APA Announces 2013 APA Short Video Contest Winners
The 2013 APA Short Video Contest
June 25, 2013 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
ATLANTA - After a long and detailed process the 2013 2nd Annual APA Short Video Contest judges have made their selections. It was a difficult choice in many categories with strong competition, but when pushed to the corner, the judges came through.View The WINNING VIDEOS at the Vimeo Group THE 2013 APA SHORT VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS
BEST OVERALL - "Manta" by Connor Simpson
"ROCKIN' IT" PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD sponsored by RedRock Micro
"THE COFFINMAKER" by Dan McComb
"Congratulations to Dan McComb for winning the "Rockin It" People's Choice Award for his short film 'The Coffinmaker". It's a wonderful film, very intimate and rich in character. Dan's film racked up hundreds more views than the runner up, he did a great job getting the word out about his video. We wish Dan the best of luck and hope the winning prize a Redrock Micro Crossover Kit - helps Dan every step of the way." RedRock Micro
BEST COMMERICAL/PROMOTIONAL sponsored by Cinevate
"MERBOTS, Artist Profile: Margo Mullen" by Luke Goodman
"Much like last year's APA Video Contest, the Cinevate crew had a hard time choosing a winner in this category. In the end, Luke Goodman's video, "Merbots " was the one video that kept us smiling throughout, even after repeated viewings. The light hearted subject, artist Margo Mullen and her colorful artwork, made for easy viewing while Luke's editing and composition held our interest. We look forward to seeing more of Luke's work in the future and are confident he'll put his new Elements Camera Slider Bundle to good use!" - Cinevate
BEST MUSIC VIDEO sponsored by smallHD
"DROPFRAME - Trichome" by Oli Sansom
"Excellent use of photography skills and post production work to make 'video.' The use of lighting was particularly well executed. Elements of the video such as transitions and camera movement were original and contributed to the mood/tome of the video without distraction. The lighting and color were consistent throughout the piece. Details (especially face shots) were impressive. Sequences seemed well thought through and matched the emotion of the music." - smallHD
MOST INNOVATIVE sponsored by ikan
"12INCHNOTES" by Raabstract
BEST LIGHTING sponsored by Chimera
"PROJECT INK" by Nick Nacca
BEST COMEDIC SHORT sponsored by Controlled Vocabulary with Plasticase NANUK
"THE ISLAND" by Hugh Kretschmer
BEST DOCUMENTARY sponsored by First Cut Pro with ThinkTank Photo
"MEET LAMONT" by Keith Lanpher
"This documentary had an excellent character, and the overall composition was very well executed. After watching the documentary, we wanted to learn more about this gentle giant with his great perspective and kind nature, despite having a seemingly uneventful life." First Cut Pro
BEST TIME-LAPSE sponsored by eMotimo with Roberts Camera
"MINIATURE MELBOURNE" Nathan Kaso
"At eMotimo, we are always looking for pieces that make us feel "eMotion", if you will. This piece did. The music pushed the selection along, driving the pulse of the video. A selection of imagery that allows us to steal a look into a secret miniature city full of vibrant colors and activities. The music was well composed and mixed. We had the impression that there might be a lid that could close to stop the music box, along with everyone and everything inside. Besides the music, the sound effects added to the scene creations without distractions." - eMotimo
BEST SPOT NEWS/EDITORIAL FEATURE sponsored by HoodmanUSA with Plasticase NANUK
"INTO THE SHADOWS" by Line Hadsbjerg
BEST DRAMATIC SHORT sponsored by indiSystem
"DESIRE WITHOUT END" by Beaute et Bete
BEST DIRECTING sponsored by Hollywood Camera Work
"La Prochaine Fois" by A76 Productions
BEST USE OF MOTION by Glidecam
"THE OTHER SIDE" by Vanguard Communications, Meaning in Media and The National Council for Behavioral Health
"Great camera movement, storytelling and watching experience." - Glidecam
BEST EDITING sponsored by Adobe
"La Prochaine Fois" by A76 Productions
BEST AUDIO sponsored by SmartSound with Plasticase NANUK
"THE HAND" by Monica Stevenson
"The interplay between the music and the visual was exacting and exceptionally well done. The sound the composer got (there was n ambient sound or dialogue, FX, etc., just music score) was remarkably creative, fresh and interesting throughout and was superbly produced. The dependency on the score to drive the visual, made it more important that the score be well done, and it achieved it in spades." SmartSound
Thank you to all who entered and a Special THANK YOU to our fabulous Sponsors. Without them and their generous prizes, the drive to submit would not have been there.
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