AWARDS & RECOGNITION
FELLOWSHIPS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
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JEWISH WRITERS INITIATIVE - Screenwriters Lab, 2024
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SEPHARDIC STORIES INITIATIVE - Fellowship, 2024
FILMS
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Vienna Jewish Film Festival, October 2020 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Bronx World Film “ESPANA HOY” Spanish Film Cycle 2020 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Bucharest Jewish Film Festival, October 2019 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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AES Short Film Competition at the Columbus Jewish Film Festival, 2019 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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4th Place Winner
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Waltham Film Factory Shorts Fest, December 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Austin Jewish Film Festival, October 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Gastro Film Fest, July 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Hothouse Theatre’s Nottingham Film Festival, July 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Semi-Finalist
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12 Months Film Festival, March 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Semi Finalist: Best Screenplay
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Jaipur Film World, 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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San Mauro Film Festival, 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO
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Semi Finalist
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Cap Spartel Film Festival, April 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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MystiCon Independent Film Festival, February 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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I Filmmaker International Film Festival, February 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival, 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival Video Bar, May 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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International Christian Film Festival, March 2018 – “THE LONESOME TRAIL – TRAILER”
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Best Trailer (Arnon Z. Shorr, Editor)
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Festival for Drama & Family – “THE LONESOME TRAIL – TRAILER”
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Semi-Finalist: Best Trailer (Arnon Z. Shorr, Editor)
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Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, March 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Nominee: Best Short Film
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Nominee: Best Director (Short Film)
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Nominee: Best Screenplay (Short Film)
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Nominee: Best Editing (Short Film) (As River Stone Post)
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Nominee: Best Ensemble Cast (Short Film)
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Nominee: Juan Ruiz Anchia Award for Best Cinematogrpahy (Short Film) (Mendel Katz)
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Nominee: Marshall Hawkins Award for Best Original Score (Short Film) (Hauk Heimdallsman)
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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, February 2018 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Festival Corto Corrente, November 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Winner: Best Cinematography (Mendel Katz)
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AFC Global Film Festival, November 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Los Angeles de San Rafael Film Festival, December 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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The Indie Vision Project’s Screenwriting & Directing Competition, December 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Outlaw Film Festival, November 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Rahway Reels: A Short Film Festival, September 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Crown Heights Film Festival, October 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Vancouver Golden Panda International Film Festival, December 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Corti di Mare Festival di Cinema, September 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Corti in Corto Film Festival, September 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Roselle Park Loves Shorts! Film Festival, September 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Nominee: Best Film
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Nida Short Film Festival, August 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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G Awards International Short Film Festival, November 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Nominee: Best Short Film
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Nominee: Best Actor (Stephen DeCordova)
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Tetova International Film Festival ODA, October 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Sephardi Film Festival of Los Angeles, November 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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International New York Film Festival, November 2017 – “THE LONESOME TRAIL – TRAILER’
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Best Feature Film Trailer (Arnon Z. Shorr, Editor)
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Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, October, 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Queen City Cinephiles, August 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Tioga Film Festival, August 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Helper Utah Film Festival, August 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Lanett City Film Festival, August 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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The Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, March 2018 - “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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The Los Angeles Sephardic Film Festival, November 2017 - “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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The Global Impact Film Festival, August 2017 - “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Action on Film International Film Festival, August 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Oceanside International Film Festival, August 2017 - “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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The 5 Dollar 15 Minute Film Festival, July 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Winner: 3rd Place Overall
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DAE Studio Film Festival, July 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Caribbean Film Festival & Market, 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Semi-Finalist
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Haunted Memories Exhibit & Film Series, June 2017 – “END OF THE STORY”
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Near Nazareth Festival, May 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Winner: “Best Historical Film”
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Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival, May 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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IndieFEST Film Awards, April 2017 – “THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”
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Winner: “Award of Excellence”
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F.A.M.E.’US International Film Festival, Summer 2016 – “GLIMPSE”
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Winner: “FAME’US Bronze Award”
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The Monthly Film Festival, March 2016 – “END OF THE STORY”
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Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, 2016 – “MAN OF ACTION!”
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Winner: “Indie Spirit Award”
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Winner: “Mary Austin Excellence in Producing – Short” (Karri Miles)
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Nominee: Best Actor – Short (Matt Raimo)
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Back in the Box Film Competition, 2015 – “GLIMPSE”
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Winner: “Best Feature Film”
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Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival, 2015 – “GLIMPSE”
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Nominee: “Best Feature Film”
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Laughlin International Film Festival, 2015 – “GLIMPSE”
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Winner: “Best Experimental Film”
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Action on Film International Film Festival, 2015 – “MAN OF ACTION!”
