According to the Alexandria Gazette Packet, "9 to 5: The Story of a Movement” by Oscar-winning directors Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar took top honors with the Best in Fest award. The documentary traces the history of the women’s labor movement through interviews with the 9 to 5 labor organization founders. Reichert said, “It is such an honor when so many great films were screened at this festival.”Oscar-nominated director Roko Belic’s film “Trust Me,” produced by Joe Phelps, edited by Michael Fallavollita, looks at how misinformation contributes to the gap between perception and reality."
As per Alexandria Gazette Packet, "New this year, the festival gave an Outstanding Performance Award to Director Lawrence Whitemer and Roger Kabler for his acting in “Saving Robin Williams.” The film that received the most votes from viewers, “The Legacy Sessions,” was honored with the festival’s Audience Award and $100. Directed by local filmmaker David Ashton, the film stars actors from Northern Virginia, once again demonstrating the wealth of creative talent in the region. Finally, a special “Superstar of the Decade” award went to Alexandria producer, AFF Alumnus and Awardee, Joe Cantwell, for his support as industry adviser and donor over the last ten years, since his film “Ride the Divide” won in 2010."
Winners Announced At 2020 Alexandria Film Festival Awards Ceremony
Seven awards were presented at the 2020 Alexandria Film Festival Awards Ceremony, attended virtually by all winning filmmakers from Los Angeles to Israel. The ceremony was held on November 22 and can be viewed at AlexFilmFest.com. The 14th annual festival featured more than 40 films – all still viewable online until midnight, Nov. 26.
According to the Alexandria Gazette Packet, "9 to 5: The Story of a Movement” by Oscar-winning directors Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar took top honors with the Best in Fest award. The documentary traces the history of the women’s labor movement through interviews with the 9 to 5 labor organization founders. Reichert said, “It is such an honor when so many great films were screened at this festival.”Oscar-nominated director Roko Belic’s film “Trust Me,” produced by Joe Phelps, edited by Michael Fallavollita, looks at how misinformation contributes to the gap between perception and reality."
As per Alexandria Gazette Packet, "New this year, the festival gave an Outstanding Performance Award to Director Lawrence Whitemer and Roger Kabler for his acting in “Saving Robin Williams.” The film that received the most votes from viewers, “The Legacy Sessions,” was honored with the festival’s Audience Award and $100. Directed by local filmmaker David Ashton, the film stars actors from Northern Virginia, once again demonstrating the wealth of creative talent in the region. Finally, a special “Superstar of the Decade” award went to Alexandria producer, AFF Alumnus and Awardee, Joe Cantwell, for his support as industry adviser and donor over the last ten years, since his film “Ride the Divide” won in 2010."
According to the Alexandria Gazette Packet, "9 to 5: The Story of a Movement” by Oscar-winning directors Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar took top honors with the Best in Fest award. The documentary traces the history of the women’s labor movement through interviews with the 9 to 5 labor organization founders. Reichert said, “It is such an honor when so many great films were screened at this festival.”Oscar-nominated director Roko Belic’s film “Trust Me,” produced by Joe Phelps, edited by Michael Fallavollita, looks at how misinformation contributes to the gap between perception and reality."
As per Alexandria Gazette Packet, "New this year, the festival gave an Outstanding Performance Award to Director Lawrence Whitemer and Roger Kabler for his acting in “Saving Robin Williams.” The film that received the most votes from viewers, “The Legacy Sessions,” was honored with the festival’s Audience Award and $100. Directed by local filmmaker David Ashton, the film stars actors from Northern Virginia, once again demonstrating the wealth of creative talent in the region. Finally, a special “Superstar of the Decade” award went to Alexandria producer, AFF Alumnus and Awardee, Joe Cantwell, for his support as industry adviser and donor over the last ten years, since his film “Ride the Divide” won in 2010."
