Patrick Peyton Excellence in Filmmaking Award

Flowers and Freckle Cream

Produced and written by Bob Jones. North Carolina School of the Arts.

In the summer of 1944 in rural North Carolina, 12-year old Elizabeth has only one problem in the world - freckles. Directed by David Rotan.

Wilfred Raymond, CSC congratulates Bob Jones and David Rotan.

Mole-Richardson Production Design Award

Araby

Produced and Directed by Dennis J. Courtney. Regent University, VA

Bringing James Joyce's short story to life, Araby is the bittersweet tale of a young boy's confused affection for his friend's older sister.

Michael Parker of Mole-Richardson, congratulates Dennis Courtney.

Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Filmmaking

Judy's Time

Produced and Directed by Erin Flannery. USC School of Cinema-Television

In mid-life, a mother of five takes up jogging, goes on to become a world champion triathlete, and continues as an inspiration following her tragic death in 1997.

Melanie Salvesen, Universal Studios, congratulates Erin Flannery.

Award for Outstanding Animation

The Box

Created by Stefan Gronsky. University of California, Berkeley

A mysterious box falls from the sky… a curious blob and a jack-in-the-box set into motion a bittersweet story about friendship.

David Buelow, Exec VP, Don Johnson Co., congratulates Stefan Gronsky.

Award for Theme & Insight

Shadows

Directed by Mitch Levine - American Film Institute

Shadows explores a mostly hidden aspect of life in the concentration camps - the existence of Kapos - prisoners who "bought" their survival by betraying their own.

Jack Shea, DGA President, congratulates Mitch Levine.

Award for Audience Impact

Twin Cousins

Written and Directed by Rod Gailes, OBC - New York University

Under threat of separation, a trip down South, and a mean ol' Aunt, a young girl concocts a plan to be with her best friend in the wake of her mother's death.

Phil Nemy, VP Production, Disney, congratulates Rod Gailes, OBC.