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The Official Selections and the Nominees in the 3rd Annual I See You Awards® are as follows:
Short Film Category – Student Films
After You
Writers: Chris Bradley, Shannon DiSalle, Mary Pelchat
Producer: Erica Kovacic
Associate Producers: Vicki Mellino and James Powers
Due Process
Writer/Producer/Director: Gabriel P. Braden
Hide & Seek
Writer/Director: Emily Brubaker
Producer: Emma Wood
Knock Knock
Writer/Director: Kennikki Jones-Jones
Producer: Yingli Cheng
Liz
Writer/Director: Alec Gibson
Producers: Charles A. Kennedy, Jr. and John Julien
Individual Nominees – Short Film Category – Student Films
Best Director
Gabriel P. Braden, Due Process
Shannon DiSalle, After You
Alec Gibson, Liz
Kennikki Jones-Jones, Knock Knock
Best Lead Actor Nominees
Tyler Bickel, Liz
Chris Bradley, After You
Andrew Martyn, Hide & Seek
Best Supporting Actor Nominees
Grover McCants, Due Process
Ryan Trombley, Hide & Seek
Best Lead Actress Nominees
Shellita Boxie, Knock Knock
Andrea Fantauzzi, After You
Molly Gibson, Liz
Carolette Phillips, Due Process
Best Supporting Actress Nominees
Avis Marie-Barnes, Knock Knock
Chanae Jordan, Due Process
Best Cast
After You
Due Process
Knock Knock
Best Original Screenplay
Gabriel P. Braden, Due Process
Emily Brubaker, Hide & Seek
Kennikki Jones-Jones, Knock Knock
Best Editing
Samuel James Bellamy, Knock Knock
Shannon DiSalle, After You
Ryan Urzi and Henrik Larsen, Due Process
Best Soundtrack
Ben Roberts, After You
Aaron Krause, Liz
Best Cinematography
Jacob Hotovy, After You
Charles A. Kennedy, Jr. and John Julien, Liz
Cecily Lakey, Hide & Seek
Shawn Shaman, Due Process
Gediyon Nigusse Yirdaw, Knock Knock
Best Picture
After You
Due Process
Knock Knock
Hottest Up-and-Coming Actor (Student Films)
Tyler Bickel, Liz
Chris Bradley, After You
Andrew Martyn, Hide & Seek
Hottest Up-and-Coming Actress (Student Films)
Andrea Fantauzzi, After You
Molly Gibson, Liz
Carolette Phillips, Due Process
Short Film Category
A Wonderful Day
Writer/Director: Romeo Kattookaran
Producer: Kentwood Films International
Affliction
Writer/Director: Charles A. Kennedy, Jr.
Dolls Don’t Die
Writer /Director: Julie Prieur
Father & Son
Writer/Director: John David DeFour
I’m Sorry
Writer/Director: Marcellus Cox
Mountain
Writer/Director: Johnny Herbin
Only You & Me
Writer/Producer/Director: SB Gamble
Real Mature
Writer/Director: T.M. Smith
Writer: Peter Rendina
Rolling In The Deep
Writer/Director: Marcellus Cox
Scarborough
Writer/Director: Walker Sayen
Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Writer/Director: Robert Benjamin
The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
Writer: Sandi Brinn
Director: Molade Balogun
Individual Nominees – Short Films
Best Director
Molade Balogun, The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
Robert Benjamin, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Marcellus Cox, I’m Sorry
Marcellus Cox, Rolling In The Deep
John David DeFour, Father & Son
Johnny Herbin, Mountain
Romeo Kattookaran, A Wonderful Day
Charles A. Kennedy, Jr., Affliction
Walker Sayen, Scarborough
Best Lead Actor
Aaron Busse, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Stephen Cofield, Jr., Rolling In The Deep
James M. Davis, Jr., Affliction
Kyle Gaskin, Only You & Me
Jake T. Getman, Scarborough
Jon W. Martin, The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
Maynard Okereke, I’m Sorry
Norm Thoeming, Father & Son
Best Supporting Actor
