2012 Trailblazer Award Honoree

Joyce Cox, Visual Effects Producer

Joyce Cox, Producer, began her career producing live action and postproduction for commercial advertising. She moved into feature films in the mid 90’s as the visual effects industry began its rapid evolution into its present role as a creative and technical cornerstone for filmmaking. Joyce has produced visual effects for numerous feature films. Her credits include MEN IN BLACK III, AVATAR, THE DARKKNIGHT, X-MEN 2, TITANIC and HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE.

2012 Moving Image Award Honoree

Cinematographer Amy Vincent, ASC

Amy Vincent ASC is one of the most versatile cinematographers working today. From her intimate collaborations with director Kasi Lemmons (Eve's Bayou, Dr. Hugo, Caveman's Valentine) to her provocative work with director Craig Brewer ( Hustle & Flow, Black Snake Moan, and the recently released Footloose), she has displayed a distinct vision and established herself as one of the leading women in the world of cinematography. Her work has garnered prestigious awards, including the Sundance 2005 Cinematgoraphy Award (Hustle & Flow) and the 2001 Women in Film Kodak Vision Award. 


In addition to her work in motion pictures and television, Miss Vincent shares her experience with students across the country, in hopes of preserving the Art of Cinematography and setting in motion a new generation of talented and passionate filmmakers.

2012 Award Winning Films

Best Feature Film
Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy

Best Foreign Feature Film
The Italian Key

Best of The Festival
The Lift

Best Foreign Short
Tsuyako

Best Documentary
Baseball In The Time of Cholera

Best Comedy
Blackout

Best Drama
When You Find Me

Best Student Film
Jody's Bra

Best Family friendly Film
Jonah & The Crab

Best Halloween Teaser
Through The Flowers

Ladies Illuminate
Ready To Talk

Ladies Kick Butt
Wallenda

Ladies First
You Know What I Wish For

Artistic Director's Awards
A Younger Man
Valse Favorite
The Stronger
Swimmin' Lesson
Jack & Jill
Mother's Milk

Festival Director's Awards
Te Vas
The Skinny
House Cleaning
The 54
Commerce
Modern Love
Lily Chan Story

Best Actor
Adam Sinclair

Best Actress
Kristin Kreuk

Best Supporting Actor
Billy Boyd

Best Supporting Actress
Olivia Andrup

Short Screenplay Winner
Hadley House

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