The awards ceremony and final party for the Mammoth Lakes Film Fest 2024 brought the festival’s 10th year to a delightful close.
Joy alert – joy was a big part of this film-lovers paradise as winners were announced.
Animation:
Honorable mention: No Homo
Winner: Acid Green
Documentary Shorts:
Honorable Mention: Voice
Winner: #Way- Aurelio
Narrative Shorts:
International
Honorable Mention – Mirage, Iran
Winner: Ciela, Mexico
North American
Honorable Mention: Deep Fake Apology
Winner: Night Milk
Screenplay:
Winner: Love in the Time Of Recycling
Documentary Feature
There was tremendous unanimous praise between jury and audience for a single fantastic film, one that is equal parts inspirational, harrowing, and a celebration of the human spirit in the face of great evil.
Jury Award: Mediha
Audience Award: Mediha
What a bright light this documentary is as its titular subject, an incredibly brave young woman.
Documentary Bravery Award: Inheritance
Narrative Feature
International Narrative
Like the documentary feature winner, the international narrative winner was also a unanimous pick from both jury and audience, and deservedly so, stunningly original and creative.
Jury Award: The Complex Forms
Audience Award: The Complex Forms
North American Narrative
One film received multiple accolades in this category, too, a fresh, funny and completely vibrant day in the life of a struggling comic that’s smart, moving, and fully satisfying.
Audience Award: All I’ve Got and Then Some
Jury Award Honorable Mention: All I’ve Got and Then Some
Jury Award Winner: Atikamekw Suns
Music Video :
Jury Award: Hounds
More winners:
Shout outs to festival sponsors and supporters – if you’re coming to Mammoth Lakes for any reason – and hopefully to attend the Mammoth Lakes Film Fest in 2025 next May – be sure to hit these terrific places to stay and eat among others.
Stay: in the huge, comfortable, and beautifully upgraded rooms at The Empeiria High Sierra. great service, serene ambience, and grand views of the mountains. To learn more or book a reservation., visit their website.
Seriously, there’s no better place to stay in Mammoth Lakes, and if you’re coming in colder weather, you’re only 5 minutes from the Mammoth Village ski lifts up to Mammoth Mountain.
Whenever you visit, don’t miss the fine coffees, smoothies, and breakfast / lunch at Stellar Brew – I’m spoiled on their iced decaf almond milk mochas. See their menu here.
Spend an evening bowling and enjoying gourmet thin crust pizza at the cool and classy Mammoth Rock n’ Bowl – we did! Check them out here.
Quaff a delicious local brew at the super friendly Distant Brewing. Try the crisp Pilsner!
Most of all:
Please support the thrill of independent cinema at Mammoth Lakes Film Festival!
For more info on the best fest in the west -or frankly anywhere, film fans click here.
– Genie Davis; photos: Jack Burke