The virtual UCLA TFT FILM FESTIVAL: Galactic Waltz was very special this year.
The student work was spectacular! Amazing films, scripts and pitches from all the MFA programs. The projects were personal, some emotional, and funny – all from the heart. Though it was a very hard year working on and finishing their projects with the pandemic and much turmoil in the world, the student’s passionate work shined through. Star-studded honorees were featured at every event, which included great artists, creators, Academy Award nominees and winners – all from this year!
Animation Extravaganza
MFA Student Award Winners 2020
BEST ANIMATION
IS THAT YOU, JOE? | Dustin Romero
BEST STORY
PROTOTYPE | Casey Kolodin
BEST ART DIRECTION
UPSTREAM | Kimberly Acosta
MOST INNOVATIVE
PETALS | Stephanie Mercado
BEST OF SHOW
GAMAN | Benjamin Tomimatsu
MFA Student Award Winners 2021
BEST ANIMATION
CONVERSATIONS WITH THE UNDEAD | Dustin Romero
BEST STORY
BUCKET HAT | Demetrios Tzamaras
BEST ART DIRECTION
CAYENNE | Ashton Kellman-Holmes
MOST INNOVATIVE
catastroPHIze | Emmy Trueswell
BEST OF SHOW
THE BLUE MONSTER | Ysabel Li
Screenwriters Showcase
MFA Student Award Winners 2021
Feature Adaptation
Bliss – Geo Bradley
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Feature Comedy
*weird – Augustus Schiff
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Feature Drama
Backstitch – Amber Lena Miller
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TV Half Hour
Staying Positive – Seis Steves
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TV Hourlong
The Delightful Appeal of Ruin – Julia Lunde
Producers Marketplace
KHADIJA ROANE - CROSSROADS
*WINNER OF THE DAN ANGEL FAMILY PRODUCERS AWARD (JUDGES CHOICE) *WINNER OF THE PROMISING PRODUCERS PRIZE (AUDIENCE CHOICE)
Directors Spotlight
