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Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival

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    Grand Jury Award

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    Best Narrative Short Drama

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Pure O

      W.M. Weikart
      BlueBeard Productions
    • [object Object]

      Pure O

      W.M. Weikart
      Carl G. Herrick
      Carl Mandanici
      BlueBeard Productions
    • [object Object]

      Breaking Brokenness

      Cedric Thomas Smith
      Patsy Whitfield
      DeAnna Brown
      Rick Medina
      Juan Carlos Montalvo
      Scott Langford
      Well Ced Productions
      Patsy V Whitfield Productions
      Forward Progress Productions
      Chozen 1 Media
      Juice House Productions

    Best Original Music Score

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Question 50

      Stefan Kristinkov(composer)

    Best Short Family Drama

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Where's Helen?

      Shiva Ramanathan(producer)

    Best Short Thriller

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Ramona: This too shall pass

      Rodrigo Moreno Fernandez
      Pink Ape Media Consulting

    Best Soundtrack

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      I Just Want You To Be Happy

      Erin Laine
      Sketchbook Productions
      Fourth Man Productions

    Best Short Screenplay

    • [object Object]

      The Light Dares to Desert Me

      Eriah S. Howard

    Best Supporting Actress in a Short

    • Danielle Johnson
      • Danielle Johnson
      • Breaking Brokenness

    Micro-Short Horror

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      We Have Your Wife

      Jim Ford
      Ryan Convery
      Ed Gutierrez
      Laura Markis
      Forestfire Productions
      Fat Foot Films

    Special Jury Award

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    Best Documentary Short

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Change the World

      8.1 (9)
      Angelena Bonet(director)
      Crystal Heart Productions

    Best of Fest - Student Short

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Bad Interview

      Kenneth Shelden(director)

    Short Biographical Music Documentary

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      New Mexico Rain: The Story of Bill & Bonnie Hearne

      Bunee Tomlinson

    Student Documentary Short

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      NicoTeen

      Ethan Josh Lee(director)

    Best Romantic Comedy (Short)

    • [object Object]

      Pop

      Scott McEntire
      Clever Alibi Productions

    Bonehead Award

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    Best Drama Micro Short

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      The Door

      Lola Rùi
    • [object Object]

      E I G H T D A Y

      8.6 (14)
      Jasmin Pivic
    • [object Object]

      Lurking in the Dark

      6.0 (11)
      Ryan J. Gilmer(director producer)
      Mutiny Productions

    Best Ensemble in a Short

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      Winner

      The Assassin's Apprentice

      7.5 (23)
      Rico E. Anderson
      Innomagic Productions

    Best Foreign Origin/Language Music Documentary

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      Winner

      Sinfonia Caipira

      9.1 (16)
      Denis Nielsen
      Tapa Filmes

    Best Horror Micro Short

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Zombie Bites Werewolf

      Charlie Anderson(director)
      Ryan Conrath(director of photography)
      Keith Keal(writer)
    • [object Object]

      Catharsis

      8.3 (12)
      Ryan J. Gilmer(director)
      Brent S. Duncan(director)
      Guy Manly Films
      Steep Hill Films
    • [object Object]

      Scream Until You Like It

      9.5 (12)
      Ryan J. Gilmer(director)
      Brent S. Duncan(director)
      Guy Manly Films
      Steep Hill Films

    Best Micro Comedy

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      Winner

      #BasicBAEs

      4.5 (22)
      Dennis Alexander Nicholson

    Best Narrative Feature

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      Winner

      Monochrome: The Chromism

      3.4 (102)
      Kodi Zene
      Tempest Studios

    Best Sci Fi Micro Short

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Shift

      8.7 (16)
      Brent S. Duncan(director)
      Guy Manly Films
      Steep Hill Films

    Best Short Film

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      The Croutox Report

      Rene Rhi
      Jorge De La Colina
      Lobo Films

    Best of Fest Script 2 Screen

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      Winner

      This Old Violin

      8.1 (9)
      Israel Marquez
      Christina Roz

    Ensemble Cast in a Short Film

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      Winner

      The Assassin's Apprentice

      7.5 (23)
      Marina Sirtis(actress)
      Robert Picardo(actor)
      Reka Rene(actress)
      Tarah Paige(actress)
      Luis Carazo(actor)
      Innomagic Productions

    Indie Auteur of the Year

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Journey to the Docile Pink Planet

      4.7 (16)
      Doug Phillips

    Ned Hockman's Best Bare Bones Director Award

    • Staycation Feature Film May 2021 Shoot
      Winner
      • Russ Emanuel(director)
      • The Assassin's Apprentice
      Innomagic Productions

    Best Drama (Short)

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      A Bitter Reckoning

      Albert Fry Jr.(writer/director)
      Amber LeRae Earls(co-director)
      Ghost Town Film Productions

    Best Dramatic Mini-Feature

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      Bully

      7.6 (16)
      Aaron Alon

    Best Feature Comedy

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      Journey to the Docile Pink Planet

