San Diego International Film Festival
Every year the San Diego International Film Festival honors Chris Brinker’s memory by awarding the Promising First Time Independent Filmmaker in his name.
Past Recipients
2021
The award was given to Lissette Feliciano for her film Women is Losers.
2020
The award was given to Prarthana Mohan for her film The MisEducation of Bindu.
2019
The award was given to Ravin Gandhi for his film 100 Days to Live.
2018
The award was given to Stare Yildirim for her film My Name Is Batlir, Not Butler.
2017
The award was given to Manny Rodriguez Jr. for his film Butterfly Caught.
2016
The award was given to Anne Hamilton for her film American Fable.
2015
The award was given to Jack Robbins for his film Storied Streets.
2014
The award was given to John Beaton Hill for his film The Wolves of Savin Hill.
2013
The award was given to Shaun Kosta for his film The Republic of Two.