2021 BFC SHORT FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL PRIZE WINNERS

Hammers Of Peace

Synopsis: An incredible and moving story that follows three members of the Grady family who took action for what they believe to be right. We get a glimpse into the history of Ellen Grady and her connection to the Plowshares movement, meeting her partner Peter De Mott and raising a family next to their abnormal life.

Director: Samu Gabor

Producer: Samu Gabor

Cast: Ellen Grady, Saoirse Grady, and Peter De Mott as themselves.

Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 14m 50s

Country: United States

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The Thousand Steps

Synopsis: After finding himself unwilling thrust into a new way of life, a man finds himself teetering between the world of life and death.

Director: Benjamin Peyton

Producer: Chris Milewski

Cast: Ryan Capizzi as “Frederick Guthrie”, Karen Barbeau as “Harpy”, Terry Reilly as “Boss”, Tom Meyers as “Priest”

Genre: Silent Horror

Runtime: 15m

Country: United States

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Aunt Sadie Loved A Lady

Synopsis: Growing up in a strict Italian family, a teenager learns about love and compassion from his closeted lesbian aunt.

Director: Sally Deering

Producer: Bob Buhr

Cast: Leon Valencia as “Dominick”, Karen Asconi as “Sadie”, Angela Sinisi as “Marie”, Sally Deering as “Connie”

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 18m 7s

Country: United States

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SHORT FILM COMPETITION PRIZE WINNERS

Master Servant

Synopsis: An ambitious, young railroad executive comes face to face with his own moral decay in his blind pursuit of wealth and status.

Director: Julie Koehnen

Producer: Julie Koehnen, Steven Elbert, Ruth Maramis

Cast: Remy Auberjonois as “Erik”, Seth K. Hale as “Samuel”, Nicole Goeden as “Clemence”, Tiffany Cornwell as “Heidi”

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 12m 1s

Country: United States

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Happily Ever Ally

Synopsis: Ally Klein (Alyse Kenny) tries to find her own version of “happily ever after” while starting over again in New York City. Inspired by the writer’s life, this heart-warming comedy gives a personal glimpse into one woman’s journey to make her dreams come true. Celebrating hope, optimism and never giving up, we watch Ally face each day with tenacity, an open heart and quirky sense of humor.

Director: Emily Anderson

Producer: Collin Smith, Andy Stuckey, Emily Anderson, Alyse Kenny

Cast: Alyse Kenny as “Ally”, Tovah Feldshuh as “Lynne Klein”, Derek Gaines as “Darnell”, Anna Suzuki as “Mia”, Josh Hyman as “Kevin Kilbin”

Genre: Comedy

Runtime: 21m

Country: United States

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Dreamer

Synopsis: Lily Cruz, a DACA recipient, travels on a medical volunteer mission and upon returning to the USA a TSA agent isn’t so welcoming.

Director: Vergi Rodriguez, Diana Zollicoffer

Producer: Vergi Rodriguez

Cast: Vergi Rodriguez as “Lily Cruz”, Linden Waddell as “Agent Reynolds”, Rafael Noble as “Judge”, Jared Bell as “Court Officer”

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 7m 49s

Country: United States

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CELL PHONE CINEMA PRIZE WINNERS

The Tea

Synopsis: Simeon is confronted by his oldest friend, Vincent, over his recent engagement. Eagerly listening in, Simeon's sister suspects Vincent's affection is for her brother's fiancé while the beloved maid is caught between the secrets and the truth in this comedy of manners.

Director: Levi Austin Morris

Producer: Levi Austin Morris

Cast: Matt Jennings as “Simeon”, Levi Austin Morris as “Vincent”, Allison Lobel as “Collette”, Melissa Ortiz as “Georgina”

Genre: Period Dramedy

Runtime: 5m

Country: United States

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What The Heck

Synopsis: A young songwriter unexpectedly finds inspiration from the strangest of sources, but

then struggles to recreate the magic.

Director: Lucy Grossi

Producer: Lucy Grossi, Marino Grossi

Cast: Angelo Grossi as “Unknown Artist”, Lucy Grossi as “Voice”

Genre: Musical Drama

Runtime: 4m 59s

Country: United States

OCDate

Synopsis: A routine date turns into an interesting one when Dheeraj breaks out his OCD problem to his date.

Director: Sachin Kumar Enganati

Producer: Sachin Kumar Enganati

Cast: N/A

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 3m 20s

Country: India

STUDENT FILMMAKER PRIZE WINNERS

Hammers Of Peace

Synopsis: An incredible and moving story that follows three members of the Grady family who took action for what they believe to be right. We get a glimpse into the history of Ellen Grady and her connection to the Plowshares movement, meeting her partner Peter De Mott and raising a family next to their abnormal life.

Director: Samu Gabor

Producer: Samu Gabor

Cast: Ellen Grady, Saoirse Grady, and Peter De Mott as themselves.

Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 14m 50s

Country: United States

Links:

Website