And the award goes to…….several George F. Baker High School students!
Tuxedo swept the awards presentation at the First Cut Film Festival that took place at GFB on April 27. The virtual festival featured drama and video production work from students across Orange and Rockland County. Music teacher Clayton Chan is proud of how well Tuxedo students shined. “They stood among the top student filmmakers in the Hudson Valley and have proven our film program to be one of the best in the area.”
Congratulations to students who took home the following honors:
WINNERS
Samuel Kainatsky: Winner for "Best Cinematography" and Winner for "Best Short Film" both for his short film: The Real You
Marley Vaught: Winner for "Best Micro-Movie" and Winner for "Best Overall Picture" for her micro-movie: Mourning Routine
Charlie Nemec: Winner for "Best Lead Role" for acting in The Real You by Samuel Kainatsky.
Dominik Cichon: Winner for "Best Sound" for his work in the micro-movie Realization by Charlie Nemec
NOMINEES
Emily Brito: Nominee for "Best Micro-Movie" for her micro-movie Unrealistic
Justin Graffeo: Nominee for "Best Supporting Role" for acting in My Neighbor is Addicted to Climbing by Chris Ahart and Logan Saari-Poznanski
Chris Ahart: Nominee for "Best Editing" for his short film My Neighbor is Addicted to Climbing
Charlie Nemec: Nominee for "Best Overall Picture" for her short film The Tech Booth
The film festival is available for viewing at: