- This program was made possible by Film Consortium San Diego, Heartland Films, KPBS and viewers like you - In San Diego.

There was a news team.

Well, there were many news teams.

In fact, there might have been too many news teams, but there was one news team in particular that couldn't win an Emmy.

- So last night I had fondue to celebrate my new perm.

My - Dog is a perm.

- Turns out my hair rejects permanence.

- I spent all last night putting gas in my car.

Hell, I didn't even get outta there till midnight.

A whammy.

I fill up my car with Gas Panther.

- It's - Unmutted.

- I love Lead Morning Yang.

Hey Ed, how's it going?

- Pretty good.

My kid just got a juvie.

Turns out - Sky jacking is no - Joke.

Is everyone coming to my Emmy nomination pool party tonight?

- Bring your keys.

- Emmy nomination's out for another hour.

So now get ahead of ourselves.

Add two things I'm sure of a family of four will never have trouble finding affordable housing in San Diego and we will get that Emmy Emmy.

I hardly know her.

Okay, we are on in five people.

Let's get at, - On today's top story, 60 Americans were taking, hold on - Veronica.

I have just been handed an arrogance and horrifying piece of news.

What is - It?

- Oh, by the beard of Zeus.

- Veronica, is it the hostages?

- No idea.

We have not been nominated for an Emmy.

What disappoint Ted to defend Channel four's?

Honor, I challenge the four nominated news shows to man to man combat and the winner gets the nomination.

Ron, - That's that's not how it - Works.

Find person to man combat.

And if you other lose rival shows are watching this, I decre.

I strongly felt emotions.

Oh my God.

- This is the 2024 San Diego Film Awards with your host for the evening.

Randy Davison.

- Welcome to the 2024 San Diego Film Awards.

The show hasn't actually started, but it really has, if you know what I mean.

Half the fun of an award show is walking in the front door.

- Hey Randy, I'm looking for a new manager.

Help me up.

- She's not looking for middle aged white women.

Sorry.

- Would you be in my next movie?

I - Check with my agents.

- Hey Randy.

Hey, when's the last time you drove up to la?

- I'm self taping now.

Hardly ever - Can I tell you about my script?

It's totally an award-winning idea.

- Email it to me.

- Get any drink tickets?

- I don't need no stinking drink tickets.

You've heard of a no hosts bar.

This is the host bar.

Don't backwash.

What some people might not realize is the incredible effort that goes into making this night happen, believe it or not, takes a small fortune too.

There are over 100 volunteers working behind the scenes to make sure things run smoothly.

Well, mostly smoothly.

That's okay.

We'll fix it in post.

- Every story has a beginning.

And the nearly 100 year history of entertainment award shows began in 1927 when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established by Louis b Mayor.

The first presentation was held in 1929 at a private dinner function at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with an audience of about 270 people.

Mayor said, - I found that the best way to handle filmmakers was to hang medals all over them.

If I got them cups and awards, they'd kill themselves to produce what I wanted.

- Well, his devious plan worked and the Academy Awards was born.

You can't make these stories up unless you're a really good writer.

The nominees for best original screenplay are - Brian Patrick Butler.

For Hemmett or The Landlady Don't Drink Tea.

Mark Arthur Cherry for Pandemic Bread.

Roman s Kanick for red blooded Grant Clover for I Walk with Ghosts, Benjamin Howard for Riley Whitney Wegman Wood for the last butterflies.

- And the winner is Benjamin Howard for Riley.

- Thank you so much for this wonderful honor.

For Best Screenplay I I set out to write something that was just really personal.

I wanted to write something that I knew front and back that I could make authentically and without some early support from Ron Nature who I want to dedicate this award to.

I don't think this script kind of morphs into what it eventually became.

So thank you Ron and thank you San Diego Film Consortium.

- Louis B. Mayer may have invented the Academy Awards to bait filmmakers into doing his bidding, but the San Diego Film Awards was created in 2014 with better intentions.

I wanted to give our local filmmakers the recognition that they deserved.

So with the help of countless people, we created an award show just for our community.

Please welcome Jose - Yanking and the award for best writing in a short film goes too - Mark McClure - And the award for best - Supporting actor in the show film goes too.

Ladies, the first one took place at the historic Horton Grand Hotel and Theater.

And let me tell you, the show might have been four hours long, but the after party was legendary.

Legendary.

The vast majority of films honored that night were short films.

And though we finally reached a point where more features have entered the competition, shorts are still the backbone of our community.

The nominees for best narrative short film are - Amazing Grace produced by Aiden Keltner, Benito Batista and Emma Francisco.

- To get out of the er, a thought crossed my mind - And yet they speak.

Produced by Wendy Marshall Carly produced by Shelly Rowe Umberto.

Tito Castillo under Kuo Productions.

- Guys, me, Ted, come - On You.

Death is a rosebush produced by Connie Selli and Brooke McCormick.

- Don't care if you have a flower order from the Taj Mahal from the Saudi prince himself.

If you think I'm gonna write you a check for a half a million, you have another thing coming.

- Read Blooded produced by Roman s Kanig, Jenny Olsen six and Rihanna Boor - The other.

It's a given when you feel threatened.

- The last butterflies produced by Sue Vickery and Whitney Wegman Wood, the Paradise Road produced by Lisa Marie Esco and Shelly Rowe.

