FESTIVAL SELECTIONS & ACCOLADES
WINNER OF OVER 20 AWARDS
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Past
SPYFLIX FILM FESTIVAL - Special Selection
Spyflix Spotlight Series
*2021
ARPA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Nominee
Best Short Film
*Seed & Spark: November 2020
THE W3 AWARDS - Winner (Gold)
Best Individual Performance: Stella Velon
*October 2020
THE WEBBY AWARDS - Nominee
Best Individual Performance: Stella Velon
*May 2020
THE INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS - Winner
Honorable Mention
*February 2020
"Written, directed by, and starring Stella Velon, The Critic is an indie short that, painted in vibrant colors and rife with symbolism and underlying meaning, is an emotional ride that is immediate and powerful." - Mark Ziobro, The Movie Buff
THE HB FILM FESTIVAL - Winner
Best Story
*Scotland Premiere: October 2019
FESTIVAL ANGAELICA @ CATALYST CONTENT - Winner
Best Breakout Performance (Stella Velon)
*Minnesota Premiere: October 2019
OAXACA FILM FESTIVAL - Nominee
Developed Market Projects Finalist
*Mexico Premiere: October 2019
AMAZON ALL VOICES FILM FESTIVAL - Winner
First Prize/Runner-Up Award (amazon.com/allvoices)
*Amazon Prime Video USA Premiere: August 2019
SHORT OF THE YEAR - Winner
Special Jury Mention
*Spring Edition: August 2019
ANNUAL QUEEN PALM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Winner
Grand Jury Prize "Couronne d'Or"
Best of the Year "Queen Supreme" Award: Best Short Film ‒ First-Time Filmmaker
Best of the Year "Queen Supreme" Award: Best Actress - Short Film (Stella Velon) - Nominee
*Palm Springs Premiere: July 2019
"The Critic, is a true gem, compelling, riveting & visually captivating. It truly represents the exceptional high quality & cinematic standard of our festival."
WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Official Selection
(Not a competition)
*New York Premiere: May 2019
WORLDFEST HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Winner
Remi Dramatic Original
*April 2019
ANNUAL SUNSCREEN FILM FESTIVAL - Nominee
Best Breakout Short
*East Coast Premiere: April 2019
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences® sponsored.
LONDON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL - Nominee
Best Short Film
*London Premiere: April 2019
FILMATIQUE TALENTS - Official Selection
(Not a competition)
"Comprised of five features and ten shorts Filmatique Talents is a month-long showcase from some of contemporary world cinema's most compelling new voices."
*April 2019 (month-long showcase on their streaming platform)
METHOD FEST INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL - Winner
Best Short Film
Best Actress (Stella Velon) - Nominee
*West Coast Premiere (Beverly Hills, CA): March 2019
Celebrating outstanding performances in independent film.
EDITOR'S PICK - Indie Shorts Mag
"The Best Of All, From 2018!"
*January 2019
UK FILM REVIEW AWARDS - Winner
Best Director (Stella Velon)
Best Short Film - Nominee
*December 2018
QUEEN PALM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Winner
Royal Gem Diamond Award: Festival Standout
Gold Award: Best Short Film - First-Time Filmmaker
Gold Award: Best Actress - Short Film (Stella Velon)
Silver Award: Best Trailer
Bronze Award: Best Producer - Short Film (Jean Gabriel Kauss)
Bronze Award: Best Editor - Short Film (Ivan Andrijanic)
Bronze Award: Best Cinematography - Short Film (Akis Konstantakopoulos)
Honorable Mention: Best Director - Short Film (Stella Velon)
*December 2018 Edition
KINOFILM MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - Winner
Women in Film Award (2nd place)
*International Premiere: November 2018
GLOBAL SHORTS COMPETITION - Winner
Award of Excellence
*November 2018
BOSTON FILM FESTIVAL - Nominee
Best Short Film
*World Premiere: September 2018
BEST SHORTS COMPETITION - Winner
Award of Excellence: Short Film
Award of Excellence: Women Filmmakers
Award of Excellence: Actress Leading (Stella Velon)
*September 2018