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UPDATED 6/15/19:
Recently launching her 501(c)3 production company: PURPOSE Productions, Juanita produced and starred in her first short film, BXAUTIFUL NIGHTMARX, which she also co-wrote and co-directed with her producer/brand manager, Brittny Williams.
She released the film into the film festival circuit- starting in February. Since, the film has been well received. Juanita was recognized by Actors Awards in Los Angeles as a TOP 15 FINALIST for BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE FEST and ultimately awarded BEST ACTRESS with a stellar performance review.
"In BXAUTIFUL NIGHTMARX, Juanita Ingram plays Trina, Derrick's ex-wife. She is determined to get back into Derrick's life, no matter what it takes. Juanita's performance is impressive throughout- she created a rounded character who can be powerful, manipulative and unhinged at the same time. Trina's chemistry with Derrick (wonderfully portrayed by Edward Williams III) is near perfect- both characters help each other keep the tension high from the first scene."
- Actors Awards, Los Angeles
Following that honor, Juanita was also awarded BEST ACTRESS IN AN INDIE FILM by the New York Film Awards for her amazing work as Trina in the short film.
Both her and Brittny have been awarded BEST INDIE FILMMAKERS by Festigious. The film has also earned several other laurels in the film festival circuit so far.
Here are the updated honors as of 6/15/19:
TOP SHORTS
Official Selection
TOP 20 Finalist for Film of the Month
WINNER: Honorable Mention Best Narrative Film
Actors Awards
Official Selection
TOP 15 Finalist for BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE FEST (Juanita Ingram and Edward Williams III)
WINNER: Best Actress
WINNER: Best Supporting Actor
Festigious
Official Selection
Semi-Finalist for Best Picture
WINNER: Best Indie Filmmaker
New York Film Awards
Official Selection
Semi-Finalist Best Picture WINNER: Best Actress in an Indie Film
WINNER: Honorable Mention Best Indie Film
Independent Shorts Awards
Official Selection
WINNER: Honorable Mention Best Crime Film
WINNER: Honorable Mention Best Thriller Film
Queen Palm International Film Festival
Official Selection
Nominated for Best Producer
Global Shorts Awards
Official Selection
WINNER: Honorable Mention
Los Angeles Film Awards
Official Selection
Semi-Finalist Best Picture
WINNER: Best Actress in and Indie Film
WINNER: Honorable Mention for Best Thriller Short
Dumbo Film Festival
Official Selection
Georgia Shorts Film Festival
Official Selection
Best Actress Nomination
Best Director Nomination
Florence Film Awards
WINNER: Honorable Mention Best Thriller Short
Buenos Aires International Film Festival
Official Selection
Best Director Nomination