The cinematography serves the tone, artfully creating a child's world of ambivalence and danger.

Recognized for the best achievement in comedy from the moment of impact, through the hilarious manifestations of angst of our time, to an upbeat conclusion: all is right in the world.

In twelve minutes, the director creates a beautifully realized child's world, riding a razor's edge between innocence and the complex prejudices of the adult world.

These two documentaries encompass the human condition and the jury wishes to recognize both films for the extraordinary lives they celebrate. Tied with Twin Towers (2003).

These two documentaries encompass the human condition and the jury wishes to recognize both films for the extraordinary lives they celebrate. Tied with Asylum (2003).

For best achievement in drama, all the cinematic elements are fused together to create a paranoid, nightmarish world of its own.

The jury recognizes the editing of this film, for artfully bringing to life a forgotten world.

The jury does not want to waste time with our reasons for loving this film: it was short, great, and to the point.

Recognized for its originality in storytelling, animation and music.

The jury recognizes this film for its writing, for its intense and escalating story between two rivals.

The jury recognizes this film for telling a timeless "boy meets girl" story with a keen, out-of-kilter eye.

The jury wishes to name two films for special recognition for making us laugh. I Used to Be a Filmmaker - we are waiting to see Ella follow in her father's footsteps and anxiously await her Aspen debut in 2021.

The jury wishes to name two films for special recognition for making us laugh. A Ninja Pays Half My Rent - the moral is: have a ninja on your next short movie; he can pay half the rent and assist in unforeseen ways."

This award celebrates whimsy, heart, and originality. These two films embody that spirit in filmmaking. Tied with The Trinket-Maker (2003).

This award celebrates whimsy, heart, and originality. These two films embody that spirit in filmmaking. Tied with Fits & Starts (2002).

Recognized for its artful animation and its insight into the art of procrastination.

Glenwood Springs festival section.

Carbondale festival section.