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\n\tThe 12th annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival has awarded its top prizes for the May 20-24 event in the California mountain town. \u201cMono 222,\u201d directed by Quinton Dominguez, was awarded the jury prize for best North American narrative feature, while \u201cDreaming of Lions,\u201d directed and written by Paolo Marinou-Blanco, won best international narrative feature. Best documentary feature went to \u201cI Got Bombed at Harvey\u2019s,\u201d directed by Amy Bandlien Storkel and Bryan Storkel. <\/p>\n

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\n\tAudience awards went to \u201cDanny Is My Boyfriend,\u201d directed by Lucy Sandler and Mechi Lakatos, for narrative feature; \u201cTony Odyssey,\u201d directed by Thales Banzai, for international narrative feature; and \u201cNuisance Bear,\u201d directed by Jack Weisman and Gabriela Osio Vanden, for documentary feature.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThis year\u2019s festival reaffirmed the power of independent film to spark conversation, foster connection, and champion daring creative voices,\u201d said Shira Dubrovner, Festival Director and Founder. \u201cWe were thrilled to welcome a record number of filmmakers whose work reflects the passion and originality that continue to define the festival.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tSee additional prize winners below:<\/p>\n

\nJury Awards<\/strong>
Best N. American Narrative Feature: \u201cMono 222,\u201d directed by Quinton Dominguez; $1,000 cash award, $15,000 Panavision Camera Rental Grant,
Honorable Mention: \u201cDebt to the Dead,\u201d directed by Daniel Castro Zimbr\u00f3n<\/p>\n

\n\tBest International Narrative Feature: \u201cDreaming of Lions,\u201d directed by Paolo Marinou-Blanco; $1,000 cash award
Honorable Mention: \u201cTony Odyssey,\u201d directed by Thales Banzai<\/p>\n

\n\tBest Documentary Feature: \u201cI Got Bombed at Harvey\u2019s,\u201d directed by Amy Bandlien Storkel and Bryan Storkel; $1,000 cash award<\/p>\n

\n\tBravery Award for Documentary Feature: \u201cSugarfly,\u201d directed by Max Schoenfeld; $1,000 cash award<\/p>\n

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\n\tBest Screenplay: \u201cThe Unseen,\u201d written by Shivakumar Ramanathan; $1,000 cash award and a Slated script and financial analysis bundle.<\/p>\n

\n\tBest Narrative Short: \u201cReunion,\u201d directed by Kyle Montgomery and Judd Myers
$500 cash award; Honorable Mention: \u201cBoat Movie,\u201d directed by Anna Torzullo and Stephanie Ibarra<\/p>\n

\n\tBest International Narrative Short: \u201cLeivalaul (Breadsong),\u201d directed by Katariina Aule; $500 cash award<\/p>\n

\n\tBest Documentary Short: \u201cJar of Time,\u201d directed by Nevena Semova and Swapnil Arjun; $500 cash award
Honorable Mention: \u201cHyodo\u2019s Paradise,\u201d directed by Jacque Rabie<\/p>\n

\n\tBest Animation Short: \u201cWan Wan,\u201d directed by Mayuko Kobayashi; $500 cash award
Honorable Mention: \u201cLong Live Livia,\u201d directed by Zach Dorn<\/p>\n

\n\tBest Music Video: \u201cHigh Season,\u201d by Yuliia Yanko and Trygve Luktvasslimo, directed by Trygve Luktvasslimo; $500 cash award
Honorable Mention: \u201cErghad Afewo,\u201d by Tinariwen, directed by Axel Digoix<\/p>\n

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