Rockport Festivals is pleased to announce that two films received the inaugural Motif 1 Short Film Fest People’s Choice award(s):
Homemade Parade by Emile Doucette & BomBom Butterflies by Kim Smith
Wow! What a great first year for the first Motif 1 Short Film Fest! We had some great submissions, ranging on topics from the launch of an Essex-built schooner to the legend of the Gloucester Sea Serpent. The following eight short films were chosen for the first Motif 1 Short Film Fest:
Launch Day of the Schooner Ardelle
by Len Burgess
What do You Love About Cape Ann?
by Mike Kelly
BomBom Butterflies
by Kim Smith
Gloucester Sea Serpent
by Doctor Colonel Gonzo
No More Gloomy Sundays
by Robert Newton
New England Blood
by Dylan/Ladds
Homemade Parade
by Emile Doucette
Thacher Island Nature Reserve Sunrise
by Ron Rismen
Two screenings were held at the annual Motif No.1 Festival in Rockport, one on Friday, May 17th and another on Saturday, May 18th, with Twin Lights soda courtesy of Rockport’s own Thomas Wilson Beverage Co. at both screenings. Viewers were asked to vote for their favorite film (if they felt so inclined — voting was entirely optional). Across the ballots all the films received great feedback, with one voter checking off every single option with the comment that each one was a favorite. But in the end, two films emerged as the front runners with both receiving the same number of votes.
Read more about the event at Rockport Art Festivals
Thanks for choosing my film! However, equal credit for its production must go to cellist Kristen Miller, who scored the whole film and provided invaluable creative support.
What wonderful news! Congratulations to both winners and to all the entrants, and let’s hope this is the beginning of a long tradition of excellence at the Rockport Film Festival.
Congratulations Kim! I’ve passed this onto Anne Feeney, current President of Andover Garden Club. We were so fortunate that you showed this at the April meeting. Thanks!
Wonderful news! So glad I can see your film again on your new website!