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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.

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