2011: Open Category

This category is for or videos that don't fit into the either the narrative or documentary categories. The open category includes music videos, experimental videos, trailers, and non-narrative animation.

FIRST PLACE, HIGH SCHOOL

"Julie-O" | Jake Oleson and Will Politan, Millburn High School
An outdoor concert for an audience of one.

SECOND PLACE, HIGH SCHOOL

"Chrysalis" | Kira Homsher, Cheltenham High School
A stop-motion piece about one girl exploring an abandoned space.

THIRD PLACE, HIGH SCHOOL

"Reflections" | Jessica Lynn Grose, Big Picture Alliance
A musical look at the empowerment of girls told from the perspective of a teenager.

FIRST PLACE, MIDDLE SCHOOL

"Seeing through a New Lens" | James Tralie, Sandy Run Middle School
A young boy discovers his potential when he is given a Flip camera.

SECOND PLACE, MIDDLE SCHOOL

"Brain Gobblers from Saturn" | Kris Theorin, PA Leadership Charter School
A stop-motion trailer, produced entirely with Legos, inspired by classic science-fiction films

THIRD PLACE, MIDDLE SCHOOL

"The Perfect Child" | Madeline Bowne, Clearview Regional Middle School
An endearing look at the difficulties of being a sibling.