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Follow on Google News | SoHo International Film Festival Announces Award RecipientsBy: SOho International Film Festival "Both Jorge & I are very proud of the turnout this year. We are in awe of the support we have from the filmmaking community with whom we would not have this festival without." said Sibyl Santiago, Executive Director & Head of Programming. "I have to admit that programming this year was very tough because of all the amazing films that we received." The jury was made up of Marci Phillips (Executive Director of Casting for ABC Network), Reeves Lehman (Chair of the Film, Video & Animation Department at SVA), Sean Young (Actress known for Blade Runner, Ace Ventura Pet Detective and others) and Jennifer Liberty (Artist known for Surreal Art: "Feeling Good", "Towers" and "Picasso in my Mirror"). "The esteemed members of our Jury had some extensive deliberations on the films that were nominated” stated Carlos Santiago, Director of Jury& Film Selections Committee. The presenters of the awards included Reeves Lehman, Sean Young, James McCaffrey (Rescue Me, The Following and soon to appear in the film Sam), Alysia Reiner (Fig on Orange is the New Black), Justin Davis (Lester White on Boardwalk Empire), Todd Bellanca (Creative Director for SIFFNYC and a director known for Bad Penny and extensive work in NYC), Sibyl Santiago and Jorge Ballos (Founder& The 2014 Audience Award went to “Ink & Steel” which made its World Premiere at this festival. Directed by Jonathan Ehlers and Patrick Ward-Perkins, written by Jonathan Ehlers, Jason Radspinner and Patrick Ward-Perkins and starred Richard Fiske, Molly Ryman, Jack Millard and Tyler Noble. The 2014 Best Showcase Feature Film Award went to “Night Has Settled” written and directed by Steve Clark. Starring Spencer List, Pilar Lopez de Ayala and Adriana Barrasa .This was the New York Premiere for the movie. The 2014 Best Showcase Short Film Award went to “Karaganda” 2014 Best Documentary Award went to “The Fix” which made its World Premiere at this festival. Written and directed by Laura Naylor. 2014 Best Animated Film Award went to “Mr. Hublot” written by Laurent Witz and directed by Laurent Witz and Alexandre Espigares. This was also a 2014 Oscar Winner. The 2014 Best World Showcase Award went to “Down River” written and directed by Ben Ratner and starred Helen Shaver, Gabrielle Miller, Jennifer Spence and Colleen Rennison. This was the movie’s New York Premiere. The 2014 Best World Short Film Award went to “Lambing Season” written and directed by Jeannie Donohue. This was the movie’s New York Premiere and starred Breeda Wool, Seamus Moran, Padraig Murray and Jamund Washington. The screening venue this year was held at Village East Cinema, 189 2nd Avenue (12th Street), New York. ABOUT THE SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The SOHO International Film Festival was founded by Jorge Ballos in 2010. The festival receives submissions from around the world from countries such as Canada, Germany, Philippines, UK, Thailand, Australia, Puerto Rico, Kenya, Israel, Turkey, Colombia, Spain, Italy, France, Japan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Korea, Brazil and of course, the United States. Greece, Algeria, Ukraine, Zimbabwe and Mayanmar join the group this year. This rapidly growing film festival is attended by thousands of local and international patrons and filmmakers. The screening and judging committee is headed by Carlos Santiago. This year celebrated their fifth edition with the launch of their new branding, along with a SOHO Featurette that officially opened the Festival. This project is spearheaded by Todd Bellanca as Creative Director and produced by Sibyl Santiago with Sitting Cat Productions in partnership with Handlheld Films, Brooklyn Fire Proof Stages, Hit & Run Productions and dpost. Other partners include mongomedia, priv, Pvblic, Domaines Barons de Rothchild's Los Vascos Wines, with several after parties organized by NiteTables. You can visit www.sohofilmfest.com for more information. # # # For more information on The SOHO International Film Festival, please email annemarie@famehampton.com. End
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