The Fargo Film Festival is proud to announce the winners of the Best in Show Awards for the 2024 Fargo Film Festival.
Best Picture: “Closing Dynasty” (Narrative Short)

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Best Director: Sean Wang for “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó” (Documentary Short)

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Best Cinematography: Jeong-seok Park for “Children of Light” (Narrative Short)

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Pat Hansen Award for Best Screenplay: J.D. Shields for “Blue Hour” (Student)

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Best Actor: Jorge Martinez Colorado for “Coyote” (Narrative Feature)

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Best Actress: Jennifer Lafleur for “The Day Of” (Narrative Short)

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The Ruth Landfield Award is presented to “Show Her the Money” (Documentary Feature)

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The Prairie Spirit Award is presented to “Greener Pastures” (Documentary Feature)

The Prairie Spirit Award honors films that reflect the unique strength of character that is the legacy of the Northern Plains.
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The Rusty Casselton Award is presented to “Mum’s Spaghetti” (Student)

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Congratulations to all of these talented artists from all of us at the Fargo Film Festival. Learn more about each of these titles in our 2024 Program.