Film fest winners announced

Published 5:00 am Sunday, May 26, 2013

The 2013 Central Oregon Film Festival held its awards night in Madras this spring.

In the 10-14 age category, Benjie Higgins and Tyler Shaw of Bend shared first and third place with their films, “Mustache with a Mind” and “Life of a Snowmon.” Sam Gilbertson of Culver took second place with “Rude Awakening.” In the 15-18 age category, Cooper Anderson of Bend took first for “The Choice.” Hannah Allison of Bend won second with “Mama’s Clothesline” and Sophia Gemelas of Madras placed third with “The Bean Foundation.”

In the adult category, Sid Widmer of Madras won first with a music video for Christina Griggs, Dave Inbody of Bend won second with “Proper Sleep Hygiene,” and Jesse Locke of Bend landed in third with “597.”

Additional prizes were given for Funniest Film, Most Creative Film, Best Actor and other categories. The festival has additional showings scheduled at libraries around Central Oregon. Screenings will be held at 3:30 p.m. June 6 at La Pine Public Library, and 2 p.m. June 8 at the Downtown Bend Public Library.

Contact: www.centraloregonshowcase.com.

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