Marlin Darrah the 2023 winner for "Best Feature" @ the 5th Anniversary Mentone Film Awards for the film An Egypt Affair.
Paul is the 2023 Mentone Film Award Winner for "Best Music Video" called "Whenever I call you friend" by Kenny Loggins and Melissa Manchester. Paul is also known for Cherri Future and The Original Charvel Gang.
Best Feature: An Egypt Affair - Marlin Darrah
Best Documentary: Police State - Dinesh D'Souza
Best Comedy: Jewish for Lunch - Lou Stone Borenstein - Sam Kench
Best Western: The Ballad of the Westwind Kid - Micah Gándola
Best Horror: Toxica - Rona Walter
Best Comedy Writer: Ask Me Already - Meredith Vivian
Best Student Cast: Sad Disco - Mary Crigler
Best Student Cinematography: The Gambler - Carlie Gonzales
Best Student Comedy: The Right Move - Ezekial Canaan
Best Student Director: Unsteady - Christian Bens
Best Student Documentary: Pennington Designs - Jasmin Valtierra Amado
Best Student Music: Killer Queen - Nathan Hobbs & Howard Purvee
Best Student Professor: Chris Stagl - Troy University
Best Student Studio: DragonFIRE Studios - Orangewood High
Best Student Actor: The Gambler - Frankie Morales
Best Animation: The Hawk and the Hen - Jade Dandan Evangelista
Best Stop Motion: Roadkill Jamboree - Meghan G. Graham
Best Music: Whenever I Call You Friend - Paul Gervasi
Best Documentary Music: For the Skeptical - Dawn Westlake
Best Thriller: Housesitter - Amanda Renae
Best Actress: Christina Ricucci - Chemistry
Best Actor: Rylie Decocq - Jewish for Lunch
2022 Mentone Film Awards:
Best Feature: Bobcat Moretti - Rob Margolies
Best Adventure: Amazon Queen - Marlin Darrah
Best Comedy: Smile or Hug - Paul Sprangers
Best Western: Corsicana - Isaiah Washington
Best Action: Pro God - Pro Gun - Rene Perez
Best International: Ms Rossi 2 - Pat Battistini
Best Student Short: The Red Robe Mystery
- Carly Gonzales & Abraham Campbell
Best Student Drama: The Sketch - Jasmin Valtierra Amado
Best Adventure Comedy: Your Package Has Been Delivered
- Allison Miller
Best Animation: Laika & Nemo - Jan Gadermann
Best Comedy Short: Baby - Matt Mitchell
Best Drama: That Night - Samuel Gonzalez Jr.
Best Music: This Ain't The Place I Wanna Be - Paul Gervasi
Best Romance: A Quarter of Silence - Tonny Yang
Best Short Film: Cha - Xiwen Miao
Best Thriller: Hackney Downs - Carl Earl-Ocran
Best Actress: Ana Isabel Rosso - Pro God - Pro Gun
Best Actor: Tim Realbuto - Bobcat Moretti
2024 MFA's......Fall, 2024
We are rolling out the red carpet at the close of the Mentone Film Festival. Awards will be given to the best film genres. Please arrive 15 minutes early to the 7:30 PM start time on Saturday, November 11th, 2023. Live entertainment to follow. Dress Code is Semi-Formal. Tickets $5
2023 MFF Selection; An Egypt Affair (Adventure - Romance - Thriller): A rejected husband. A beautiful stranger. A dangerous liaison. For two couples enjoying a spectacular Egyptian adventure, treachery and deception cruise the Nile along with them. Starring: Yolanthe Cabau, Jarred Harper, Massi Furlan, Nick Dresselly Thomas, & Stacey Marie Williams Directed by: Marlin Darrah
2023 MFF Selection; Patches (Animation): Outcast due to physical differences, a lonely little boy in the 1920's makes an unlikely friend and finds belonging through sacrifice. Directed by: Georgie Athanasopoulos
2023 MFF Selection; Police State (Documentary - Crime): There is nowhere to hide. They have their lists. Are you next?
Starring; Dinesh D'Souza, Don Bongino & Nick Searcy Written & Directed by: Debbie D'Souza, Dinesh D'Souza and Bruce Schooley
2023 MFF Selection: The Counterfeit Kid (Western): Jack, a simple farmhand sets out to make a name for himself, ending up on the trail of a buried treasure. Unfortunately, he's been impersonating the infamous outlaw "Bloody" Ben Harris. Now, he will need all his friends to help him outwit Harris, find the treasure, and return to his true
2023 MFF Selection: The Counterfeit Kid (Western): Jack, a simple farmhand sets out to make a name for himself, ending up on the trail of a buried treasure. Unfortunately, he's been impersonating the infamous outlaw "Bloody" Ben Harris. Now, he will need all his friends to help him outwit Harris, find the treasure, and return to his true love Olivia. Starring: Brando White, Kelsey Edwards Directed by: Matthew S Taggart
2023 MFF Selection; Chemistry (Romance):
Wyatt and Sara are two actors who've been called to do a CHEMISTRY read for a big movie. When they realize who they'll be auditioning with, tensions rise and the audience discovers these two have HISTORY. Starring: Christina Ricucci & Ryan Christopher Lee Directed by: Alison Sano
2023 MFF Selection; The Trip (Thriller): A professional real estate photographer visits a house that she soon discovers holds her worst nightmare. Will she escape with all that she loves? Or will the trip be her last? This fast-paced, short film proves that to reach the destination, you have to survive the journey. Starring: Heather Ogea Directed by: Mente Bezuneh
2023 MFF Selection: The Pursuit of Truth (Mystery): A junior reporter at a small New York City newspaper, uncovers a shady deal between a prominent businessman and a state senator. When she realizes the potential of her findings, she steps down a dark path of blackmail and treachery. Starring: Laurel Lynn & Caden Bialow Directed by: Devan Sakaria
2023 MFF Selection; Where is Daisy (Horror): In a captivating tale of courage and mystery, young Eva embarks on a heart-pounding journey to rescue her beloved dog Daisy. When Daisy disappears into the darkness, Eva must confront her deepest fears. But as she delves deeper, an eerie presence looms, intensifying the suspense. With each s
2023 MFF Selection; Where is Daisy (Horror): In a captivating tale of courage and mystery, young Eva embarks on a heart-pounding journey to rescue her beloved dog Daisy. When Daisy disappears into the darkness, Eva must confront her deepest fears. But as she delves deeper, an eerie presence looms, intensifying the suspense. With each step, Eva unravels the chilling secrets of the forsaken place, realizing that something sinister awaits her.
Starring: Eva Pavlenko Directed by: Dmitry Koturanov
2023 MFF Selection: Ask Me Already (Comedy): Paranoia regarding the Young Adult Questionnaire at her pediatric office gets the best of Cara. Starring: Lina Ortiz & Kimberly Kim Directed by: Meredith Vivian
2023 MFF Selection; Jewish for Lunch (Comedy): Ruth Cohen is bringing her boyfriend to meet her family for the first time over a traditional family lunch. Before they enter the house, Ruth informs him that she's told her family he's Jewish. He isn't, but he agrees to play the part.
Starring: Kate Huffman & Rylie Decocq Directed by: Lou Stone Borenstein & Sam Kench
2023 MFF Selection; Hell's Gold (Western - Young):
Two robbers attempt to hoodwink a religious, sharp-shooting cowboy who just found the largest gold nugget in the area. Playing on the cowboy's religious dedication, the robbers decide to approach him as priests in hopes of convincing him to donate his gold to the church. A subtle comed
2023 MFF Selection; Hell's Gold (Western - Young):
Two robbers attempt to hoodwink a religious, sharp-shooting cowboy who just found the largest gold nugget in the area. Playing on the cowboy's religious dedication, the robbers decide to approach him as priests in hopes of convincing him to donate his gold to the church. A subtle comedy, “Hell's Gold” uses humor and tense emotion to reveal the true intentions of the robbers. Starring: Clay Bauman, Bruno Andrade & Matt Bechtel Directed by: Kathryn Christensen
2023 MFF Selection; Toxica (Action - Adventure - Horror): A former stunt woman is infected by an ancient biological compound, when a side job as a PI goes wrong. Suddenly cosmic terrors unfold around her and begin to change her mind and body.
Starring: Charlie Blackwood Directed by: Rona Walter
Best Feature winner Marlin Darrah @ the Mentone Film Awards 2023 w/ Mrs. California
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2023 MFF Selection; The Ballad of the Westwind Kid (Western): When wanted outlaw and long-time friend of the local Sheriff rides into town, they try to reconcile their past while concealing his presence from the county Marshal. Based on the original song "The Ballad of the Westwind Kid" by Brumby. Starring: Matthew Dougal Ethan Kart
2023 MFF Selection; The Ballad of the Westwind Kid (Western): When wanted outlaw and long-time friend of the local Sheriff rides into town, they try to reconcile their past while concealing his presence from the county Marshal. Based on the original song "The Ballad of the Westwind Kid" by Brumby. Starring: Matthew Dougal Ethan Kartchner, Camren Bagley Fox and Jake Ulasich Directed by: Micah Gándola
2023 MFF Selection; Men In Cars (Mystery): A teenage girl in Texas finds the object of her desire and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it as she becomes the subject of a bloody Bayou City True Crime podcast. Starring: Lexi Graves Directed by: Molly Vernon
2023 MFF Selection; The Power of Lenorah (Horror): A mysterious package from an unknown sender attempts to wreak havoc on its unsuspecting victim. Soon the tables turn and everyone is singing a different tune. Grab a bowl of cereal and take your place on the edge of your seat. But beware...in the end, there's no escaping the Power of Len
2023 MFF Selection; The Power of Lenorah (Horror): A mysterious package from an unknown sender attempts to wreak havoc on its unsuspecting victim. Soon the tables turn and everyone is singing a different tune. Grab a bowl of cereal and take your place on the edge of your seat. But beware...in the end, there's no escaping the Power of Lenorah. Starring: Tommy Huelsman & Brittany Whited Directed by: Timothy C Miller
2023 MFF Selection; The Right Move (Comedy - Young): A game of Chinese Chess goes wrong when no one can agree on the correct rules. Starring: Zilyn Yeoh & Sheldon Lee Directed by: Ezekiel Canaan
202 MFF Selection; Georgian Tango (Dance - Music): Starring: Tea Darchia Directed by: Ani Jgenti
2023 MFF Selection; Signs and Gestures (Romance - Drama - Young): Florist Clara relies on smell, touch and sound. She has recently been chatting with Art student Simon through a dating app.
They arrange to meet in person. However, during their first date an unexpected situation arises. Starring: Grace Whitford & Craig McColloch Directed by: Itandehui Jansen
2023 MFF Selection; Road Kill Jamboree (Animation): Roadkill Jamboree is a stop-motion/ 2D hybrid music video about how roads and drivers affect animals, featuring music from the ska-punk band Suburban Legends. This grim yet humorous story centers around a band of five undead animals encompassing various species along Interstate Highway
2023 MFF Selection; Road Kill Jamboree (Animation): Roadkill Jamboree is a stop-motion/ 2D hybrid music video about how roads and drivers affect animals, featuring music from the ska-punk band Suburban Legends. This grim yet humorous story centers around a band of five undead animals encompassing various species along Interstate Highway 5. Each animal in the band represents a different type of creature native to California while embodying different reasons why roadkill happens. Directed by: Meghan G Graham
2023 MFF Selection; Dead Calm (Comedy): Coraline has grown tired of her routine and feels stuck in her day-to-day life.
For this reason, she decides to find a way to escape it.
Starring: Judit Vidal, Jordi Diaz & Mario Lopez Directed by: Silvia Muzzioli
2023 MFF Selection; Shut Eye (Comedy): Directed by:
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Best Thriller - Fuelled
Best Short Film - Farewell Mr. Baker
Best Western - Milk for Violence
Best Feature - Prospectors "The Forgiven"
Best Comedy - Bandwidth - Pat Battistini
Best Family Film - Younger Days
Best Military Short - The 11th Order
Best War Documentary - Sacrificing Liberty
Best Cast - Loop Station
Best International Film - Suspension Bridge
Best Actress - Mia Angelique
From the film; Loop Station (Korean)
Best Thriller - MIMIC - Zachary Debedout
Best Thriller - MIMIC - Zachary Debedout
Best Animation - Tapped Out - Logan Webb
Best Western - Aurora - Thomas Negovan, Aaron Sharps
Best Feature - Stray Dogs - Adam Gascho
Best Comedy - Ms. Rossi - Pat Battistini
Best Romance - Mountain - Will Westgate, Hazuki Takada
Best Feature: Drug Addiction - Marcos Valandinos
Best Documentary: Zanja Creek - Ted Hayash
Best Western: Gage - Keith Kopp
Best Stop-Motion: Expend - Bismark Fernandes
Best International: Mauvaises Têtes - Rebekah Fieschi
Best Horror: Mommy's Little Monster - Patrick Green
Best Comedy: D for Doc's - Joe Sikoryak
Best Drama: Tin Can - Pat Battistini
Orbaker Award for most inspirational film:
The Last Doll Lady - Taryn Hough
2023 Mentone Film Awards (MFA's), Saturday November 11th, 2023
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