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2025 Winners & Event Photos

REEDY REELS FILM FESTIVAL

Documentary

A Dream Takes Flight

Director: Tim Angevine
Runtime: 01:02:03

Description: An aviator’s dream to build the most authentic, flying replica of The Spirit of St. Louis comes to life.

College Student Film

Clocked-Out

Director: Marco Grecco
Runtime: 00:14:32

Description: Stuck in a dead-end job, Charlie imagines whatever it takes to win the girl of his dreams.

Animated Film

Crawfish Dance

Director: David Donar
Runtime: 00:02:45

Description: Crawfish dance themselves in and out of trouble.

High School Student Film

Bloom

Director: Paige Dayton
Runtime: 00:01:45

Description: A girl named Lavette struggles to come to terms with her personal identity and appearance. Through a dream, Lavette gains confidence and decides to step out of hiding and live her life authentically.

Best Short Film

Hold


Director: Josiah Spencer 
Runtime: 00:13:58

Description: An early morning phone call propels a mother and daughter on a path toward connection and the mysteries held in the act of letting go.

Best Comedy Film

Ms Rossi 3

Director: Pat Battistini
Runtime: 00:19:50

Description:  While traveling for work, Ms. Rossi gets picked up by the wrong driver at the airport.

Southeast Regional Film

Mute The Noise

Director: Joy Stamp
Runtime: 00:24:21

Description: As life spirals out of control, Mute the Noise follows Will on an emotional journey to confront his struggles, navigate the challenges of his mother’s addiction, and rediscover a sense of hope and healing among the chaotic nature of life.

Upstate South Carolina Film

Purple

Director: Liam Seymour
Runtime: 00:18:46

Description: Maggie Plank, a divisive politician, is the target of an AI prank. The biggest surprise? American likes this new version of her and now she has a choice to make.

People’s Choice

Dying Laughing

Director: Tyler Young
Runtime: 00:14:43

Description: A raunchy comedian charged with tax fraud takes a job at her dad’s mortuary to pay off her debt and develops a supernatural gift.

Reedy Reels Film of Distinction

Radio Hope

Director: Jeremy Carr
Runtime: 00:21:28

Description:  Audio recordings from beyond the grave help a grieving family reconnect.

Best Horror

Bobby Came Home

Director: David Harlequin
Runtime: 00:07:43

Description: After being missing for several months, a woman’s husband suddenly returns home with no memory of where he’s been.

Best Drama

Solo Otro Dia

Director: Matt Webb
Runtime: 00:06:50

Description:  Jaime, a middle-aged Hispanic immigrant, spends another day heading off to work early and coming home late to provide for a family who loves and cares for him.

Best Feature Film

The Short Game

Director: Frank Sanza
Runtime: 01:38:51

Description: Jeremy Avery is vying for a college golf scholarship, but his preparation and game are affected by family pressures related to his younger autistic brother Ethan. Jeremy’s path leads him on a journey of discovery both internal and of his brother’s savant like gifts, that if embraced can create an unstoppable pair.

Special Thanks to Micah Furtick photos