- And the winner is The Last Butterflies produced by Sue Vickery and Whitney Wegman Wood - Thank you to the San Diego Film Consortium for awarding our film The Last Butterfly's Best Short Narrative film.

We are so proud to have been associated with the consortium for the past 10 years and this is quite an honor.

Thank you.

- 2024 is a milestone year for San Diego Film Awards.

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary and officially entering middle school.

And while we reach this exciting benchmark, the Pacific Southwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, also known as the regional Emmys, is turning the Big five oh this year making them practically seniors with their well-deserved discount card.

For five decades they've been champions of media professionals across the region.

And speaking of champions filmmakers here tonight, take note.

Many of your narrative documentary and student films could have been Emmy contenders.

- I could have been somebody - This year.

You could have been a contender.

And the nominees for best feature documentary are - Common Ground directed by Josh Tickle and Rebecca Tickle.

We might just have to save the soil first.

Misconceptions directed by Donna Marvin Platt.

- When I went on Ancestry and I had my DNA test taken, that's when somebody reached out and it was a a cousin and he found me, Mar, - We will not be silenced.

Directed by Louis Solora prepared my whole life for a moment like this, but nothing would prepare me.

Why The Nativity directed by Paul Joiner became greater.

A celebration - Fit for the one and only King - And the winner is Common Ground directed by Josh Teel and Rebecca Teel.

- Hi, I'm Rebecca Teel, writer, director and producer of Common Ground.

And these here are my executive producers and this is newborn Taylor Swift.

And we are here at Big Picture Ranch where we are learning how to Regeneratively farm and we also make movies about regenerative farming and we could not be more excited to have the honor of the San Diego Film Award.

Thank you so much.

From the bottom of our hearts, right guys?

Yeah.

1, 2, 3.

Thank you.

- Between the Golden Globes, Emmy's, director's Guild, writer's Guild, it's like everybody has an award show.

1995, the Actors Union got into the awards show game with the first ever SAG awards.

SAG Awards are the only major awards show where your peers actually decide who the winner is.

Every SAG after member is a voter and out of 165,000 voters, 200 members are selected for the nominating committee, including me.

So if you love this year's selections, you can thank me and well, if you hated them, well you can blame the other 199.

And the nominees for Best Ensemble Cast are - Harley Bronwyn, Jerry Courtney Osteen, Nicole Clifford, Allison Isles, Justin, Michael Terry, Travis Laughlin, John Heirich, Lizette Bere, and Anthony De La Cruz for Glass.

Casa, Kimberly Weinberger, Brian Patrick Butler, Amy Lajoie, Randy Davison, Merrick MacArthur, Matthew Rhodes, Nick Young, Pierce Wallace, Jake Golden, Mia Gascon, Derek Acosta, Mark Atkinson, Alexander Dignon, Sandy Nassau, Michael J. Kim, Scott Shrimp and Derek Manin.

For Hemet or The Landlady Don't Drink Tea.

Ouai, Daniel M. Greer, Joey Chase, Luna Beltran, Kevin Blakely, Victoria Panini, Cody Ald, Cooper ald, John J. Hanson, Marissa Rodriguez, April Glassell, Mauricio A Salana.

Kevin Ada, James Ucci, Christopher Yurigan, Siah Agari, John N. Kim, Ryan Hartley for Cade, Denise Riddle, Laura Boin, Sean Dillingham, Cade and Dillingham Wilson.

Adam Schley, Michael Lee, Kevin Cazada, Bria Mascaro, Kimberly King, Marcy Crown, Mook de Pal, Mark Allen and Theresa Suarez Grosso for red blooded - And the award for Best Ensemble cast goes to red blooded.

- Thank you so much for the award.

So much appreciated.

- Thank you so much.

It was such an honor to be in red blooded.

- We just wanted to take just a moment to say thank you to the film consortium, cast and crew, and everyone involved.

Once again.

Thank you, thank you, thank you very - Much.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- Heartfelt thank you to the San Diego Film Consortium, to our marvelous director, cast and crew.

- Thank - You, thank you, thank you.

And see you on another movie soon.

- All film festivals and award shows have their origin stories.

When I joined the faculty of SDSU in 1987, I initiated an end of semester film festival called The Dogs of Film.

One of the senior faculty told me at the time, Durbin, if you're not careful, you'll turn this place into a film school.

And I naively thought that was my job.

Well, that film festival has survived 37 years and indeed we did succeed in turning that place into a film school.

The reality today is that most successful filmmakers begin as film students showing in film festivals like the Dogs of Film or the San Diego Film Awards.

Well, this is true for this year's nominees for Best Student Narrative short, they are - Six weeks directed by Caroline Lan for SDSU.

- Don't make me feel guilty for something that happened to you two.

I didn't mean it like that, especially when I came here to fix it.

- Los A directed by Amelia Perez, Rocha Santos for SDSU, we are boying the school.

Let's go man.

You go ahead, I'll be right behind you.

Shayna Pum directed by Emily Anderson for SDSU.

- It's these trips - All the time.

I know, I know you have to get used from - You.

Yeah, I guess so.

The box directed by Benjamin George Taft for SDSU, - You can't keep letting this control.

You - Say nothing but a word directed by Shante Taylor for SDSU.

- Alright, alright, put your hands where I can see 'em.

Okay.

