising of a chicken.
EXPERIMENTAL
NOMINEES EXPERIMENTAL 18 AND UNDER
WINNER EXPERIMENTAL 18 AND UNDER
Middle of Nowhere by Molly E. Smith, United States
An experimental film about a girl walking from her university to her home in rural Florida.
Middle of Nowhere by Molly E. Smith, United States
An experimental film about a girl walking from her university to her home in rural Florida.
NOMINEES EXPERIMENTAL 19 TO 24
WINNER EXPERIMENTAL 19 TO 24
The Rain Comes by Eamon Kelly, United States
Residents of the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission in Philadelphia were asked what the city should sound like. What follows is an illustration of their stories and experiences.
The Rain Comes by Eamon Kelly, United States
Residents of the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission in Philadelphia were asked what the city should sound like. What follows is an illustration of their stories and experiences.
MUSIC VIDEO
NOMINEES MUSIC VIDEO
WINNER MUSIC VIDEO
Don't Deserve This by Reece Daniels, Jivensley Alexis
In a music video for her new single, 'Don't Deserve This,' Yasmina, feeling often unheard in her relationship, starts her own one woman show.
Don't Deserve This by Reece Daniels, Jivensley Alexis
In a music video for her new single, 'Don't Deserve This,' Yasmina, feeling often unheard in her relationship, starts her own one woman show.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
NOMINEES PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
WINNER PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Hard To Say by Levi Brous-Light, Dovely King, Madelyn Netto
How do you ask for help? Who do you ask for help? HARD TO SAY dramatizes a moment in a teen girl’s life, when she speaks her truth and allows another person into her trauma. This simple moment of vulnerability has the power to transform her circumstances. This micro-film for change is a production of The Righteous Conversations Project, a collaboration of Holocaust survivors and teens, founded in Los Angeles in 2011, in partnership with Harvard-Westlake School.
Hard To Say by Levi Brous-Light, Dovely King, Madelyn Netto
How do you ask for help? Who do you ask for help? HARD TO SAY dramatizes a moment in a teen girl’s life, when she speaks her truth and allows another person into her trauma. This simple moment of vulnerability has the power to transform her circumstances. This micro-film for change is a production of The Righteous Conversations Project, a collaboration of Holocaust survivors and teens, founded in Los Angeles in 2011, in partnership with Harvard-Westlake School.
DIRECTION
NOMINEES DIRECTION 18 AND UNDER
WINNER DIRECTION 18 AND UNDER
Nobody Special by Jackie Rose Abramsohn, United States
A documentary on the accompanist and military veteran, Patty Jacob.
Nobody Special by Jackie Rose Abramsohn, United States
A documentary on the accompanist and military veteran, Patty Jacob.
NOMINEES DIRECTION 19 TO 24
WINNER DIRECTION 19 TO 24
Locked Down, by Claire Imler, Larissa Salazar, and Jessica Stossel
Amidst the stay-at-home order, a young woman must make a desperate phone call for help.
Locked Down, by Claire Imler, Larissa Salazar, and Jessica Stossel
Amidst the stay-at-home order, a young woman must make a desperate phone call for help.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
NOMINEES CINEMATOGRAPHY 18 AND UNDER
WINNER CINEMATOGRAPHY 18 AND UNDER
Nobody Special by Jackie Rose Abramsohn, United States
A documentary on the accompanist and military veteran, Patty Jacob.
Nobody Special by Jackie Rose Abramsohn, United States
A documentary on the accompanist and military veteran, Patty Jacob.
NOMINEES CINEMATOGRAPHY 19 TO 24
WINNER CINEMATOGRAPHY 19 TO 24
Just Being Here by Matteo Moretti, United States
Walter has lived alone for most of his life and doesn't venture far from his house, but his life is far from ordinary.
Just Being Here by Matteo Moretti, United States
Walter has lived alone for most of his life and doesn't venture far from his house, but his life is far from ordinary.
SCREENPLAY
NOMINEES SCREENPLAY 18 AND UNDER
WINNER SCREENPLAY 18 AND UNDER
Merry Go Round by Ella Fields
With the knowledge that the clock is ticking away, Pepper and June explore how love can exist within distance, memory, and a non-linear perception of time.
Merry Go Round by Ella Fields
With the knowledge that the clock is ticking away, Pepper and June explore how love can exist within distance, memory, and a non-linear perception of time.
NOMINEES SCREENPLAY 19 TO 24
WINNER SCREENPLAY 19 TO 24
Crush by Hunter R Adams
A transgender teen becomes reacquainted with his childhood best friend.
Crush by Hunter R Adams
A transgender teen becomes reacquainted with his childhood best friend.
FEMALE FILMMAKER
NOMINEES FEMALE FILMMAKER 18 AND UNDER
WINNER FEMALE FILMMAKER 18 AND UNDER
Behind The Bathroom Door by Lisa Krestianinova, United States
This short film is a cut from life, a glance behind the curtain on what's like to be an assigned female at birth person in high school. It does this through the raw point of view of a bathroom stall. Seven girls and one transgender guy are all interconnected by this seemingly not interesting place.
Behind The Bathroom Door by Lisa Krestianinova, United States
This short film is a cut from life, a glance behind the curtain on what's like to be an assigned female at birth person in high school. It does this through the raw point of view of a bathroom stall. Seven girls and one transgender guy are all interconnected by this seemingly not interesting place.
NOMINEES FEMALE FILMMAKER 19 TO 24
WINNER FEMALE FILMMAKER 19 TO 24
Pathei Mathos by Vitória Vasconcellos, Brazil/United States
Increasingly disturbing flashbacks haunt a grieving girl who struggles to navigate her own pain in a desperate attempt to free herself from the trauma that has taken over her life.
Pathei Mathos by Vitória Vasconcellos, Brazil/United States
Increasingly disturbing flashbacks haunt a grieving girl who struggles to navigate her own pain in a desperate attempt to free herself from the trauma that has taken over her life.
OVERALL FILM
NOMINEES OVERALL FILM 18 AND UNDER
WINNER OVERALL FILM 18 AND UNDER
Merry Go Round by Ella Fields, United States
With the knowledge that the clock is ticking away, Pepper and June explore how love can exist within distance, memory, and a non-linear perception of time.
Merry Go Round by Ella Fields, United States
With the knowledge that the clock is ticking away, Pepper and June explore how love can exist within distance, memory, and a non-linear perception of time.
NOMINEES OVERALL FILM 19 TO 24
WINNER OVERALL FILM 19 TO 24
Chicken by Josh Leong, United States
In a Bronx juvenile prison, a 16-year old boy faced with losing custody of his child must discover what it takes to be a father through the raising of a chicken.
Chicken by Josh Leong, United States
In a Bronx juvenile prison, a 16-year old boy faced with losing custody of his child must discover what it takes to be a father through the raising of a chicken.