Prizes
2008 Call for Entries: Open
Early Bird Deadline EXTENDED: May 15, 2008
Final Deadline: June 1, 2008
Grand Prize: $10,000
Categories:
Drama
Documentary
Comedy
Animation
Narrative
Excellence in Filmmaking Award in honor of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC. $10,000
The Grand Prize Award will be given to the live-action, documentary or animation that best reflects the Angelus theme through story, direction and technical excellence. Past winners of this prestigious award include Patricia Cardoso "Real Women Have Curves," Greg Marcks "11:14" and Jessica Sharzer "Speak."
Triumph of the Spirit Award, sponsored by the Peter Glenville Foundation. $5,000
Presented to the film whose theme best reflects the triumph of the human spirit. Thematic elements may include perseverance, sacrifice, restoration, redemption and transformation.
FujiFilm Audience Impact Award $2,500
Presented to the live-action film whose compelling story, imagery, content and technical excellence delivers strong emotional audience impact. Past winners include Sabrina Dhawan “Monsoon Wedding”.
Mole-Richardson Production Award $2,500
Presented to the live-action film with outstanding production values. Past winners include Sundance jury winner Tony Bui “Three Seasons” and “Green Dragon.”
Outstanding Documentary Award, sponsored by Priddy Brothers. $3,000
Presented to the documentary film whose characters best reflect a personal and moving reflection of the human spirit.
Catholic Academy Outstanding Animation $2,000
Presented to the animation film whose story both entertains and enlightens.
Act One Award for Outstanding Screenplay $1,500
Presented to the live-action film whose script best reflects the artistry of screenwriting in a compelling manner.
Festival winners also received gift contributions from our many sponsors including Animation Magazine, Autodesk, Cinergy, Creative Screenwriting Magazine, Crest Digital, Disc Makers, Elios Fitness, Empty Vase, Filmmaker Magazine, Final Draft, Focal Press, FujiFilm, International Documentary Association, Laugh Factory, Mindstar Productions, Mole-Richardson Company and Showbiz Software Stores.

