2000 Festival

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SCREENWRITING
John Briley

ACTING AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Mario Van Peebles

ACTING AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Lowell Dean Gytri

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION AWARD
Shirley Jones

JURY AWARDS
Best Feature Film

“The Girls Room” by Irene Turner

Best Student Film
“Cadaverous” by Michael Fiore

Best Short Film
“The Appointment” by Deborah Korkunis

Best Documentary
“Death: A Love Story” by Michelle Le Brun

AUDIENCE AWARDS
Best Feature Film
“Harrington’s Notes” by John Mark Maio

Best Student Film
“Making Love” by Ryan Schwartz

Best Short Film
“The Cookie Thief” by Korrina Sehringer

Best Documentary
“Surfing for Life” by David L. Brown

OPENING NIGHT FILM
ALMOST FAMOUS
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