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MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL

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Mystic Film Festival Awards

The Mystic Film Festival jury will recognize the top films and screenplays in competition.

Best Narrative Film Cinematography
Best Narrative Film Editing
Best Documentary Film Cinematography
Best Documentary Film Editing
Human Rights Award
Best Narrative Short
Best Narrative Feature
Best Feature Documentary
Best Documentary Short
Best International Film
Best New Director
Best Connecticut Film
Best New England Film
Best Conservation Film
Best Costume Design
Best Art Direction

Best Original Score
Best Ensemble Cast Award
Best Performance (Male / Female)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Grand Jury Prize Narrative Feature
Grand Jury Prize Narrative Short
Grand Jury Prize Feature Documentary
Grand Jury Prize Documentary Short
Best Screenplay Narrative Feature
Best Screenplay Narrative Short
Best Student Film
Best Student Film Director
Best Student Film Screenplay
Audience Choice Award Narrative
Audience Choice Award Documentary
Audience Choice Award Student

The grand prize winner of the 2023 screenplay competition will win a one year membership to Connect ISA, one month’s access to Roadmap Writers On-Ramp program, and a virtual Table Read organized and sponsored by Women in Film and Video New England (exact date to be coordinated with the winner). The grand prize winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on October 22, 2023, as well as the four runner ups, who will receive a six month membership to Connect ISA. 

Thank you to our sponsors and partners. We appreciate your support of the Mystic Film Festival!