In the branded film category, 'To Chase a Dream' by J.M. Harper and Hector Aponysus took home silver for its poignant celebration of refugee long distance runner Dominic Lobalu.
And in the short film categories, Hector Aponysus' 2024 short 'Plongeurs' about teenage cliff divers in Marseille was awarded the 'Short Documentary' prize; and Abigail Wilson's 2025 short 'Overdrive', which explores the monthly battle women with PMDD can face, picked up the 'Short Film for Positive Change' award.
'Overdrive' premiered on Directors Notes following the awards ceremony. Read the full feature and watch the film here.
