A musical about a viral meme trying to woo his crush, and an animated short about Sun and Moon god siblings arguing over Earth were among the best student films that won awards. prize at the University of Hawaii in Manoa Creative Media Academy (MCA) AWARDS CEREMONY.
The annual event held May 13 at the Art Auditorium honored student works ranging from best drama, comedy, documentary, animation, audience favorite and more.
“It is both encouraging and gratifying to see the work that comes out of MCA,” said Laura Margulies, assistant professor of animation. “The award-winning films are accomplished works that reveal the immense abilities of our students as directors, animators, sound designers and artists in many aspects of the filmmaking process. I can’t wait to see more!”
Student winners
best sound—Cringe Kid Kyle: The Musical, Cameron Kalei Kalaukoa
Best Documentary Award—The ties that uniteco-directors Florence Jane Andres, Rachel Ma
Maka Maoli Award (Native Vision/Best Native Film)—My dog has fleas, Justin Pascua
Best Character Animation—Araw to Gabi, Racasa Jewel
Best Cinematography—bird eyes, Jhante Iga
Best Achievement—Cringe Kid Kyle: The Musical, Ian Severino
Best Experimental—Babailan, Nathan Buendia
Best Animated Film (tie)
Araw to Gabi, Racasa Jewel
posts, Daniel Oca
Best Drama (tie)
Ember, Justin Pascua
Big Fish Reel, Britney Kruzel
Wāhine in Film Award—Florence Jane Andres
