Awards 2024

Congratulations to the talented artists behind this year's award-winning films and animations, whose exceptional works captured our attention and opened our eyes and minds! These were not easy selections, as there were numerous outstanding contenders. Thanks to all the participating artists who submitted their work this year, all of whom contributed to a vibrant weekend of independent and creative expression.

Best of Show:
Parades
by Alan Lake

Best Experimental Work:
Ana Mendieta might
by Jaewook Lee

Best Narrative Short Film:
Blue Hour 
by J.D. Shields

Best Animation:
Bird Drone
by Radheya Jang Jegatheva

Best Documentary:
Haunting
by Tianming Zhou

Best AI Work:
spot healing
by Ryan Woodring

Best West Virginia Work:
Zane
by Jillian Carney Howell

Best Student Work:
Redfoot
by Jonathan Pitts

Best WVU Student Work:  
I Have No Spoon and I Must Eat
by Emma Fleming

Best WVU Student Work:
T-130
by Samuel Felinton