Hyperion Award
Deb Havens, Recipient of the 2017 Hyperion Award
pictures from 2017
And the 2017 Eclipse Awards go to...
Best Editing in a Documentary
Rich Jackson for "Stuck in Traffic, Modern-Day Slavery in Michigan"
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Laura Walczak for "Wake"
Best Cinema Trailer
"Migration" – David Huizingh, producer
Best Director in a Documentary
Rich Jackson for "Stuck in Traffic, Modern-Day Slavery in Michigan"
Best Editor in a a Feature or Short
Cameron Lewis for "Mordecai"
Best Local & Regional Segments & Promotional Pieces
"Gabe" – David MacKenzie, Jilaine Snoeyink, Producers
Best Music Video, Original Performance
"Private Slum" – Zachary Clark, Andy Westra, Producers
The 2017 Hyperion Award
Dr. Deb Havens
Best Sound Design
Todd Lewis for "The Rotation"
On-Line programs, Segments or Promotional Pieces
"Grand Rapids Glossary" – Brian Kelly, Producer
Best Director in a Feature or Short
Andrew Behm for "Hold On"
Kyle Misak was for "Crazy Carl"
Best Original Score
Gregory De lulio for "Crazy Carl"
Best Cinematography
Ben Wilke for "Baxter Community Center"
Best Narrative Short
"Shadows" – Geoffrey Young Haney, Joseph Scott Anthony, Dustin Wilfert, Producers
Best Writing in Documentary & Promotional Piece
Jason Ley for "Modern Ahabs"
Best Documentary Short
"Renardo" – Nathan Roels, Producer
Best Local TV & Cable
"Modern Ahabs" – Ben Wilke, Jason Ley, Producers
Best Feature Documentary
"New Heights: Restoring A City" – Eric Schrotenboer, Taz Painter, Producers
Best Animation
Erik Sebert for "Space Scavenger"
Best Screenplay
Harper Philbin and John Dufresne for "Lucky Jay 2"
Best Actor in a Lead Role
Morlan Higgins for "Lucky Jay 2"
Best Narrative Feature
"Needlestick" – Steven Karageanes, Producer