BEST OF THE FEST 2018
Auto Repair is the story of Jack, a young actor who struggles to connect with his father, is rich in its simplicity. This abbreviated coming of age short film delivers realistic performances of a son struggling to gain the support of a father because he has chosen a different path for his life. The writers, director, and actors create a scenario which leaves just enough for the viewers’ imaginations and possibly their own experiences to understand Jack’s plight.
Joe Fry, Director
Elijah B. Moore and Joe Fry, Writers
Elijah B Moore, Producer
Key Cast
Elijah B Moore, “Jack Dempsey”
Scott Parker III, “Gail Dempsey”
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FEATURE FILM
First Place Winner, TIME GEOMETRIC SUITE
Submitted by Mimi Garrard
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
First Place Winner, TCHAIKOVSKY IN LOVE
Submitted by Ian Woodward
BEST SCIENCE FICTION SHORT FILM
First Place Winner, EXPECTANT
Submitted by Benjamin Sliker and Matthew Bumby
BEST ANIMATION FILM
Second Place Winner, DYSTOPIA
Submitted by bellopropello
BEST ANIMATION FILM
First Place Winner, FUTUREWORLD
Submitted by Christopher Angus
BEST HORROR SHORT FILM
Second Place Winner, SAVE
Submitted by Iván Sáinz-Pardo
BEST HORROR SHORT FILM
First Place Winner, SKIN BABY
Submitted by Ken Cohen
BEST DRAMA SHORT FILM
Gold Founder’s Award, BLACK COFFEE
Submitted by Hani Saqr
BEST DRAMA SHORT FILM
Third Place Winner, THE NESTING DOLL
Submitted by Jeffrey Blake Palmer
BEST DRAMA SHORT FILM
Second Place Winner, AINHOA
Submitted by Iván Sáinz-Pardo
BEST DRAMA SHORT FILM
First Place Winner, NO NAME MADDOX
Submitted by Glenn Pack
BEST DRAMA FEATURE FILM
First Place Winner, A CURE FOR KYLE
Submitted by 4ever Jones Production/ NaQuia Lowery-Jones
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
Platinum Founder’s Award, TEACHER OF THE YEAR –
A DOCUMENTARY BASED ON A TRUE STORY
Submitted by Rob Phillips and Jay Korreck
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
Third Place Winner, WRITING MY OWN HAPPY ENDING
Submitted by Joseph Cabosky
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
Second Place Winner, UP TO SNUFF
Submitted by Mark Maxey
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
First Place Winner, MILES IN THE LIFE:
THE STORY OF A BMF DRUG TRAFFICKER