Written by Jeffrey Durkin & Steve Godwin
Produced by Steve Godwin
(10 minutes)
Synopsis: A man of the law is emerged for many years in the vice world underbelly of Tijuana.
The film explores its eventual effect on him and the deterioration of his state of mind as the years pass on.
Who is he hunting down...and who is hunting him?

Written by John McGrath
Produced by John McGrath and Ty Jones
(20 minutes)
Synopsis: A woman breaks up with her boyfriend...she just wants to be friends.  Unfortunately, he turns out to be an
obsessed cold-blooded killer who proceeds to terrorize her.  But what about her?  Is she who he thought she was?  
She refuses to be victimized as the tables are turned in this suspense/thriller that proves looks can be deceiving.

THE ACTION/CUT 2007 BEST ANIMATION FILM AWARD
“ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS VILLAGE” Directed by Michael Attardi Port Monmouth, NJ

Written and Produced by Michael Attardi
Musical Producer: Dani Donadi, Animation Producer: Jeff Scheetz
Executive Produced by Joseph Anselmo, Co-Executive Produced by Andy Van Roon
(15 minutes) 
Synopsis: A musical timeless tale of love, a leap of faith and transformation, featuring village characters that embody
the archetypes of good and evil battling over what force will control their village and save the magic of Christmas.

Produced by Jake White & Natalie M. Hill
(26 minutes)
Synopsis: An inside look at the effects of nuclear weapons testing.  The resulting damage and deaths
have become a legacy for many southern Utah towns - including Parowan.  The strength and will 
of the people to restore their community is an inspiring testament of the human spirit.

Written by Curt Davies
Produced by Karen Lacampuenga
(10 minutes)
Synopsis: Inspired by true events, a terrifying day in the lives of Jake and Jessica who are dating and in love.
  Driving home, Jake experiences signs that are a commonly ignored precursor to tornadic activity and realizes he is now
in the path of two mammoth tornadoes.  He must warn Jessica and her family and take immediate cover.  By showcasing the 
true cloud formations and the random nature of tornadoes, hopefully this movie can serve as a reminder of what to look out for.

Written and Produced by Carlos Florez
Original Music by 3 Sons Productions - Performed by Dead Arm aka Dan North, Cleopatra, Kb aka Kevin Burns
(5 minutes)
Synopsis:  The concept is freedom...a surrealistic representation of revolution to overcome political and social oppression.
A timeless epoch, a symbolic world controlled by the smoke and pollution of the industries and factories of oppressive 
monopoly of power.  This hip hop music video - shot entirely in green screen - tells a beautiful surrealist story 
that resonates with the theme of freedom...the desire to rise!

- ADDITIONAL JURY AWARDS - 
ACTION/CUT 2007 FILM AWARDS
OF SPECIAL MERIT IN FILMMAKING


SPECIAL JURY AWARDS - FICTION FILM
“HONORED”
Directed by Stephanie Fischette - Brooklyn, NY
Synopsis: Two souls, with deeply resonant pains from the Iraqui war, attempt to communicate, share, and connect...but can they?
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“SATURDAY NIGHT NEWTON SUNDAY MORNING ENMORE”
Directed by Christopher Johnson - NSW, Australia
Synopsis: Claire wakes up next to Matthew: not her type...her memories of the night before are hazy; his are fanciful and romantic.

BEST FOREIGN AWARDS - FICTION FILM
“BACKYARD SUICIDE”
Directed by Mats Karsvall - Stockholm, Sweden
Synopsis: As the hunt for terrorists goes on, does the USA know its international implications and what breeds in their own backyard?
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"KAGE"
Directed by Takeshi Maya - Tokyo, Japan
Synopsis: A love story expressing true passion for traditional Japanese culture and theatrical martial arts.

MOST PROMISING YOUNG FILMMAKER AWARD - FICTION FILM (18 & under)
"PURE CHOICE"
Directed by Reece Baker (17) - Auckland, New Zealand
Synopsis: A promising life can spiral out of control when peer pressure leads to a world of drugs...a fatal pathway to meth addiction.

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SPECIAL JURY AWARD - ANIMATION FILM
"ANATOMY 101"
Directed by Anton Dawson - Novato, CA
Synopsis: What lurks at night at a college library?  One freshman is about to find out in the struggle between knowledge and temptation.

BEST FOREIGN AWARD - ANIMATION FILM
“AFTER SCHOOL MIDNIGHT"
Directed by Hitoshi Takekiyo - Fukuoka, Japan
Synopsis: With a sound of a bell that notifies end of classes, a school turns into a hilarious stage and full of surprises.

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SPECIAL JURY AWARD - DOCUMENTARY FILM
“HELL ON WHEELS”
Directed by Adam Blasucci - Cinnaminson, NJ
Synopsis: A satirical docudrama based on Adam's life experiences as a person with the disability of muscular dystrophy.

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SPECIAL JURY AWARDS - STUDENT FILM
“DISPOSABLE”
Directed by Anthony Buncio - Carson, CA
Art Institute of California
Synopsis: An elderly man is admitted to a nursing care facility which sparks a crisis of conscience in his teenage grandson.
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“POP FOUL”
Directed by Moon Molson - New York, NY
Columbia University, School of the Arts
Synopsis: A searing drama...lies and betrayals within a family sends a young boy down his own path of destruction.
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“THE PROJECTIONIST”
Directed by Elaine Liu - Kensington, MD
New York University
Synopsis: Set during the Chinese Cultural Revolution in 1966, a projectionist's mistake results in dire consequences. Mandarin w/subtitles.

BEST FOREIGN AWARD - STUDENT FILM
“POSTCARD VERNOSTI”
Directed by Andrew Lewis - Australia
Edith Cowan University
Synopsis: A wrenching drama about a peacekeeper's haunting lapse of behavior during the war in the former Yugoslavia. 

MOST PROMISING STUDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS (18 & under)
“BREAKFAST OF THE DEAD”
Directed by Chris Sullivan (17) - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta High School
Synopsis: A satire of the 1960's Zombie films.  A character is hilariously unaffected when his town is overtaken by zombies.
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“MISSING”
Directed by Jamison Olivieri (17) - Concord, CA
Clayton Valley High School
Synopsis: A lonely painter paints a picture representing a man undergoing a midlife crisis in which he is missing an invaluable emotion.

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For Finalists who did not receive an award, your film can include in its list of achievements the following award:  
"Finalist at the Action/Cut 2007 Short Film Competition"

CONGRATULATIONS!

we are very proud of our six top award winners, 
and the additional awards of special merit winners granted by our industry juries.

a press release announcing our winners has been sent to print & web film publications,
production companies, studios, agents, managers, and other industry PLAYERS on our media list.

all additional special merit winners will receive an Action/Cut Award Certificate
and a Gift Certificate invitation to any Action/Cut Filmmaking Seminar they wish to attend.