
2026 SacTown Film Festival Selections
Day 1-April 11th, 2026 Nominees
BLOCK ONE 12:05PM-6:05PM
BEST STUDENT FILM
(12:05PM-12:26PM)
1. Starting Quarterback
2. What Sits Between Us
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BEST ANIMATION FILM
(12:30PM-12:55pm)
1.
2.
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BEST DIVERSITY/MINORITY FILM
(1:00PM-1:20PM)
1.
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BEST WEB SERIES
(1:25PM-2:33PM)
1.
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DAY 1-FEATURE FILM
(2:40PM-4:00PM)
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BEST SHORT FILMS 10 MINUTES AND UNDER
(4:05PM-6:05PM)
1. Songs and Secrets
2. Dyer Lane
INTERMISSION 10 MINUTES
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Day 1-April 11,2026 NOMS
BLOCK TWO-6:15PM-8PM
FILM PANEL
(6:15PM-7:15PM)
FILM Panel
HOST-
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SPEECH AND SMB AWARDS DAY 1
(7:20PM-8:00PM)
Day 2-April 12th, 2026 Nominations
BLOCK ONE-1:05PM-3:45PM
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
(1:05PM-1:25PM)
1.
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BEST STUDENT FILM OVER 10 MINUTES
(1:30PM-2:50PM)
1. Starting Quarterback
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BEST SHORT FILMS OVER 10 MINUTES
(2:55PM-3:45PM)
1. It's a Beautiful Day
2. No
3. Scar
4.
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Day 2-April 12th, 2026 Noms
BLOCK TWO-3:50PM-9PM
BEST SHORT FILMS OVER 15 MINUTES
(3:50PM-6:15PM)
1.
2.
3.
INTERMISSION 10 MINUTES
4.
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM
(6:20PM-6:40PM)
1.
2.
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BEST FEATURE FILM
(6:45PM-8:20PM)
1.
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SMB AWARDS DAY 2
(8:25PM-9PM)​​
Day 1-April 11th, 2026 Individual
Awards Nominations
STUDENT FILM 10 MINS AND UNDER
Student Film 10 MInutes and Under Best Director
1.
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ANIMATION FILM
Animation Best Director
1.
2.
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DIVERSITY/MINORITY FILM
Diversity/Minority Film Best Director
1.
2.
Best Actor
1.
2.
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Best Actress
1.
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3.
4.
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Best Writer
1.
2.
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Best Supporting Actor
1.
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Best Supporting Actress
1.
2.
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Best Cinematography/DP
1.
2.
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WEB SERIES
Best Director Web Series
1.
2.
3.
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Best Writer-Web Series
1.
2.
3.
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Best Actor
1.
2.
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Best Actress
1.
2.
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Best Supporting Actor
1.
2.
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Best Supporting Actress
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2.
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5.
6.
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Best Cinematography/DP
1.
​Best Sound/Composer
1.
2.
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Best Editor
1.
2.
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Best Lighting Technician
1.
​ Best Location Manager
1.
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Best Production Design
1.
Best Wardrobe
1.
2.
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Best Hair and Make Up
1.
2.
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FEATURE FILM DAY 1
Feature Film Best Director
1.
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Best Writer
1.
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Best Actor
1.
2.
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Best Actress
1.
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Best Supporting Actor
1.
2.
Best Supporting Actress
1.
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SHORT FILM 10 MINS AND UNDER
Short Films 10 Minutes and Under Best Director
1.
2.
3.
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Best Actor
1.
2.
3.
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6.
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Best Actress
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Best Writer
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10.
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Best Supporting Actor
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Best Support Actress
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Best Cinematography/DP
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Day 2-April 12th, 2026 Individual Award Nominations
​ MUSIC VIDEO
Music Video Best Director​
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Best Vocals
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Best Actress
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2.
3.
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STUDENT FILM OVER 10 MINUTES
Student Film over 10 Mins Best Director
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2.
3.
4.
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Best Screenplay
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2.
3.
4. ​
5.
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SHORT FILM OVER 10 MINUTES
Best Director
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2.
3.
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Best Writer
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Best Actor
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Best Actress
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3.
4.
5.
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Best Supporting Actor
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Best Supporting Actress
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Best Cinematography/DP
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Best Sound/Composer
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​ SHORT FILMS OVER 15 MINUTES
Best Director
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Best Actor
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​​Best Actress
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Best Writer
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​Best Supporting Actor
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Best Supporting Actress
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Best Sound/Composer
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SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Short Documentary Best Director
1.
2.
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FEATURE FILM DAY 2
Feature Film Best Director
1.
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Best Writer
1. ​​​​​​​​​
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Best Supporing Actress
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