Celebrating Excellence
Celebrating Our Past Winners
2024 Winner
Explore the remarkable achievements of our past winners. Each entry showcased the creativity and dedication of filmmakers who left their mark at our film festival.
Explore Our Award-Winning Films
Explore the most renowned films from our festival. Each film captivated both audiences and judges, showcasing extraordinary storytelling and creativity. Click below to learn more about these outstanding award winners.
List of winners
Best Short Film
"Whispers of the South" – Directed by Laura Matthews
"The Forgotten Path" – Directed by Henry Baker
Best Director
Ethan Harper – "Through the Pines" Isabella Cruz – "Silent Echoes"
Best Cinematography
Olivia Carson – "Shadows and Light" Marcus Reid – "Golden Skies"
Best Screenplay
"The Edge of Tomorrow" – Written by Daniel Lewis "Fragments of Memory" – Written by Claire Davis
Best Actor
Michael Harris – "A Silent Song" David Kim – "Under the Surface"
Best Actress
Sophia Turner – "Boundless Horizons" Emily Stone – "A Thousand Miles"
Best Documentary Short
"Voices Unheard" – Directed by Sarah Robinson "Under the Same Sky" – Directed by Mark Evans
Best Animated Short
"Colors of the Wind" – Directed by Jacob Lee "The Little Hero" – Directed by Anna Morris
Best Tennessee Filmmaker
Rachel Martin – "Nashville Nights" Thomas Baker – "Homeward Bound"
Audience Choice Award
"Heartbeat" – Directed by James Thompson "Echoes" – Directed by Melissa Clark
Best Editing
Jessica Lin – "Fragments of Time" Alex White – "Shattered Reflections"
Best Sound Design
Samuel Evans – "Echoes in the Dark" Megan Parker – "The Final Note"
