DC Brandon Films
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AWARDS AND FESTIVALS
As a filmmaker, I am constantly in awe of the power of storytelling and the magic that can be created when a team comes together to bring a vision to life. It is with great humility that I reflect on the awards and recognition that my work has received.
I am deeply grateful to the talented actors, writers, producers, and crew members who have contributed to the success of my films. Without their dedication and hard work, these projects would not have been possible.
I am also thankful to the film festivals and organizations that have recognized our efforts. It is a true honor to have my work screened and celebrated alongside so many other talented filmmakers from around the world.
While awards and accolades are certainly gratifying, they are only a small part of the journey. The real reward for me has been the opportunity to tell meaningful stories and to connect with audiences through my films.
I am excited to continue learning, growing, and pushing myself as a filmmaker, and I look forward to what the future holds. Thank you to everyone who has supported my work and helped make these accomplishments possible.
Awards List
WINNER Best Short Film Director for "Amara's Smile" at Gully International Film Festival (2022)
WINNER Best Romance Short Film (Silver) for “Love FM” at MegaFlix (2022)
WINNER Best Romance Short Film for “Love FM” at Paris Shorts Film Awards (2022)
WINNER Best Romance Short Film for “Love FM” at Freewheeling Film Awards (Summer edition – 2022)
Official Selection for "Amara's Smile" at Chambal International Film Festival (2022)
Official Selection for "Love FM" at Hollywood Film Competition (2022)
FINALIST Best Short Film for “Love FM” at the New York City Film and Television Festival (2022)
Official Selection for “Amara’s Smile” at Tietê International Film Awards (2022)
Official Selection for “Amara’s Smile” at Edmonton International Film Festival (2022)
Official Selection for “Love FM” at Edmonton International Film Festival (2022)
Official Selection for “Amara’s Smile” at Bridgeport Film Festival (2022)
Official Selection for “The Tale of the Invisible Girl” at Anatolia International Film Festival (2022)
WINNER Best Short Film for “Amara’s Smile” at Golden Nugget Film Festival (2022)
Honorable Mention for Best Short Film for “Amara’s Smile” at London International Monthly Film Festival (2022)
Honorable Mention for Best Short Film for “Love FM” at Seoul International Monthly Film Festival (2022)
Finalist for Best Short Film for “The Tale of the Invisible Girl” at London International Monthly Film Festival (2022)
Honorable Mention for Best Short Film for “Amara’s Smile” at XLNT Film Festival (2022)
WINNER Best Indie Short Film for “Love FM” at Oniros Film Awards New York (2022)
Official Selection for “Love FM” at Milan Gold Awards (2022)
Official Selection for “Love FM” at Hollywood Gold Awards (2022)
Honorable Mention – Best Narrative Film for “Amara’s Smile” at Los Angeles Film Awards (2022)
Official Selection for “Amara’s Smile” at Maui Film Festival (2022)
Official Selection for “Amara’s Smile” at London International Monthly Film Festival (2022)
Official Selection for “Was She” at 10th International Video Poetry Festival (2022)
WINNER Best Romance Short for “Amara’s Smile” at Paris Shorts Film Awards (2022)
Official Selection for “Amara’s Smile” at Red Movie Awards (2022)
FINALIST for “Kissing Carmen” at Only the Best International Film Festival (2022)
FINALIST for “Lovers by Morning” at Only the Best International Film Festival (2022)
Official Selection for “Lovers by Morning” at Romance Rules Film Festival (2022)
Honourable Mention for “Friends & Lovers” at London Movie Awards (2022)
WINNER Best Micro Short Film for “When the Bough Breaks” at RED Movie Awards (2021)
Official Selection for “When the Bough Breaks” at RED Movie Awards (2021)
Official Selection for “When the Bough Breaks” at Short and to the Point Film Fest (2021)
WINNER Best Inspirational Micro Short Film (Special Jury Award) for “THE QUIET ONES” at Shepherd’s House International Film Festival (2021)
Official Selection for “WAS SHE” at Tietê International Film Awards (2021)
