'Black' earns gold at Method Fest
Angarano, Guiry win acting awards
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The film also drew nods for actor Michael Angarano and supporting actor Tom Guiry.
Actress honors went to Scout Taylor-Compton for "Tomorrow is Today," while supporting actress went to Dagmara Domincyzk for "Mentor."
Named for the acting style, Method Fest showcases "story-driven" indies with "breakout" performances.
Jim Loftus drew director kudos for "Trade Routes," while the screenplay nod went to David Gow for "Steel Toes," a film that he also co-directed.
Christopher Plummer received the lifetime achievement honors, and Michael Madsen drew the maverick award.
Other winners:
SHORT
"Across the Hall" -- director Alan Powell
FOREIGN FILM
"Trade Routes" -- director Jim Loftus
ACTOR IN A SHORT
Jai Koutrae -- "Death's Requiem"
ACTRESS IN A SHORT
Sharon Lawrence -- "Fool Me Once"
STUDENT SHORT
"Deface" -- director John Arlotto
AUDIENCE AWARD, SHORT FILM
"Rushers" -- director Joey Boukadakis
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR'S AWARD
"Man in the Chair -- director Michael Schroeder
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR'S AWARD FOR ACTING
Christopher Plummer -- "Man in the Chair"
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR'S BREAKTHROUGH ACTING AWARD
Laura Henderson -- "Plum Role"
FUTURE FILMMAKERS AWARD FOR BEST PICTURE
"Mission Space 2"
FUTURE FILMMAKERS AWARD FOR BEST SCREENPLAY
Mae Catt -- "Goth Boy and Uber Emo in the Half-Off Sale"
