Despite the cancellation of the in-person Fargo Film Festival this year, we proudly honor the movies and moviemakers who received awards from our jurors. Even though we were unable to share our excitement with so many of these wonderful filmmakers in person, the Fargo Film Festival is proud to announce the Best in Show and special award recipient class of 2020.

Best Picture: The Neighbors’ Window

Best Directors: Alexandra Kotcheff and Hannah Leder, The Planters

Best Actor: Hugo Weaving, Hearts and Bones

Best Actress: Rachael Harris, International Falls

Best Cinematography: Peter Nelson, The Pollinators

The Pat Hansen Award for Best Screenplay: Floor Adams, Mind My Mind

The Ruth Landfield Award: The Garden Left Behind

The Prairie Spirit Award: Balkowitsch

The Rusty Casselton Award: Florence

The Margie Bailly Volunteer Spirit Award: Peg O’Neill and Jenny Jensen

The Ted M. Larson Award: Tom Brandau