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ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE
MNTV 2009 SHORT FILM COMPETITION!

With a record year for submissions — over 80 — MNTV 2009 showcases some of the finest films and video produced in Minnesota over the past two years. MNTV will be broadcast on Twin Cities Public Television and other Minnesota public television stations and streamed on YouTube and Google Video.  Congratulations to the winning filmmakers! This year’s films will also be programmed on the Best Buy Film/Video Bay at the Walker Art Center from March through August. Be sure to check it out!

2009 MNTV Broadcast Schedule – Twin Cities Public Television

Program One:  Striking cinematography enhances these short films by talented Minnesota filmmakers.

Aaron Nelson, Tone (2009, 7 minutes)
Stephen Gurewitz, Winter Lilacs (2009, 6 minutes)
Ann Prim, Deer Hill Road (2009, 14 minutes)
Mark Ehling, How to Live Better (2009, 18 minutes)
Jila Nikpay, In Waiting (2008, 7 minutes)

Couples try to make a connection in these powerful short films.

Chris Newberry, A Song Without a Name (2008, 16 minutes)
Scott Jenson, Frumpy Franny (2009, 8 minutes)
Kevin Russell and Joe Clark, A Sudden Hankering (2008, 12 minutes)
Britni West, Oldmeal (2008, 10 minutes) and Blue Like Sun (2007, 6 minutes)

Program Three: Delightful animations pepper this spicy mix of experimental and documentary films.  

Brian Barber, Black Eyed Snakes “Rise Up” (2009, 3 minutes)
Jesse Roesler, Street Cellist: David McGee (2008, 3 minutes)
Paul Bernhardt, Paris Journal (2009, 4 minutes)
Amanda Becker, Pete’s Palace (2009, 7 minutes)
Tim Fort, Edifice Wrecks (2008, 3 minutes)
John Akre, I Feel Tight (2009, 4 minutes)
Kerry Johnson, First Sight (2008, 4 minutes)
Sarah Jean Kruchowski, Pumpkin (2008, 3 minutes)
Kari Jo Skogquist, Freatures (2009, 1 minute)
Jim Grafsgaard and P.J. Tracy, Anima (2007, 4 minutes)
William Scott Rees and JoEllen Martinson, Tape Eleven (2007, 5 minutes)
Mahi Palanisami, The Silent Regime Within (2008, 4 minutes)
Lewis Weinberg, Future Antiquity: The Tears of Saddam Hussein (2008, 5 minutes)

This year’s series was curated by Dean Otto from the Walker, Lu Lippold from IFP Minnesota, and Marlina Gonzalez. MNTV is made possible by generous support from the Jerome Foundation.

For details and guidelines on submitting work to be considered for the 2010 season, click here.

Upcoming Events:

McKnight Screenwriting and Filmmaking Fellows Show Their Work, March 3 and 10.

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