Winning is one thing. Understanding what it gives you is another. A film festival win brings recognition. But more importantly, it offers clarity about how the work moves forward.

Bloodroot Reserve wins “Best Screenplay” at the Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival.

Return of the Black Madonna won Best Director (Documentary Short) and Best First Documentary at the Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival, marking Kerra Bolton’s emergence as a distinct voice in documentary filmmaking.