2024 PERCY WINNERS with the Board of Governors of The Academy of Independent Motion Pictures.
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2024 PERCY WINNERS
BEST PICTURE: SEAHORSE by Rommel Eclarinal. BEST DOCUMENTARY: MYSTIC MAYA, JOURNEY OF INITIATION by Douglas Beechwood. BEST DIRECTING: Rommel Eclarinal for SEAHORSE. BEST EDITING: Dan Salem (Alone). BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Josh Rabalais for A BRIDGE OF FAITH. STRENGTH & SPIRIT: Aaron Butler (MAUVE). 
Best Picture
Seahorse
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The Percy Award for Film
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Best Screenplay
Josh Rabalais |
Strength & Spirit
Aaron Butler (MAUVE) 
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Best Doc.
Best Director Rommel Eclarinal
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2023 PERCY WINNERS
Best Actress.
Destiny Soria.
Best Actor.
Best Screenplay.
Brian Presley.
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Best Director.
Will Wallace.
Best Picture.
Warning Shot.
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Best Short Film.
Who's Watching Who?
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Best Editing.
Isaac Rodriguez.
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Best Supporting Actor.
Hunter Wallace.
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Strength & Spirit.
Luke Perry.
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Strength & Spirit.
Bill Paxton.
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Cinematography.
Tiago Mesquita.
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Percy Sculptor.
Jeffrey Stewart.
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Board of Governors
Governor Neil Ames
With over 14 years in the digital media & distribution industry, Mr. Ames has built relationships with all digital and cable platforms including Netflix, Hulu, iTunes & Amazon. As President & COO at Turn Key Distribution, a self distribution company, he has successfully distributed & aggregated over dozens of titles to TVOD, SVOD & AVOD platforms. Mr. Ames has a passion for film and helping independent filmmakers succeed in the industry where big tech studios are taking over the industry. He believes in independent film and is passionate about The Percy.
With over 14 years in the digital media & distribution industry, Mr. Ames has built relationships with all digital and cable platforms including Netflix, Hulu, iTunes & Amazon. As President & COO at Turn Key Distribution, a self distribution company, he has successfully distributed & aggregated over dozens of titles to TVOD, SVOD & AVOD platforms. Mr. Ames has a passion for film and helping independent filmmakers succeed in the industry where big tech studios are taking over the industry. He believes in independent film and is passionate about The Percy.
Governor Bryan N. Hadley
Regarded as one of the most talented actors & creative filmmakers in independent film, Bryan N. Hadley has always painted his palette of cinema with very firsts or stand alone concepts: A feature length film shot in six days (All Way Bent), a feature length story which took place in the United Kingdom yet filmed entirely in Central Texas (He Be She Be) and another feature in which he turned digital paintings into scene backdrops with musical twists & turns while discussing the scourge of fentanyl (Dans La Ville). Mr. Hadley is a true, artful virtuoso of film performance. He writes the original story following no other previous tales, he produces, directs, lead acts, shoots the film, edits the film, casts, selects the music in its entirety, develops props, picks scene locations, selects costumes and designs the poster art. A former student of top level acting coaches in Austin and Los Angeles, Hadley values the intellect, commitment, passion and sacrifice that actors, film artists and filmmakers of all backgrounds put forth on a daily basis and all across the globe. Hadley began the streaming service, Fried Talk FLiCKS, in 2021 as a home for films of his company, Blossom Tree Communications. His movies have appeared or stream on YouTube, Vimeo On Demand, Fried Talk FLiCKS, Movies + Plus & Amazon Prime. Mr. Hadley created and founded the Academy of Independent Motion Pictures & (The Percy) Award for Film. He graduated from the prestigious College of Communications at The University of Texas at Austin in 1994. Mr. Hadley is the very proud father of three children. He is a Member of Austin Film Society.
Regarded as one of the most talented actors & creative filmmakers in independent film, Bryan N. Hadley has always painted his palette of cinema with very firsts or stand alone concepts: A feature length film shot in six days (All Way Bent), a feature length story which took place in the United Kingdom yet filmed entirely in Central Texas (He Be She Be) and another feature in which he turned digital paintings into scene backdrops with musical twists & turns while discussing the scourge of fentanyl (Dans La Ville). Mr. Hadley is a true, artful virtuoso of film performance. He writes the original story following no other previous tales, he produces, directs, lead acts, shoots the film, edits the film, casts, selects the music in its entirety, develops props, picks scene locations, selects costumes and designs the poster art. A former student of top level acting coaches in Austin and Los Angeles, Hadley values the intellect, commitment, passion and sacrifice that actors, film artists and filmmakers of all backgrounds put forth on a daily basis and all across the globe. Hadley began the streaming service, Fried Talk FLiCKS, in 2021 as a home for films of his company, Blossom Tree Communications. His movies have appeared or stream on YouTube, Vimeo On Demand, Fried Talk FLiCKS, Movies + Plus & Amazon Prime. Mr. Hadley created and founded the Academy of Independent Motion Pictures & (The Percy) Award for Film. He graduated from the prestigious College of Communications at The University of Texas at Austin in 1994. Mr. Hadley is the very proud father of three children. He is a Member of Austin Film Society.
Governor Tammy Thrasher Mitchell
Mrs. Mitchell, in addition to being a founding Governor of the AIMP, has served on an array of charitable & education boards, dedicated to fulfilling local needs, over the past three decades. Throughout her childhood, she stepped out of her shy, quiet shell onto many small stages, as well as statewide competitions, discovering a deep passion to perform and impact others through words. Her love for the arts led to her involvement in local school & community platforms, assisting in the production of several plays. Being inspired by film, theater and music, she has provided support for aspiring bands & directors through her production efforts. She was a Producer for recent films including No Man's Land (2019) and Assault on VA - 33 (2019) in which she was also an extra. Producing live events with strategic, technical, motivational and inspirational speakers is just one other way she collaborates with influencers. Mrs. Mitchell, a portfolio entrepreneur, is a published author, speaker, consultant and serves on multiple boards.
