We are delighted to announce the winners of the ISFF short film awards

This year, the festival received over 400 submissions and 80 short films were included in the final program. The ISFF Jury included Carl Zimmer (Science Author and Journalist), David Eagelman (Neuroscientist and Writer), Darcy Kelley (Harold Weintraub and HHMI Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University), and Robb Moss (Documentary Filmmaker and Harvard Professor).

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Scientific Merit Award – $2,500

WINNER: EAGLEMAN STAG
Directed by Mikey Please

The 2011 jury, consisting of Carl Zimmer, David Eagelman, Darcy Kelley, and Robb Moss have selected “Eagleman Stag” as the winner of the Nature Scientific Merit Award. The Nature Scientific Merit Award is awarded to a short film that exemplifies                                                                         science in narrative filmmaking in a compelling, credible and inspiring manner.

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People’s Choice Award – $1,000

WINNER: UNTIL
Directed by Barry Gibb

The audience of the 4th Annual Imagine Science Film Festival has selected “Until” as the winner of the Nature People’s Choice Award. The Nature People’s Choice Award is given to a short film which receives the most audience votes during the festival.

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The Scientist Award - $1,000

WINNER: CHASING BIRDS IN BERINGI
Directed by Stephani Gordon

The 2011 jury, consisting of Carl Zimmer, David Eagelman, Darcy Kelley, and Robb Moss have selected “Chasing Birds in Beringia” as the winner of the The Scientist Award, sponsored by Science/AAAS. The Scientist Award is given                                                                         to a short film that depicts a scientist in an accurate and original way.

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Visual Science Award - $1,000

WINNER: BREAST STEM CELLS
Directed by Etsuko Uno & Drew Barry

The 2011 jury, consisting of Carl Zimmer, David Eagelman, Darcy Kelley, and Robb Moss have selected “Breast Stem Cells” as the winner of the The Scientist Award, sponsored by Imaginal Disc. The Visual Science Award is given to a short film that                                                                              depicts science in a visually-engaging manner.