Awards

"The story line was rich, funny and heart breaking all at the same time. Great lighting, photographic direction, and performance. The main character is incredibly sympathetic, and the ending was satisfying without being cliche."

Columbia University.

Finalist

In only 17 minutes the director takes on a difficult theme such as the conflict between wanting to refuse and needing to accept the truth and sheds light on the harshness of American wars and institutions. This is a powerful and tragic film that will be hard to forget. A film with a very fitting title which can be related both to the soldier who is dead, yet gives life to the film, and to the two young girls whose dancing and singing remind us that, no matter what, life must go on.

"An excellent portrait on the impact that war has on the families waiting at home."

Moon Molson's powerful short "The Bravest, the Boldest" resonates as profoundly as any narrative film can: with remarkable acting from all characters, the movie engages the audience with seamless directing and dignified performances. The performance by Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris is nothing less than shattering, while all the characters are excellent in their roles.

Juror comments: "This short film takes an opportunity to acknowledge the occasional rare moment of weakness in those that are brave and bold, and does so in a cinematic manner that balances sensitivity and power in the most masterful way. The Bravest, The Boldest transcends its plot specifics and delivers a story that is universal in its appeal yet ever so personal in its impact."

Semi-Finalist

(awarded when it was titled "Meadowlandz")

Given by the Short Film Center of the International Film Festival of India

For the work of directing actors and cast