On Saturday, May 9th the Hockomock Film Festival held its 8th Annual Awards Day at Stonehill College. The committee received 21 entries by filmmakers from five towns in the Hockomock League. Awards and cash prizes were given out for the winners and runners up in the categories for Drama and Documentary. In addition, a new category, College Age and Above, was created to accommodate entries by college age film students and adults. The North Easton Savings Bank is the sponsor of the Hockomock Film Festival and Courtney Palm represented the bank, handing out the prizes to the producers of the three winning entries.

Documentary

Lucy and Luke Davies for ‘A Dream Come True?’

Drama

Zach Stanger et al. for ‘Public Service Announcement’

Drama – College Age and Above Award Winners

Ben Del Guercio et al. for ‘The Harpist’

The seventh annual Hockomock Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held June 21, 2008 at Stonehill College. This year the films were divided into three categories, documentary, drama and music video. Awards were presented to three finalists in each category. A list of award recipients is below.

Pictured left to right: Courtney Palm, North Easton Savings Bank, Andrew Rapp, Actor, Ryan Murray, Producer, Ed Hands, HFF Committee, Gino Del Guercio, Chief Judge

The sixth annual Hockomock Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held June 16, 2007 at Stonehill College. This year the films were divided into three categories, documentary, drama and music video. Awards were presented to three finalists in each category. A list of award recipients is below.

From left: President Bill Ames, Jon Cortizo, Drama 1st place winner for “Escape,” Gino Del Guercio and Ed Hands

Back row: Evan Kellogg, Josh Gleason, Nick Jones, Front row: Michael Meyer and DJ Switz

The fifth annual Hockomock Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held in June at Stonehill College. This year the films were divided into two categories, documentary and drama. Awards were presented to two finalists in each category. A list of award recipients is below.

The fourth annual Easton Film Festival “EFFie” Awards Ceremony was held Saturday, June 11, 2005 at the Martin Institute at Stonehill College. This year the films were divided into three categories, documentary, drama and new this year- music video. Awards were presented to two finalists and in several special recognition categories. A full list of award recipient is below.

Documentary

Erica Pires accepts the EFFie for First Finalist in Documentary Film for her film “2005 Girls Basketball.”

Documentary Second Finalists Courtney O’Neill, Bria Wilbur and Stephanie Wilbur with their EFFie for the film “The College Process.”

DRAMA

A representative from the Drama First Finalist team of Kenny Kaitz, Kelly Chase, and Marcus Hammett accepts the EFFie for the film “Ambiguous.”

Drama Second Finalist Sean Davis accepts his award for his film “xCHOPSTICKSx.”

The third annual Easton Film Festival “EFFie” Awards Ceremony was held Saturday, June 19, 2004 at the Martin Institute at Stonehill College. This year the films were divided into two categories, documentary and drama. Awards were presented to two finalists and in several special recognition categories in both genres. A complete list of award recipients is below.

The second annual Easton Film Festival “EFFie” Awards Ceremony was held Saturday, June 14, 2003 at the Martin Institute at Stonehill College. In addition to the first, second and third place “EFFies,” special recognition awards were presented in categories including “youngest participant.” Congratulations to all participants for their excellent work and thanks to all who helped make the festival a success.

The first annual Easton Film Festival screening and awards ceremony was held June 15, 2002 at the Martin Institute at Stonehill College. There were 22 entries. Congratulations to all of the winners and members of the community who submitted films. Wonderful effort on everyone’s submittal!
“Effie” Award Winners:

The awards included gift certificates to The Camera Company of Norwood.
1st Place ($1500 Gift Certificate)

Untitled — Melinda Pollard
A couple’s arguing results in a car accident that changes their lives.
2nd Place (tie)($800 Gift Certificate)

French and Indian War — Ben Del Guercio
A documentary film on the French and Indian War with excerpts filmed at Borderland State Park.
2nd Place (tie)($800 Gift Certificate)

Heavy — Michael Johnson
A film about the band, Last Step. Interviews with the four band members on how they view the music industry.
3rd Place ($200 Gift Certificate)

The Waitress — Tara Fisher
A tribute to silent films. The film recreates the feel of a black and white short. Starring Tatum Harvey in the title role and Alan Van Epps as Moxey, a man with a plan.

The following special awards were also presented for merit:
Juror’s Award

Borderland Our Backyard — Tatiana Santos
A look at wildlife programs and youth activities at Borderland State Park.
Honorable Mention

Honoring Easton’s Veterans of World War II — First Semester History Class of Edmund C. Hands, OAHS
A slide show on film showing those veterans who left high school before graduating. They received honorary diplomas in a special ceremony held at Oliver Ames High School.
Special Recognition Awards

Lights, Camera, Action! How to Make a Movie — Lauren Maggio
A short feature film on how to edit and create a movie.

Star Gem — Ian McCahill
A science fiction movie about the quest for energy.