Awards & Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions


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07 Awards
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20 Nominations
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19 Festivals
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02 Funding

News & Updates


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    Cartography of a Woman - Official Selection

    September 24, 2023

    Cartography of a Woman was selected by The Women's Film Festival, screening on September 24th in Philadelphia, United States.

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    Cartography of a Woman - Official Selection

    July 15, 2023

    Cartography of a Woman was selected by Cine del Mar 16, having a South American premiere screening on July 15th in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

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    Cartography of a Woman - Official Selection

    July 13, 2023

    Cartography of a Woman was selected by Micheaux Film Festival 2023, having American premiere screening on July 13th in Los Angeles.

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    Cartography of a Woman - Official Selection

    June 25, 2023

    Cartography of a Woman was selected by Oakville Film Festival 2023, having Canadian Premiere screening on June 25th.

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    The Smell of Mango - Nominations

    December 7, 2022

    The Smell of Mango receives 4 nominations: Best Student Film, Best Drama, Best Lead Actress and Best Original Score at Sensei Tokyo Film Festival.

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    The Smell of Mango - Official Selection

    August 25, 2022

    The Smell of Mango was selected by Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival 2022, and will be screening on October 1st.

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    The Smell of Mango - Awards

    July 14, 2022

    The Smell of Mango wins the Best Short Film Award at Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival 2022.

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    The Smell of Mango - Nominations

    July 7, 2022

    The Smell of Mango shortlisted as a finalist at Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival 2022 - Round Shorts.

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    The Smell of Mango - Awards

    June 26, 2022

    The Smell of Mango receives the Runners-Up for Best Student Film at OFFA 2022.

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    WIFT - Awards

    May 27, 2022

    Andressa Back wins the WIFT Award of Most Outstanding Female Graduate at Sheridan Screen Arts Awards 2022.

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    Cartography of a Woman - Awards

    May 27, 2022

    Andressa Back wins the Best Direction award at Sheridan Screen Arts Awards 2022.

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    The Smell of Mango - Official Selection

    May 17, 2022

    The Smell of Mango was selected by Oakville Festivals of Film & Art in Oakville, and will be screening on June 26.

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    Cartography of a Woman - Nominations

    May 13, 2022

    Cartography of a Woman receives five nominations: Best Narrative Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Production Design. Sheridan Screen Arts Awards 2022.

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    The Smell of Mango - Screening

    April 22, 2022

    The Smell of Mango was selected by Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival in Halifax, and will be screening on April 22.

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    "Don't Forget to Rate" - NBCUniversal grant

    March, 2022

    NBCUniversal selects Andressa's project for a grant to produce her short film "Don't Forget to Rate".

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    Words Behind Berries - Screening

    January 2, 2022

    Words Behind Berries premieres on CBC as part of an episode of Absolutely Canadian series. It is also available to watch on CBC Gem.

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    Cartography of a Woman - Kickstarter

    November, 2021

    The cartography team creates a Kickstarter campaign, and with the help of 68 backers, they reach the pledged CA$ 6,400 to help bring the project to life. The campaign receives the "Project We Love" signature as an excellent investment project.

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    Words Behind Berries - Selection

    November, 2021

    CBC selected Words Behind Berries to be screened on Absolutely Canadian series and be available on the CBC Gem catalogue. Sheridan recognition..

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    Words Behind Berries - Official Selection

    July 25, 2021

    Words Behind Berries was selected to be screened at Nickel Independent Film Festival 2021. Because of the pandemic, the festival was screened online.

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    Words Behind Berries - Awards

    July 7, 2021

    Words Behind Berries received the Runner Up mention from Audience Choice Award Best Short at Annual Oakville Film Festival 2021.

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    Words Behind Berries - Official Selection

    June 23, 2021

    Words Behind Berries was selected to be screened at Annual Oakville Film Festival 2021. Because of the pandemic, the festival was screened online.

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    The Smell of Mango - Awards

    June 25, 2021

    Winner of the Best Narrative Film Award on Sheridan Screen Arts Awards 2021.

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    Words Behind Berries - Awards

    June 25, 2021

    Winner of the Vladimir Kabelik in Excellence Documentary Filmmaking Award on Sheridan Screen Arts Awards 2021.

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    The Smell of Mango - Nominations

    June 5, 2021

    The Smell of Mango receives 6 nominations: Best Narrative Film, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Production Design, and Best Sound. Sheridan Screen Arts Awards 2021.

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    Words Behind Berries - Nominees

    June 5, 2021

    Words Behind Berries receives 3 nominations: Best Non-Fiction Film, Best Direction, and Best Transmedia.Sheridan Screen Arts Awards 2021.

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    Words Behind Berries - Awards

    April 25, 2021

    Winner of the Most Popular Film Award on Jumpstart Women's Film Fest 2021 from India.

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    Words Behind Berries - Official Selection

    April 19, 2021

    Official selection Toronto International Women Film Festival.

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    Words Behind Berries - Official Selection

    April 10, 2021

    Official selection Moscow Shorts International Short Film Festival.

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    Words Behind Berries - Official Selection

    April 5, 2021

    Official selection London International Monthly Film Festival.

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    Words Behind Berries - Official Selection

    March 7, 2021

    Official selection Jumpstart Women's Film Fest 2021.

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    Words Behind Berries - Nominee

    January 25, 2021

    Andressa Back received a nominee for the Best Director Award on Oregon Documentary Film Festival Winter 2021.

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    Words Behind Berries - Official Selection

    January 9, 2021

    Official selection Oregon Documentary Film Festival Winter 2021. The screening date is on February 28th.