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VISIONThis Festival is held in of honor Rod Serling and his work, which has had a lasting influence on the television industry and media creation. The Festival seeks to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.BIOGRAPHYRod Serling (1925-1975) is an American icon. An Emmy-award winning writer and producer, he was best known for his role as creator and host of THE TWILIGHT ZONE. His innovative work, infused with a sense of moral responsibility and artistic integrity, maintains a cult status. A native of Binghamton, NY, Serling spent his final years as a professor at Ithaca College.HISTORYThe Rod Serling Video Festival launched in 1995 and has welcomed hundreds of entries throughout the years. In 2014, Larry Kassan retired as Festival Founder & Director. WSKG Public Media assumed coordination responsibilities and the project was renamed.VISITThe Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau has compiled information about Rod Serling including a walking tour that retraces his steps in his hometown of Binghamton, NY.The Festival is held in partnership with Binghamton City School District’s Rod Serling School of Fine Arts, Broome County Forum Theatre, New York State Media Arts Teachers Association and the Serling family._______________________________________________________2017 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS2016 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS2015 ROD SERLING FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS2014 ROD SERLING VIDEO FESTIVAL WINNERS2013 ROD SERLING VIDEO FESTIVAL WINNERS2012 ROD SERLING VIDEO FESTIVAL WINNERSSpecial thanks to Anne Serling & Doug Sutton, Larry Kassan & the Binghamton City School District, Leslie Campbell, and the Judging Committee.

Winners Announced in the 2020 Rod Serling Film Festival

Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Rod Serling Film Festival! Interested in participating in the 2021 contest? Learn more here.


 

2020 CATEGORICAL HONORS

BEST ANIMATION | Sleeping Beauty | Emma Beslija, Elias Boarman, Evan Curry, Carmella Egitto, Ivie Enobakhare, Efrain Fuentes, Andrew Jorgensen, Sara Mcmicken, Livio Romano, Ava Simmons

BEST COMEDY | Dog Comedian | Megan Jablonowski

BEST DOCUMENTARY |
For the Ones with No Name | Allison Rae

BEST FICTION/STORY
| The Party | Will Bowen

BEST PSA
| Disease PSA | Jason Cadwell

BEST SOCIAL COMMENTARY
| Know My Name | Mason Bruce

2020 SPECIAL HONORS

SPIRIT OF SERLING AWARD | Knickknack | Sebastian Stone

BEST IN SHOW
| Knickknack | Sebastian Stone


Thank you to our 2020 Judging Committee Chrissy Guest, Judi Hess, Chris Kocher, and Andy Polak. Special thanks to WSKG staff Alyssa Micha, Bailey Normann, and Andy Pioch.