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FILM SERIES COMPETITION FINALISTS 2022

View all the 2022 Film Competition finalists

Winners

Independent Short Films

7 Minutes In Hell

Director: Shane Spiegel, Justin Reager
Writer: Shane Spiegel, Justin Reager
Producers: Jacob Rosenthal, William Tanner Sampson
Director of Photography: William Tanner Sampson

Music Videos / Commercials

Joaquín - Blvd Hvnny (Official Music Video)

Director: Bradley Devine
Writers: Martin Rafael Otto, Erin Alden
Producers: Bradley Devine, Citto
Director of Photography: Bradley Devine

Student Films

An Island Drifts

Director: Vivian Ip
Writer: Vivian Ip
Producers: Jasmine Tay, Kim Mariel
Director of Photography: Shyan Tan
School: University of Southern California

Audience Choice Awards

Independent Short Films

Poachers

Director: Tiffany Lin
Writers: Elias Ginsberg, Tiffany Lin
Producer: Samantha Sadoff
Director of Photography: Elias Ginsberg

Music Videos / Commercials

Something About You

Director: Eric Hersey
Writers: Eric Hersey, Christina Higa
Producer: Emily Truong
Director of Photography: Gus Bendinelli

Student Films

An Island Drifts

Director: Vivian Ip
Writer: Vivian Ip
Producers: Jasmine Tay, Kim Mariel
Director of Photography: Shyan Tan
School: University of Southern California

Gabriel Mays

AbelCine Director of Rental
As Director of Rental, Gabriel Mays oversees growth of Rental by nurturing business relationships and unifying the customer experience nationwide. In his previous role as the LA Rental Manager, Gabriel worked with producers, cinematographers, and assistant camera operators to provide the highest level of customer service possible. He also ensured that all their equipment needs are met on budget. Before coming to AbelCine in 2015, Gabriel previously worked as a Communications Instructor and Electronic Media Engineer at a private university. He taught various courses in electronic media, including film, broadcasting, and digital arts. Gabriel is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and editor known for his innovative research and implementation of new film techniques. He was also one of the first to implement HDSLR cameras into filmmaking. He has been the cinematographer on dozens of independent films, documentaries, and music videos.