“Long’s Long Lost Mini Mart” was a short film that won a big amount of prize money for its creator. Director Julian Doan took home a $100,000 first-place prize at the first annual Ripcord Halloween Film Festival, the largest amount ever awarded at a short film festival. Jurors included Tim Miller (“Deadpool”), Jean Lauer […]
Ripcord Halloween Film Festival: ‘Long’s Long Lost Mini Mart’ Director Julian Doan Takes $100,000 Grand Prize
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