After an exciting week of events and film screenings, the 2014 Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF) wrapped up Sunday evening with an awards presentation at Muvico Centro Ybor followed by a Closing Night Party at The Ritz Ybor.

The 2014 festival represented GIFF’s 8th year of celebrating the best independent filmmakers from around the world. Films were recognized with awards from both the GIFF Grand Jury and the GIFF audience selections. Three rising stars were also recognized in Sunday evening’s ceremony.

See the full list of the 2014 Gasparilla Independent Film Festival winners below. Congratulations to all who were awarded and thanks to all who participated, supported, volunteered and attended the festival.

The Gasparilla International Film Festival continues to inspire, educate and entertain through this annual celebration of film. While the 2014 festival is "a wrap”, GIFF continues to cultivate the film industry of Tampa Bay and Florida throughout the year. Get involved and start now to make GIFF 2015 even stronger.

Photos from GIFF 2014 Events are posted in the Photo Gallery on 813area.com.

Rising Stars
RJ Mitte
Anna Anissimova
Martha MacIssac

Grand Jury
Special Jury for Acting – Frederikke Dahl Hansen, “Copenhagen”
Special Jury for Filmmaking – Michael Wechsley, “The Red Robin”
Screenwriting – SJ Thompson, “A Long Way From Paris”

Narrative Feature
“Copenhagen”, Directed by Mark Raso

World Showcase
“Melaza”, Directed by Carlos Lechuga

Documentary
“The Longest Game”, Directed by Camille Thoman

New Visions Presented by Indie Pix
“Sand Castles”, Directed by Clenet Verdi-Rose

Short Film
“God’s Got His Head in the Clouds”, Directed by Gianluca Sodaro

College Showcase
“The Bright Side”, Directed by Sarah Wilson Thacker

Audience Awards
Short Film
“CHUB”, Directed by Sam Albis

Documentary
“Ride with Larry”, Directed by Ricardo Villarreal and Andrew Rubin

High School Showcase
“Pendemonium”, Directed by Wesley Hayes

College Showcase
“Tobacco Burn”, Directed by Justin Liberman

Best Florida Production
“….And a Bag of Chips”, Directed by Sabyn Mayfield

Narrative Feature
“Boys of Abu Ghraib”, Directed by Luke Moran