NEWS & SCREENINGS
Moses Wins Three New Best Feature Documentary Awards
10/05/2025
We’re thrilled to share that Moses has received three new Best Feature Documentary awards!
73rd Columbus Film and Animation International Film Festival, the oldest running film festival in North America, whose past winners include Jaques Cousteau: https://columbusfilm.org/2025-winners/
19th San Francisco Frozen Film Festival: https://www.frozenfilmfestival.com/sffff2025
9th Full Bloom Film Festival: https://fullbloomfilmfestival.org/2025-winners
With hundreds — sometimes thousands — of entries at each festival, and so many powerful films among them, it’s a true honor to be recognized.
Grateful to the juries, our supporters, and everyone who has been part of this journey. We dedicate these awards to our dear friend and brother, Moses.
Film Reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
07/09/2025
As Moses continues to navigate the film festival circuit, we’re deeply humbled and grateful for how it’s resonating with film critics.
Cinemacy: “As fascinating a watch as it is a filmmaking triumph.”
Film Threat: “Moses will restore your faith in humanity as well as rock n’ roll.”
Dirty Movies: “One of the most empathetic and humanistic documentaries I’ve ever seen.”
High on Films: “A powerful look at how community, commitment, and a need for change can turn anyone’s life around.”
Read the full reviews on Moses’s Rotten Tomatoes page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/moses_2025
Moses Screens at the 73rd Columbus International Film & Animation Festival
05/16/2025
Excited to share that Moses screened at the 73rd Columbus International Film & Animation Festival, the oldest continuously running film festival in North America. It’s an honor to be part of such a historic celebration of storytelling and creativity. Grateful to all who came out to support the film and to the festival for giving Moses a home among so many thought-provoking works.
More about the festival: columbusfilmandanimation.com
Moses Selected for the 29th American Black Film Festival
05/16/2025
We’re beyond honored to share that Moses has been selected as one of only eight feature documentaries at this year’s American Black Film Festival, the nation’s leading celebration of stories by and about people of African descent. It’s a true privilege to stand alongside such powerful and necessary voices.
Our screening takes place June 12 at O Cinema in Miami. If you’re in town, come join us and be part of this unforgettable moment.
Tickets and more info: https://www.abff.com/miami/official-selections/documentary-features/
Moses, Nominated for Best Documentary at the 27th Ícaro International Film Festival
12/05/2024
Moses wraps up its journey at the 27th Ícaro International Film Festival—one of Central America’s most celebrated festivals—with a thrilling nomination for Best International Documentary! In a sea of thousands of submissions, it’s an honor to see Moses shine.
This nomination is not just a win for the film but a celebration of the team, the story, and everyone who believed in the project from the start. Moments like these remind us why we tell stories and share them with the world. Thank you to the Ícaro International Film Festival for this incredible recognition and for championing independent cinema.
Moses’ to Make Its U.S. Premiere at the Esteemed United Nations Association International Film Festival
10/04/2024
As one of the oldest documentary film festivals in the U.S., UNAFF has gained the respect of both audiences and filmmakers for its fearless independence and integrity. Over the years, it has showcased some of the most acclaimed documentaries in the industry, including eight Academy Award winners and thirty-six nominees.
Moses will be screening on October 23rd at the Delancey Screening Room, 600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107. We’ll gather at 7:00 PM for a meet-and-greet before the screening begins at 7:50 PM.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://filmfreeway.com/
San Francisco is the heart of this film, and we’re excited to share it with our local community.
If you’re in the Bay Area, we’d love to see you at the screening!
Ultimately, films are made for people, and we’re stoked to announce that Moses was the audience favorite at the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, receiving the highest number of votes from viewers. This incredible support propelled the film into the final round, where network members and jurors weighed in. While another film claimed the Best Feature Documentary award, we are proud finalists, especially when reflecting on the thoughtful feedback from the jurors who watched and voted for Moses. Their praise, like the review shown above, reinforces the impact and resonance of the film’s message.
We’re thrilled to announce that Moses has been honored with the Green Rose Award at the 16th Jaipur International Film Festival, one of India’s premier film festivals. This prestigious accolade is awarded to the best feature documentary that delivers a powerful global message, a distinction that resonates deeply with the film’s mission.
This year’s festival received over 3,000 submissions from around the world, which makes this achievement all the more meaningful. We are incredibly grateful to the jury and the Jaipur International Film Festival for recognizing Moses among such a strong pool of global talent. This recognition underscores the film’s relevance in today’s world and the impact stories like these can have on a global stage.
Last Friday, March 8th, the film premiered at the esteemed Málaga Film Festival in Spain, specifically at Teatro Echegaray, one of the city’s most iconic and historical venues. It felt like stepping into a dream as the screening drew a sold-out crowd and such an uplifting ovation during the rolling credits. Yet, the most memorable moment was walking the red carpet holding the arm of the person that always encouraged me to pursue my dreams: mom.
Fran Guijarro (director)
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Diario de Navarra, the main newspaper from this beautiful region located in the north of Spain, published this article in November as we were finishing the color grading of ‘Moses’ in collaboration with Clau, a local creative production company led by filmmaker Quim Torrents. We also hosted a private, technical screening with some crew members, family and friends in Pamplona, the capital of Navarra.