Six standout films were honored at the 18th annual 5Point Adventure Film Festival following four days of guest speakers, vibrant community gatherings, and screenings of more than three dozen adventure films.

This year’s winning films are “The Life We Have,” “Death of Villains,” “Hellbent,” “Tim,” “Welcome to the Pit” and “Then Comes the Body,” according to a Tuesday press release from 5Point.

All festival awards, except the People’s Choice, were selected by a jury of industry professionals. This year, Adam Montgomery, senior programmer at the Sundance Film Festival, Francis Román, senior programmer at South by Southwest (SXSW), and filmmaker Taylor Rees selected the winning films. Awards were first announced at 5Point’s awards brunch on Sunday, April 27.

The festival’s most prestigious honor — Best of Festival — was awarded to “The Life We Have,” directed by Sam Price-Waldman. The short film explores the extraordinary resilience of Rob Shaver, whose commitment to a daily running streak becomes a lifeline as he strives to live life to the fullest while navigating decades of recurring terminal cancer.

“‘The Life We Have’ captures the essence of 5Point and what this festival is about,” said Charlie Turnbull, 5Point’s director of programming. “Rob’s story is about resilience and optimism and courage. It’s a beautiful story and it had a profound impact on the audience.”

The film’s director, Price-Waldman, was equally complimentary of the 5Point Film Festival. “While I am humbled to receive the Best of Festival Award from 5Point, I, in turn, would like to award 5Point the Best Festival Award,” he said in the release from 5Point after humorously recounting how he was gifted much-needed sunglasses, a mullet haircut and a dip in a cold plunge before his film’s screening.

“Death of Villains,” directed by Nick Rosen and Gareth Leah, was voted as the People’s Choice Award winner by the over 3,000 adventure lovers and film connoisseurs who flocked to downtown Carbondale for the flagship event. The film tells the powerful story of former climbing prodigy Kai Lightner, who pursues his first 5.15 ascent with a surprising and “controversial” partner while facing the aftermath of disordered eating.

“Hellbent” was awarded Best Cinematography. Directed by Sarah Steward and Brooklyn Phillips, the film follows a woman entrenched in the U.S.’s little-known wild horse overpopulation crisis.

“Tim,” directed by Jordan Findlay, received the Hayden Kennedy Award, which was created in honor of 5Point founder Julie Kennedy’s late son. Seth Gillis’ “Welcome to the Pit” was chosen as the Pure Joy Award recipient.

Finally, “Then Comes the Body,” directed by Jacob Krupnick, earned the Best Editing Award.

Turnbull called the 18th flagship festival a “huge success,” adding “I’d like to thank everyone who came out and supported the festival — the community in the valley, visiting filmmakers, our national and local partners,” he said. “None of it could happen without them.”