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NYC Web Fest Winners AnnouncedNEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital film enthusiasts, creators and actors from New York and around the world gathered at the NYC Web Fest this week to share their work at the country's premier web series and digital entertainment event. The weekend culminated in a stylish award ceremony and party on Saturday night where the best of the web was recognized. According to founder and festival director Lauren Atkins, this year saw record numbers of submissions and attendees at NYC's premier web series event. "I am incredibly proud that we had such high-quality productions from around the world participate in our fourth annual Web Fest. Our theater was packed every day because audiences are becoming more discerning about their entertainment. Audiences of web series are growing rapidly because people want to see stories that really matter to them. This year we held panel discussions highlighting both Female and International Creators." "The quality of productions this year was very high and it speaks to a maturing of the web series industry. Writers, producers, actors and the entire value chain are producing work which rivals content on the major networks." The highly respected jury panel was committed to a robust adjudication process and was uncompromising about high standards. This year's jury panel included Natasha S. Alford, Ashley C. Forde, Austen Jaye, Neil Mossberg, Arda Ocal, Drew Phillips, Sherrod Small, Liz Spaulding and Sasha Stone. On Saturday night, the following productions, actors and creators were awarded for outstanding work: Outstanding Achievement Editing Outstanding Achievement Sound Outstanding Achievement Music Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Writing Supporting Actor Supporting Actress Best Ensemble Cast Unscripted/Reality Mystery/Thriller Best Drama Best Dramedy Best Comedy Best Family Series Special Guest Star Dynamic Duo Best Actress Best Actor Best Foreign Language Best International I Love NY Best Director Best Pilot Best Web Series About NYC Web Fest Recently named one of the 6 Great New Media Festivals by Backstage, NYC Web Fest has brought together a multifaceted diverse group of people from around the world to showcase the best of the web. Born in Cape Town and raised in Toronto, Lauren Atkins founded NYCWF in 2014, after recognizing there were several festivals showcasing digital series on the West Coast, but nothing in New York. "Our goal is to make this festival the premier home for digital producers on an international level; an organic space where creators can showcase their talent, network with other artists and learn from industry insiders," said Atkins. Festival Director: Lauren Atkins Related Files Related Images image1.jpg Related Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmSsbM4omEM View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nyc-web-fest-winners-announced-300556415.html SOURCE NYC Web Fest |