The 2010 Palm Springs International ShortFest & Short Film
Market, the largest short film festival and market in North
America, announced its Festival award winners on Sunday, June 27, 2010.
314 short films screened throughout the Festival along with more than
3,000 filmmaker submissions available in the film market. Held from June
22-28, 2010, the Festival saw a large rise in attendance this year on
all fronts, including ticket buyers, filmmakers and film industry
delegates.
A total of 27 festival awards were announced Sunday evening at the
Awards Presentation held at the Camelot Theatre in Palm Springs, CA,
followed by the Closing Night Party at Tropicale. A total of $90,000 in
cash and production prizes was awarded, including $14,000 in cash
prizes, $7,500 in Kodak film stock, $6,000 in software prizes and a
$60,000 Panavision camera package. Award winners receiving a first place
prize in four categories are for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences for Academy Award® consideration. First place winners of this
award become eligible for Academy Awards consideration. Over the past 15
years, the Festival has presented 68 films that have gone on to receive
Academy Award nominations.
Taken from 'Editor's Blog' Fest21
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