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Awards

Brendan Young

126 wins & 23 nominations

WorldFest Houston

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Platinum Remi Award
    • Suspense/Thriller - short film
    • The Widow

The Indie Gathering International Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner 1st Place Indie Gathering Award
    • Best Short Film - Crime/Drama
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Best of Fest
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner 1st Place Indie Gathering Award
    • Best Director of a Short Film
    • The Widow

Jersey Shore Film Festival, US

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Jury Award
    • Best International Short
    • The Widow

Top Indie Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Nominee Winter Award
    • Best Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Nominee Winter Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow

L.A. Neo Noir Novel, Film & Script Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Grand Jury Prize
    • Best Film
    • The Widow

Top Shorts Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Annual Award
    • Best Film Noir of the Year
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Best Film Noir
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Honorable Mention: Director
    • The Widow

The Monthly Film Festival (TMFF)

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Film of the Month
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Director of the Month
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Editor of the Month
    • The Widow

GenreBlast Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee GenreBlast Film Festival Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee GenreBlast Film Festival Award
    • Best Director - Short
    • The Widow

Los Angeles Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner LAFA September Award
    • Best Film Noir
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner LAFA September Award
    • Best Crime Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Amarcort Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2018 Winner Festival Award
    • Il Pataca - Best Performance
    • The Widow

Hollywood Verge Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee Summer Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee Summer Award
    • Best Drama
    • The Widow

Feel The Reel International Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner September Award
    • Best of the Fest
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner September Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee September Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow

Setting Sun Short Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best West
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Gold Movie Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner April Award
    • Best Short
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner April Award
    • Best Production Design
    • The Widow

London Independent Film Awards

  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Best Music Video
    • Music VIdeo
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Genre Celebration Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Jury Award
    • Best Noir Short
    • The Widow

Paris Play Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 2nd Place Festival Prize
    • Best Thriller/Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Oniros Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Best of Year
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Best of Year
    • Best Director - Short
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee September Monthly Edition
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner September Monthly Edition
    • Best Director
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner September Monthly Edition
    • Best Thriller
    • The Widow

Reel East Texas Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee Reel East Texas Film Festival Reel Award
    • Best Foreign Short
    • The Widow

Five Continents International Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Best Thriller Short Film
    • Short Film Awards
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Special Mention Director Short Film
    • Short Film Awards
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Special Mention Production Short Film
    • Short Film Awards
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Short Film Award
    • Special Mention Art Direction Short Film
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Berlin Flash Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Long Short
    • The Widow

Mindfield Film Festival Albuquerque

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Diamond Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Diamond Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Foreign Short
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Foreign Short
    • The Widow
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Diamond Award
    • Best Music Video
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Miami Independent Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner July Award
    • Best Short Narrative
    • The Widow

Creation International Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Festival Prize
    • Grand Champion
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best in Show
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Crime Drama Short
    • The Widow

Virgin Spring Cinefest

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Gold Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Silver Award
    • Best Crime Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Silver Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Independent Shorts Awards

  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Gold Award
    • Best Music Video
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Gold Award
    • Best Crime Short
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Gold Award
    • Best Film Noir Short
    • The Widow
    Producers: Brendan Young and Catherine McQuade
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Golden Earth Film Award

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner December Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Procida Film Festival

  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Jury Award
    • Best Music Video
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2018 3rd Place November Award
    • Best Short
    • The Widow
    Semi- finalist

Hollywood South Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Hollywood South Film Festival Award
    • Best Thriller Foreign Short Film
    • The Widow
    joint winner with the film, Ordinary Everyday.

Queen Palm International Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Bronze Award
    • Best Short Film Mystery/Thriller
    • The Widow

Cult Critic Movie Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner December Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner December Award
    • Crime short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Royal Wolf Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Platinum
    • Best Foreign Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Platinum
    • Best Drama Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Platinum
    • Best Action/Thriller Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Platinum
    • Best Director - Short
    • The Widow

South Film and Arts Academy Festival

  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Honorable Mention
    • Best Director In A Short Film
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Short Film Award
    • Best Cinematography
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Short Film Award
    • Best Art Direction in a Short Film
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Honorable Mention
    • Best VFX in a Short Film
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner Audience Award
    • Third Audience Award
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose

