The 33rd Annual American Indian Film Festival Announces Award Winners
Posted by editor@vimooz.com on November 19, 2008 under American Indian Film Festival | 
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The American Indian Film Institute (AIFI) and Title Sponsor, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, announce the winners for the 33rd annual American Indian Film Festival. The award winners were presented at the annual American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show on Saturday Nov. 15 at 6:00p.m at the historic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
The American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show, (established in 1978), has recognized excellence in American Indian cinematic achievement, making the annual awards show one of the most prominent Indian Country and Native Cinema showcases.
Best Film: Before Tomorrow (pictured above) , Director: Marie -Helene Cousineau and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu, Canada
Best Director: Georgina Lightning, Older Than America, USA
Best Actor: Trevor Duplessis, In a World Created by a Drunken God, Canada
Best Actress: Candace Fox, Moccasin Flats: Redemption,Canada
Best Supporting Actor: Wes Studi- Older Than America, USA
Best Supporting Actress: Misty Upham- Frozen River,USA
Best Documentary Feature: River of Renewal, Director - Carlos Bolado, USA
Best Documentary Short: Byron Chief-Moon: Grey Horse Rider, Directors: Philip Szporer and Marlene Miller, Canada:
Best Live Action Short: Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners, Director -Lori Lewis, Canada
Best Animated Short: By the Rapids, Director - Joseph Lazare, Canada
Best Music Video: You Can Let Go, Director: Margaret Malandruccolo, USA
Best Public Service: Modern Day Warriors, Director -Jenni Monet, USA