Higher - The Other Side, directed by Angel Gomez for Mac SD Team Producers Project - And the winner is Los, directed by Amelia Perez.

Roka Santo, - Thank you to the San Diego Film Awards for giving us this amazing reward.

Making this film as a thesis film at San Diego State University was an incredible experience that taught us a lot of student filmmakers.

I would like to thank the whole casting crew for this film, especially Maya Virginia in Arawa for believing in the script with me and being there with me every single step of the way.

I'd like to thank all the professors at SDSU and all of our incredible supporters because if it weren't for you, we wouldn't be here.

Thank you.

- Award shows.

Some people say the format is a bit tired, but not us.

We are here and we will continue to be here every year because we have a community that is passionate about awarding excellence.

Am I right?

- I'm just here to live.

Tweet.

How much I hate the host - Just here because I'm nominated for an award that I definitely won't get.

- I'm just here for the drinks.

Oh, I got you buddy.

Aw, thanks man.

- Whatever your reason for being here tonight, one thing is for certain, we are here to honor the nominees, encourage the dreamers and praise the crews who work tireless nights on end, fueled by sheer passion and cheap pizza.

- K PBS's award-winning news team celebrates their nomination for a five part segment, the Wind Chimes of Wind and Sea.

- It's a good day, Adrian.

Adrian, - It sure is, Don.

It's a great day, Don.

- For me, I'm gonna give this rainbow a little extra shade of magenta.

- I could look at - It all day, Don.

If I texture these clouds, I can make them even fluffier.

- Follow your muse.

Dawn, if you were just joining us then, hello friend.

We are joined now by Dr. Cyril James, the author of The Truth About Polygons.

- You know, until reading your book, Dr. James, I had no idea polygons could be so mesmerizing.

That's - Why I have a doctorate.

- Well, why don't you tell us what's up doc?

- There are a lot of misconceptions about polygons that are planted by the government.

Oh, politics.

- Yes, - But I don't think your audience is ready for that.

Only certain privileged persons are in the know.

- Well, perhaps those privileged persons might wanna donate to our pledge drive.

- Hold on, Adrian.

Message from Ron Burgundy coming in.

You goofy nerds are going to ru the day you went up against me and my friends.

I'm challenging you to brawl winter.

Tick the eNom.

- Ooh, these fluffy clouds are looking like storm clouds.

- If there's one thing awards shows usually need, it's a better editor.

Four hour runtimes winners droning on about their third grade teachers or it being past their kids' bedtime.

I mean, who has the time to watch all that?

You know, back in my day we used to, and that's just how we did it.

The nominees for best editing are - Robin Martin for, and yet they speak Rich var for Glass Casa Benjamin Howard for Riley.

Patrick Ray for the last butterflies - And the winner is Benjamin Howard - For Riley.

Thank you very much for this award, for best editing.

This award, you know, wouldn't be possible without my first assistant director, who's really bold suggestion in the edit kind of allowed us to explore the story in a new and fresh way that I was blind to.

And if if, if it weren't for that suggestion, micko, this award wouldn't be a thing.

So I I wanna dedicate this to you.

Thank you.

- Movies are a risky business, especially comedy.

Comedy is subjective and what makes me laugh might not be funny to you.

Ask Woody Allen.

One thing is for sure, filmmakers definitely like to give awards to other filmmakers.

I've never seen a program where doctors give awards to other doctors Best appendectomy of the year.

But here's the thing, every film finds an audience.

Some so-called worst movies become cult classics.

They're so hilariously bad or strangely compelling that they develop a whole new fan base.

It's like finding a hidden gem in a discount bin and no matter what the quality of acting or directing might be, and film can still look great.

Thanks to the cinematographer.

The nominees for best cinematography are - The jolson's for, and yet they speak.

- I just knew it was a place where sick people went to get better.

- Garrett Glassell for Cade.

Brendan Cleek for Mother Thief, Michael Elias Thomas for Riley.

Put your shadow on Taylor Snyder for the last butterflies.

Carrie Morgan Glassman for the Paradise Road.

Trevor Nuner for lockdown.

- And the winner is Michael LEAs Thomas or Riley - Los San Diego Film Awards.

Thank you so much for this honor and for honoring our film.

Riley Making the film was truly a labor of love and I got to make it with some of my best friends and made some memories that I'll never forget.

So thank you guys for honoring it in the same way that we honored it on set.

Have a good rest of the night and thank you so much.

- It's definitely a game of, excuse my pun, Russian Roulette.

Back in 2018, I won the best Supporting Actor award for my role in Forgotten Hero.

It's a special award because that film went a long way in securing the subject of the film.

Captain Royce Williams, the Navy Cross for bravery and Aerial Battle in the Korean War.

It's also a daily reminder that I've never won that coveted best actor award and I'm in every damn film in San Diego.

What do I gotta do?

Fight a bear, swim in Ice, like Leo to win the award.

Come on San Diego, throw me a bone.

And the nominees for best supporting actor are - Justin Michael Terry for Glass Casa.

- Let alone a person.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I'll kill anything You want me to kill?

It is just, just please don't wait.

- What?

Colin McCullough for Riley Best friend.

- I just, I just don't want people to get the wrong idea about - Me.

You know Daniel Greer, Fort Cade, who's to say, I don't - Got a shotgun resting under this countertop?

- And the winner is Colin Mcal for Riley.

