My Picks and Praises from the 2010 C.W. Post Film Festival

Disclaimer: For those about to read the following post, I implore you to go the previous post, which contains full reviews of (almost) every film shown that night, and read the multi-paragraph disclaimer therein. Let me reiterate, however, that these are my personal opinions, and in no way reflect any authoritative decisions, nor the opinions or views of C.W. Post, Long Island University, or any administration or faculty therein or associated with C.W. Post, Long Island University. These are not meant as personal attacks, but merely an attempt at opening a friendly dialogue, free from "through the teeth" critiques. Shakespeare once said "There's daggers in men's smiles", ergo I suggest we all stop forcing smiles, and tell each other what we really think, so without further ado, my picks and accolades:

Apology: Once again, my apologies to "Amongst The Mortals" for their exclusion from this.

6 Must-See Films from the festival:
1. Hansel and Gretel
2. Still Life
3. The Neighbor
4. DPA and OBI
5. Procession of Time
6. Pictures of You

6 You Can Skip:
1. Carousel
2. Harvest
3. Loaded
4. Collision
5. The Predator’s Prey
6. Loves Ugly Face

Bests of the night:

Production:

Best Sound: Kenny Melo; Still Life

Best Production Design: Jessica Wallin; Hansel and Gretel

Best Editing: Dan Rodenhesier; The Neighbor

Best Cinematography: Sean Costello; Hansel and Gretel

Best Adapted Screenplay: Emily Mayo & Michael Staffieri; Hansel and Gretel

Best Original Screenplay: Carrie Ferrante, Pictures Of You

Best Director: Michael Staffieri; Hansel and Gretel

Acting:

Best Supporting Actor: {Tie} Konstantin Soukhovetski & Josef Urban; Hansel and Gretel

Best Supporting Actress: Ava Kelley; Hansel and Gretel

Best Actor: Adam Barnett; Still Life

Best Actress: Maria Arenlind; Hansel and Gretel

Best Ensemble Cast: Hansel and Gretel

Best Films (of each class):

Best Film (Documentary): DPA and OBI

Best Film (Intermediate): The Path To An Idea

Best Film (Sound or Editing): Mistaken Identity

Best Film (Advanced Filmmaking): Pictures Of You

Best Film (Production Lab): Hansel and Gretel

Best Film (Thesis): The Neighbor

Best Overall Film:

This will surprise no one.

Hansel and Gretel!

So there are my awards, accolades, praises and psshaws. Once again, I welcome any discussion on the subject. You can comment on this post, message me on Facebook, whatever keeps your boat floating.