AWARDS 2008

Artistic Achievement Award: Tommy Lee Jones

Best Film: Chain Link, Directed by Dylan Reynolds with Mark Irvingsen, Jody Jaress, & Lelia Goldoni

Best Actor: Purba Rgyal in “Prince of the Himalayas”

Best Short: Hold-up, Directed by Tanya Boyd

Best Documentary: The Third Wave, Directed by Alison Thompson

ARTISTIC ACHIVEMENT AWARD

Tommy Lee Jones

BEST FILM:

CHAIN LINK, Directed by Dylan Reynolds with Mark Irvingsen, Jody Jaress, & Lelia Goldoni (USA 2008 – 95mn) Drama

Synopsis
CHAIN LINK is a film about a man searching for love and redemption. Recently released from prison he takes steps towards a better life and have the family he’s always desired.

From Left to Right Ryan Reynolds Director of Chain Link Winner Best Picture at MCFF this year, Actress Jody Jaress, Producer Omar Kaczmarczik and Actor Mark Irvingsen

But circumstances compel him to resort back to a life of crime- affecting the one’s he loves- this time he may not have a second chance.

A character driven drama from first time writer/director Dylan Reynolds deals with a world where there is no simple right and wrong- good or evil; where people are faced with regrets, moral choices, immoral certainties, and ultimately fate.

BEST ACTOR:

Purba Rgyal as Lhamoklodanin in “Prince of Himalayas”

Prince Lhamoklodan learns of his father’s mysterious death and returns home to find his uncle has taken the throne—and the widowed queen. The dead emperor’s son wants revenge, but how can he exact it without devastating his mother? In the struggle to face his destiny and fight his demons, a new king is born.

BEST SHORT:

Hold-up, Directed by Tanya Boyd, Written by Ryadh Miller with Mark Irvingsen (USA 2005)

A first year college student must accomplish a series of tasks before being initiated into the fraternity Sigma Delta Lambda. He finds an envelope in his car with a tape recording instructing him of his last task. He accepts the challenge. He enters a Convenient Store… and bizarre circumstantial events happen.

BEST DOCUMENTARY:

The Third Wave, Directed by Alison Thompson – USA 2008, 90mn

“In a world of growing wars, disasters and famines: EVERYONE IS NEEDED.
THE THIRD WAVE is a documentation of our experience volunteering and assisting the tsunami victims in Sri Lanka. This film underlines the difficulties and joys of volunteering and its message could be set in any disaster or situation. The main theme being volunteerism. We hope to motivate people to search further for their own active role as a volunteer.”

“Today April 6th 2008 a suicide bomber killed the Hon. Sri Lankan Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle. He was the Godfather to our village and as a politician crossed
the line and became a volunteer. He was a good kind man and a dear friend who gave us a Humanitarian Award on behalf of his country. We dedicate this movie
to Him.” said Director Alison Thompson

The Third Wave is truly a “Must see!” – For ourselves, our children, and everyone we know. For anyone who has two good legs and a dollar in their pocket. It inspires the very best in us, just when we need that most, and comes as close to answering our purpose in life, as any film could aspire to.” Sean Penn (Los Angeles March 2008)