ECHOES’ first film festival was a huge success! We took home three awards and 11 nominations from the Action on Film Megafest 2018 in Las Vegas! A big congratulations to Campbell Crates for her Best Actress win in addition to ECHOES’ Best Visual Effects and Best Artwork win!
We spent the week viewing independent films and getting to know filmmakers from around the world. Some of our cast and crew were able to make it to the World Premiere Screening:
Pictured: Kari Koeper (Makeup Department Head), Angela Crates, Campbell Crates (Amber), Cameron Crates (Abby), Kenneth Mader (Filmmaker), and Ashely Melendez (Makeup Department). Not pictured Lily Thaisz (Officer Lane & Second Assistant Director).
Award Nominations & Wins
Action on Film International Film Festival
- WON – Best Visual Effects – Short – Kenneth Mader
- WON – Best Artwork (One Sheet / Poster) – ECHOES / Kenneth Mader
- Best Drama – Short – ECHOES
- Best Actress – Short – Cameron Crates
- Best Supporting Actress – Short – Julia Bauer
Hollywood Dreamz International Film Festival
- WON – Best Actress – Short – Campbell Crates
- RUNNER UP – Best Score – Short – Bruce Chianese
- Best Young Performer Female – Feature or Short – Cameron Crates
- Best Sound Design – Short – Bruce Chianese
- Best Dialogue – Short – Kenneth Mader
- Best Visual Effects – Short – Kenneth Mader
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