2019 IndieFEST Award of Merit
Boston, MA – Michael Aiello, recent graduate in Animation from MassArt, has won the prestigious Award of Merit from the IndieFEST Film Awards. The award was given for Mr. Aiello’s exciting and darkly humorous short animation, Grandma & The Skeleton. Grandma & The Skeleton is a short film, presented as a mock TV sitcom trailer, that features dark humor, spunky and colorful characters, animated skeletons (pun intended), and an original score by New York artists Miles Mandwelle and Alan Trinca.
When asked for comment, Mr. Aiello said, “This is an honor. I hope that I get noticed. Especially by Betty White. I love you, Betty.”
The IndieFEST Film Awards recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about the IndieFEST and a list of recent winners can be found at www.theindiefest.com.
In winning an IndieFEST Film Award, Michael Aiello joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award including Liam Neeson as the narrator of Love Thy Nature, A Path Appears Documentary featuring George Clooney and Blake Lively, Radical Grace executive produced by Susan Sarandon, a searing expose Davids and Goliath by Peabody winner Leon Lee, and Touched with Fire starring Katie Holmes. Rick Prickett, who chairs The IndieFEST Film Awards, had this to say about the latest winners, “The IndieFEST is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The IndieFEST helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries. The goal of The IndieFEST Film Awards is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”
For more information, email aielloanimation@gmail.com, and Michael’s minions will get back to you.