{
  "id": 19537205,
  "title": "Crime Comedy Short ‘Munchies’ Wins Grand Jury Prize at Proof Film Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/crime-comedy-short-munchies-wins-grand-jury-prize-at-proof-film",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:16:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/crime-comedy-short-munchies-wins-grand-jury-prize-at-proof-film-festival/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The fourth annual Proof Film Festival concluded in Culver City, awarding the Grand Jury Prize to the crime comedy short film \"Munchies.\" Directed by Brittany Alexia Young, the film follows a group of vulgar teenage girls who, after smoking marijuana, embark on a snack run to their local convenience store, only to face a potential robbery. The film was backed by the WAVE Grant and Inside Out's Re: Focus Fund and had previously been awarded the Keslow Camera Award by Decentralized Pictures. The Documentary Award went to Dan Chen for \"The Grind,\" which depicts the harsh realities of the porn industry through the eyes of an Asian-American male. Other winners include \"Stem,\" a short by Daeil Kim about a stem-cell scientist who uncovers a secret behind a supposed cure for disabilities, which earned Proof's Gold Jury Award and the Audience Award. The festival, co-sponsored by TheWrap and held at the Culver Theatre, spotlights emerging filmmakers and offers panels and networking opportunities for newcomers in the entertainment industry.",
  "summary": "Florida filmmaker Brittany Alexia Young got top honors at American Cinematheque's showcase for rising directors The post Crime Comedy Short ‘Munchies’ Wins Grand Jury Prize at Proof Film Festival appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Crime comedy short 'Munchies' wins Grand Jury Prize",
    "Directed by Brittany Alexia Young, follows vulgar teenage girls",
    "Film supported by WAVE Grant and Re: Focus Fund"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}