The Fort Myers Beach Film Festival honored the winning filmmakers and actors with awards for their work on independent films screened during the 7th edition of the festival which ran April 24 – 28, 2013 in Fort Myers, Florida. The winning filmmaker of the Best Documentary is Joe Papp in Five Acts, directed by Tracie Holder and Karen Thorsen. Best Feature Film Award went to Blind Pass, directed by Steve Tatone.
The festival also honored local residents who submitted films to the festival with the Islander Award going to Love Letter, directed by Taylor Hill and Best Local Film went to Stuck, directed by Mitch Glass. Best Student Film is Red Tide, directed by Dino Gallina.
2013 AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED:
Islander Award: “Love Letter” directed by Taylor Hill
Best Local Film: “Stuck” directed by Mitch Glass
Best Student Film: “Red Tide” directed by Dino Gallina
Best Short Film: “The Last Session” directed by Chad Gurdgiel
Best Documentary: ”Joe Papp in V Acts” directed by Tracie Holder and Karen THorsen
Best Feature Film: “Blind Pass” directed by Steve Tatone
Best Actor: Sally Kirkland for her work in the film “Posey”
Rising Star Award: Danielle White
Star Achievement Award winner: Billy DaMota, Director, Producer, Writer and Casting Director of “Posey”.
People’s Choice Award (selected by the audience): “The Gift of the Game”, written and directed by novelist Randy Wayne White.