Gallery: Filmmakers in the Spotlight at Clifton Film Fest

They laughed, clapped and hooted at the fourth annual  on Saturday at Lorton's Workhouse Arts Center. 

"The films this year are great, and are better than previous years because technology has gotten so much better," said festival creator Dani Weinberg to Patch. "A lot of people are filming these days with DSLR's, and some of the younger filmmakers shoot with flip cams or their iPhones. The adult films usually use better cameras."

Dozens of films were watched from under a large tent, which kept movie fans from getting rained on. The festival features films created by both teenagers and experienced filmmakers alike.

The Winners

Students:
 

Best Cinematography - Of Train Tracks and Ghost Stories by Dillon Meyer
Best Editing - The Music Box by Jacqueline Olivio
Best Screenplay - The Romantic Failures of Jacob Baron
Best Sound - End of the Line by Brian Rose
Best Picture - Of Train Tracks and Ghost Stories by Dillon Meyer

21+ Winners:

Best Picture - Job Hunt by Sara Quindlen
Best Cinematography - Mediations by Jonathan Ade
Best Editing - Job Hunt by Sara Quindlen
Best Screenplay - 106 by Alex Zeldin
Best Sound - Settled by Tolosa