Javon Alvin, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Rob Casey, Affliction
Joseph Miller, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Pierro Pizzali, The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
Joe Ray Rendina, Real Mature
Robert Whitehill, Rolling In The Deep
Best Lead Actress
Al Kelly, Only You & Me
Victoria Mullen, The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
Heidi Rhodes, Scarborough
Katrina Schmidt, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Sinead Sommers, Rolling In The Deep
Best Supporting Actress
Sandi Brinn, The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
Cindy Henkin, Only You & Me
Ashley Hill, Affliction
Best Cast
Mountain
Rolling In The Deep
Scarborough
Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Best Original Screenplay
Robert Benjamin, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Sandi Brinn, The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
John David DeFour, Father & Son
Johnny Herbin, Mountain
Charles A. Kennedy, Jr., Affliction
Julie Prieur, Dolls Don’t Die
Walker Sayen, Scarborough
Best Editing
Nuri Bauswell, A Wonderful Day
Robert Benjamin, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Davian Engle, Rolling In The Deep
Nick Franco, Scarborough
Marlène Poulin, Dolls Don’t Die
Chris Quick, Mountain
Best Soundtrack
Tahif Attiek, Only You & Me
Oliver Lodge, Mountain
Julie Prieur, Dolls Don’t Die
Zach Valdivia, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Best Cinematography
Nuri Bauswell, A Wonderful Day
Andrew Bissonnette, The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
Darren Eggenschwiler, Mountain
Sean Gearing, Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Justin Hartsaw, Affliction
Ben Milford, Only You & Me
Donald Robitaille, Dolls Don’t Die
Evan Yee, Scarborough
Best Picture
Affliction
Dolls Don’t Die
Father & Son
I’m Sorry
Mountain
Rolling In The Deep
Scarborough
Sparks! A Robotic Love Story
Hottest Up-and-Coming Actor (Short Films)
Bryan Caceres, A Wonderful Day (homeless boy)
James M. Davis, Jr., Affliction
Jon W. Martin, The Spoon That Whacks The Cradle
Peter Rendina, Real Mature (Casanova)
Wam Siluka, Mountain (Knowles)
Craig Young, Mountain (Brennan)
Cedric Williams, I’m Sorry (Eddie)
Hottest Up-and-Coming Actress (Short Films)
Ashley Hill, Affliction
Al Kelly, Only You & Me
Ebony Mayberry, A Wonderful Day
Official Selections - Documentary category
Forged in Flint
Director: Bradley Tangonan
Producers: Madeleine Askwith and Julie Mastalerz
Jumpin' Johnny: The Incredible True Story of Dr. John Kline
Writer/Producer/Director: Cameron McCasland
Producers: Erin Deneen and Josh Ickes
Lourdes
Director/Producer: Anthony Collings
My Girl Story
Director: Eileen Hayes
Producer: Tameka Citchen-Spruce
The Color of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital
Writers/Producers/Directors: Joyce Fitzpatrick & Brian Shackelford
Producer: Rebecca Robinson-Williams
The Forest Kids
Director: Benjamin Eizenga
Producers: Alexis Bonner, Luke Crawford and Shi'anna Whitman
Feature Film Category
Bozkir Look At The Birds
Writer/Producer/Director: Mehmet Tanrisever
Chasing After You
Writer/Director: Paige B. Alston
Producers: Ariel L. Bogan, Louis Martinez & Cameo Sherrell
Coming Up For Air
Director: Robert Cicchini
Producer/Co-writer: Roger Rapoport
Co-writer: Deborah Staples
Resilience and the Lost Gems
Writer/Producer/Director: Brian Finn
Sincerely Brenda
Writer/Producer/Director: Kenneth R. Nelson, Jr.
