2025 GeekFestUniverse Winners List

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We Are Pleased to Announce the
10th Annual
GeekFestUniverse Winners


 

Best Science Film

  • The Faraway Nearby
    Paula M.Frohle
    Director, Writer
    United States

 



Best Music Video Film

  • Dopamine
    Anna Shakour
    Director, Writer, Producer
    Umnia El-Neil
    Director, Writer, Producer, Performer
    United Kingdom

 



Best AI
(Artificial Intelligence) Film

  • The Dance Of The Nain Rouge
    Eric Millikin
    Director, Writer, Creator, Artist
    United States

 



Best Animated
Film

  • The Dance Of The Nain Rouge
    Eric Millikin
    Director, Writer, Creator, Artist
    United States

 



Best
AI
(Artificial Intelligence) Film
2nd Place

  • Monster Island
    Orlando Mendes
    Director, Writer, Producer
    Brazil / United States

 



Best Unusual Interest Film

  • The Monster Man
    Roger Christopher Stevens
    Director

    United Kingdom
    Featuring
    Neil Cole
    Prosthetics Preservationist, Artist

 


 

Best Gamer Film

  • Forward Smash
    Karen Aristegui – Director
    United States

 


 

Best Experimental Film

  • Gradually And Then Suddenly
    Craig Trumbo
    Director, Writer, Producer
    United States

 


 

Best Webisode Film

  • Haunt That Like Button
    David Mair
    Director, Writer
    United States
    Featuring
    Jason Schommer
    asDarrell

 



Best Mockumentary Film

  • The Wad: The True Story Behind
    The Phantom Lake County
    Chewing Gum Disaster Down

    Christopher R. Mihm – Director
    United States

 


 

Best Cosplay/ LARP Film

  • Koroneberg
    Jake Villadolid – Director
    United States

    Featuring
    Janey Hann

 



Best Actress

  •  Narmadha Balu asNarmi
    Yugam
    Kulandai Velappan Dhayalan
    Director
    India

 


Best Actor

  • Clint Obenchain asDominic
    Dwindle
    John M. Broadhead
    Director, Writer, Producer
    United States

 



Best Vertical Film

  • Yugam
    Kulandai Velappan Dhayalan
    Director
    India

 



Best Documentary Feature

  • The Faraway Nearby
    Paula M.Froehle
    Director, Writer
    United States

 


 

Best Short Film – Fantasy

  • Dwindle
    John M. Broadhead
    Director, Writer, Producer
    United States
    Featuring
    Clint Obenchain asDominic
    Anna-Mariia Gross
    asLiz

 

 


 

Best Short Film – Comedy

  • Breakups Are Always Hard
    Jono Hunter
    Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, DOP
    Canada
    Featuring
    Amit Ohm
    as The Doctor
    Glenna Walters
    asThe Nurse
    Nick Atef
    asThe Patient

 


 

Best Ensemble Cast

  • ReelHard
    Jon Mancinetti
    Director, Writer, Producer

    United States
    Featuring
  • Lance Allen asCade Huntley
  • Vancie Vega asLucille Lincoln
  • Osmara Rojas asMaycee Briarwood
  • Matt Standley asWalter

 


 

Best Feature Film

  • ReelHard
    Jon Mancinetti
    Director, Writer, Editor, Producer

    United States

 


 

Best Live Talk’n’Demo 

  • Master Reviews Gunpla
    Patrick McDermott
    Model Kit Maker, Editor,  Live Streamer

    United States

 


> > TIE <<


 

Best Live Talk’n’Demo 

  • Ingress – To Infinity And Beyond…
    Marc St. Aubin du Cormier
    Ingress Level 16, Gamer, French Educator, Writer, Historian
    France/SPM

 


 

Best Film Score/Music

  • Bartosh McCarthy – Composer
    Dwindle

    John M. Broadhead
    Director, Writer, Producer
    United States

 



Best Editing

  • Sam Rong – Editor
  • The Faraway Nearby
    Paula M.Froehle
    Director, Writer
    United States

 



Best Design For Film
Creature Design

  • Joseph Barrett
    The Wretched Roamer

    Dwindle
    John M. Broadhead
    Director, Writer, Producer
    United States

 


SPECIALTY  AWARDS


The GeekFestUniverse Spirit Award always goes to a Film or Filmmaker that Inspires, Engages and Brings Important Messages to a Worldwide Community, as well as a Memorable Contribution On Film. This year, GeekFestUniverse awards an Artist in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the art world and geek culture. Their passion for creating captivating, thought-provoking pieces that blend pop culture with social commentary has inspired countless fans and artists alike. Their work embodies the spirit of creativity, innovation, and fandom that GeekFestUniverse celebrates, which makes this individual a perfect recipient for this prestigious honor. Through their art, this individual has continuously pushed boundaries and fostered a deeper appreciation for the intersection of art and geek culture.

The GeekFestUniverse Spirit Award Goes To…

The Dance Of The Nain Rouge
Eric Millikin
Director, Writer, Creator, Artist
United States



>> BEST OF THE FEST <<

ReelHaRD
Jon Mancinetti
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
United States

 


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