Official Selection for “THE QUIET ONES” at Shepherd House Int’l Film Festival (2021)
Nominee Selection for “LOVERS BY MORNING” at Phoenix Shorts Festival (2021)
WINNER Best Romance (Award of Merit) for “LOVERS BY MORNING” at Vegas Movie Awards (2021)
Official Nominee for “GONE” at Rotterdam Independent Film Festival (2021)
Official Selection for “GONE” at Varese International Film Festival (2021)
Official Selection for “KISSING CARMEN” at Love Actually Int’l Storyteller Showcase (2021)
Honourable Mention, Best Short Film for “KISSING CARMEN” at Hollywood International Golden Age Festival (2021)
WINNER Best Romantic Short for “LOVERS BY MORNING” at After Hour Film Festival (2020)
Official Selection for “LOVERS BY MORNING” at After Hour Film Festival (2020)
Official Selection for “FIRST MISTAKE” at the Global Indie Film Festival (2020)
WINNER Best Indie Short Film for “KISSING CARMEN” at Vegas Movie Awards (2020)
WINNER Best Thriller for “LOVE EXPRESS” at The Moody Crab Film Festival (2020)
Finalist for “FRIENDS & LOVERS” at the New York Movie Awards (2020)
WINNER Best actress in an indie film for ROBEGIENE FARINAS in “FRIENDS & LOVERS” at the Los Angeles Film Awards (2019)
Honourable Mention BEST INDIE FILM for “FRIENDS & LOVERS” at the Los Angeles Film Awards (2019)
WINNER Best Love Story “FIRST MISTAKE” at North California Film Festival (2019)
Official Selection for “FIRST MISTAKE” at New York City International Films Infest Festival (2019)
WINNER Best Romantic Comedy for “KISSING CARMEN” at New York Film Awards (2019)
Official Selection for “KISSING CARMEN” at the New York Film Awards (2019)
WINNER Best Romance Film for “KISSING CARMEN” at the Los Angeles Film Awards (2019)
WINNER Best Romantic Comedy for “KISSING CARMEN” at the Top Shorts Festival (2019)
Official Selection for “KISSING CARMEN” at the Top Shorts Festival (2019)
WINNER Best Indie Film for “FIRST MISTAKE” at Festigious International Film Festival in Los Angeles(2019)
Official Selection for “KISSING CARMEN” at Los Angeles Film Awards (2019)
Official Selection for “FIRST MISTAKE” at Global Lift-Off Los Angeles (online) (2019)
Official Selection for “FIRST MISTAKE” at LA Edge Film Awards in Los Angeles (2019)
Official Selection for “THE EMPEROR’S WIFE IN LOVE” at Global Lift-Off online in Tokyo, Japan (2019)
Official Selection for “FIRST MISTAKE” at Aphrodite Film Awards NYC (2019)
Official Selection for “FIRST MISTAKE” at American Asian Latino Film Festival NYC (2019)
WINNER Best Short Film for “LOVE DEPARTURE” at Festigious International Film Festival (2018)
WINNER Best Short Film (bronze) for “LOVE DEPARTURE” – Independent Shorts Awards (2018)
WINNER Best Short Film (Diamond Level) for “FORGET ME” at LA Shorts Awards (2018)
WINNER Best Short Film (Platinum level) for “FORGET ME” at Hollywood Film Competition (2018)
Official Selection for “LOVE DEPARTURE” at Mid Tenn Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “LOVE DEPARTURE” at Edmonton International Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “LOVE DEPARTURE” at CKF International Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “LOVE DEPARTURE” at Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “LOVE DEPARTURE” at LA Edge Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “LOVE DEPARTURE” at Chandler International Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “FORGET ME” at Motion Pictures International Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “FORGET ME” at LA Shorts Awards (2018)
Official Selection for “FORGET ME” at Hollywood Film Competition (2018)
Official Selection for “FORGET ME” at LA Edge Film Awards (2018)
Official Selection for “FORGET ME” at Chandler International Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “FORGET ME” at Toronto Vanguard Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “ILLUSORY BEAUTY” at Nadym International Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “ILLUSORY BEAUTY” at the Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “KINZA” at Fashion Films Festival RD (2018)
Official Selection for “THE EMPEROR’S WIFE IN LOVE” at LA Edge Film Awards (2018)
Official Selection for “THE EMPEROR’S WIFE IN LOVE” at Aphrodite Film Festival (2018)
Official Selection for “LOVE DEPARTURE” at Lift-Off Global Network Toronto (online) (2018)