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Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival
Hell’s Half Mile organizers continue to strive to be an innovative festival for genuinely independent films and original music. This festival is about connecting the filmmaker and the festival-goer. Period. Well, parties too.
In addition to relentless promotion of films, Hell’s Half Mile recognizes and rewards films with jury, programmer and audience awards, some with prizes. Prizes include a cash prize of $500 for Best Made In Michigan film and $500 for the Grand Jury Award Feature & $500 for Grand Jury Award Short, lastly, $500 to the audience “Fest Best”. Grand Jury Winners include the fantastic documentary feature “Chasing Chasing Amy” (2023), the brilliant & hilarious short “Mahogany Drive” (2023), the strikingly cinematic & music-driven “Poser” (2022), the captivating doc “The Penny Black” (2021), the raw and deeply affecting “Happy Face” (2019), the poignant comedy/drama “Funny Story” (2018), powerful thriller “The Scent of Rain & Lightning” (2017), the dark comedy “Donald Cried” (2016), the controversial “Lamb” (2015), the Icelandic “Metalhead” (2014), and the acclaimed documentary “Remote Area Medical” (2013).