We won Indiewire's Project of the Year! A film written and acted by foster care youth. When we think about that, it makes us so incredibly proud and glad we’re all on this ride together. 

Over the last few years, films that won this award have gone on to be distributed internationally, and we're excited for what it could mean for us too. A quick note, both Know How and the other frontrunner in the competition have won the award. Congrats to them as well! Mostly though, thank you. It has been humbling to receive such an incredible outpouring of strength and support throughout finishing the film and well past it. You are at the core of our success and we are overwhelmed with gratitude.

Personally, I’ve been thinking about independent film over the last couple of weeks as they did the recount. For small films, without studio backing, it’s so important to receive accolades and be afforded opportunities. Now we get to go to Tribeca for industry meetings and potentially receive distribution. That's because of you.

We bet the farm on these contests because we have to, it’s that important. They give us a chance to cut through the noise and stand out. While there are more ways for films to be distributed, there are more films coming out than ever before too, and getting people’s attention is that much harder!

It really comes down to the strength of the community, and that’s a beautiful thing, because we know we’ve got the strongest community of all. You all.