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Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking |
MANDA BALA (SEND A BULLET) |
The mother of them all – this award celebrates the overall top ranked nonfiction film as determined by vote of the invited panel of jurors |
Outstanding Achievement in an International Feature |
Pernille Rose Grønkjær & Sigrid Dyekjær for
THE MONASTERY - MR.VIG & THE NUN |
From Werner Herzog in Germany to Jose Padilha in Brazil, outstanding international filmmakers are consistently elevating the craft of nonfiction filmmaking. This award celebrates the most stellar of the year, as ranked by our invited jurors. |
Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature |
Jennifer Venditti for
BILLY THE KID |
Some of the most lauded nonfiction films of all time have been crafted by first-timers (think Barbara Kopple’s HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A. and Frederic Wiseman’s TITICUT FOLLIES). This award celebrates our juror’s pick for the most Outstanding Debut of the Year. |
Outstanding Achievement in Direction |
Alex Gibney for
TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE |
This award celebrates that visionary leader whose mind and motivation orchestrated the film, from start to finish. |
Outstanding Achievement in Production |
Seth Kanegis, Tomas Radoor & Mikael Rieks for
GHOSTS OF CITÉ SOLEIL |
Just as behind every George Washington, there is a Martha, behind every great director, there is a patient and tireless producer. This award celebrates that person who filled the role with excellence. |
Outstanding Achievement in Editing |
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The great editor Walter Murch once said that "An average film may have a thousand edits in it, so: three thousand decisions. But if you can answer those questions in the most interesting, complex, musical, dramatic way, the your film will be alive as it can be." This award celebrates the editor who the jurors felt made the proper decisions that gave life to their content. |
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography |
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While it is a simple thing to turn on a camera, a rare few can
refine lighting and camera movement to create exceptional imagery. This
award celebrates the incredible skill that plays such an integral part
in the shaping of a film. |
Outstanding Achievement in Graphics and Animation |
Lewis Kofsky and Richard Winkler for
CHICAGO 10 |
This award celebrates the creative power that animates a film to
create a singular texture and character, and adds a new dimension to the
nonfiction film. |
| Audience Choice Award |
THE KING OF KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS
directed by Seth Gordon
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Films nominated for the Audience Choice Award were selected based on two factors - 2007 box office figures as well as votes received in the category of Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking. Winners will be chosen via online voting. |
