Fiction Fest - Winners

Shawn Philip Nelson said:
Thanks Barry! I didn't know you'd watched it. Practice makes better eh? :-) This short is also the simplest one I'd done as well. And that's probably not a coincidence that it'd be the one I'd win with.
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I usually try to watch all of them. This one felt like a "breakthrough" film for you. You've done a lot of things on a grander scale, but this one felt more like a film that put story first, in a way you hadn't (IMO) quite accomplished with your earlier efforts. I knew when I watched the fest films that you were going to win this time. Congrats, and I look forward to seeing what you do next fest!
 
Shawn,

I was caught up emotionally in your film. For me, only happens when a piece hits me on an unconscious level. Really well done.

Sente Sente felt the most like a feature to me. It just had everything. The location, the color, the on-screen talent. Technical was top-notch.

On Our Terms is the work of a mature filmmaker. Or feels that way, anyway. It isn't big and showy. Dialogue was fantastic.

This festival had fewer entries than some previous outtings, but the caliber of most of the entries was much higher. The bar goes up another notch!
 
Barry_Green said:
I usually try to watch all of them. This one felt like a "breakthrough" film for you. You've done a lot of things on a grander scale, but this one felt more like a film that put story first, in a way you hadn't (IMO) quite accomplished with your earlier efforts. I knew when I watched the fest films that you were going to win this time. Congrats, and I look forward to seeing what you do next fest!
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Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that. A book that's been a huge inspiration to me is 'Outliers' and the concept of deliberate practice, so I've been trying to get better at every turn. Onward and upward!

lyonfilms said:
Congratulations man - great short and well deserved! Now, looks like I owe you lunch and a beer :)
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Excellent! Now our little off track wagering stands tied :-).

Barry_Green said:
Please tell me it's not gonna be barbecue...
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Hmm, good point, I will only claim my Devon prize at known establishments!

Erik Olson said:
Shawn,

I was caught up emotionally in your film. For me, only happens when a piece hits me on an unconscious level. Really well done.

Sente Sente felt the most like a feature to me. It just had everything. The location, the color, the on-screen talent. Technical was top-notch.

On Our Terms is the work of a mature filmmaker. Or feels that way, anyway. It isn't big and showy. Dialogue was fantastic.

This festival had fewer entries than some previous outtings, but the caliber of most of the entries was much higher. The bar goes up another notch!
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Wow! Thanks Erik, I'm very glad I was able to move you and others. I think that's the hardest to do.
 
Yep congrats everyone, my top 3 really - surprised Will didn't sneak a little higher - but all the films are deserving and glad to see the votes going for story foremost!
 
Congrats to the winners! Going to get you guys some prize action ASAP! :)

And Shawn, to echo what others have said, again, this was by far your best film to date, and so glad you grabbed first! Good work!
 
Right on! Congratulations to the winners and finalists. I knew that if I got involved with 3 productions that one was bound to win! So glad to be a part of The Rook Moves, Shawn!
 
Congratulations to the other finalists. I'm incredibly happy i made the top three and from such a strong group of films that means so much more. Thanks to everyone.
 
Excellent work Shawn, I really loved your film. Really quality filmmaking from all the finalists - cheers!
 
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