The winners from the 2024 Vermont Film Festival

The 2nd annual Vermont Film Festival, held from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28, was filled with three days of films. The festivities included comedic shorts, a lively DJ Dave Dance Party, an industry event, and the festival concluded with a wrap-up party on Sunday night.

Winners

Best Short Comedy

“Viva Extra” — Written and Directed by Kevin Samar

Best Short Drama

“10 Minutes to Showtime” — Written and Directed by Logan Keefe

Best Thriller

“Grafton” — Directed by Bryan Santiago

Best Documentary

“Bearing Witness: A Name And A Voice” — Directed by Dina Jane Rudick

Best Feature Comedy

“Mother Father Sister Brother Frank” — Written and Directed by Caden Douglas

Best Feature Drama

“The Ghost Trap” — Directed by James Khanlarian

Most Vermont

“Connected” — Directed by Chad Ervin