Indie Short Fest

  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner October Award
    • Outstanding Achievement Award (Microfilm)
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner October Award
    • Best Music Video
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner April Award
    • Best Fim Noir Short
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee April Award
    • Best Director (Male)
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee April Award
    • Best Action Short
    • The Widow

The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner CRISFF Award
    • Best International Short Drama
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee CRISFF Award
    • Best International Director
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee CRISFF Award
    • Best Trailer
    • The Widow

Pinnacle Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Diamond Award
    • Best Narrative Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Diamond Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Diamond Award
    • Best Editing
    • The Widow

Flicks Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Best Thriller Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Best Crime Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Latitude Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Silver Award
    • Best Narrative Short
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Silver Award
    • Best Directing
    • The Widow

Crown Wood International Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Monthly Edition Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Monthly Edition Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Annual Crown Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow

The Venus Italian International Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Short Film Noir
    • The Widow
    Special Jury Award (listed as Special Category)
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Best Director Short
    • The Widow

CKF International Film Festival

  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2021 Winner January Award
    • 2nd Best Music Video
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner June Award
    • Best Short Film of the Month
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner June Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow

Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Gold Award
    • Short Film: Best Picture
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Silver Award
    • Short Film: Best Director
    • The Widow

Florence Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Florence Film Award
    • Best Director Short Film
    • The Widow

Hollywood Blood Horror Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner June Award
    • Best Crime Short
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Crime - June
    • The Widow

Vegas Movie Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Award of Merit
    • Best Director
    • The Widow

Kosice International Monthly Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner July Award
    • Best Thriller Short Film
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 2nd Place July Award
    • 2nd Best Director Short Film
    • The Widow

X World Short Film Festival

  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2021 Winner Jury Award
    • Outstanding Music Video With A Story
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2021 Winner Jury Award
    • Outstanding Multi-talented Duo
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Winner Jury Prize
    • Thriller Director Excellence - International
    • The Widow
  • Portrait of director Brendan Young
    2019 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Thriller Poster
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2019 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Best Thriller Short
    • The Widow

New York Movie Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner January Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Widow

American Golden Picture International Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Festival Award
    • Best Fiction Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

New York International Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Monthly Award
    • Best Thriller
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Monthly Award
    • Best Noir/Detective Film
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Monthly Award
    • Best Director - Short Film
    • The Widow

Assurdo Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Nominee Monthly Award
    • Best Horror/Mystery/Crime
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Nominee Monthly Award
    • Best Sci-Fy / Fantasy / Action - June
    • The Widow

Venice Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner July Award
    • Honorable Mention: Thriller
    • The Widow

Global Indie Film Fest

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Thriller
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Prague International Monthly Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Best Thriller
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Best Trailer
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner August Award
    • Honorable Mention: Director Short Film
    • The Widow

Istanbul Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner July Award
    • Best Thriller Short Film
    • The Widow

Eastern Europe International Movie Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Gold Award
    • Best Crime Short
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Silver Award
    • Best Director
    • The Widow

Hollywood Gold Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner June Award
    • Best Director Short Film
    • The Widow

Venice Shorts

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Venice Short Film Award
    • Best International Narrative Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner Venice Short Film Award
    • Best Script
    • The Widow

Reale Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner July Award
    • Best Thriller
    • The Widow

Short CineFest

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner December Award
    • Best Crime Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner December Award
    • Best Noir Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Rome International Movie Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner October Award
    • Best Action
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner October Award
    • Best Trailer
    • The Widow

Sicily Independent Film Awards

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Jury Award
    • Best Film
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Jury Award
    • Best Directing
    • The Widow
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Jury Award
    • Best Edit
    • The Widow

Europe Film Festival U.K. (EFFUK)

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2020 Winner Europe Film December Award
    • Best Horror/Mystery/Crime
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade

Sweden Film Awards

  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner December Award
    • Best Cinematography Music Video
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose
  • Catherine McQuade in When the Bloom Has Left the Rose (2020)
    2020 Winner December Award
    • Best Director Music Video
    • When the Bloom Has Left the Rose

London International Monthly Film Festival

  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2022 Winner March Award
    • Best Production Design
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade · Roxy Halley · Jenny Handasyde
  • Daniela Farinacci in The Widow (2018)
    2021 Winner March Award
    • Best Production Design
    • The Widow
    Shared with: Catherine McQuade · Roxy Halley · Jenny Handasyde

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