- Remy Auberjonois’ "Blood Stripe", a feature about a female U.S. Marine sergeant struggling after returning from her third tour of duty in Afghanistan, won the top prize at the Los Angeles Film Festival, TheWrap reports.
The documentary feature award, also announced Thursday, June 9 went to "Political Animals," Jonah Markowitz and Tracy Wares’ account of the first openly gay members of the California House of Representatives.
"With all the talk about diversifying Hollywood, the LA Film Festival provides proof that talented filmmakers with new voices are out there, they just need a platform and that’s what we’re providing," said Stephanie Allain, the festival’s director. "One of the more satisfying aspects of this job is watching new directors blossom in the spotlight. I’m grateful to our esteemed jurors for their service and congratulate the winners."
The LA Film Festival kicked off on June 1 with the world premiere of Ricardo de Montreuil’s "Lowriders," and it will conclude on Thursday with Jonas Cuaron‘s "Desierto." Special screenings have included the world premiere of "Zedd True Colors" and "The Conjuring 2."