- This is Colin Mcal.

I played Jayden in the movie.

Riley, I just wanna say thank you so, so, so much for this award.

It means so much to me.

I had the time of my life filming Riley in San Diego and honestly, Jayden has been one of the best characters I ever gotten to play up to date.

And I'm just so grateful that you guys were able to recognize it and recognize the film.

I hope you enjoyed watching it and continue to watch it.

And thank you guys so, so, so much again, it truly, truly, truly means the world.

- The nominees for best short documentary are - From pen to paper, directed by Paul Sutton and Lori Sutton.

- See the benefit of communication, both written and oral that they never saw before.

- Space for art directed by Maclovia g Martel here - On earth.

I wanted to do art in space.

I'm very thankful to my friend Mary Jane Anderson, and she's the one who reminded me of that - The big dump, our Pacific Ocean in crisis directed by Alan Carrasco.

Why are they in the water?

- Why are kids surfing - In sewage?

- And the winner is from pen to paper, directed by Paul Sutton and Lori Sutton.

- Paul and I thank you for this very special honor.

But the true praise goes to our incredible inmate writers who courageously open their hearts and their minds to perfect strangers, allowing us to discover that there is hope and humanity in a place where many expected neither on behalf of those men.

We thank you.

- They say award shows are all about long speeches and endless thank yous.

Ain't nobody got time for that.

Besides I heard the best California burrito in all of SoCal is just down the street and my attention span is getting hungry, right?

Al?

What?

Oh, did you win?

Did you win an award?

Congratulations a Betty man.

I'd say probably not.

When the San Diego Film Awards started, the show went on longer than a Martin Scorsese double feature.

Are those award speeches?

They could be a bit extra.

You - Like me?

You really like me.

Thank you.

This is for all of you that didn't believe in me.

- I'm not drunk.

You are all drunk.

This, this whole industry is drunk.

Thankfully, we've done what no award show producer is willing to do.

We've streamlined our show into a one hour extravaganza.

That means we're moving so fast that some people might not be able to keep up.

- Oh wow.

I totally wasn't expecting this.

I didn't even write a speech.

- Now that's the San Diego spirit.

Short, sweet, and straight to the points - I can have.

Chat GPT.

- Nope, no need.

We've already moved on.

Come more prepared next year - Across Town Channel four's rival.

It's morning sunny Diego.

We're in high spirits due to their Emmy nomination for the news segment.

Big Kitchen, big smiles.

- Well, it looks like today's high we'll peak at 72 with our low, but around 72.

In fact, it looks like it's gonna be 72 all week.

My mother was right.

I have wasted my life.

Well, at least we got that Emmy nomination this - Morning.

- I have nothing - To do with that, Diane.

I do the weather.

Okay, well we'll get back to you within the hour for another update.

It will be 72 Diane.

So Jimmy, I heard that you went to a really fun party this weekend.

- Yes, I did.

It was called Comic Con.

- Oh, it sounds German.

Tell me more.

- Well, it's a place where people can go to buy and sell comic books while discussing their favorite comic book characters and dressing up like them.

Jimmy, I didn't know you had children.

I don't.

I was with my friends, you know, in the basement of the US Grand Hotel.

I'm growing - Increasingly more uncomfortable with each sentence you say.

Producer Mike has just informed us that we have a message from Channel Four's, Ron Burgundy.

Wow.

- Oh, he must be calling to congratulate us on our latest Emmy nomination.

- Listen here your morning show Twerps.

You have offended me for the last time with your joy prepared a battle for your nomination.

- In the history of award shows, lead actors have provided plenty of memorable moments.

We still talk about Marlon Brando's famous speech given by Satin little feather about the plight of the Native Americans or the time one of the nicest guys in Hollywood finally snapped.

Oh wow.

Wow.

Will Smith just smacked the out of me.

Then.

There was a time I walked into the San Diego Film Awards, very excited to be nominated for best actor with an acceptance speech neatly folded away in my pocket.

I walked out with a trophy, but it was for best costume design.

Not exactly the career path I had embarked upon.

And the nominees for best lead actor are - Brian Patrick Butler for Hemmet or The Landlady Don't drink tea.

- I just hate when the quality drops out.

Don't you?

Peace and love but cracks catch you on the flip.

Come Lucius.

- Joey Chase for Cade.

You made the mistake.

Jake Milgard for amazing grace.

Isaac, you're okay?

You're okay.

You're okay.

Randy Davison for Carly, - Please, please.

I beg you.

Give my daughter what I - Could never give her - Please.

- Jake Holly for Riley God.

- And the winner is Jake Holley for Riley.

- Hello there.

San Diego Film Awards.

My name is Jake, I played Dakota in the movie Riley.

I am so unbelievably honored and humbled to be receiving this award.

I had the time of my life filming this role and I'm so glad that you all enjoyed it.

This movie means so much to me.

Also, I lived in San Diego for a month while filming this and grew to really love the city.

So my heart is with you all.

I love all of you and thank you very, very, very much from the bottom of my heart.

- The nominees for best lead actress are - Connie Elli For Death is a rosebush - Known.

All this pleasant friendly chat was a cover You're You're actually a terrible person.

- Deborah Gilmore Smith for Amazing Grace.

- How Father Lord in heaven, how would be thy name?

- Mandala Rose for the Paradise Road.

