Film festival calls it a wrap after final 'envelope, please'
The ninth annual Roxbury Film Festival drew to a close last Sunday, after drawing more than 4,000 people to its five days of screenings and events.
During the closing reception held at the Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square, prizes were awarded to the following films and directors:
"I'm Through with White Girls," directed by Jennifer Sharp, the Metro Boston Audience Favorite Award.
"Silent Choices," directed by Faith Pennick, the Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking.
Director Lanice O'Bryant of "Fishers of a
"Lifted," directed by Randall Dottin, the Award for Best Short Film.
Faith Kakulu, director of "Open Secrets," the Award for Most Original Voice.
Andre Woodberry, director of "What It's Like to Be Homeless," the Award for Best Youth Filmmaker.
"It feels absolutely amazing to win the audience award," said Lia Johnson, producer and star of "I'm Through with White Girls."
"We couldn't be more proud," she continued, "to receive this audience award from a film festival that dedicates itself so much to sustaining the work of filmmakers."
The festival was coproduced by ACT Roxbury and the Color of Film Collaborative.
RICH FAHEY 