Producers: Briana Sparks & Sean-Vaughn
Individual Nominees – Feature Films
Best Director
Robert Cicchini, Coming Up for Air
Brian Finn, Resilience and the Lost Gems
Joyce Fitzpatrick & Brian Shackelford, The Color of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital
Kenneth R. Nelson, Jr., Sincerely Brenda
Best Lead Actor Nominees
Malachi Lee, Chasing After You
Soydan Soydas, Bozkir Look At The Birds
Rico Bruce Wade, Sincerely Brenda
Chase Yi, Coming Up for Air
Best Supporting Actor Nominees
Skip Carlsen, Resilience and the Lost Gems
Scott Clark, Resilience and the Lost Gems
Leonydus Johnson, Sincerely Brenda
Suleyman Kabaali, Bozkir Look At The Birds
Shiek Mahmud-Bey, Chasing After You
Sean-Vaughn, Sincerely Brenda
Best Lead Actress Nominees
Kiara Finn, Resilience and the Lost Gems
Gabrielle Ruffin, Chasing After You
Deborah Staples, Coming Up for Air
Best Supporting Actress Nominees
Malikia Cee, Chasing After You
Carrie Hitchcock, Coming Up for Air
Tiffani Ferguson Pruitt
Best Cast
Bozkir Look At The Birds
Coming Up for Air
Sincerely Brenda
Best Original Screenplay
Bozkir Look At The Birds
Coming Up for Air
Resilience and the Lost Gems
Sincerely Brenda
Best Editing
Timothy Ray Arnold, Brian Finn, Cindy Lee & J. Bronson Miner, Resilience and the Lost Gems
Gene Gamache, Coming Up for Air
Kenneth R. Nelson, Jr., Sincerely Brenda
Mehmet Tanrisever, Bozkir Look At The Birds
Best Cinematography
Timothy Ray Arnold, Resilience and the Lost Gems
Alex Gasparetto, Sincerely Brenda
Bruce Schermer, Coming Up for Air
Best Picture
Bozkir Look At The Birds
Coming Up for Air
Resilience and the Lost Gems
Sincerely Brenda
Hottest Up-and-Coming Actor
Malachi Lee, Chasing After You
Marcus Leslie, Sincerely Brenda
Sean-Vaughn, Sincerely Brenda
Hottest Up-and-Coming Actress
Teri Ann, Sincerely Brenda
Kiara Finn, Resilience and the Lost Gems
Gabrielle Ruffin, Chasing After You
People’s Choice
Just as the name implies, the winners of the People’s Choice Awards will be decided on by the people! To help select the winner, the public is invited to attend a full day of film screenings at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak on Thursday, August 23, 2018. More details, including the schedule and ticket information, are coming soon, so stay tuned!
Thank you to all of the filmmakers who submitted their projects, and congratulations and good luck to all of the nominees! We see you!
The 3rd Annual I See You Awards® are going to be the best yet! As you can see, the lineup is extraordinary! So, make plans now to attend so you don't miss out! If you need to schedule a vacation day, schedule it now to make sure you're a part of this one-of-a-kind event recognizing and rewarding the achievements of deserving independent filmmakers!
The I See You Awards® event lineup is as follows:
Thursday, August 22
Full day of film screenings
(Screening Schedule TBA)
Friday, August 23
Film industry seminar and networking
featuring Hollywood Veteran Tom Hines
12 – 2 p.m.
Learn more about Hines on our blog.
Saturday, August 24
Free Day to explore Metro Detroit
Sunday, August 25
Black Tie, Blue Carpet Awards Ceremony
Doors open at 12 noon
Afterglow featuring live entertainment and networking
immediately follows the awards ceremony
Tickets to all events are available via Eventbrite and FilmFreeway. Filmmakers whose projects are official selections will receive two complimentary tickets to Thursday’s film screenings and to Sunday’s Black Tie, Blue Carpet Awards ceremony.
For those out-of-town attendees who are in need of hotel reservations, we have a block of rooms at the brand new Hyatt Place hotel in Royal Oak which is just steps away from the Emagine Theater.Â
To make a reservation, you can call the hotel directly at 248-545-7030 and be sure to identify yourself as a guest of the I See You Awards®. Alternatively, you can also click on our custom booking link here.