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Martin Guigui

Awards

Martin Guigui

55 wins & 10 nominations

Austin Film Festival

  • Dennis Quaid, Tony Oller, and Aimee Teegarden in Beneath the Darkness (2011)
    2011 Nominee Audience Award
    • Best Showcase Feature Film
    • Beneath the Darkness
  • Innis Casey and Constance Brenneman in Swing (2003)
    2005 Nominee Special Mention
    • Staff Pick
    • Swing
    Shared with: Mary Keil

Hamptons International Film Festival

  • Newman (2015)
    2015 Winner Golden Starfish Award
    • Best Film
    • Newman

Image Awards (NAACP)

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Nominee Image Award
    • Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Tim Moore · Darren Moorman

Milano International Film Festival Awards (MIFF Awards)

  • Changing Hearts (2002)
    2002 Nominee Best Film
    • Best Film
    • Changing Hearts

Munich Film Festival

  • Innis Casey and Constance Brenneman in Swing (2003)
    2015 Winner Honorable Mention
    • Swing

Nashville Film Festival

  • Changing Hearts (2002)
    2002 Winner Audience Choice Award
    • Audience Favorite
    • Changing Hearts

New York International Independent Film & Video Festival

  • Carmen Electra, Saul Rubinek, Lainie Kazan, Vincent Pastore, Bruce Vilanch, and John Lloyd Young in Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009)
    2009 Winner Audience Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!

Newport Beach Film Festival

  • Natasha Henstridge, Paul Sorvino, William Forsythe, Joe Mantegna, and Tom Sizemore in The Bronx Bull (2016)
    2015 Winner Audience Award
    • Best Film
    • The Bronx Bull
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui

Palm Springs International Film Festival

  • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception (1999)
    1999 Winner Audience Award
    • Favorite Comedy
    • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

  • Find Your Groove (2020)
    2019 Winner Audience Choice Award - Honorable Mention
    • Find Your Groove
    Shared with: Warren Ostergard

Sedona International Film Festival

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2025 Winner Director's Choice Award
    • Best Ensemble Cast
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Darren Moore · Tim Moore · Dahlia Waingort Guigui

Temecula Valley International Film Festival

  • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception (1999)
    1999 Winner Viewer's Choice Award
    • Best Feature
    • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

Toronto International Film Festival

  • Gina Gershon, Whoopi Goldberg, and Charlie Sheen in 9/11 (2017)
    2017 Nominee People's Choice Award
    • Gala or Special Presentations
    • 9/11

US Comedy Arts Festival

  • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception (1999)
    1999 Winner Audience Award
    • Best Comedy
    • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

WorldFest Houston

  • Carmen Electra, Saul Rubinek, Lainie Kazan, Vincent Pastore, Bruce Vilanch, and John Lloyd Young in Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009)
    2010 Winner Special Jury Award
    • Independent Theatrical Feature Films - Family/Children
    • Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!
  • Carmen Electra, Saul Rubinek, Lainie Kazan, Vincent Pastore, Bruce Vilanch, and John Lloyd Young in Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009)
    2008 Winner Gold Award
    • Best Comedy - Adaptation or Original Screenplay
    • Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!

Boston Film Festival

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Film
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Tim Moore · Darren Moorman
  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Director
    • Sweetwater
  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Music
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Jeff Cardoni
  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Story
    • Sweetwater

Nettuno Video Shorts Festival

  • Edward Asner, Cindy Pickett, and Will Rothhaar in Like a Butterfly (2016)
    2016 Winner Silver Video Short
    • Best Film
    • Like a Butterfly

Park City Film Music Festival

  • Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness (2009)
    2009 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Best Original Music
    • Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness
    Shared with: Courtney Gains
  • Innis Casey and Constance Brenneman in Swing (2003)
    2004 Winner Gold Medal for Excellence
    • Audience Favorite
    • Swing
    Shared with: Gennaro Cannelora · Ronda Espy

Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2023 Winner Jury Award
    • Feature Film
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Tim Moore · Darren Moorman

Atlantic City Cinefest

  • Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness (2009)
    2008 Nominee Audience Award
    • Best Film
    • Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness

DOC NYC

  • Newman (2015)
    2015 Nominee Viewfinders Grand Jury Prize
    • Viewfinders
    • Newman

Berlin Independent Film Festival, DE

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Sci-Fi Feature
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: J. Shawn Harris · Cristi Harris · Kevin E. Moore · Galen Walker · Tony Hannagan · Corbin Timbrook · Larry A. McLean

Los Angeles Italia Film Festival, US

  • Gina Gershon, Whoopi Goldberg, and Charlie Sheen in 9/11 (2017)
    2018 Winner Audience Favorite
    • 9/11
  • Natasha Henstridge, Paul Sorvino, William Forsythe, Joe Mantegna, and Tom Sizemore in The Bronx Bull (2016)
    2016 Winner Audience Favorite
    • Feature Film
    • The Bronx Bull
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, US

  • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception (1999)
    1999 Winner Audience Award
    • Overall Audience Favorite
    • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

Studio City Film Festival, US

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2020 Winner Festival Award
    • Best Sci-Fi Feature
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: J. Shawn Harris · Cristi Harris · Galen Walker · Kevin E. Moore · Tony Hannagan · Corbin Timbrook · Larry A. McLean