- Some book tell you some pamphlet, some God - Whitney Wegman Wood for the last butterflies, please.

Shelly Rowe for the Paradise Road.

- And it is going to be way harder this time around, especially with the outcome.

- Denise Riddle for red blooded - When he went after Ben, that was a line he crossed.

- Okay, - And the winner is Deborah Smith for Amazing Grace.

- I am so thankful.

After working for more than 45 years in the live theater, I was transported into the world of film with this beautiful story, amazing Grace, and I was gifted with working with remarkable artists, producers, Benito and Emma Batista, actor Jake Milgard, cinematographer Kraj, and especially the inspired work of writer and director Aiden Keltner.

I am humbled and grateful to the film consortium of San Diego for this honor.

Thank you.

- Toys like this one are based on the production design of a film.

Production design is what makes everything in front of the camera look good in my case, sadly, the scenes I did with George Clooney in Return of the Killer Tomatoes, do not help me look any better.

- I gotta talk to you now.

- I did get some advice from him.

He said, if you wanna be successful in this business, you need to be taller and more handsome.

I didn't do either one.

The nominees for best production design are - Windy Marshall for, and yet they speak Alessandra manias for Carly.

- I don't wanna spoil anything, so let's just say he is in for the night of his life.

- Cindy Wynn and shout yen for Cade that took you long - Enough.

And the winner is Alessandra and Bonia for Carly.

- Thank you so much for this award.

I'm very honored for receiving it and thank you she for having me as your production designer, and I'm glad I had opportunity to create the style of this beautiful sci-Fi Short.

- I think we all can agree we love making movies.

We don't do it for the trophies, we do it for the art.

But it's always nice to be recognized by your peers for your efforts.

Some may think these awards are silly, you know, unless they're attached to huge headlines, but not true winning awards, or even being nominated for an award helps build recognition towards sustaining a career in filmmaking.

For more than 30 years now, I've immersed myself into producing music, learning the art of mixing sound and creating sound design for motion pictures.

I was the first recipient of the San Diego Film Awards for Best Director of Music video.

Wow.

This thing is kind of sharp, huh?

And that's it.

I mean, I guess that's where I peaked.

It's all been downhill ever since.

I mean, I keep it on the shelf next to me to remind myself of better days.

You know, maybe someday 10 years from now, you know, you too can be presenting award for a category that you've never been nominated for, although you've spent your entire career trying to master your craft.

The nominees for Best Sound design are - Erica Kosky and Skylar Marshall for, and yet they speak.

Ryan Felber Baum for Carly.

- I'm Carly, your host for the evening.

For those of you that are joining me for the first time, - Kevin ick for lockdown.

Michael Shane Bowles for the Mad Doctor of the Intercontinental Hotel, the Intercontinental Self-Guided Ghost - Tour.

And the winner for Best Sound Design goes to Koski and Skylar Marshall for and yet they speak.

And now the nominees for best musical score.

- Jar Centeno for Riley, Gina for the Paradise Road.

Larry Group A for and yet they speak - In the award for best musical score goes to Gerrick Centeno for Riley.

- Hey everyone.

Jerry Centeno here.

I would like to thank Film Consortium San Diego for this award.

I'm so proud to be a part of Riley and I'm humbled that my score is being recognized for best musical score.

A score which all started from a little phone recording of a piano song I wrote about a cat while I was house sitting.

I would like to thank a couple people, Benjamin Howard, mark Montes, Jorge Busta Monte, and my girlfriend Leah Jareb.

I hope you all go out and see Riley soon and enjoy it.

- And now for a category I did once, get a nomination for I Didn't win, but that's okay.

Tonight someone will win for Best Visual Effects and the nominees are - Eric Fonseca and Kofa Productions.

For Anthony's Wish, get Away my friend Trevor Nuner.

For lockdown I said Isma Hawk Poid Visual Effects Inc. And Danny Shepherd for Carly Neil Aguilera for lunch break - And the award for best visual effects goes to Ishma Hawk Poid Visual Effects Incorporated.

And Danny Shepherd for Carly.

- Wow, thank you so much.

San Diego Film Awards.

This is such an honor to be receiving this right now.

I came onto this project rather late in the game, but it was extremely fun, extremely creatively fulfilling, and it is an honor to be receiving this award.

Shout out to Shelly and Emily for bringing me on board this project.

It was an honor to collaborate with you guys and thank you so much.

San Diego Film Awards.

- Back when I was a green film school graduate, I attended my very first award show, the Pacific Southwest Emmys.

In 1990, I was nominated for a short.

I had directed, I Lost.

You could imagine how bummed I was.

Then.

The San Diego Film Commissioner Wally Slaughter saved the night by handing me a consolation prize, a bottle of Cabernet, which I promptly chugged.

Unfortunately, at the end of the award show, they announced that for the first time in the history of the Emmys, there had been a mistake and a recipient had been missed.

Needless to say, I gave the slurries speech of the Night, the lesson Never Get Drunk until the after party.

The nominees for Best direction are - Aiden Keltner for amazing Grace.

- Isaac, Isaac.

Isaac, please, please, please.

Isaac Isaac.

Got - One buddy.

Rich Var for Death is a rosebush Said it.

What's wrong with you?

Are you okay?

Wendy Marshall for and yet they speak Ebou Irene Davis for Pandemic Bread.

