| SAINT PETERSBURG, FL - 6/2/2003 - The third outing of Renegade Films' Saints & Sinners Film Festival at the State Theatre in St. Petersburg was home to record breaking crowds, multiple award winners, and celebrity guests. Tinker Wins Productions and Producers Andy Lalino and John Karliss were the big winners of the night when their film "Filthy" picked up 14 awards - a new festival record, including Best Sinner Film, Audience Choice Award, Best Director, and three acting awards. Other big winners of the night included "Super Jack" from Rice Power Productions and "Just Due" from JKR Productions with 8 wins each. Filmmaker Philip Cruz and his projects have now won a combined record 21 awards at the Florida based festival. "I'll Save You" was the big winner in the Saints category and picked up a total of three awards. The festival was the most competitive yet and judges were impressed with the increase of the quality of films. Judges included Peter D'Alessio (Yo Soy Irini Productions, Inc.), Jill Kantrowitz (Film/Television Executive), Mark Phillips (Producer/Director/Author) and Bob Ross (The Tampa Tribune).
For more on the Saints & Sinners III Film Festival including a complete list of winners, sponsors, and selections, click here.
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