Three jurors select winners of the awards listed below.
The shorts are screened and the filmmakers are recognized during this special program. Each award is accompanied by a $1,000 cash prize.
CIFF patrons determine the winners of these awards by casting ballots throughout CIFF44. Each award is accompanied with a $1,000 cash prize.
Best Short Film Overall - sponsored by Char and Chuck Fowler
Best African Diaspora Short Film - sponsored by Hingetown Browns Backers
Best After Hours Short Film - sponsored by Friends of Patrick McFadden
Best Comedy Short Film - endowed by David K. Ream
Best Family Short Film - sponsored by University School
Best International Short Film - sponsored by MP Star Financial
Best Latinx Short Film - sponsored by FarFlungTravels.com
Best LGBT Short Film: Given in Celebration of the Life of Nikki Babbit - sponsored by Jan and Harold Babbit
Best Ohio Short Film - sponsored by Bill and Teri Koeth
Best Student Short Film - sponsored by MP Star Financial
Best Women’s Short Film - sponsored by Jinny and John Johnson
In addition, the Programmers’ Choice Award: In Celebration of the Life of Toni Oliverio will be presented. Sponsored by The Sloop Family.
Tower City Cinemas
Sunday, April 05, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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