The first annual Staten Island Film Festival has wrapped up, and handed out a fair share of trophies. They presented a program of over 100 indie films hand-picked for their local and national cultural significance. The biggest of the bunch is The Celestine Prophecy, which made its New York premiere and enticed 1,500 people to show up. Not too shabby, considering many New Yorkers (myself included) can’t be bothered hopping on the ferry to Staten Island unless apocalypse is nearing.

Jade Dressler Communications has distributed a press release naming the winners of the festival. For more information on the burgeoning event, visit the official website.

And The (main) Winners Are…

Narrative Feature: The Celestine Prophecy
International Feature: The Genocide in Me
Documentary: Anytown, USA
Family Film: String of the Kite
International Short: Hombres De Paja
Comedic Short: Cut & Run
Animated Short: Dear Sweet Emma
Dramatic Short: The Routine
Women’s Issues Film: Troop 1500