The documentary, “Break On Thru: A Celebration of Ray Manzarek and The Doors,” directed by Justin Kreutzmann won the Best Feature Film Award at the 2018 Asbury Park Music & Film Festival (APMFF) on Sunday, in a ceremony hosted by radio host Shelli Sonstein, two-time Gracie Award winner, co-host of the Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show on Q104.3 and APMFF Board member. Break On Thru: A Celebration of Ray Manzarek and The Doors is a concert documentary from a 2016 all-star performance in Los Angeles that John Densmore and Robby Krieger, the two surviving members of The Doors, developed to celebrate what would have been Manzarek’s 70th birthday. As well as the all star concert there’s never before seen footage from The Doors archives and new Interviews from Densmore and Krieger. It’s a one of a kind documentary about a very special person and a legendary rock band.

Winning Films of 2018 Asbury Park Music & Film Festival

Asbury Park Press Award – Bike Riddim, directed by Sarah Galloway

RWJ Barnabas Health Award – Stay Human, directed by Michael Franti

Asbury Park Music Foundation Award – Brothers Hypnotic, directed by Reuben Atlas

Best Animation – Weightless, directed by Amanda Duncan

Legacy Recordings Best Music Documentary – Conny Plank – The Potential of Noise, directed by Stephan Plank

Sony Pictures Award: Best Short Film Takes – The One Arm Bandit, directed by Rich Allen

Best Music Video Award – Send it to Me, directed by George McMorrow

Tito’s Handmade Vodka Award – Write When You Get Work, directed by Stacy Cochran

Best Feature Film Award – Break On Thru: A Celebration of Ray Manzarek and The Doors, directed by Justin Kreutzmann

Best Aspiring Female Director Award – The Oyster Farmers, directed by Corinne Gray Ruff

Image: From left, Justin Kreutzmann, director; Jeff Jampol of Jampol Artist Management; Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3 FM; and John Densmore of The Doors receiving the APMFF Best Film Feature Award for Kreutzmann’s “Break On Thru: A Celebration of Ray Manzarek and The Doors.” – (APMFF)