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The American Spirit Award

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for the Best Independent Film
American Independents Section
Juried by industry professionals
Award: Camera package worth approx. $60,000

WINNER: In Memory of My Father



The Gold Vision Award

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presented to the “most innovative and unique film with an inspiring and groundbreaking vision”
Feature, animation or family (not a short or documentary)
Juried by York Entertainment Acquisition Executives
Award: a film distribution package valued at $30,000 (Offer valid through June 2006)

WINNERS: The Hamiltons, Night of the Dog, and Half Empty



The Best Foreign Film Award
for the Best Foreign Film
International Competition Section
Juried by industry professionals

WINNER: Tsotsi



Nueva Vision Award
for the Best Spanish Language Film
Spanish and Latin American Film Competition
Juried by industry professionals

WINNER: Malas Temporadas (Bad Times)


 
Best Documentary
for the Best Documentary Film
Juried by industry professionals

WINNER: King Leopold’s Ghost



BAFTA Award for Best Short Short Film
Under 10 minutes

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Juried by industry professionals

WINNER: Spin
RUNNERS UP: Joyride and What Remains



Fund for Santa Barbara Social Justice Award

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for documentary film that addresses social justice issues
Award: $1,000 cash
Juried by a committee selected by The Fund for Santa Barbara

WINNER: Sisters-In-Law



Bruce Corwin Award for Best Live Action Short Film
Under 30 minutes
Juried by industry professionals (usually doc jury)

WINNER: Spin



Bruce Corwin Award for Best Animation
Juried by industry professionals (usually doc jury)

WINNER: The Mantis Parable



Sotheby’s International Realty 10-10-10 Student
Filmmaking Competition

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for best of the 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition
Juried by industry professionals
Award: One high school prize and one college prize will be awarded, each valued at $3,000
Winning films to be screened at Closing Night Award Ceremony

WINNERS:
College: Christophe Faubert, Brooks Institute of Photography
High School: Shea Peinado, Santa Barbara High School



10-10-10 Student Screenwriting Competition

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for Best Screenplay
Juried by industry professionals
One high school prize and one college prize will be awarded

WINNERS:
College: Laurie Tsou, UCSB
High School: Avery Medjuck, San Marcos High School



Audience Choice Award for Best Film

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WINNER: Joyeux Noel



Special Jury Selection

WINNER: Live and Become