Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - the Best of the Midwest Awards!
Presented by The Midwest Independent Film Festival! 
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Special thanks to photographer Matt Crowther for covering the BMAs!
This embedded photo gallery was created for us by Chicago's Orbit Media Studios!

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The Best of the Midwest Awards Gala begins with an introduction from Festival Director Mike McNamaraMancow Muller kicked off the awards with a hilarious mini-roast before presenting the BMA for Music Video. Photo by Matt Crowther.Mancow Muller kicked off the awards with a hilarious mini-roast before presenting the BMA for Music Video. Photo by Matt Crowther.Mancow Muller kicked off the awards with a hilarious mini-roast before presenting the BMA for Music Video. Photo by Matt Crowther.Mancow Muller kicked off the awards with a hilarious mini-roast before presenting the BMA for Music Video. Photo by Matt Crowther.
Mike Starcevich and Lauren Paat of Arc Worldwide/ Leo Burnett accept the BMA for Music Video for Mustache RideMike Starcevich and Lauren Paat of Arc Worldwide/ Leo Burnett accept the BMA for Music Video for Mustache RideBetsy Steinberg of the Illinois Film Office (also a Silver Gala Sponsor!) presents the BMA for Short FilmBetsy Steinberg of the Illinois Film Office (also a Silver Gala Sponsor!) presents the BMA for Short FilmProducer Laura Szymber accepts the Best Short Film award for AN EVENING WITH EMERY LONG from Illinois Film Office director Betsy Steinberg. Photo by Matt Crowther.
Producer Laura Szymber accepts the Best Short Film award for AN EVENING WITH EMERY LONG from Illinois Film Office director Betsy Steinberg. Photo by Matt Crowther.Resolution Digital Studios (also a Gold Gala Sponsor!) Executive Producer Mitch Apley joins Festival Director Mike McNamara onstage to present the BMA for Editing. Photo by Matt Crowther.feel free to add your own caption for this one =)Kim Williams of Festival Sponsor OConnor Casting joins Festival Director Mike McNamara onstage to present the BMA for Actress. Photo by Matt Crowther.Kim Williams of Festival Sponsor OConnor Casting joins Festival Director Mike McNamara onstage to present the BMA for Actress. Photo by Matt Crowther.
THE POKER HOUSE producer Peter Quartaroli accepts the award for Best Actress on behalf of Jennifer Lawrence. Photo by Matt Crowther.Tom Fletcher of Festival Sponsor Fletcher Camera presents the BMA for Cinematography. Photo by Matt Crowther.Tom Fletcher of Festival Sponsor Fletcher Camera presents the BMA for Cinematography. Photo by Matt Crowther.Director Alex Beh accepts the BMA for Cinematography on behalf of Pete Biagi for his work on the short film, SUGARDirector Alex Beh accepts the BMA for Cinematography on behalf of Pete Biagi for his work on the short film, SUGAR


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