Russ Barbour is 2009 Filmmaker of the Year!
See what other awards were bestowed upon West Virginia filmmakers during the West Virginia Filmmakers Festival.
2009 Festival Oct 2, 3, 4 2009
The West Virginia FILMmakers Festival has something for everyone! Check out the schedule and make arrangements now to attend!
Not familiar with Sutton? Check out this tourist information page.
Ticket price is $5 per event or $15 festival pass. Tickets maybe purchased at the festival.
The festival is sponsored in part by the Braxton County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Download a festival program for a comprehensive look at all of this year's activities!
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West Virginia FILMmakers Festival
Filmmaker of the Year Award 2009
The West Virginia Filmmaker of the Year Award is given to the filmmaker whose most recent work or lifetime work has had the utmost impact on the WV film industry. The WVFF board of directors oversees the Filmmaker of the Year selection. The Nomination Committee consists of Previous WV Filmmakers of the Year, WV Filmmakers Guild, Landmark Studio for the Arts Board, WVFF Board, and industry professionals from around the state to arrive at the broadest consensus possible. To find out how to nominate a filmmaker, click here for the criteria.
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2009 WV FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL: 10th Festival
The 10th annual West Virginia Filmmakers Festival will be held Sept 30 Glenville State College, October 2, 3, 4 in Sutton, WV at the Landmark Studio for the Arts and Elk Theater. The festival is a juried showcase of works created by a variety of West Virginia film and video artists.
Starting in 2001, WV's own filmmakers and filmmakers from around the country who made films about West Virginia have been premiering their films in Sutton at the Landmark Studio for the Arts and the Elk Theater. This year, in honor of the festival's 10th anniversary, we have created a special category – 10-minute film.
Many of the films that have won honors were shown latter around the state and country. Last year's "best film" winner, "Burning the Future: Coal in America" won many awards around the world including the international Pare Lorentz Award, given in honor of the work of West Virginia's most famous filmmaker, Pare Lorentz of Clarksburg, WV. Each year, one filmmaker is selected as the "West Virginia Filmmaker of the Year." This award is the most prestigious award given annually to a West Virginia filmmaker.
We suggest that submissions be made as early as possible for consideration inclusion in publicity of the festival. Mail form, film, and stills:
WV Filmmakers Festival
C/O Kevin Carpenter
92 South Stonewall St
Sutton WV 26601
Two single entry tickets are mailed to the submitter. We suggest Filmmakers or festival guests wishing to attend multiple screening events purchase a Festival Pass. Festival Passes may be purchased in advance for $12 until Sept 1, 20009 or at the are available for all screening is for $15. Email for more info@wvfilmmakersfestival.org
While in town, vist the Jeremiah Carpenter Mt Bike Trail.
Shades of Gray screening Sept 11, 2009 at Mountain Lakes Amphithetre
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