Meet the finalists who will compete for your vote in this year’s competition!
These are the awards at Film Prize:
– Best Performance
– Top 5 Finalists ($1,000 Film Festival Grant)
– Founder’s Circle Award ($3,000 Film Grant)
– $50,000 Grand Prize Winner
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You came, you saw, you voted. Twenty films and twenty performances were judged by audiences and industry professionals. Now it’s time to find out what it all adds up to at the Film Prize 2024 awards ceremony. Replay the stream here or on our page on Facebook or on our YouTube Channel.
Over the last year, filmmakers from all over the country have worked hard to make short films for the Film Prize competition. Twenty finalists were selected from the pool of entries. Those Top 20 finalist filmmakers will compete in the finals at Prize Fest to win the $50,000 cash prize. Now you’re the judge!
Here’s how you help pick the grand prize winner:
Slates run just under 2.5 hours including a 10 minute intermission.
You do not have to see both sets of films in the same venue… go exploring!
617 Texas Street, Shreveport
The premier venue for the Louisiana Film Prize, Robinson Film Center features a high quality cinema experience complete with 4K digital cinema projection and surround sound, complete with a concessions, bar, restaurant, and comfortable stadium seating.
Robinson Screening Times
Thursday, October 17
11:00 a.m. – Teal Slate
1:45 p.m. – Orange Slate
4:30 p.m. – Teal Slate
7:15 p.m. – Orange Slate
Friday, October 18
9:00 a.m – Orange Slate
11:45 a.m. – Teal Slate
2:30 p.m. – Orange Slate
5:15 p.m. – Teal Slate
8:00 p.m. – Orange Slate
Saturday, October 19
9:00 a.m – Teal Slate
11:45 a.m. – Orange Slate
2:30 p.m. – Teal Slate
5:15 p.m. – Orange Slate
8:00 p.m. – Teal Slate
620 Spring Street, Shreveport
This former consignment shop is converted with all-new comfort seating with casual style seating, concessions and a bar. Seats only 60 people. Features full HD projection and a punchy 2.1 stereo and subwoofer sound system.
620 Texas Screening Times
Thursday, October 17
4:45 p.m. – Teal Slate
7:30 p.m. – Orange Slate
Friday, October 18
9:15 a.m – Orange Slate
12:00 p.m. – Teal Slate
2:45 p.m. – Orange Slate
5:30 p.m. – Teal Slate
8:15 p.m. – Orange Slate
Saturday, October 19
9:15 a.m – Teal Slate
12:00 p.m. – Orange Slate
2:45 p.m. – Teal Slate
5:30 p.m. – Orange Slate
8:15 p.m. – Teal Slate
801 Crockett Street, Shreveport
This black-box theatre setting features full HD projection, stadium seating, and a punchy 2.1 stereo and subwoofer sound system. You may also buy or pick up passes at this location and cast your votes!
Artstation Screening Times
Thursday, October 17
2:30 p.m. – Teal Slate
5:15 p.m. – Orange Slate
Friday, October 18
9:30 a.m. – Teal Slate
12:15 p.m. – Orange Slate
3:00 p.m. – Teal Slate
5:45 p.m. – Orange Slate
Saturday, October 19
9:30 a.m. – Orange Slate
12:15 p.m. – Teal Slate
3:00 p.m. – Orange Slate
5:45 p.m. – Teal Slate
6220 E Texas St, Building C, Bossier City
This large, 300-seat theatre space features full HD projection, stadium seating, and stereo sound. You may also buy or pick up passes at this location and cast your votes!
BPCC Screening Times
Friday, October 18
11:00 a.m. – Teal Slate
1:45 p.m. – Orange Slate
4:30 p.m. – Teal Slate
Saturday, October 19
11:00 a.m. – Orange Slate
1:45 p.m. – Teal Slate
4:30 p.m. – Orange Slate
Baila
Connected
Game Day Ritual
Love is Neat
Memories for Tomorrow
Sex Date
Stall to Stall
Toots
Trip
Vice
Blood and Milk
Chicken Bones
Fast
Mallets
Miniature Life
Most Likely to Succeed
Napoleonic Code
Plaid Skirts
The Stage
Three Sessions
Sex Date
Directed by Mike Nicholas
Moriah Hicks
Three Sessions
Moriah Hicks is a native of El Dorado, Arkansas. She’s a graduate of the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where she received a Bachelor’s in Theatre-minoring in Mass Communications.
These filmmakers will a receive $1,000 reimbursable grant toward festival entry fees.
Directed by Ty Hudson
Directed by Michael Cusumano
Directed by Mike Nicholas
Directed by Chris Alan Evans
These filmmakers will a receive $3,000 reimbursable grant toward a short film entry into Louisiana Film Prize 2025!
