Springfield-area dogs and the people behind their photos and videos will compete for top honors at The Moxie Cinema's inaugural Dog-Cademy Awards, a fundraiser that will celebrate canine-themed filmmaking and photography while supporting the nonprofit theater.
The nominees were announced ahead of the Oct. 3 event at Mother's Brewing Company, according to a community announcement. The awards recognize dog photos and videos submitted by community members in categories ranging from comedy and documentary filmmaking to heartwarming moments and action-packed clips.
The ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 3 at Mother's Brewing Company. General admission begins at 3 p.m., while VIP and filmmaker admission begins at 2 p.m.
The event will include a red carpet,
games, interviews and special guests, including therapy dogs. Proceeds will support The Moxie Cinema's ongoing programming and community initiatives, according to the announcement.
"We wanted to create an event that was fun, unexpected and very much The Moxie," said Joe Dull, executive director of The Moxie Cinema. "The response from the community has been fantastic, and we’re excited to celebrate these talented filmmakers, and their adorable dogs, while raising money to support the future of The Moxie."
Tickets and additional information are available at moxiecinema.com.
Dog-Cademy Awards nominees
Best Paw-Trait Award (Best photos)
- "Paws and Stripes" by Kimberly Garrison
- "Ready to Play" by Lahna Mueller
- "Beginning of the End" by Josh Hagin
- "Humboldts First Day of School" by Rosalie Wooten
- "Look No Further the Winner Is Here" by Ricamarie Pinheiro
- "Mama taking care of Lucky" by Stephanie Stenger
- "The Presentation of Tuco to Table Rock Lake" by Barb Dwyer
- "Dog Butts" by Stephanie Stenger
The "Puppy-mation" Award (Best Animated Film)
- "OceanBoy" by Rob Davis
The "Paw-Spective" Award (Best videos from an interesting camera angle)
- "View From Above" by Josh Hagin
- "Out of Breath" by Jennifer Joslin & Kathy Davis
- "Ear-Plane Mode" by Penny Russell
The "Toy Story" Award (Best films of pups and their toys)
- "Eating an Alligator" by Lahna Mueller
- "Sully, Miracle" by Mary Ellen Schneider
- "Pasta-Batman Goes All Rambo" by Stephanie Jurado-Smith
- "Laser Focus" by Mary Ellen Schneider
- "Hemi's Pawsome Musical Adventures" by Deb Myrick
Young Pup Filmmaker Award (Best films by filmmakers under 18)
- "A Lovely Day" by Flora Summers, age 8
- "No Dogs Were Harmed in the Making of this Movie" by Molly Dull
- "Aleena's Morning Adventure" by Clara DeVore
The "Howl-arious" Award (Best comedies)
- "Oops" by Jessica Boggs
- "Rosco - Save the Boy!" by Travis Jones
- "New Puppy, Big Opinions" by Jessica Bendure
- "Yellow Snow?" by Jamea Crum
The "Paw-Strings" Award (Best heart-warming films)
- "Rainy Day" by Brandon Vanderstine
- "The Indoor Treadmill Feels Good On a Hot Day" by Rosalie Wooten
- "Captain Nellie" by Nick Love
- "Loving my Post Surgery Water Therapy" by Rosalie Wooten
The "Fast & Fur-ious" Award (Best dogs with the zoomies)
- "Speed Racer Ralphie" by Steve Smith
- "Jett the fastest dog ever." by Selena Barclay
- "Tuco vs. Waverunner" by Barb Dwyer
The "Dog-u-mentary" Award (Best true story)
- "Dreams Do Come True" by Andy Drennen
- "Wonder Rex" by Becky Darrow
- "The Adventures of Deuce and Dad" by Paul Thomas
- "Vivin' the Viv Life" by Carol Wooten
- "Mr. Oak" by Callum McKean
- "The Life & Times of Piper Beans, Downtown Dog" by Jonathan Jones
The "Paw-some Twosome" Awards (Best dogs and their friends)
- "Lizzie with kitten" by Pam Adelmann
- "Roo n the geese" by Sherrill Brainard
- "Otis, the Great Protector" by Erin Makhdoom
- "Sydney Goes Fishing" by Marcia Umscheid
- "Pup Spa" by Ian Fuemmeler
- "Cheeto meets Cocoa" by Janet Beavers
- "You've Got A Friend in Me" by Stephanie Stenger
- "My Mom Taught me to Always Share" by Rosalie Wooten
The "Dogs Being Dogs" Award (Best dogs hanging out being themselves)
- "Where The Breeze Takes Us" by Penny Russell
- "Good Dog Fergus" by Sally Baird
- "Willow Eating Treats" by Tonia Duncan McCulloch
- "I Spin for my Supper" by Lahna Mueller
- "Lucy's Wanting a Specific Toy" by Kathy Wallace
- "Hazel LOVES when Gma and Pap Visit!" by Toby Boyts
- "Bennie's 1st Boat Excursion" by Allison Buehler
About The Moxie Cinema
The Moxie is a nonprofit independent movie theater that has served Springfield since 2005. The organization says its mission is to enrich the community through film by engaging, educating and inspiring audiences. In addition to screening films, The Moxie offers educational programs and community events, according to the announcement.
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