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FESTIVAL RESULTS
Film Festival Results
A full breakdown of competitive results and selections by project.
Nowhere Normal
COMEDY SHORT · 2022 · SUPPORTING ROLE
6 WINS · 5 SELECTIONSAWARDS
Jury Award for Best Live Action (Alberta) at the Edmonton International Film Festival
Award of Commendation at the 2022 Canada Shorts Film Festival
Winner - Best Comedy at the Montreal Shorts International Film Festival
Winner - Best Short Comedy at the 2022 Lily Indie Film Festival
Winner - Best Short Comedy at the 2022 Snow View Film Festival
Winner - Best Short Comedy at the 2022 Beyond the Curve International Film Festival
SELECTIONS
Official selection at the 2023 Edmonton International Film Festival
Official selection at the 2023 Toronto Lift-Off Global Network
Official selection at the 2022 NYC Short Comedy Film Festival
Official nominee at the 2022 Swedish International Film Festival
Official selection at the 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival
Twenty Something
SELECTIONS
Official Selection for Best Short Film at the 2024 4th Dimension Film Festival
Official Selection for Best Short Film at the 2024 Medusa Film Festival
Official Selection for Best International Short Film at the 2024 Vancouver Chinese Film Festival
Official Selection for Best Short Film at the 2024 East Village New York Film Festival
4 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SELECTIONDRAMA SHORT · 2024 · LEAD
Better to be Single
COMEDY SHORT · 2025 · LEAD
2 OFFICIAL SELECTIONSSELECTIONS
Official Selection for Best International Short Film at the 2025 Swedish International Film Festival
Official Selection for Outstanding Short Film at the 2025 Vancouver Chinese Film Festival
Spine
DRAMA SHORT · 2023 · LEAD
1 WIN · 1 SELECTIONAWARDS
Winner Best Martial Arts Movie — Trash Film Festival 2023
SELECTIONS
Official Selection for Best Short Film at the 2023 Vesuvius International Film Festival
CREATIVE CREDITS
Strings Attached
As writer and co-director of the web series. Awards reflect the production's international recognition.
AWARDS
Winner - Best Web Series at the New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles
Winner - Gold Award for Best Web Series at the Cannes Continental Film Festival
Winner - Best Web Series at the Chauri Chaura International Film Festival
Winner - Gold Award at the Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards & Festival
Winner - Best Ensemble Cast (Comedic) at the 2022 New Jersey Web Fest
Winner - Best International Web Series at the 2022 Seoul Webfest
Winner - Best Dramedy at the 2022 Seoul Webfest
Winner - Best Web Series at the 2022 Changing Face International Film Festival (CFIFF)
Winner - Best TV & Web Series Pilot at the Lily Indie Film Fest
Winner - Best Web/TV Series at the Onyko Films Awards
Winner - Best Short Web Series at the Crown International Film Festival
Winner - Best Web Series at the Indie Movies Spark Film Festival
Bronze Award for Best Web Series/TV Pilot at the Independent Short Awards
Honorable Mention for Best Web Series/TV Pilot at the Independent Short Awards
Honorable Mention for Web and New Media at the IndieX Film Fest
SELECTIONS
Official selection for Best Web Series at the 2022 Changing Face International Film Festival
Official selection for Best Web Series at the 2022 London Lift-Off Global Network Film Festival
Official selection for Best Web Series at the 2022 Sydney Lift-Off Global Network Film Festival
Official selection at the 2022 Jaipur International Film Festival
Official selection for Best Dramedy Series at 2022 Baltimore’s Next Media Web Festival
Official selection for Best Web Series at the 2022 New Jersey Web Fest
Official selection for Best Web Series at the 2022 Short Film Awards (SOFIEs)
Official selection for Best Web Series Drama at the 2022 Seattle Film Festival
Official selection at the 2022 BollywoodINDIES Fest
Official selection at the 2022 Melbourne WebFest
Official selection at the 2022 Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival
Official selection for Best Web and New Media at the 2022 Indie Short Fest
Official selection at the Cult Movies International Film Festival (6th Season)
Semi-Finalist at the Phoenix Monthly Short Film Festival
Official selection at the Cult Movies International Film Festival
Official selection for Best Web Series/TV Pilot at the IndieX Film Fest
Official selection for Web and New Media at the IndieX Film Fest
Official selection for Low Budget Short at the 4Theatre Selection Festival
Official selection for Web or TV Pilot at the 4Theatre Selection Festival
INDUSTRY VOICES
Testimonials
From directors, producers, instructors, and fellow actors who have worked directly with Autumn.
