Congratulations to the Award Winners

Congratulations to these films and filmmakers for their compelling, creative and engaging cinematic works. From best acting to best original art, the winners exemplify the power of authentic military storytelling and represent what the festival is all about. 

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT

The Commitment to Courage

Directed by B. Rain Bennett

 

BEST NARRATIVE SHORT 

CINDY

Directed by Al Chang

 

BEST FEATURE FILM

HOME FROM THE VIETNAM WAR

Directed by Mat Hames

 

BEST ACTING

Jasmine Kim

in CINDY

 

BEST UNTOLD STORY

Sheepdogs

Directed by Brian Knappmiller

 

LOCAL CHOICE

The Craftsman

Directed by Devin Scott

 

BEST ORIGINAL ART (OR ANIMATION) IN A FILM

This Is My Rifle

Directed by Brad Bingham and Hope MacDonald

 

VETERAN’S VOICE

ALMOST HOME

Directed by Mendaj Huda

 

SPIRIT OF KPBS

Ugo: An Artist at War

Directed by Steve Nemsick

 

BEST FILM DIRECTED BY A VETERAN

CINDY

Directed by Al Chang