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Denver Film Society Announces Winner For 37th STARZ Denver Film Festival

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Published on Wednesday, 26 November 2014 12:08
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November 24, 2014 (Denver, Colo.) - The Starz Denver Film Festival (SDFF), sponsored by Starz Entertainment and produced by the Denver Film Society, announced today its jury and audience award winners for this year's festival, which ran from November 12-23 in Denver.

"Beginning with our Opening Night presentation of 5 to 7 with special guests Victor Levin and Jocelyn DeBoer, to filmmakers from around the world joining us, and award recipients including Roberto Andò, Michael Beugg, Tom Bower, Bruce Greenwood and Lawrence Jordan, the 37th Starz Denver Film Festival was an inspiring cinematic celebration," said Festival Director Britta Erickson. "In one of our most successful festivals to date, it was also a true honor to recognize the outstanding work happening in our own community with the induction of Daniel Junge into the Colorado Film Hall of Fame and the presentation of the first annual True Grit Award to Paula DuPré Pesman and Davis Coombe for Keep On Keepin' On."

The 37th Starz Denver Film Festival featured 252 films from 45 countries comprised of 115 features and 137 shorts, with 16 titles being local Colorado productions. Recognized as the Rocky Mountain Region's premier film event, SDFF attracted over 55,000 filmgoers during the twelve-day celebration.

STARZ PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS   

Narrative Feature

Winner: Viva la libertà

Directed by Roberto Andò

Documentary Feature

Winner: Capturing Grace

Directed by Dave Iverson

Short Film

Winner: The Bravest, The Boldest

Directed by Moon Molson

Music Video

Winner: Irma - Save Me

Directed by Xavier Maingon 

 

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