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Winner: “Best Action Sequence – Martial Arts Short”
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Nominee: “Breakout Action Star of the Year” (Matt Raimo)
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Honorable Mention: “Best Action Sequence – Short”
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Burbank International Film Festival, 2015 – “END OF THE STORY”
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Nominee: Best Horror/Thriller Short Film
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Beverly Hills Shorts Festival, 2015 – “END OF THE STORY”
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Rappahannock Film Festival, 2008 – “WIDOW’S MEAL”
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Rappahannock Film Festival, 2009 – “BLOOD AND STONE: A LEGEND OF THE GOLEM”
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Rosebud Film Festival, 2008 – “WIDOW’S MEAL”
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The Madison Jewish Film Festival, 2008 – “WIDOW’S MEAL”
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The Jewish Film Challenge, 2008 – “WIDOW’S MEAL”
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Winner: Audience Award
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Winner: Grand Prize
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OurStage.com Video Contest, various years
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Multiple Contest Finalists
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#1 Short Film, Feb. 2008
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Frontier Airlines Cloud 9 Film Festival, 2009 – “That Old Silent Film”
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Finalist
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SunDeis Student Film Festival, 2004-2006 – various films
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28 Nominations
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4 Wins (including Best Short Film and Best Actor in a Comedic Role, “That Old Silent Film”)
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SCREENPLAYS
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WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab, 2023 - "TOLEDANO"
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Quarterfinalist
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WeScreenplay TV Contest, 2023 - "TOLEDANO"
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Quarterfinalist​
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Vail Film Festival Screenwriting Competition, 2022 - "OUT OF THE SKY"
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Finalist
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Outstanding Screenplays, 2022 – “THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI”
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Semifinalist
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Inroads Fellowship, 2022 - "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Semifinalist
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TSL Free Screenplay Contest, 2022 – “THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI”
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Semi-Finalist
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ISA Fast Track Fellowship, 2022 – "OUT OF THE SKY"
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2nd Rounder​
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ISA Fast Track Fellowship, 2022 –​ "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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2nd Rounder​
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Final Draft Big Break, 2022 – "OUT OF THE SKY"
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Quarterfinalist​
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Table Read my Screenplay Genre Competition, 2022 – "OUT OF THE SKY"
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Semi-finalist
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ISA Virtual Pitch Challenge, Fall 2021 –​ "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Finalist​
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The TITAN Awards, 2021 – "OUT OF THE SKY"
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Quarterfinalist​
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The TITAN Awards, 2021 –​ "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Semi-finalist​
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The Launch Pad Feature Competition, 2021 – "OUT OF THE SKY"
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Top-50
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Vail Film Festival Screenplay Competition, 2021 –​ "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Quarterfinalist​
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PAGE Awards, 2021 –"OUT OF THE SKY"
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Finalist
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Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Competition, 2021 –​ "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Quarterfinalist​
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Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Competition, 2021 –​ "OUT OF THE SKY"
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Semi-Finalist​
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Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Competition, 2021 –​ "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Quarterfinalist​
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Filmantic - Inroads Fellowship, 2021 –​ "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Quarterfinalist
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Screencraft Screenplay Fellowship, 2021 – "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Quarterfinalist
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BlueCat Screenwriting Competition, 2021 – "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"
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Semi-Finalist​
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Table Read my Screenplay, Genre Screenplay Competition, 2021 – “THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI”
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Top-100 (Semi-Finalist), Action/Adventure
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Table Read my Screenplay, Genre Screenplay Competition, 2021 – “MAN OUT OF TIME”
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Top-10 (Finalist), Horror/Sci-Fi
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SWN Screenwriting Competition (The Goldman Award), Winter 2021 – "OUT OF THE SKY"
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Quarterfinalist​
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The Industry Next Screenwriting Initiative, 2020 – "THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI"​
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Grand Prize Winner​
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The Industry Next Festival 2020 – “THE GOLEM OF COTOPAXI”
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Semi-Finalist
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The Launch Pad Feature Competition, 2020 – “HANNA FOSTER AND THE GUARDIANS OF EDEN”
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Second-Rounder
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Table Read my Screenplay, Genre Screenplay Competition, September 2020 – “MAN OUT OF TIME”
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Top-100, Horror/Sci-Fi
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Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices 2020 – “MAN OUT OF TIME”
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Semi-Finalist
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Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices 2020 – “HANNA FOSTER AND THE GUARDIANS OF EDEN”
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Semi-Finalist
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ScreenCraft Fellowship 2020 – “MAN OUT OF TIME”
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Quarterfinalist
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Table Read my Screenplay: Austin, September 2019 – “MAN OUT OF TIME”
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Semi-Finalist
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PAGE Awards 2019 – “MAN OUT OF TIME”
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Semi-Finalist
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Faith in Film International Screenwriting Competition, Winter 2018 – “WAYFARERS”
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Semi-finalist
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Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition, 2018 – “HANNA FOSTER AND THE GUARDIANS OF EDEN”
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Semi Finalist, Action/Adventure Feature Screenplay
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Fantasy/SciFi Film & Writing Festival, December 2017 – “WAYFARERS”
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Winner: Best Logline of 2017
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Winner: One of the Best to Read 2017
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Woods Hole Film Festival: Work-In-Progress Screenplay Competition, 2013 – “WAYFARERS”
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Runner-Up: SciFi Feature Screenplay
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Woods Hole Film Festival: Work-In-Progress Screenplay Competition, 2010 – “IN THE IMAGE OF MAN”
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Runner-Up: SciFi/Horror Feature Screenplay
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BOOKS
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Jewish Comics Experience - JewCie in Historical Narratives - NOMINEE - 2023 - "JOSÉ AND THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO"
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PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award – 2020 – “JOSÉ AND THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO”