Offshoot Film Fest 2011 WINNERS:

Outstanding Achievement in Acting: Caitlin Crosby (imdb)

Outstanding Achievement in Acting: Ed Lowry (imdb)

Outstanding Achievement in Acting: Paige Reynolds (imdb)

Outstanding Achievement in Acting: Rick Haymes (imdb)

Best Low Tech Film: The Mattress

Best Low Tech Film: My Name is Anna

Student Film Honorable Mention: The Visions of Dylan Bradley

Best Student Film: The Good River (website)

Best Animation Film: Murgi Keno Mutant  (Attack of the Killer Mutant Chickens) (website)

Best International Film: Arbeiter Verlassen Die Fabrik (Workers Leaving the Factory)

Arkansas Connection Film Honorable Mention: Injury Slight, Please Advise (website)

Best Arkansas Connection Film: The Jester

Best Short Film: Life in Red String (website)

Best Documentary Feature: Yogawoman (website)

Best Narrative Feature: Karaoke Man (website)

Audience Choice Award: 25K (website)

Courage Award: Hollywood to Dollywood (website)

Outstanding Achievement in Directing: Marc Hampson (Bed Heads & Hey Dad) (imdb)

Best Overall Film: Dispatch (website)

Offshoot Film Fest 2011

Offshoot is the pinnacle event for Seedling Film Association. As well as screening different types of independent films, the fest includes educational opportunities with industry professionals as well as post screening Q & A with filmmakers that are in attendance. In addition, each night includes an Official Offshoot After Party around Dickson Street

Fayetteville, Arkansas offers festival goers both a down-home slice of pure Americana and an abundance of unique restaurants, shops, and nightlife.  The film fest will be held in the heart of Fayetteville’s cultural and entertainment district.

Offshoot History

 In October of 2010, SFA presented the inaugural Offshoot Film Fest. 50 films from 9 countries competed in the festival. Filmmakers and festival attendees came to Northwest Arkansas, many for the first time, to experience a thriving artistic community and a budding filmmaking community as well, all with the breathtaking backdrop that fall in NWA has to offer.