Destin Daniel Cretton’s Short Term 12, an ensemble drama about a 20-something caretaker (Brie Larson) at a foster care facility, took home the Narrative Feature award at the South By Southwest Film Festival on Tuesday evening. In the Documentary category, Ben Nabors’ winning William and the Windmill took home the top prize for its insightful portrayal of an unusual student’s global triumphs.
The awards were handed out Tuesday evening at the Paramount Theater. Janet Pierson, Film Conference and Festival Producer, said in a release, “We know the juries had a tough job, but are grateful for their commitment to the task. We're thrilled with the quality of the work recognized.”
Also in the Narrative competition, the film Burma received a Special Jury Recognition for the power of its ensemble. The movie, directed by Carlos Puga, details an estranged father showing up on his child’s doorstep on the eve of an important family reunion. Audience Award winners will be announced once the film program at SXSW concludes on Saturday, March 16. For now, though, here are the 2013 SXSW Film Festival Award Winners:
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITIONGrand Jury Winner: WILLIAM AND THE WINDMILLDirector: Ben NaborsSpecial Jury Recognition for Cinematography: ToubaDirector of Photography: Scott DuncanSpecial Jury Recognition for Directing: We Always Lie To StrangersDirectors: AJ Schnack & David WilsonNARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITIONGrand Jury Winner: Short Term 12Director: Destin Daniel CrettonSpecial Jury Recognition for Ensemble Cast: BurmaChristopher AbbottGaby HoffmannChristopher McCannDan BittnerEmily FleischerJacinta PugaMatt McCarthyKelly AucoinSpecial Jury Recognition for Acting: Tishuan Scott, The RetrievalShort Film Jury AwardsNARRATIVE SHORTSWinner: Ellen is LeavingDirector: Michelle SavillHonorable Mention: Sequin RazeDirector: Sarah Gertrude ShapiroHonorable Mention: SKINDirector: Jordana SpiroDOCUMENTARY SHORTSWinner: SLOMODirector: Josh IzenbergMIDNIGHT SHORTSWinner: The ApocalypseDirectors: Andrew ZucheroANIMATED SHORTSWinner: Oh Willy…Director: Emma De Swaef & Marc James RoelsMUSIC VIDEOSWinner: Vitalic, "Stamina"Director: Saman KeshavarzTEXAS HIGH SCHOOL SHORTSWinner: The BenfactressDirector: Alina VegaSXSW Film Design AwardsEXCELLENCE IN POSTER DESIGNWinner: Kiss of the DamnedDesigner: Akiko Stehrenberger, Gravillis IncSpecial Jury Recognition: We Always Lie To StrangersDesigner: Erik Buckham, PALACEWORKSEXCELLENCE IN TITLE DESIGNWinner: Joven & AlocadaDesigner: Pablo González, FabulaSpecial Jury Recognition: CraveDesigner: Raleigh Stewart, Iron HelmetSXSW Special AwardsSXSW CHICKEN & EGG EMERGENT NARRATIVE WOMAN DIRECTOR AWARDWinner: Hannah Fidell, A TeacherSpecial Mention: Katie Graham. Zero CharismaLOUIS BLACK “LONE STAR” AWARDWinner: Loves Her GunDirector: Geoff MarslettKAREN SCHMEER FILM EDITING FELLOWSHIPPresented to: Jim Hession
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