The New York City Drone Film Festival (NYCDFF) was held on Saturday, March 7, 2015. This is the world’s first film festival exclusively dedicated to drone cinematography. NYCDFF allows aerial filmmakers to showcase their work that is shot around the world. There is emphasis on flight technique, aesthetic beauty, and much more.
The New York City Drone Film Festival was first established in 2014 by director, photographer and aerial cinematographer, Randy Scott Slavin. “I’m tired of drones being synonymous with questionable legality and FAA regulation.” Slavin said, “I want to celebrate the art of aerial cinematography.
A panel of 15 judges will presented awards for the following categories: Narrative, Landscape/Travel, Reel, FPV/Proximity/Technical Flying, Architecture, X-Factor, Most Epic Dronie, Best in Show, and Audience Choice Award.
Winners
Narrative & Best in Show: “Superman with a GoPro” by Corridor Digital, Taylor Chien and Dronefly
Landscape/Travel: “Koh Yao Noi” by Philip Bloom
Reel: “Cinedrones are Awesome” by Daniell Ashby
FPV/Proximity/Technical Flying: “MMMM/ Santa Monica Airlines” by Robert McIntosh
Architecture: “The Fallout” by Jeffrey Brink and Brian Streem
X-Factor: “I Won’t Let You Down” by Ok Go
Most Epic Dronie: “Floating” by Florian Fisher ad Michael Kugler
Audience Choice: “Mex Airport from Above” by Tarcisio Sańudo
To view the rest of the films, see what the media is saying, and read more information on the New York City Film Festival, visit the NYCDFF website here.