Benjamin Howard for Riley.

Try - It.

Yeah.

- Let me see what - And the winner is Benjamin Howard for Riley - San Diego Film Consortium.

Thank you so much for this honor, for best directing.

There's so many folks that without this movie wouldn't have been possible.

Michael, behind the camera, you are an absolute magician.

Jake in front of the camera carrying the movie on your shoulders in the lead role.

Dad, thank you for moving outta your apartment for a month to let this happen and to the rest of our cast and crew, none of this happens without you.

So thank you guys, all of you from the bottom of my heart.

This is incredibly affirming for me, so thank you.

- Oh, they say, looking good is half the battle.

Tonight's battle for me included five hours on the treadmill, an extra dose of ozempic and a prayer to the fashion gods that I don't have a wardrobe malfunction.

To tell you the truth, it takes a lot of effort to look this good.

- You telling me I had to pick up this dress at 6:00 AM just to get my nails done at 7 33 hours to do this, to make my things break?

Oh, hi Mark.

Hey Randy.

- How you doing?

There another award show.

I see.

Ah, dude, I don't - Crash your events.

Come on.

Hey you.

Oh, - And don't even get me started on the hercule effort it took to make my hair look like this.

- Come on, you wake up looking like that.

- I know, but I have to say it.

- No matter how hot the scene is from Ron Burgundy's challenge, the revolutionaries are straight cold when it comes to sticking it to the man.

- Good evening and welcome brothers - And sisters.

- Brothers and sisters.

- You have to say sisters, - I just did.

- I know, but you need to always say it.

You keep forgetting to include us - Brothers, sisters, and queers.

- We gotta crush that colonizer.

- This is Gladys.

Gladys is our landlady.

She gives us a discount on rent for being able to appeal on the show.

- Private property is theft.

Calm down, Gladys.

Why is it that a man is always trying to tell a woman when to stay calm?

- Look, look, look.

Let's get back on task on how we going to whoop Ron Burgundy's.

- As I was saying, these Jive Turkey mothers shut your mouth.

I'm just talking about Ron Burgundy.

- Now you listen here Ron Burgundy, the brothers accept your challenge - And sisters and - Queers.

Let's hear it for Hill crutch.

You know what I mean?

All of us, we are tired of the man oppressing us with his foot on our necks.

- He gonna take that salty, wet behind and serve it up on a bowl of chili.

She - More militant than the militants - Bow to the people.

As an independent filmmaker for the past 22 years, I have strived to learn the craft one project at a time without regard for accolades.

The joy for me was in the process of learning and collaborating and in spinning out a visual story.

Having a story resonate with others is considered a success for me.

But with time as my skills improved, the awards began to arrive now with a mantle full of awards.

I'm proud of my efforts and I'm now about mentoring others with an emphasis on female filmmakers.

I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work with so many talented individuals, especially women.

The recipient of the Sioux Vickery Women in Film Award this year is Jane Hare.

- Thank you so much for this honor.

My interest in filmmaking actually started a very, very long time ago, but it wasn't until I moved to San Diego 10 years ago that I was able to start working as a producer, executive producer, and in other roles on short films 15 so far, and a feature film with much more to come.

One of the dynamics that I'm noticing change over the years are the number of women and gender non-conforming filmmakers that are on set, both cast and crew above and below the line.

And all of this is adding to the creative and technical dynamics that make storytelling such an enriching profession.

So if you have an interest in filmmaking, I'd encourage you to get involved.

And again, thank you so much for this honor.

- We all start somewhere.

When I entered the festival circuit in the early 1980s as a first time filmmaker, I just knew I had a surefire winner.

When I got my first rejection notice from the Aspen Film Festival, I was certain the jury had made a mistake.

I was naive and stupid enough to demand an explanation, which of course I never got.

However, that film did well in other film festivals that year.

So the following year, Aspen begged me to resubmit with a fee waiver.

Well, the same thing happened to me years later with my film boundaries, which despite some initial rejections won the Slam Dance Grand Jury prize.

These experiences taught me that no matter how brilliant you think your films might be, you can expect far more rejections than acceptances in the film festival circuit.

This is a hard pill to swallow for first time filmmakers, but persistence pays off.

I'm sure this year's nominees.

For best first time filmmaker will be persistent.

They are - Whitney Wegman Wood for the last butterflies.

Emily Anderson for Shayna Puna.

- I told you he always wears those shirts.

I don't like cheap thin fabric.

- Amelia Perez, Rocha Santos for Los Aris de I'll not be having brown - Grandkids.

I can't do this.

Where you going?

I'm going to my room.

Doug, go back here.

No class today.

- We'll, angel Gomez for the other side - And the winner is Angel Gomez - For the Other Side.

First, thank my casting crew for putting in the time and the efforts into my project.

It definitely was not easy making a film in Tijuana for the first time, but it was a lot of fun and I really like how it came out.

And I would also like to thank my family and my girlfriend for really motivating me and inspired me for this story.

- One of the most challenging parts of making movies based on tomatoes is well the tomatoes turns out that real tomatoes rot, baked tomatoes don't always perform at an award worthy level.

And giant tomatoes well, they're just a nuisance.

But that didn't keep our killer tomatoes off the red carpet.

In 1979, we were told that Attack of the Killer Tomatoes was nominated for worst vegetable movie at the Golden Turkey Awards being the preeminent film of the killer vegetable genre.

