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The Film Festival Deliverd an Awesome Program of Shorts!
Congratulations to the ZGI Class of 2009!
Graduates enjoyed the premiere of their thesis films and met their audience.
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Opening Celeberation was a Great Success!
Casino games, fabulous food, prizes and great company at the sold out event.
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Amara Resort & Spa
Two Night Stay for Two
King Whirlpool, Creekside
$200 dining credit
Total Value -over $1000
Amara Resort
Josara Cogley Wins the Casino Competition and Takes the Amara Gift Package
Thank You Sponsors & Volunteers!
The film festival is such a successful and polished event due to the support of many sponsors and volunteers.
Opening Celebration Sponsors:
Fabulous Food by Dahl & DiLuca, Heartline Cafe and Reds
Grand Prize by Amara Hotel Restaurant and Spa
Prizes by Grand Canyon Railroad, Marie Torres, Sedona International Film Festival, Pink Jeep Tours, Movie Gallery, Harkins Theatres
Wine Tasting provided by Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery
Music by Eric Williams
Jewelry provided to the hostess, Lori Schultze, by Candace Copland of Passport Jewelry
Original Paintings provided by Bob Copland
Set Dressing for the event by Red Pony Productions
Reel Cafe:
Sponsored by Jim and Anne French of ReMax Sedona
All proceeds went toward covering the film festival expenses.
Wrap Party:
Featuring music by Nate Metro, visuals by Soss and dancing by Light Vibe
Sponsored by Dairy Queen and Kiwanis Club
Awards:
See Below
ZGI Film Festival Delivers!
The films were entertaining and inspiring! The audience of more than 700 people were pleased and excited to be a part of the ZGI film festival experience.
Special thanks to all the filmmakers for their hard work and trusting that they could get it done. Thanks to friends and families for their support. Thanks to all the businesses, artists and musicians that stepped in and did their part. Above all, thanks to the actors that bring the stories to life on the big screen.
This year Reel Cafe, sponsored by Jim and Anne French and supported by Rue and Scott Gilbert, as well as, other volunteers, added a new layer to this incredible film festival experience. In addition to a buzz about the movies, their was a palpable buzz about fabulous food, making all of us more at home, nurturing body and soul.
Congratulations to the Award Winners!
ZGI AWARDS
All of the Class of 2009 are winers for graduating and completing thesis films! All the thesis films were watched by the Class of 2009 just prior to the film festival. As peers they rated each others work and collectively chose the winners to represent the best of in each category.
BEST
- Screenplay: Bianca Luedeker, The Dinner Guest
- Director of Photography: Emily Warren, Inquisition
- Production Design: Bianca Luedeker, The Dinner Guest
- Editing/EFX: Anthony Averbeck, Novela
- Sound Design/Music: Anthony Averbeck, Novela
- Actor: Tyler Vincent, Imprint
- Actress: Kathleen Cameron, The Dinner Guest
- Director: Anthony Averbeck, Novela
- Picture: Tiffany Shaw, Producer,The Dinner Guest
Novela, Inquisition, Dinner Guest, Imprint
Kathleen Cameron & Anthony Averbeck at the ZGI Awards Ceremony
PURPLE PEAR AWARD
Most Spirited Filmmaker: Michael Vu
This beautiful blown glass, purple pear was donated by artist and gallery owner Tracy & his wife Nancy Weisel of Raku Gallery in Jerome.
Filmmakers aren't afraid of long hours and hard work and this year the Class of 2009 didn't have to search hard to find many classmates that have the spirit of a filmmaker.
FEATHER in YOUR CAP AWARD
Exceptional Muse: Jean Maissen
This colorful ceramic mask was donated by artist, Mary Phoenix of Ashville, NC and the owner of Gallery 527 in Jerome, Donna Chesler.
All actors inspire their directors to see their vision more clearly. This year there were many actors on the list for the Class of 2009.
Mary Phoenix Artistry & Deign
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Luck, by Emily Warren
PINNACLE AWARD
Given to individuals and business that support the development and mission of the film school.
- Melissa Kramer
Administrative Assistant for the Yavapai College Sedona Center and ZGI.
- Lisa Dahl & Andrea Di Luca
Owners and chefs of Dahl & DiLuca and Cucina Rustica Restaurants in Sedona
ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA COMPETITION
Students from across Arizona competed for the chance to win an award and screen at the ZGI Shorts Film Festival. A special thanks to all the students and teachers that submitted projects this year! We know how much goes into your media projects and hope to see your submissions next year.
All the award winning projects screened at the film festival
And all the filmmakers received a 10 Film Pass to attend the SIFF - February 2010
- Most Promising Filmmaker
Kira Shelton from Sunrise Mountain High School
for her PSA on Depression
Kira is the winner of a full scholarship to attend the Zaki Gordon Institute!
- Emerging Filmmaker
Lukas Gallegos from Bradshaw Mountain High School
for his short film The Unwanted Love
Lukas will received a digital video camera at the film festival!
- Best Group Project
This year there was a tie in this category...both media classes will participate in a ZGI filmmaking workshop!
Falcon Media Group from Cactus Shadows High School
for the short film, Moribund
Mr. William Watters Class:
Cody Passey, Evan Weinkle, Calahan Uribe, Robyn Sturgis
Mingus Union High School Media Class
for their movie trailer, Snapshot
Mr. Brian Turner Class:
Katie Owens, Leise Landreth, Josh Kunze, Liz Furphy, Ian Blake, Jim Helmeczi, Randy Champlin Jr.
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