Saturday, January 20-- The 8th annual PlantOut Short Movie Awards were celebrated with a brunch at Cicero's this morning with thanks to presenting sponsor Scion. Jenny Stewart opened the morning with an intro followed by Robert Gant and Chad Allen. PlanetOut still remains the largest LGBT short film competition. In addition to the $15K in cash prizes, independent filmmakers are provided with an online audience of 5 million, and a special screening at the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in April. This is the second year PlanetOut announced their winners at the Sundance Film Festival.

The 4th runner up: Director Marc Saltarelli, WHERE WE BEGAN
The 3rd runner up: Director Nicola Marsh, LAST EXIT
The 2nd runner up: Director Damien Rea, SCARRED
The 1st runner up: Director Jen Heck, AIRPLANES

Grand Prize winner = Abbe Robinson's film PRIVATE LIVES.

Visit PlanetOut.com to view the winning films!

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