"The Reach"‬ won the Best Short Award and the Best Actress Award for Jana Balkan at the Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival in Mexico, in the stunning setting of the Riviera Maya! Here is the statement from the jury, whom I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart:

"Your work is outstanding and our jury, our audience, the community here, and the fellow filmmakers were all incredibly moved by your film."

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I'm happy and proud to announce that my short film "The Reach", starring Jana Balkan, has won the Directors' Choice Award for Best International Short at the prestigious Sedona International Film Festival in Arizona (USA)!

Being honored at one of the most esteemed festivals on the international film scene is an immense achievement. It confirms the universal power of this film—an official adaptation of Stephen King's intense short story, accompanied by the poetic notes of Bruce Springsteen's song "Moonlight Motel," graciously granted by the artist and Sony Music.
From the snow of Goat Island to the desert sun... the journey continues!

A heartfelt thank you to the Jury! ❤️

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