The Award Ceremony a/k/ The 6th Annual Luminaries, presented by the Five Towns College Film/Video Department on Friday May 15, 2015 was a perfect example of the amazing talent that exists here at this small college.
The evening was superb! The humor of the hosts, Reid Ranalli and Jon Moret, created an upbeat, fun, and energizing event. The golden awards were renamed the “Sol” awards in honor of FTC’s cherished and preeminent cinematographer, Dr. Sol Negrin. And, the amazing student productions and films demonstrated the great talent of FTC students and faculty. Without a doubt, The 6th Annual Luminaries ceremony left its mark of greatness here at Five Towns College.
Led by their Chair, Dr. Kathy Curtiss, and fellow faculty members who were also Judges of the event, Professors Rizzuto. Huber, Desjardin, and Rush, the collaborative efforts of the Film/Video Department were excellent and apparent. Special thanks were given to the presenters: Professor Emeritus and esteemed cinematographer Sol Negrin, Katie Tuohy, Joseph Tarantino, Ian-Josef Benhardt, Dayna Johns and Tonianne Difilippo.
Here are some of the “Sol” Awards and the recipients:
- Best 2nd Year Film: Tommy Nickel, Deathnote
- Best Cinematography: John Testa, Homecoming
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Jason Lopez, Big Licks
- Best Overall Sound: Brittany Berger, If He Shall Hear Thee
- Best Original Score: Homecoming (NYU grad student wrote original score)
- Best 3rd Year Film: John Testa, The Youth
- Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction: Mary Halter
- Outstanding Achievement in Service to the Film/Video Division: Steven Niemann (Nicknamed the “Ragnar” for the loyalty and leadership of that character from the History channel’s “Vikings”)
- Outstanding Achievement in Directing Actors: Jessica Rochez, How I Fell In Love with Mary Jane
- Best Editing: Heui Song Son, Homecoming
- Best Actor in a Lead Role: Jo Tarantino, Stuck
- Best Actress in a Lead Role: Jenny Joslin, Homecoming
- Best Underclassmen Directing: John Testa, The Youth
- Audience Choice Award Film: Anthony Zito, High Priority
- Audience Choice Award Actor: Dayna John, The Youth
- Best 1st Year Film: Joseph Delany, True Crimes
- Best Alternative Film: Mary Halter, Take me (Ganga)
- Best Screenplay: Josh Bowhall, The Story of Michael; Steven Hightower, At Wit’s End
- Best Senior Directing: Brittany Berger, If He Shall Hear Thee
- Best Senior Producing: James Christiano, Big Licks
- Best Senior Film: Heui Song Son, Homecoming
- Best Shorty Short: Sal Peretti, Taken 3
- Best Supporting Actress: Dayna John, The Youth
- Best Supporting Actor: Jason Lopez, Big Licks
- Best 1st Year Film: Jo Delany, True Crime
This was an FTC event that will be talked about for a long time! Congratulations to the cast, crew, and crowd!!!
Awesome Night! Awesome Accomplishments!!