      4.7 (16)
      Doug Phillips

    Best Horror Short Screenplay

      • Michael Gibrall

    Best Lead Actor, Female, in a Micro-Short

    • Gwen Ruhoff
      • Gwen Ruhoff
      • Kellie Lin Knott: Salt and Sand

    Best Micro-Short Music Film

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      Kellie Lin Knott: Salt and Sand

      Doug Phillips

    Best Micro-Short Romance Comedy

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      Love 'n Therapy

      Tamerlan Buniyatov

    Best Movie Soundtrack

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      The Astronot

      5.5 (46)
      Pennan Brae
      Far From Earth Films

    Best Sci-Fi Short

    • [object Object]

      Echoes

      6.2 (7)
      Mark Kerins(director)
      Elliot Mayen(director)

    Best Short - Youth Focus

    • [object Object]

      Bear

    Best Short Screenplay

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      Broken Dreams

      Ron Hervey

    Best Short Screenplay - Drama

    • [object Object]

      This Old Violin

      8.1 (9)
      Israel Marquez
      Christina Roz

    Best Student Drama

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      What Lies Within

      Stephen Brodie
      Cassie Shea Watson
      Slightly Sinister Films

    Best Youth Actor

      • Rebekah Sheih
      • Bear

    Lead Actor-Male

      • Michael Ray(actor)
      • Collar
      Russem Productions
      Triple 14

    Short Action Adventure

    • [object Object]

      The Assassin's Apprentice

      7.5 (23)
      Russ Emanuel(director)
      Paul Hickman(executive producer, writer)
      Howard Nash(producer)
      Ryan T. Husk(producer)
      Belleamie McMillan(executive producer)
      Gerald H. O'Connell(executive producer)
      Innomagic Productions

    Short Thriller

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      Collar

      8.2 (36)
      Russ Emanuel(producer, director)
      Troy Gabaldon(producer, writer)
      Ron Martindale(executive producer)
      Mark Midani(executive producer)
      Russem Productions
      Triple 14

    Support Actor-Male

    • Theatrical Headshot @Matt Kallish
      • Sean Gunnell(actor)
      • Collar
      Russem Productions
      Triple 14

    Independent Actor Award

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    Best Actress

    • April Hartman
      Winner
      • April Hartman
      • Silhouette
      Absentia Pictures

    Best Lead Actor, Male, in a Micro-Short

    • Robb Hudspeth
      • Robb Hudspeth
      • Love 'n Therapy

    Festival Recognition

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    Best Thriller Mini-Feature

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      Winner

      The Hollow Earth

      5.0 (8)
      Steve Mahone(Director)
      James Cable(Producer)
      Cableye Cinematics
      Silo Symphony

    Best Lead Actor in a Mini-Feature - Female

      • Ashton DeGroot
      • The Hollow Earth
      Cableye Cinematics
      Silo Symphony

    Best Short/Micro Arts-Focus Film Nominee

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      Charlie

      Kari Kennon
      Krafty Productions

    Director's Choice Award

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    Best Picture Producer

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      Winner

      The Croutox Report

      Rene Rhi
      Jorge De La Colina
      Lobo Films

    Audience Choice Award

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    Best Movie Trailer

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      Winner

      Monochrome: The Chromism

      3.4 (102)
      Kodi Zene
      Tempest Studios

    Best of Festival

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      Winner

      Silhouette

      4.0 (4.1K)
      Mitch McLeod
      Absentia Pictures

    Indie Auteur of the Year

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    Indie Auteur of the Year

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      Red Hand

      7.5 (17)
      Rodrick Pocowatchit(director)
    • [object Object]

      A Host of Sparrows

      5.9 (90)
      Kevin Alexander Boon
      Third Child Productions

    Ford Austin's "Best Shot" Cinematography Award

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    Best Cinematography

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      The Summerlands

      Kathryn L. Bucher(director)

    Native Vision Award

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    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Red Hand

      7.5 (17)
      Rodrick Pocowatchit(director)

    Feature Film Award

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    Best Drama - Feature

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Chase

      4.1 (8K)
      Michael Matteo Rossi

    Best Feature Dramedy

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Ultra Low

      5.6 (3.3K)
      Nicholas Gyeney
      Mirror Images LTD.

    Best Horror Feature

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Silhouette

      4.0 (4.1K)
      Mitch McLeod
      Absentia Pictures
      Skeleton Kreek Films

    Best Science Fiction

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Forbidden Power

      3.7 (140)
      Paul Kyriazi(Writer / Director)
      Victory Studios

    Best of Fest Feature Documentary

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Miss Snake Charmer

      5.8 (46)
      Rachael Connelly(director)
      Emalee Arroyo(director)
      A Misspent Day
      Beauty Contestants compete in the gutsiest beauty pageant in America.

