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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 as “Darrell”
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 as “Narmi”
Yugam
Kulandai Velappan Dhayalan
Director
India
Best Actor
- Clint Obenchain as “Dominic”
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 as “Dominic”
Anna-Mariia Gross as “Liz“
Best Short Film – Comedy
- Breakups Are Always Hard
Jono Hunter
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, DOP
Canada
Featuring
Amit Ohm as “The Doctor”
Glenna Walters as “The Nurse”
Nick Atef as “The Patient”
Best Ensemble Cast
- ReelHard
Jon Mancinetti
Director, Writer, Producer
United States
Featuring - Lance Allen as “Cade Huntley“
- Vancie Vega as “Lucille Lincoln“
- Osmara Rojas as “Maycee Briarwood“
- Matt Standley as “Walter“
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