BIFF 2014 Award Winners

BIFFYs Awarded to Top Films

Human frailty, perseverance, fears and hope are all recognized in this year’s Beloit International Film Festival award winning films. The coveted 2014 BIFFYs were presented at the Launch Party initiating the ninth annual festival which will continue through Sunday in Beloit.

The award winners were chosen from among the 120 films in this year’s festival.  More than 700 films were submitted for consideration this year nearly doubling last years submissions.

The 19 prizes recognize the films and the filmmakers, many of whom were on hand to receive their awards.  They range from awards for soundtrack and screenplay to the top films in each category of feature, documentary, short and animation.

Three special awards for film achievement.

 

The Josh Burton Award:  When The King Tilts

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The Ken Hendricks Award for Excellence:  Vets Roll

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The BIFF Power of Film award:  Trans

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Best Feature film:  Jimmy in Pienk

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Best Documentary:  Date America

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Best Short Film:  Studies in Space

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Studies In Space

Best Animation:  Look

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Look

Best Comedy Short:  The Golden Ticket

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Golden Ticket

Best LGBT Film:  Hot Guys with Guns

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Best Student Film:  Story of Lights

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Story of Lights

Best Wisconsin Film:  Billy Club

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Best Illinois Film:  Night Lights

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Executive Directors Award:  Jake Squared

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Creative Director Award:  Channeling

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Best Screenplay:  The Human War

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Best Art Direction:  Go Down Death

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Best Soundtrack:  B-Side

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Student Filmmaker Showcase – Best Film:  Jack & Jill

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