MISSION AWARD

ROBERT TOWNSEND

For his relentless efforts in delivering positive depictions of the African-American culture in film and television.

 

TEXAS LEGEND AWARD

IRMA P. HALL

For an outstanding body of work representing the breadth of our cultural experience.

 

BEST OVERALL FILM

CLOSE TIES: TYING ON A NEW TRADITION

Directed by

Gemal Woods (Washington DC)

 

BEST TEXAS FILM

KISSED BY THE DEVIL

Directed by M. Legend Brown and Sharice Henry Chasi

 

BEST DOCUMENTARY

CLOSE TIES: TYING ON A NEW TRADITION

Directed by

Gemal Woods (Washington DC)

 

BEST SHORT FILM

JUNIOR and the SAINT

Directed by Lamont Stephens (NJ)

 

BEST FEATURE FILM

THE CONTRADICTION OF FAIR HOPE

Directed by S. Epatha Merkerson (NY)

 

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD

JUNIOR and the SAINT

Directed by Lamont Stephens (NJ)