Announcing the Winners of the 14th Annual AoBFF

As we wrap up the 14th season of the ART OF BROOKLYN Film Festival, the word that keeps coming to mind is "community." We programmed 60 films this season, from around the way and around the world. Points of view that couldn't have been more diverse, with artistic themes that spoke to each other organically. The energy at AoBFF was palpable, with filmmakers and audience clearly so happy to be there to interact with the work and each other. Seeing old friends and making new ones, and planning potential collaborations. It's what Brooklyn, and AoBFF, are all about.

We were very excited to hold an informative panel discussion on the cutting-edge world of virtual production techniques (and how emerging indie filmmakers can harness them) and a wonderful discussion with director Christ Kentis about his landmark indie feature OPEN WATER. Both were professionally filmed and will be part of our free media offerings soon.

We want to thank our nonprofit funders including the New York State Council on the Arts, and the NYC Dept. of Youth and Community Development. The festival was sponsored by the Sony BURANO, who made it possible to hold our screenings and events at the beautiful AbelCine screening room — with their stunning new LED wall that made our screenings so impactful. A special thanks to the AbleCine staff who worked hard to make every event there wonderful.

Speaking of venues, thank you to Cobble Hill Cinemas, Greenwood Park, AbelCine, Stuart Cinema, and Pratt Film/Video for hosting our world-class screenings and events. Our incredible Guest Festival Directors Matt Campagna, Melissa D'Agostino, Brit Prater and Edward Worthy worked with us to create a stunning program of independent film.

One of the running themes among filmmakers this year was how interesting and unique our curation is. It's what sets us apart and makes AoBFF special. And we are always so happy to hear that everyone in our festival feels respected and taken care of. We work hard to create an experience filmmakers and screenwriters will remember, because they deserve it. Now more than ever, artists matter.

And one more thank you to every film and screenplay that was part of the 2024 AoBFF. Each one represents a achievement in itself, and we are continually inspired by you! Be proud of what you created, and keep up the amazing work. 

2024 AoBFF Winners

Outstanding Sound: BROKEN VESSELS

Outstanding Score: IN THE SUMMER RAIN

Outstanding Editing: NYCTOPHOBIA

Outstanding Cinematography: GIANT'S KETTLE

Outstanding Animation: ROBERTO'S DREAM

Outstanding Screenplay:  ASTRONAUT by Lukas Hassel

The Dark Side Award:  CASA PARAISO

The Vanguard Award (for Experimental Film): THIS IS HOW I FELT

Outstanding Performance in a Short: Kara Overlien in GOLD RUSH

Outstanding Performance in a Feature: Rosie McDonald in A/WAY

Outstanding Ensemble Performance: MAMA NIGHT

Outstanding Comedy: THE PEACH

Outstanding Drama: BLUE HOUR

Outstanding Short Documentary: (It's a tie!) FORBIDDEN POND and BIRDFEEDER

Outstanding Feature Documentary: THAT THING THAT SOUND

Outstanding Director of a Narrative Short:  Anne Hu for LUNCHBOX

Outstanding Narrative Short: L'HYPERMNÉSIQUE

Outstanding Director of a Narrative Feature: Derek Shane Garcia for A/WAY
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Outstanding Narrative Feature: A/WAY