“Autumn T. Dang played the principal role of Nieve in the short film Nowhere Normal, which I wrote and produced, in 2022. This was my first fully professional film, and I was anxious for reliable (and of course talented) actors to be cast. Autumn’s audition was heads and tails above those of the other actresses my director (Matt Kloster) and I saw for the role. She was also personable, and simply a delight to work with. Everyone on both the crew and cast were very happy to work with her. I’ve been looking for a chance to work with her again ever since.”
Heather Morrow · Writer & Producer of Nowhere Normal
"Autumn is a professional who always brings her A-game to set. Arrives prepared and easily adapts to direction."
Matthew Kloster · Director of Nowhere Normal
"Autumn is a model of dedication and professionalism. She is exceptionally receptive to feedback and adapts swiftly to meet the demands of her role, qualities that make her an invaluable team player. Beyond her performance, Autumn committed herself to rigorous training and played a significant role in marketing the film during its festival run. Her ability to maintain and build relationships with the team demonstrated her leadership qualities and contributed greatly to the project's success.”
Ravi Chhabria · Producer of SPINE
“She has a drive and spirit to match that will take her far in whatever she does. She has an ability to find the emotional connection in her work that makes her acting both compelling and truthful.”
Christina Collins · Professor, Acting for Film and TV program, School for the Creative and Performing Arts Humber College
“I have had the good fortune of working with Autumn in the creation of an original musical and thoroughly enjoyed having her as a key part of our team. New work, and really - any work, relies on a performer being able to see beyond the words and notes and find the truth in the character they are playing in order to honestly bring them to life on stage. That is what Autumn excels at, and something that helps to make the shows she is part of even better. Besides being a talented performer, Autumn is kind, professional, is always looking for feedback and ways to grow, and is a true team player.”
Darryl Lindenbach · President of Imagine Performing Arts
“As an Actor, Autumn is a fearless, versatile, triple-threat performer. She isn’t afraid of challenges. Autumn is professional, dedicated, and reliable. Working with Autumn is wonderful! Not only is she brave with her choices as an actor, but she is a kind team player who always supports and encourages her fellow performers.”
Amanda Rae Cross · Actress-Singer
“Autumn Dang is driven, focused, and disciplined in her development and practice as an actor. She is professional in her preparation, rehearsal, and delivery of her performance and is always open to direction, incorporating new information and ideas with ease.”
Susan Rowland · Actress-Singer
“Autumn is an incredible, generous, and supportive actor. She is the consummate champion for the entire team, but also comes prepared ready to tackle the work. Her dedication to not only herself but others as well makes her the perfect Actors actor.”
JP Thibodeau · Artistic Producer of Storybook Theatre Society
“Autumn has a very sharp nature as a performer. She's pointed and focused. Her voice on stage is very compelling and draws audiences in.”
Andrew Cooper · Artistic Producer of Jupiter Theatre
“Autumn T. Dang is a dedicated actor who is consistently working to build her skill set and experience. She's not afraid to play with the role and take chances. Autumn is also an eager participant in supporting the show behind the scenes, and is a pleasure to work with!”
Sarah Glubish · Artistic Producer of Grid View Theatre
“Autumn was an absolute pleasure to work with; professional, collaborative, and able to incorporate direction into her performance. She expressed creative ideas for her character’s backstory; was versatile and flexible; and took her role seriously.”
Eunice Hau · Director of the Ginger Beef Web Series
"I can say without hesitation that Autumn unfailingly brings her whole heart, soul, and remarkably special spirit and light to every role and every performance. Her authentically 'in the moment' emotional responses and the inner life she projects is both compelling and moving - and acting opposite her in any scene or circumstance is to be drawn into her character's world and circumstances.
As an actor working with Autumn in those scenes, it was a completely immersive and richly rewarding experience in every sense. Any actor would be blessed (as I was) to be able to work with such a gifted, genuine, generous, and gracious talent as Autumn.”
Christopher Heatherington · Actor
“Autumn is a hard-working actor, who isn’t afraid to jump in and support production with whatever is required. She performs with passion, commitment, and a great sense of humor. Her colleagues know her as a generous scene partner and a vibrant and dynamic performer who will keep them on their toes!”
Aaron Coates · Instructor, Company of Rogues Actors Studio