Birthright
A young Tongan boy, who because of the pressure he feels as the birthright of a struggling family in a small island with no opportunities, has to make a decision to stay on the island or stow away in a ship and disappoint his entire family.
Directed by: Maiko Taukafa, Moises Lemus
Starring: Maiko Taukafa, Siu Mele
Nominated for: Actor Under 18, Filmmaker Under 18
Code
A senior medical resident, on the most surreal call night of her life, battles disease, her demons, and the spectre of Death
Directed by: David Law, Aaron Little
Starring: Cherubim Abueme, Chris Cendana, Robbie Danzie
Nominated for: Budget Under $50,000, Ensemble Cast
Days Done Quiet
A film about a loved one and the process of letting them go in order to move on.
Directed by: Marlon Gonzalez
Starring: Whitney Moss, Taylor Jones, Fabiola Uribe
Nominated for: Budget Under $500, Editing
Extra Innings
A reporter interviews the manager of the Boston Red Sox in an attempt to uncover secrets from his past.
Directed by: John Gray
Starring: Peter Riegert, TJ Thyne
Nominated for: Short Film – English Speaking
Room Enough
A high school student (Beau) navigates his way through a path of rejection from his peers.
Directed by: Lucas Millhouse
Starring: Landon Kastien, Monica Moore Smith, Eric Osmond, Robin Towle, Loren M. Lambert
Nominated for: Made In Utah – Short
The Thistlewits
A story about a small town that is full of hate and anger and how one family makes a difference by putting plates of goodies and positive notes on people’s doorsteps.
Directed by: Nathan Steve Smith
Starring: Shawn Stevens, Benjamin Phillips, Cynthia Phillips, Kayla Herwig, Luke Horner, Jagger Woolstenhulme
Nominated for: Budget Under $50,000
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A cantankerous old man that loves plants more than people, is befriended by a young neighbor girl who attempts to share her love of modern technology-based communication.
Directed by: Brandon Ray Olive
Starring: Cory C Dangerfield, Ariel Dawn, Whitney Dee, Tanner Field
Nominated for: Actress Under 18, Lead Actor