+2005 FESTIVAL WINNERS


BEST IN SHOW / BEST FEATURE

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ALIVE
Kelly Goeller, Mattituck High School
(Best Overall Film & Best Feature Short)


An inspirational and poetic illustration of life and the pitfalls of the everyday working class. This 10-minute feature blends creative visuals with a motivational narrative and makes a lasting impression.

BEST ANIMATION
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THE TEST
Nick Candreve, Half Hollow Hills West High School
(Best Animation)


A hilarious look at the infamous driving test done in clay animation. A young driver experiences every problem that might occur and finds a way of managing.

BEST DOCUMENTARY (co-winners)
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ELLIS ISLAND: THE NIGHTMARE AND THE DREAM
Josh Kahn, Syosset High School
(Co-Best Documentary)


A moving piece documenting the travels of immigrants through Ellis Island featuring first-hand accounts and expert historians. The story is told through its extraordinary cinematography and voice-overs as it tells of the struggles of the early immigrants.

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THE SOUND OF THUNDER
James Buchmann, Smithtown High School
(Co-Best Documentary)


An amazing first-hand account of the everyday life and determination of
teenage skateboarders. The film follows the eclectic bunch of skaters as
they deal with success, failure and bias based on misunderstanding.

HONORABLE MENTION IN DOCUMENTARY
    
- Guitar [watch the film] NEW
HONORABLE MENTION IN FEATURE
    - Drive
HONORABLE MENTION IN ANIMATION
    - DWI Legos



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