Audi Anyone to Watch Award: Mark Jackson

Ozeki Arthur'Without'Mark Jackson When studying cinematography at Rome's Cinecitta Galleries, Mark Jackson made the decision to shirk his classes and abandon the Eternal City. "I type of learned things i desired to learn," states the Dallas native, who eventually found his method to Washington's remote Whidbey Island, where he helmed his debut feature "Without."Riffing on horror and suspense conventions, Jackson tracks a youthful woman's mental unraveling while taking care of an seniors guy limited to some cabin within the forest. The self-funded film is constantly on the travel the fest circuit, landing a unique jury prize at Slamdance and director honors at Thessaloniki.Jackson will go back to Italia within the fall to begin production on the script co-written with novelist Mary Gaitskill in regards to a war digital photographer who befriends a Tunisian lady detained on immigration charges. "The very first film centered on gender and that one does too. It discusses use of reproductive help and services in rural Sicily," he states.RUNNERS-UP Nicholas Ozeki "Mamitas" Initially created like a short, Ozeki's debut feature "Mamitas" was shot in Echo Park and opened in the La Film Festival. Pic is really a romantic coming-of-ager in regards to a suave East L.A. teen who finds his way following a chance ending up in an unlikely female pursuit.Simon Arthur "Silver Tongues" Deceptiveness and cruelty would be the marks of Arthur's "Silver Tongues," an episodic character study in regards to a sadistic couple who travel from town to town, destroying lives under no circumstances apart from their very own selfish satisfaction. Pic required the aud award at Slamdance. FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT Honours 2012FIND finds fresh Spirit guidesHonoreesPiaget Producer's Award Audi Anyone to Watch Award Nokia Truer Than Fiction Award Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com