Our nomination was not good enough when they called us and said we would love to have attack of the Killer tomatoes.

We told them you can have it from one condition that we win.

So the fix was in the nominees for Worth I, I mean, best narrative feature film are - Glass Casa, produced by La Marcus Cade, produced by Liam Terlecki Riley, produced by Benjamin Howard, Tommy Anderson, and Laura s Scarano, the master chief produced by Stro, Hillary Soriano and Ken Gora Heme or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea.

Produced by Tony Olmos, Rob Padilla Jr. And Brian Patrick Butler.

- And the winner is Riley, produced by Benjamin Howard, Tommy Anderson and Laura Carano.

- Thank you very much.

San Diego Film Consortium for this honor for best feature.

This movie doesn't get made if it's shot anywhere except San Diego.

Being in my hometown was wonderful shooting here and without the help of Tommy and Laura and Natalie and Maria and Chardon and Ron, this movie doesn't get made, so I wanna dedicate this war to you guys.

Thanks.

- It looked as though Ron's challenge was spreading like wildfire across the San Diego television community - Football.

- So you think getting nominated for an award here is easy?

Think again.

Just getting your film nominated is a huge accomplishment.

Only a select few will walk away with this coveted statue.

- That's the wrong one.

- Oh, sorry.

This one.

Sure.

Sometimes a film comes along that takes home everything.

But make no mistake, the talent and dedication it takes to reach that level is not for the weak.

Of course, with all the hard work that everyone - Put, oh, the stress is killing me, please award show Gods.

Let this be over.

- Please - Let my re-edited 48 hour film win.

Brandy doesn't keep my - Wife's name out of his mouth.

I'm gonna go up on stage and smack it.

It's a roller coaster of emotions, but hey, that's part of the fun.

- Sometimes meeting one person can change the course of your life.

Meeting and befriending a young lady, Stephanie Tillman, who had been homeless, changed both of our lives.

Together we have forged a friendship, which has stood the test of time and lasted 20 years.

With her help, I created the My Power of One brand and its now celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Our message is simple.

Random acts of kindness make the world a better place.

Starting in 2015 at the San Diego Film Awards, I gave out the first My Power of One Award.

The first recipient of the My Power of One Award.

Jody Sealey.

The recipients of this award have long ties to the local film community and have contributed efforts above and beyond.

This year, I am presenting the My Power of One Award to two individuals who have made tremendous contributions to our community.

I have had the privilege of working with both of them.

It is my honor to present the My Power of One Award, two.

Merrick MacArthur and Caroline Ambigu.

- It is my sincere honor to accept the power of One award this year.

One thing that's always been true for me is that many times it can take just one person to make a difference and change your trajectory towards success and what you are seeking to do with your life.

If it's career success or personal fulfillment, that one person can be the one thing that makes it all go in the right direction.

So thankfully for me, I had that person in my life and I always strive to be the person for someone else when I can.

So again, thank you again for this award.

- Thank you so much to the San Diego Film Consortium and to Jody Lee for the hard work for the past decade.

To be awarded such award as the My Power of One is an incredible surprise and it means a lot to me.

Thank you for creating such meaningful category and for all you do to help others.

You are a true force in a time of war when we often think we are powerless, the My Power of One Award reminds us that it all starts by one person who can have a huge impact or make a difference in someone's life.

- The human memory is a funny thing.

We can vividly recall tiny details from moments that leave a lasting impression.

I was incredibly honored to receive the very first My Power of One Award.

Sue Vickery from Heartland Film presented it and well, let's just say the moment was a whirlwind.

I remember the backstage chaos, the cold air, the sudden chorus of crew yelling, Jodi, Jodi go on stage.

Then there I was trophy in hand and I was gently being nudged towards the microphone.

Wow.

I have a drink in my hand and tape in the other, and they're pulling me in one direction.

I'm like, where are we going?

What happened?

Walking back, my first thought was maybe a little bit dramatic.

Winning an award at your own award show.

Not a good look.

I believe the real stars of that night, besides Sue Vickery, of course, were the incredible artists who designed my dress and did my hair and makeup.

Thanks to them, I will forever look fabulous in those award ceremony photos.

The nominees for best hair and makeup are - Marielle Romero and Marcella Alfaro.

For Carly - Frosting, you are putting the future of our world in danger.

- Sandy Nisau, John Aviles and Elizabeth Lawson.

For Hemmet or The Landlady, don't drink tea as - A simple a hero to these people.

It was my duty to protect - Athena Gunter for Cade.

I'm tired.

I feel like shit.

Nicole Hobbes and Jake Jackson for the last butterflies, Nikki Powell for lockdown.

Ah, - And the winner is Mario Romero and Marcella Alfaro for Carly - CIAs San Diego Film Awards.

For this prestigious award, I would like to thank our producer, one of our writers, lead actors, and good friend Shelly Rowe for trusting me and selecting me to do the makeup.

On this short, I had an absolute blast working alongside Marcella and the rest of the cast and crew in our hometown of Tijuana.

Cheers to all of the hardworking women and hair and makeup artistry, especially those of you working in the horror and sci-fi film genre.

You are and will continue to be one of my greatest creative inspirations.

Thank you.

Once more.

- I have worked in the film industry for 35 years.

