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BIFA Longlist, over 50 International awards and nominations

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LA MADRE BUENA
THE GOOD MOTHER

5 min
Comedy Drama
Mexico & UK (English Language)

A Mexican mother embarks upon an epic journey across land and through her politics, to find her son’s birthday request - a Donald Trump piñata. Initially unsuccessful, she takes to her motorbike and travels though the heart of Mexico to find the elusive effigy. Strapped to the back of the motorbike, the Trump piñata is immersed in the Mexican countryside, wind whistling through its hair, racing back towards the big birthday bash…

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The Good Mother
La Madre Buena

Best Screenplay, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles 2018
Best Short Film, BIFA Longlist 2017
BFI Network Pick 2017
Best New Director, Shots 2017
WNew Director of the Year, Free the Bid 2017
Best Comedy, The Smalls 2017
Best Short Film, Fort McMurray 2017
Audience Award, Encounters Film Festival 2017
Audience Award, Calgary International Film Festival 2017
Gold, Cannes Young Directors Award, 2017
Audience Award, VOWSS 2017
Best International Short Film, Fastnet Film Festival 2017
Grand Jury Prize, The Audience Awards Film Festival, Los Angeles, 2017
The Juice Award, 2017
Lifetime TV and WFTV Short Film Awards
Best International Short, Afrodite Shorts Festival

Best International New Director, Kinsale Short Film Festival, 2016

Best International Short Film, Kinsale Short Film Festival, 2016

Best International Director, Kinsale Short Film Festival, 2016

Best International Writing Idea, Kinsale Short Film Festival, 2016

Best Casting, Kinsale Short Film Festival, 2016

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