The 2008 Reel Spirit Young Filmmakers Showcase was held Saturday, September 6, 2008. The following awards were presented:

DOCUMENTARY

Division III

First Place
Abduction

Second Place
Abortion

Third Place
Japanese Interment Camps

Division II

First Place
Virtual Cave Tour

Second Place
All About Rodent Pets

ANIMATION/CLAYMATION

Division III

First Place
Fruit & Veggie

Second Place
The Grand Adventures of Ned & Ted

Third Place
Harold's Big Adventure

Division II

First Place
The Great Gliding Adventure

Second Place
What's with That Instrument

NEWS BROADCAST

Division III

First Place
What's Up in the Middle

Division II

First Place
KMH: Patriot News

Second Place
I.S. News

Third Place
Tomorrow's News Today

DRAMA/COMEDY

Division III

First Place
Illinois Smith and Treasure of Golden Locker

Division II

First Place
Illuminated Quest

Second Place (Tie)
Speleothem Showdown
Save the Cave TIE

Third Place
Eddie the Envelope's Adventure

Public Service Announcements

Division III

First Place
Stranger Danger

Second Place
Bullying

Third Place
Affects of Your Appearance

Division II

First Place (Tie)
Tree Stand Safety
Electrical Safety

Second Place
Reasons to Recycle

Commercials

Division III

First Place
Pleasant Hill, Hick Town

Division II

First Place
Dangerous Plastic

Second Place
Eight Strate

Third Place
Si Pod