Directed by Eve Crusto
Directed by Melissa Goslin
Directed by Stevie Cavalier
Directed by Ty Hudson
Directed by Kat Durel
Directed by Erica Michelle Singleton
Directed by Chris Alan Evans
Trip
Game Day Ritual
Plaid Skirts
Miniature Life
Fast
Connected
Stall to Stall
Toots
Memories for Tomorrow
Three Sessions
Most Likely to Succeed
Love is Neat
Sex Date
Mallets
The Stage
Baila
Vice
Blood and Milk
Napoleonic Code
Kevin is a writer, director, and producer whose career has been about expanding the idea of what diversity in filmmaking means. Formerly the Vice President of Lee Daniels Entertainment, Kevin now serves as VP of Podcasts & Adaptations at Blue Monday. As a Black and Latino writer/director, he was listed as Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch by MovieMaker Magazine. Most recently, Kevin directed Toxic Harmony for Fox Studios debuting in the fall of 2024.
Madison discovered a passion for film from a young age and would go on to study Cinema History at SUNY Purchase College before obtaining her Master’s in Film Theory at the University of Galway, Ireland. Madison held a variety of roles at some of the most prestigious festivals including Sundance, New York Film Festival, and Tribeca Festival, where, in 2023 she was hired as the short film programmer, the youngest in the festival’s history.
Landon is a short film programmer for the Sundance Film Festival and Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Overlook Film Film Festival, a four-day celebration of all things horror held annually in New Orleans. He was senior programmer for AFI Fest and the Philadelphia Film Festival, an associate programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival, head of shorts for the LA Film Festival, and served as director of programming for Aspen ShortsFest.
Colette is a screenwriter, novelist, and playwright. She wrote the film, And Then There Was Eve, and co-produced Quality Problems, which won several film festivals. Her film Miles Underwater is in post-production, and her film 7,000 Miles about Amelia Earhart, is currently on the festival circuit. Currently, her musical Serial Killer Barbie is gearing up for a tour of New Zealand and Mozart the Musical had a sold-out run at Carnegie Hall in March 2023.
Craig is a writer and producer for film and TV. Having been part of the WarnerMedia Discovery TV Writers Program, he has numerous pilots and features in development including the feature film “Black Boys Don’t Sew” which has Academy Award Winner Viola Davis attached as Executive Producer. A mentor to many, Craig has made it his mission to uplift and support emerging voices in the industry. He’s tickled silly to be back at Prizefest!
Lisa is a Short Film Programmer for the Sundance Film Festival. She has been part of the team since 2009, selecting the Sundance short film slate each year, and has curated shorts for the Durban Film Festival in South Africa. Ogdie is also Head of Cinema Programming in North America for Soho House & Co., providing members with exclusive access to the most exciting titles in film and television being distributed each year.
Paul has been the lead programmer of short films for the Oscar-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival since 2002. He is also the Director of Programming for both Film Pittsburgh and the Cordillera International Film Festival in Reno/Tahoe, NV. He is the proud father of seven daughters and one son and lives in Mentor, OH with Sarah, his wonderful wife of over 20 years.
Benjamin is a producer and VP of Sales & Distribution at Vanishing Angle. He was named to Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Indie Film in 2012 as part of Ornana films. He has produced short films with awards at festivals including SXSW and Sundance. In 2018, he co-founded the Short to Feature Filmmaking Lab, and in 2020 he helped launch the Vanishing Angle Post Grant for short filmmakers.
Chris Tashima is an actor/director from Los Angeles. He won an Oscar® for his short film Visas and Virtue, and received a Regional EMMY® nomination for his short, Day of Independence. Feature film appearances include Americanese (SXSW Special Jury Prize – Outstanding Ensemble Cast) and No No Girl (acting nomination, Austin Revolution Film Festival). Chris serves as Governor of the Short Films Branch, of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
This festival is more than creative competitions, it’s a celebration of community. Join us for these free events throughout the festival.
Thursday, October 17
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
700 Block of Texas Street
Join the filmmakers and the stars of this year’s Louisiana Film Prize on the red carpet. This event, open to all, will feature photographers, a filmmaker speed date, big toast with special drinks and more, all in the middle of Texas Street in downtown Shreveport.
Thursday, October 17
10:00 p.m. – midnight
700 Block of Texas Street
The party doesn’t stop after the red carpet cameras stop clicking! Join us into the night with special drinks, mocktails just steps away from the red carpet!
Friday, October 18
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Stray Cat Bar
The infamous Prize Fest Halloween-themed party is back — complete with a live DJ and decorations! Costumes are highly encouraged. Festival pass holders enter for free. All others will pay cover.
Saturday, October 19
10:00 a.m. – noon
Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas Street
Mentor Judges from Film Prize will host panel discussions and Q&As discussing the independent film industry, next steps to grow your filmmaking career, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, October 19
9:00 p.m. – 2:00am
The Noble Savage
Close out Prize Fest in style with a special closing party event featuring food and drink — both non-alcoholic and alcoholic. Plus a special musical guest will return to Shreveport and take the stage after the Big Exhale Toast! You won’t want to miss this event!
September 28th thru October 20th
This exciting photography competition invites photographers of all levels, from beginners to professionals, to capture the unique essence of Shreveport and Bossier City. Through your lens, we invite you to explore our vibrant community, iconic landmarks, and the spirit of our festivities.
