2011 Winners 
Congratulations Filmmakers and Screenwriters

 Santini Patriot Spirit Award: Jonathan Flora

Jean Ribaut Excellence In Music For Film Award:
Charles Denler
 
 
 
 
 
Best Feature: A Marine Story directed by Ned Farr, Los Angeles, CA (97 Minutes)
Synopsis: A decorated Marine officer unexpectedly returns home from the war and is quickly recruited to help a troubled teen prepare for boot camp. When the true reasons for her return become known it threatens the future for both of them. Dealing with an issue that now has tremendous relevance as American troops are stretched to the breaking point.
                                  
 
 
 
 
 
Best Documentary: Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good, directed by Jonathan Flora, Northridge, CA (97 Minutes)
 Synopsis: Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good is a moving feature-length documentary that celebrates America’s heroes. This uplifting film chronicles the journey of Academy Award® Nominated actor, Gary Sinise who since 9/11 has vowed to never to forget those who are willing to give all.
                                  
 
 
 
 
 
Best Short Film: Left Alone, directed by Seth Boggess, Chicago, IL (15 Minutes)
 Synopsis: Ian is a Chicago cab driver searching for someone who will listen. As he grieves the death of his son, Ian is compelled to reach out to the strangers he encounters one night on the job. Based on the Anton Chekhov short story Misery, Left Alone is a short film that explores our need for compassionate listening when we're in pain, and the obstacles we face in that pursuit.
                                
 
 
 
 
 
Best Student Film: Perspective, ditected by Jon Byron, Orange, CA (11 Minutes)
 Synopsis: Three different men from three different backgrounds share their introspective views of the world provoking the realization: we're not as different as we think we are.
                                
 
 
 
 
 
Best Animated Film: Fully Poseable, directed by Austin Taylor, Winston-Salem, NC  (5 Minutes)
 Synopsis: Fully Pose-able is a film about one character's triumph over the media's influence and his discovery of an organic authenticity within.
 
 
 
 
 
Best Screenplay: 180 Proof: written by Adam Sumner, Los Angeles, CA
'Synopsis: The outlaw more famous than Billy the Kid, who you've never heard of... Follow the crew of Lewis Redmond as they gallivant around the mountains of the Carolina's. Moonshine and bluegrass 180 Proof.
 
 
 
 
 
Southern Lens Winner: Tap-Out: Virginia Friedman, Tim Fennell, Directors/Exec. Producers, Charleston, SC
 Synopsis: The enviable quality of life that we enjoy in the U.S. is largely dependent on the plenitude and health of our water systems. What are the water issues? River diversion, invasive species, coal ash, mercury, and over-development. Three young, adventurous college students seek to understand these complex issues in the film Tap Out.
                                
 
 
 
WINNERS: 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007
 
 
 
 
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