Entries were classified into six different categories based on their age: Category 1: Ages 8-9, Category 2: Age 10, Category 3: Age 11, Category 4: Age 12, Category 5: Ages 13-15 and Category 6: Ages 18 and Over. One first place recipient was chosen from each category based on total scores. These overall total scores were calculated from individual scores awarded by the contest judges. The judges were: Bob Kott, Ed Pagelow, Brad Smith, Dan Presser, Blake Patton, Frank Peot, Mary Ritter, Al Snowdon, and Kent Orfan.

The Film Festival included presentations, a viewing of the videos submitted, an awards ceremony and refreshments. The master of ceremonies was WJJO radio personality Blake Patton.  Sun Prairie Cable Access Executive Director Pam Steitz and SPCA-TV volunteer coordinator Karen Markstahler gave the welcoming and closing remarks.

The first place recipients are as follows: for the category ages 8-9, the first place recipient was Martin Berg for his video "Wisconsin Johnson & The Lost Lefse".  For the ten year old category, the first place recipient was Shyla Baney, for her video "Animal Police Wisconsin".  For the eleven year old category, the first place recipient was Alex Bandli for his video "Five Little Northern Pikes". The first place recipient for age 12 was Erik James for his video "Cutie Works Out". For the 13-15 year old category the first place producer was Calvin Berg for his film "Batman's Vacation Video".  Al Snowdon's film "Replanted Library Prairie" won the top award for the over 18 category.

The top selection for each category will be viewed at the state level at the Wisconsin Association of PEG (public, educational, government) Access Channels Conference in the spring of 2010.

Thank you to the following businesses who donated prizes for the 2009 Film Festival Awards Ceremony: