WIFVNE is a proud sponsor of Mass Reality Check, the documentary shorts competition for college filmmakers at Salem Film Fest!

The 2024 Mass Reality Check Winners were: 

1st - Warman, Directed by Pete Sethanant, Suffolk University

2nd - The Weight of Numbers, Madalyn Carr, Bridgewater State University

3rd - The Spontaneous Activity of Children, Directed by Katherine Fitzgerald, Emerson College

Photos by Fae Phoenix Photo. 
Above:  WIFVNE Member and SFF Program Director Emily Abi-Kheirs with students competing for the Mass Reality Check awards; All Winners for the Mass Reality Check; 1st Winner Pete Sethanant.

In a unique tradition of Salem Film Fest, winners in each category were awarded original handmade trophies created by artists based in Salem. These awards not only honor the filmmakers' achievements but also celebrate the collaboration between the film festival and the local art community.  Learn more about other award winners from Salem Film Fest 2024.