The TRILLVISION Film Festival concluded its inaugural virtual edition this past weekend, celebrating independent filmmakers and their creative contributions to the art of storytelling. Over two days, audiences engaged in insightful panel discussions, connected with filmmakers, and explored a dynamic selection of 18 short films and music videos from around the world.

The festival opened with a keynote address from filmmaker and author R.S. Veira, followed by a series of panels featuring industry professionals discussing comedy, poetry, and urban cinema. The closing day saw a compelling Directors Panel, an Urban Films discussion, and culminated in the much-anticipated Awards Ceremony.

The festival recognized outstanding achievements in filmmaking with 12 jury awards and three audience awards. The winners for the Spring 2025 edition are as follows:

Jury Awards

Outstanding Narrative Short:
Spectrum – Directed by Rick Stanton

Outstanding Documentary Short:
Breaking the Silence: A Black Nursing Documentary – Directed by Deasa Dorsey, Ashley Glass, Kendall Mathis

Outstanding Music Video:
Swampling: Dark – Directed by Adán Gabriel Rangel

Outstanding Experimental Short:
Lady Lazarus – Directed by Hannah Satterlee

Outstanding Cinematography:
Spectrum – Directed by Rick Stanton

Outstanding Lead Actor:
Jack Kennedy (The Last Vial)

Outstanding Lead Actress:
Taylor Harp (Confessions)

Outstanding Editing:
Silver Silhouettes – Edited by JR Roache & Andre Wynter

Outstanding Visual Effects:
INK! – Directed by Angelo Studioso
Triggered 2.0 – Directed by Mario Ricardo Rodriguez & Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm

Outstanding Makeup:
Pour Your Heart Out – Directed by Torey Gerace

Outstanding Production Design:
The Bean Pit – Directed by David Alexander

The Spirit Award:
City Shadows – Directed by Danielle Anderson
Silver Silhouettes – Directed by JR Roache & Andre Wynter

Audience Awards

Outstanding Narrative Short:
Rock Bottom – Directed by Terrence Lee Duncan Jr.

Outstanding Experimental Short:
Lady Lazarus – Directed by Hannah Satterlee

Best of the Fest:
Silver Silhouettes – Directed by JR Roache & Andre Wynter

The TRILLVISION Film Festival provided a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work and engage with a global audience. The success of this event marks the beginning of a new space dedicated to independent storytelling and creative expression.

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