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Ripcord Halloween Film Festival: ‘Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart’ Director Julian Doan Takes $100,000 Grand Prize
Julian Doan won the $100,000 first prize at the inaugural Ripcord Halloween Film Festival for his short film, “Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart”. The award was described as the largest ever given at a short film festival, providing funding to support the next stage of Doan’s career.
Thirteen films reached the finals after a close fan vote. The jury included filmmaker Tim Miller, Fantastic Fest’s Jean Lauer, Sundance’s Lisa Ogdie, production designer Neville Page and producer Peter Phok.
In short
- Julian Doan won $100,000 for his short film.
- The prize was billed as a short film festival record.
- Thirteen films made the finals after a close fan vote.
Explained simply
The Ripcord Halloween Film Festival is a new event for short films, with a final selection chosen after viewers voted among entries. Short films are usually much briefer than feature films and can give directors a way to develop ideas and show their work.
Julian Doan’s film, “Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart”, was one of 13 films to reach the final round. The jury brought together people with experience in filmmaking, film festivals, production design and producing.
The festival’s first prize is a $100,000 award intended to help fund the next stage of a filmmaker’s career. Its size makes the award notable for a short film festival and could provide substantial support for Doan’s future work.
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