Festival Archives
| Best Student Film | Mack; Ben Kadie, Director |
| Best Animated Film | Prayers for Peace; Justin Grella, Director |
| Best Screenplay | The Gray Area; Chapin Hemmingway, Director |
| Best Cinematography | Kaya; Tony Leonardo, Director |
| Best Feature Film | The Drummond Will; Allan Butterworth, Director |
| Audience Favorite | Catching Dreams; Kevin Flint, Director |
| Best Short Documentary | Ride of Mergansers; Steve Furman, Director |
| Best Full-Length Documentary | Taylor Camp; Robert Stone, Director |
| Best Narrative Short | Something Special; Kristi Simkins, Director |
| The Rainier Llama Award as presented by Warren | Superheroes; Michael Barnett, Director |
The Schedule has been finalized and the Opening Night Film is THE DRUMMOND WILL. There will be a Q&A after the screening with the filmmakers projected via Skype from London - (it will be 5am there!)
Following the Q&A is the Opening Night Gala with the dress theme being Black and White - not formal, just Black and/or White (not mandatory to attend).
All the Best,
Win Whittaker
Warren Etheredge presented this year's awards. And the Buzzy" goes to:
| Best Student Film | Melting the Snowman |
| Best Short Documentary | Wings of Silver: The Vi Cowden Story  |
| Best Full Length Documentary | Back to the Garden, Flower Power Comes Full Circle  |
| Best Narrative Short | Hidden in Time  |
| Audience Favorite | Calvin Marshall |
| Best Feature | The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle  |
June 13, 2010
The 2010 Awards Gala
Calvin Marshall
May 21, 2010
RIFF is proud to announce the Opening Night Film to kick off what is anticipated to be a fantastic 4th year: Calvin Marshall. A poignant comedy about losing, Calvin Marshall's childhood dream of playing Major League Baseball is in serious jeopardy.
Win Whittaker, RIFF Festival Director
The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle
May 19, 2010
The closing night film has been selected!
All the Best,
Win Whittaker, RIFF Festival Director