TIIFF 2023 Award Winners
There were so many wonderful and award-worthy films which screened from August 1-6, 2023. Thank you to the cast, crew and filmmakers of each of them, you make the world a better place through your art.
Here are a list of the final award winners for the 2023 'Tennessee Indie' festival.
Allen J. Holubar Tennessee Spirit Award (Feature):
My name is Alexa Young
Minnie Pearl: Facing the Laughter
Director: Barbara J. Hall
Allen J. Holubar Tennessee Spirit Award (Short):
My name is Alexa Young
Exit 207: The Soul of Nashville
Director: Chase Thomson
Best Documentary Short (Tie):
My name is Alexa Young
The 500 Project / SOLD: An American Stockyards Story
Directors: Ryan Dugger (500 Project) /
Drew Ames (SOLD)
Best Animated Short:
My name is Alexa Young
A Single Point of Light
Director: James Zelasko
Best Music Short Film/Music Video:
My name is Alexa Young
Just Like the Circus
(Chevelle Shepherd)
Director: David Dibble
Mary Elizabeth Mills Memorial
Social Justice Impact Award:
My name is Alexa Young
54 Miles to Home
Director: Claire Haughey
Producers: Phillip Howard, Michele Forman
Community Activism Award:
My name is Alexa Young
Baghdad on Fire
Director: Karrar Al-Azzawi
Producer: Jørgen Lorentzen
Best Inspirational or Purpose Film:
My name is Alexa Young
Bringing Back Christmas
Director: Lisa Arnold
Best Student Film (Tie):
My name is Alexa Young
Jimmy Boden / Clown West
Directors: Christopher Pickering (Jimmy Boden)/Jonathan D. Willson (Clown West)