For the past 25 years, I've been casting actors in productions filming in Baha, California, Mexico City, and Los Angeles.

I'm also a producer and one of my projects, the music video for This Is Not America by renowned Puerto Rican artist.

Ante won al Latin Grammy in 2023.

The experience of waiting for the award results at the Las Vegas Show was nerve wracking, but winning pushed me to work harder on every production scenes.

This is the unique power of awards.

They can inspire winners and even those who don't win to reach new heights and continue creating exceptional work.

The nominees for best supporting actress are - Nicole Clifford for Glass Casa.

Yeah, that'll pass.

You poisoned us.

Becca Godinez for Pandemic Bread.

- I can disagree with her decision.

I can still say - No.

- Laura Bolin for Red blooded.

Even - Too when they got here.

I didn't know that.

Well, you should.

You should know.

Get to know who it is you're gonna destroy.

- And the winner is Laura Bowling for Red Blood.

- Thank you so much.

From the bottom of my and the depths of my car - Award shows, they're a bit like family reunions, right?

A little chaotic, some questionable outfit choices.

And everyone has their opinion.

The internet loves to complain about award shows.

But here's the thing this night are, and about the critics or the online excitement, they're about celebrating the artist who dedicate their lives to this craft.

Think about it.

The blood, sweat, and tears that go into every film, every performance.

And speaking of blood, sweat, and tears, the nominees for best stunt choreography are - Garrett Glassell for Cade.

Ah, Kevin Ick for lockdown.

Fernando Jto and Gabrielle Pere for lunch break.

Michael Delano for Sunset Drive, - Woman, you're gonna blow my head off.

- And the winner is Michael Ano for Sunset Drive.

- Thank you so much.

San Diego Film Awards.

We are just humbled to receive best stunt choreography for Sunset Drive.

Definitely shout out to our stunt drivers, Emil Beret and Zach Lasik.

They're super talented and just did amazing, all the amazing things you saw on screen for us in the cars.

And to our first ad, Tim Denin and Lo Ann Thatcher, our producer for planning everything out so well and keeping us safe.

And hopefully it came through how much fun we had making this and shooting this.

And I just hope it inspires someone else to go out and make something that's as fun for them to make so we can all see it when they're done.

Thanks again.

San Diego Film Awards.

So honored.

Thank you.

- Let's face it.

Award shows are exciting, but they're not everything.

Despite receiving many journalism awards and numerous Emmy nominations, I've actually only been the recipient of one Emmy award and she's so pretty.

Come on guys, throw me a bone here.

As a journalist and a storyteller, every day is an opportunity.

I get to tell authentic, impactful stories, engage people, and ultimately create change in our local San Diego community.

The act of doing that work is not something that we do for accolades, but sometimes the honor of receiving awards or even the disappointment of not winning lights, the next fire now that's the Spirit San Diego and the spirit of San Diego Award nominees are - The master chief directed by Chris Soriano - Rio.

No idea.

Master Chief.

- I think we can pull this off.

Los Iris de directed by Amelia Perez, Rocha Santos.

See, - In the past, students fought really hard to be able to take courses like this.

- The other side directed by Angel Gomez.

- No.

- And the winner is the master chief directed by Chris Soriano.

- Wow.

We're very grateful to win this spirit of San Diego Award to win this.

It just, it means a lot to us because every movie we've made, we've made it here.

And being born and raised here to get this type of award, it just inspires us to, to keep making movies here and ultimately bring all the Hollywood down here, inspire them to, to make projects here.

So I hope this inspires you to, to be proud of your city because I know we are.

Thank you.

- Now it comes time to fight for the Emmy nomination.

- Am I going to kill someone again?

- And by fight, I mean an alliteration off run.

No top this San Diego Sea Shores shine serendipitously on sunny summer swimmers, - Bankers Hill.

Traffic buckles is Balbo Bridge.

Briefly blocked by bus.

John Wayne went to Wyoming dur wrangle water buffalo for a rear roof.

- Shakes oil.

Parents aren't very oily, but they are very, they're dur Chicago Democratic Con Convention causing chaos.

- That was really good.

I cannot beat that.

Well, I guess it's a tie Emmy nomination pool party at my place.

Yes, this - Isn't gonna change anything.

- These pool - Parties are the - Best.

- Now I wanna say a few final words about this whole awards concept.

Are they necessary?

Do they really matter?

Well, all I can say is that making movies is hard work.

I should know.

'cause I appear in one weekend.

Lots of people dream big, but fall short sometimes.

Just knowing that someone sees your effort, knowing that they care, that's enough to make it all worthwhile.

Award shows are a tradition that might just be worth keeping around.

Speaking of traditions, there's one little secret about award shows that most people don't know.

The host can actually hear everything.

Better luck next time.

You look fantastic in that dress.

I think you may have a drinking problem.

Thank you for joining us for the 10th annual San Diego Film Awards.

Tonight's show just wouldn't be the same without your nervous manic energy.

Are you - Saying my wife has nervous manic - Energy?

I, I don't even know who your wife is.

That's the last straw.

That's a slap.

Ah, and that's a wrap for another incredible San Diego film Awards to all the nominees and winners.

A massive congratulations.

Your dedication and passion are truly inspiring.

And to all of you in the audience, thank you for joining us tonight.

And is there a doctor in the house?

Ugh, night everyone.