New York City International Film Festival, US

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner Festival Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: J. Shawn Harris · Cristi Harris · Kevin E. Moore · Galen Walker · Corbin Timbrook · Larry A. McLean · Tony Hannagan
  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner Festival Award
    • Best Director
    • The Unhealer

Telly Awards

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2025 Winner Silver Telly
    • Best Director
    • Sweetwater
  • Moon River / Audrey's Letter (2024)
    2025 Winner Silver Telly
    • Best Music Video
    • Moon River / Audrey's Letter
    Shared with: Ian Fisher · Gregg Field

Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City

  • Natasha Henstridge, Paul Sorvino, William Forsythe, Joe Mantegna, and Tom Sizemore in The Bronx Bull (2016)
    2015 Winner Festival Award
    • Best Narrative Feature Film
    • The Bronx Bull
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui

Crystal Palace International Film Festival

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Nominee Best Feature Film
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: Kevin E. Moore · J. Shawn Harris · Tony Hannagan · Cristi Harris · Galen Walker · Corbin Timbrook · Larry A. McLean

Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner Best Supernatural Feature Film
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: J. Shawn Harris · Cristi Harris · Kevin E. Moore · Galen Walker · Tony Hannagan · Larry A. McLean · Corbin Timbrook

The International Horror Hotel

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner Film Award
    • Best Feature - Horror
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: Larry A. McLean · Corbin Timbrook · Galen Walker · Tony Hannagan · Cristi Harris · Kevin E. Moore · J. Shawn Harris

Another Hole in the Head Genre Film Festival

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner Audience Award
    • Best Science Fiction Feature
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: J. Shawn Harris · Cristi Harris · Kevin E. Moore · Galen Walker · Tony Hannagan · Corbin Timbrook · Larry A. McLean

Long Beach International Film Festival, New York

  • Natasha Henstridge, Paul Sorvino, William Forsythe, Joe Mantegna, and Tom Sizemore in The Bronx Bull (2016)
    2015 Winner Audience Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • The Bronx Bull
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui

Chandler International Film Festival

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner CIFF Award
    • Best Arizona Film
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: Cristi Harris · J. Shawn Harris · Kevin E. Moore · Tony Hannagan · Galen Walker · Corbin Timbrook · Larry A. McLean

Ferrara Film Festival

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2023 Winner Golden Dragon
    • Best Feature Film
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Tim Moore · Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Darren Moorman
  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2023 Winner Golden Dragon
    • Best Director
    • Sweetwater
  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2023 Winner Golden Dragon
    • Best Music
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Jeff Cardoni
  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner Golden Dragon
    • Best Feature USA
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: J. Shawn Harris · Kevin E. Moore · Cristi Harris · Tony Hannagan · Galen Walker · Larry A. McLean · Corbin Timbrook

Hollywood Horrorfest

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Winner Festival Award
    • Best Horror Feature
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: J. Shawn Harris · Cristi Harris · Tony Hannagan · Galen Walker · Corbin Timbrook · Larry A. McLean · Kevin E. Moore

Show Low Film Festival

  • Martin Guigui
    2025 Winner Festival Award
    • Lifetime Achievement Award

Grimmfest

  • Faceless (2021)
    2021 Winner Grimmfest Award
    • Best SFX
    • Faceless
    Shared with: Phillip Blackford · Marcel Sarmiento
  • Faceless (2021)
    2021 Winner Grimmfest Award
    • Best Actor
    • Faceless
    Shared with: Brendan Sexton III · Marcel Sarmiento

Montreal Independent Film Festival

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Best Director
    • Best Director
    • Sweetwater

City of Angels Film Festival

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2025 Winner Angel Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Tim Moore · Darren Moorman · Dahlia Waingort Guigui

Vancouver Independent Film Festival

  • Kayla Carlson, Elijah Nelson, Gavin Casalegno, and David Gridley in The Unhealer (2020)
    2021 Nominee Vancouver Independent Film Festival Award
    • Best Sci-Fi Film
    • The Unhealer
    Shared with: Cristi Harris · J. Shawn Harris · Kevin E. Moore · Galen Walker · Corbin Timbrook · Larry A. McLean · Tony Hannagan

Cannes Film Awards

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Cannes Film Awards Trophy
    • Golden Pier Indie Feature
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Tim Moore · Darren Moorman
  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Cannes Film Awards Trophy
    • Best Producer
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Tim Moore · Darren Moorman

Golden Harvest Film Festival

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2025 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Best Feature Film
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Tim Moore

Sportfilm Liberec

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Director
    • Sweetwater

Barcelona Indie Awards

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Nominee Feature Film
    • Best Feature Film
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui

Greece International Film Festival

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2025 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Audience Award
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Tim Moore

London Director Awards

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Best Director
    • Best American Director
    • Sweetwater

Chicago Filmmakers Awards

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2025 Winner Festival Award
    • Best Feature Film Director
    • Sweetwater

San Francisco International Film Awards

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2024 Winner Certificate of Appreciation
    • Best Producer
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Darren Moorman · Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Tim Moore

World Entertainment Awards

  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2025 Winner World Entertainment Award
    • Best Film
    • Sweetwater
    Shared with: Tim Moore · Dahlia Waingort Guigui · Darren Moorman
  • Sweetwater (2023)
    2025 Winner World Entertainment Award
    • Best Director
    • Sweetwater

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