    Feature Comedy

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      How to Make a Baby

      Bill Hass

    Science Fiction

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Forbidden Power

      3.7 (140)
      Paul Kyriazi
      Conrad W. Denke
      Harry Mok
      Victory Studios

    Best Ensemble Cast in a Feature

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      A Host of Sparrows

      5.9 (90)
      Mike Sutton
      Elizabeth Wyld
      Douglas Cathro
      Third Child Productions

    Best Feature

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      Soundwave

      4.8 (163)
      Dylan K. Narang
      Jeff Robinson
      Foggy Bottom Pictures

    Best Feature Thriller

    • [object Object]

      A Host of Sparrows

      5.9 (90)
      Kevin Alexander Boon
      Third Child Productions

    Feature Music Documentary

    • [object Object]

      Circular Resonance

      Brandon Katcher

    Mini-Feature/tv Pilot

    • [object Object]

      America

      Jonathan Avigdori
      Rani Sa'ar
      Luminous Entertainment

    Clu Gulager Character Actor Award

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    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Monochrome: The Chromism

      3.4 (102)
      Andre Pelzer
    • [object Object]

      Journey to the Docile Pink Planet

      4.7 (16)
      Patricia Enger

    Domestic Violence Awareness Award

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    Best Domestic Violence Awareness Foreign Language Short

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      For It Is Written

      7.6 (17)
      Daniel Ståhl

    Best Domestic Violence Awareness Narrative Picture

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Bully

      7.6 (16)
      Aaron Alon(director)

    Best Domestic Violence Awareness Student

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Consequences

      Cassie Shea Watson
      Stephen Brodie
      Slightly Sinister Films

    Best Music Video Foreign Origin

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Change the World

      8.1 (9)
      Angelena Bonet(producer)
      Crystal Heart Productions
      'Break The Chain' music video/short film features in the documentary film "Change The World"

    Acting Award

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    Best Ensemble Cast in a Feature

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Mine 9

      6.0 (12K)
      Terry Serpico(actor)
      Mark Ashworth(actor)
      Kevin Sizemore(actor)
      Clint James(actor)
    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Mine 9

      6.0 (12K)
      Terry Serpico(actor)
      Mark Ashworth(actor)
      Kevin Sizemore(actor)
      Clint James(actor)

    Best Lead Actor in a Student Film - Male

    • Justin M Lawson
      Jared Michael Jordan
      Winners
      • Justin M Lawson
      • Jared Michael Jordan
      • Going for it
    • Manny Santana
      • Manny Santana
      • What Lies Within

    Best Lead Actor, Micro Short Film, Male

    • Jim Ford
      Winner
      • Jim Ford(actor)
      • We Have Your Wife
      Forestfire Productions
      Fat Foot Films
      • James Augustus Lee
      • The Door

    Best Lead Actress- Micro Short

    • Winner
      • Lola Rùi
      • The Door
    • Kristen Marie Perry
      • Kristen Marie Perry
      • Facing the Black

    Best Supporting Actor in A Short Film

    • Winner
      • Nick Syquia
      • Where's Helen?

    Lead Actor in a Short - Female

    • Marlyn Mason
      Winner
      • Marlyn Mason
      • An Affair Remains

    Lead Actor, Male, Short Film

    • Barry Clifton
      Winner
      • Barry Clifton
      • Pop
      Clever Alibi Productions

    Best Actor - Short Film Category

      • Ryan J. Gilmer
      • Lurking in the Dark
      Mutiny Productions

    Best Actress - Short Film Category

      • Stella Singer
      • Pure O
      BlueBeard Productions

    Best Ensemble Cast

    • [object Object]

      Soundwave

      4.8 (163)
      Hunter Doohan
      Paul Tassone
      Katie Owsley
      Mike Beaver
      Andrew Bongiorno
      Vince Nappo
      Markus Taylor
      Paul Louis Harrell

    Best Lead Actor in a Mini-Feature - Male

      • Edward Henrickson(actor)
      • Bully

    Best Lead Actor in a Student Film - Female

      • Rachel Zang
      • Consequences

    Best Lead Actor, Female, in a Micro-Short

      • Laurie Beall
      • Lurking in the Dark
      Mutiny Productions

    Best Supporting Actress in a Short

    • Hools Kay Wyder
      • Hools Kay Wyder
      • #BasicBAEs

    Best Youth Actor in a Student Film

      • Evie Caim
      • Consequences

    Honorable Mention

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    Micro-Short Film

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Facing the Black

      Kristen Marie Perry

    3rd Place Bonehead Award

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    Best Suspense, Thriller Feature Screenplay

    • Winner

      Fury of a Woman Scorned

      Eriah S. Howard

    Indie Fillmmaker Spirit Award

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    Spirit Award

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      Pee Free Pool

      Dewayne Austin(director)

    Indie Auteur of the Century

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    Indie Auteur Of The Century

    • Robert Rodriguez in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)
      Winner
      • Robert Rodriguez

    Oscar Micheaux Spirit Award

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    Oscar Micheaux Spirit Award

    • Bill as a detective
      Winner
      • Bill Hass

    Genre Jury Award

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    Micro-short Action/Thriller

    • [object Object]

      The Devil Made Me Do It

      Johnnie Brannon

    Music Videos Award

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    Best Music Video

    • [object Object]

      Shot Down (Stand Up)

      Laura Malatos
      Helen RY Sun

    Best of Fest

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    Best Sci-Fi Short

    • [object Object]
      Winner

      The Bag

      Philip Snyder
      Robert M. Snyder
      Snyder Films

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    Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

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    • http://www.barebonesfilmfestival.org

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