Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who participated in the 2005 Third Annual Boston International Film Festival. The winning films were announced at the closing ceremony night at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on Sunday, June 26, 2005. The Festival gathered and recognized a group of multicultural filmmakers from around the world who were cited for their outstanding achievements.
FEATURE FILM AWARDS
Indie Spirit Best Picture Award
Zola Maseko for DRUM
Indie Spirit Best Story Line Award
Adam Selkowitz for GREENER MOUNTAINS
Indie Spirit Best Director Award
Zola Maseko for DRUM
Indie Spirit Best Actor Award
Taye Diggs for DRUM
Indie Spirit Best Cinematography Award
Fernando Fragata for THE TRUNK
Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
Jonathan Heidelberger for GOODBYE HELLO
Eric Chambers for LOST IN PLAINVIEW
SHORT FILM AWARDS
Indie Soul Best Picture Award
Ari Sandel for WEST BANK STORY
Indie Soul Best Story Line Award
March & McKinley for OXTAILS
Indie Soul Best Cinematography Award
David Rick Balcorta for DON’T GIVE ME THE FINGER
Indie Soul Best Jury Award
Julien Roussel for AIMEE PRICE
Indie Soul Special Recognition Award
Michael Mahonen for SANDSTORM
Darryl Smith for ONE LIFE TO GIVE
Henry Miller for QUITTERS
Michael Scalisi for SPIT
DOCUMENTARY AWARDS
Indie Spec Best Documentary Award
Carlos DeMenezes for TRESPASSING
Indie Spec Best Jury Award
Thea-Marie Perkins for BLACK THEATRE TODAY
Indie Spec Best Content Award
Shaun Monson for EARTHLINGS
Indie Spec Special Recognition Award
Erez Barzilay for A CRY FOR MADIOM
Debbie Takikawa for WHAT BABIES WANT
ANIMATION AWARD
Best Animated Film Award
Jeff Fowler for GOPHER BROKE