The Landmark Studio for the Arts created the WV Filmmakers Festival to promote the WV filmmaking industry by showcasing WV Films. The festival allows WV filmmakers to congregate, exchange ideas, and make new industry contacts. Currently the WV Filmmakers Guild holds their annual meeting at the Festival.看We are pleased to announce the winners of this years awards.
Filmmaker of the Year
Ray Schmitt
Best Film看Archive
Charles Cline
Best Feature Film
Burning Annie
Van Flesher, Director
Best Docudrama
The Captives
Jude Miller
Best Historical Documentary
Mine Wars
Bill Richardson
Best Environmental Documentary
Mucked
Robert Gates
Best Individual Profile Documentary
Lu Lu: Triumph of The Human Spirit
Ray Schmitt
Best Cultural Documentary
Texture of Life
Ray Schmitt
Best Short Narrative
Remembering Bob
Maria Brenner
For more information, contact Kevin Carpenter, Vice-president of the Landmark Studio and the Director of the WVFFF at - kevincarpenter@elkhotel.us or (304) 765- 5960.