2011 Festival
2011 FESTIVAL HONOREES
Stephen Tobolowsky
Star of such films as “Groundhog Day”, “Memento”, and “the Insider”.
Lifetime Achievement Award (Music Composer)
Michael Giacchino
Noted musical composer of such hits as “Up” and “Ratatouille”
*Photo by Deborah Coleman/Pixar
Lifetime Achievement Award (Cinematography)
John Bailey, ASC
Director of Photography for hits like “Ordinary People” and “Groundhog Day”
*Photo courtesy of Bob Primes
Community Appreciation Award
Kathleen Campbell
30 years with Parks & Recreation along with two decades on the school board and with Soroptimist International.2011 JURY AWARDS
Best Feature
Best Documentary
“The Search for Michael Rockefeller” by Fraser C. Heston
Best Student Film
“Thief” by Julian Higgins (American Film Institute)
Best Short Film
“Dead in the Room” by Adam Pertofsky
Best Animation
Best Family
“She’s a Fox” by Cameron Sawyer
Best Cinematography
“Thief” by Andrew Wheeler (American Film Institute)
2011 AUDIENCE AWARDS
Best Feature
Best Documentary
“California Forever” by David Vassar
Best Student Film
“Misdirection” by Doron Kipper (California State University Northridge)
Best High School Film
“Subhuman” by Michael Aloyan (Clark Magnet High School)
Best Short Film
Best Animation
Best Sidebar Showcase
“Wild Eyes: The Abby Sunderland Story” by Lawrence Sunderland
Best 3-D Film
“My Dream” by Joy Park
Best Big Bear Connection Film
“Downhill: The Bill Johnson Story” by Zeke Piestrup
SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
1st PlaceKelly & Cal written by Amy Lowe Starbin2nd Place (Tie)Lucky Star written by Thomas PaceandVolition written by Samantha Manahan and Carol HostutlerHonorable MentionsOf Chameleons and Gods written by Norman Anderson II and Tanya TrepanierSomerville written by James Victor____________________________________________________________
