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PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

 

THE ROBERT & SIBYLLE REDFORD CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Awarded to an individual who has shown excellence in filmmaking, acting, directing, or the arts while contributing to society over their career.

 

 

THE CLARA APODACA COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD /

COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD

Presented to a person or persons who have made a significant impact on the community with their time, resources, and leadership through charitable or business endeavors. 

 

  • 2016 recipients: Lynn Marie Rusaw and Antonya Molleur

  • 2015 recipient: Allen Winston of WinstonFoto

  • 2014 recipients: Upton Ethelbah of Unity Design and Thomas Brandt of Vision Soup

  • 2013 recipient: Ann Lerner, Film Liaison for the City of Albuquerque

 

AFMX SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD

Awarded to a person or who has created social change or awareness through a film or music project on a national or international scale.

 

  • 2016 recipient: Finding Jenn's Voice, Schott Productions

  • 2015 recipient: Actress Annika Marks

  • 2014 recipient: Documentarian Chris Schueler

 

AFMX VISIONARY AWARD

Awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the future through their work in film, music or the arts.

 

  • 2016 recipient: Chris Gero

  • 2015 recipient: Graeme Taylor

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AFMX MUSIC AWARD

Awarded to a musician or music producer who has made a significant impact in film, music and the arts. 

 

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MOVIE MAGIC AWARD

Presented to an industry professional who makes magic happen behind the scenes through their craft.

 

  • 2016 recipient: Echoes, Amy Leland / Summer Woman Productions

  • 2015 recipient: Director Hannah MacPherson

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BEST FEATURE FILM

Presented to the feature film that has the most impact on audiences during AFMX while telling an amazing story.

 

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BEST DOCUMENTARY

Awarded to the short or feature documentary that is most captivating, educational, and impactful at AFMX.

 

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BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT

Awarded to the short or feature documentary that is most captivating, educational, and impactful at AFMX.

 

 

​BEST SHORT NARRATIVE

Awarded to shirt films that are narrative-driven, character-filled, and anything else that makes cinema compelling and has the punch of a feature.

 

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BEST MUSIC VIDEO

This award recognizes stand-alone videos of one song or performance.

 

  • 2016 recipient: Release Me, Jeremy J Hawkes, Adalia Tara Music

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BEST ANIMATED MOVIE

This award recognizes the best-animated feature or short.

 

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AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD

Awarded to the movie that attendees vote for and are most impressed by at AFMX.

 

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BEST ACTOR AWARD

Added in 2015, this is awarded to the best actor in a feature or short film at AFMX.

 

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BEST ACTRESS AWARD

Added in 2015, this is awarded to the best actress in a feature or short film at AFMX.

 

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BEST DIRECTOR

Added in 2015, this is awarded to a director who shows major chops in filmmaking through their work presented at AFMX

 

 

BEST NEW MEXICO MOVIE

Presented to the best short, documentary, or feature movie made in New Mexico that wows the audience at AFMX.

 

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BEST SMART DEVICE MOVIE

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