2016 Festival Winners

Holle Award For Filmmaking

"Infinite" by Julius Damenz, Lindenwood University

BWFF Jury Awards

Best Narrative

"Pigskin" by Jake Hammond (Florida State University)

Best Documentary

"Sharing the Secrets" by Drew Perlmutter (University of Central Florida)

Best Direction

 "Pigskin"

Best Performance

 "Pigskin"

Best Cinematography

"Sharing the Secrets"

Best Production Design

"Pigskin"

Best Editing

 "Pigskin"

Best Sound Design

"Pigskin"

BWFF Staff Awards

Best Comedy

 "Beverly Hills OB" by Abigail Armstrong (UA)

Best Twist

"Samantha Throws A Party" by John Wachs (UA)

Best Social Commentary

 "Why I'm Afraid" by Tanner Robbins (UA)

Positive Impact Award

 "On the Horizon" by Lauren Musgrove (UA)

Feel Good Moment Award

 "SPOT" by Blake Hudson (UA)

 
All smiles because TONIGHT IS OUR FIRST MEETING! Come find out how you can help make this year's festival better than ever! Lloyd 222 @ 7:30.
All smiles because TONIGHT IS OUR FIRST MEETING! Come find out how you can help make this year's festival better than ever! Lloyd 222 @ 7:30.
Black Warrior loves Sidewalk #filmfestivals
Black Warrior loves Sidewalk #filmfestivals
Come see us at Get On Board Day! We'll be here til 9! 📽 #bwff #gobd
Come see us at Get On Board Day! We'll be here til 9! 📽 #bwff #gobd
IT'S OFFICIAL Y'ALL! Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Black Warrior Film Festival! 📽
IT'S OFFICIAL Y'ALL! Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Black Warrior Film Festival! 📽
#TBT to chats with the amazing Ava DuVernay during BWFF 2014📽
#TBT to chats with the amazing Ava DuVernay during BWFF 2014📽
Sometimes you need Francis Ford Coppola to remind you that creativity lies beyond the comfort zone. #WednesdayWisdom #BWFF
Sometimes you need Francis Ford Coppola to remind you that creativity lies beyond the comfort zone. #WednesdayWisdom #BWFF
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father ••• This documentary by Kirt Kuenne about the life and murder of his best friend Andrew Bagby was made with the hope of giving Bagby's son a chance to discover who his father was. #FridayFinds
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father ••• This documentary by Kirt Kuenne about the life and murder of his best friend Andrew Bagby was made with the hope of giving Bagby's son a chance to discover who his father was. #FridayFinds
Some #WednesdayWisdom from the man who helped bring us Glory, Legends of the Fall, and many other films.
Some #WednesdayWisdom from the man who helped bring us Glory, Legends of the Fall, and many other films.
#TBT to our evening with Mitch Levine. Can't wait to see what special guests are in store for next year's festival!
#TBT to our evening with Mitch Levine. Can't wait to see what special guests are in store for next year's festival!
The Indo-Canadian drama Water is this week's #FridayFinds film! Thanks for the brilliant suggestion, @faithbarringer!
The Indo-Canadian drama Water is this week's #FridayFinds film! Thanks for the brilliant suggestion, @faithbarringer!
All smiles because TONIGHT IS OUR FIRST MEETING! Come find out how you can help make this year's festival better than ever! Lloyd 222 @ 7:30. Black Warrior loves Sidewalk #filmfestivals Come see us at Get On Board Day! We'll be here til 9! 📽 #bwff #gobd IT'S OFFICIAL Y'ALL! Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Black Warrior Film Festival! 📽 #TBT to chats with the amazing Ava DuVernay during BWFF 2014📽 Sometimes you need Francis Ford Coppola to remind you that creativity lies beyond the comfort zone. #WednesdayWisdom #BWFF Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father ••• This documentary by Kirt Kuenne about the life and murder of his best friend Andrew Bagby was made with the hope of giving Bagby's son a chance to discover who his father was. #FridayFinds Some #WednesdayWisdom from the man who helped bring us Glory, Legends of the Fall, and many other films. #TBT to our evening with Mitch Levine. Can't wait to see what special guests are in store for next year's festival! The Indo-Canadian drama Water is this week's #FridayFinds film! Thanks for the brilliant suggestion, @faithbarringer!
 

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