Mrs. Mitchell, in addition to being a founding Governor of the AIMP, has served on an array of charitable & education boards, dedicated to fulfilling local needs, over the past three decades. Throughout her childhood, she stepped out of her shy, quiet shell onto many small stages, as well as statewide competitions, discovering a deep passion to perform and impact others through words. Her love for the arts led to her involvement in local school & community platforms, assisting in the production of several plays. Being inspired by film, theater and music, she has provided support for aspiring bands & directors through her production efforts. She was a Producer for recent films including No Man's Land (2019) and Assault on VA - 33 (2019) in which she was also an extra. Producing live events with strategic, technical, motivational and inspirational speakers is just one other way she collaborates with influencers. Mrs. Mitchell, a portfolio entrepreneur, is a published author, speaker, consultant and serves on multiple boards.
Governor Tiffany Holmes White
Widely regarded across Texas as a creative problem solver & relationship builder, Ms. White is equally known as a deeply intuitive woman who knows what looks and sounds good in professional presentations before large groups and boards. Born in West Berlin, Germany, and raised in the heart of Austin during the artistic, chromatic and flamboyant 1970s, Ms. White is an avid follower and attendee of SXSW and the various music and artistic festivals which dot Austin's cultural landscape. For years, she has been an inspiring leader of women at her home church, Mount Zion Baptist Church in Austin, where she has been one of the Leaders in Women's Ministry. Further, she has helped little children and her congregation by being the Vacation Bible School Director there. Ms. White brings special qualifications to the AIMP as she is also highly experienced in the world of musical recordings. A longtime member of the Mount Zion Church Choir and multiple recording choirs, she has performed with three gospel choirs that recorded albums professionally. In addition to her core & relevant competencies in the arts, she has spent decades being a bipartisan builder in the world of Texas government, working for the Texas Comptroller, the Texas Lottery Commission, on agricultural & intergovernmental relations issues with the Texas Senate and she served as the Chief of Staff & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Director in the Texas House of Representatives. Ms. White has great faith in people of all backgrounds. She is passionate about the human outreach which the AIMP will provide.
Widely regarded across Texas as a creative problem solver & relationship builder, Ms. White is equally known as a deeply intuitive woman who knows what looks and sounds good in professional presentations before large groups and boards. Born in West Berlin, Germany, and raised in the heart of Austin during the artistic, chromatic and flamboyant 1970s, Ms. White is an avid follower and attendee of SXSW and the various music and artistic festivals which dot Austin's cultural landscape. For years, she has been an inspiring leader of women at her home church, Mount Zion Baptist Church in Austin, where she has been one of the Leaders in Women's Ministry. Further, she has helped little children and her congregation by being the Vacation Bible School Director there. Ms. White brings special qualifications to the AIMP as she is also highly experienced in the world of musical recordings. A longtime member of the Mount Zion Church Choir and multiple recording choirs, she has performed with three gospel choirs that recorded albums professionally. In addition to her core & relevant competencies in the arts, she has spent decades being a bipartisan builder in the world of Texas government, working for the Texas Comptroller, the Texas Lottery Commission, on agricultural & intergovernmental relations issues with the Texas Senate and she served as the Chief of Staff & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Director in the Texas House of Representatives. Ms. White has great faith in people of all backgrounds. She is passionate about the human outreach which the AIMP will provide.
Governor Veronica Obregon
Ms. Obregon is known across Austin and Texas as being an expert brand manager and force of communications. She is the Director of Media Relations for the Texas Department of Transportation. Her professional career started in television as an on-air reporter for NBC News, KXAN - Austin. She then ventured into public & media relations where she served as spokesperson for the Austin Community College District. She later became Chief Communications Officer for the Texas Department of Agriculture and was later promoted to Director of Marketing for TDA. Today, Ms. Obregon is responsible for creating & implementing statewide strategies for informing the media and public about TXDOT's highway projects and multitude of educational campaigns, such as Don't Mess With Texas and Click It or Ticket. Ms. Obregon is known as a passionate communicator who possesses deep knowledge about cinema and the history of independent film in Austin and abroad. A graduate of Texas State University, she has also completed the Governor's Executive Development Program & Leadership Texas. Most importantly, she is the very proud mother of two daughters.
Ms. Obregon is known across Austin and Texas as being an expert brand manager and force of communications. She is the Director of Media Relations for the Texas Department of Transportation. Her professional career started in television as an on-air reporter for NBC News, KXAN - Austin. She then ventured into public & media relations where she served as spokesperson for the Austin Community College District. She later became Chief Communications Officer for the Texas Department of Agriculture and was later promoted to Director of Marketing for TDA. Today, Ms. Obregon is responsible for creating & implementing statewide strategies for informing the media and public about TXDOT's highway projects and multitude of educational campaigns, such as Don't Mess With Texas and Click It or Ticket. Ms. Obregon is known as a passionate communicator who possesses deep knowledge about cinema and the history of independent film in Austin and abroad. A graduate of Texas State University, she has also completed the Governor's Executive Development Program & Leadership Texas. Most importantly, she is the very proud mother of two daughters.
Governor Cesar Diaz
Actor. Ballet Folklorico Dancer. Dance Costume Designer. A very experienced actor and rising star in the world of Austin cinema, theatre and dance, Mr. Diaz is highly respected as a deep soul of good works and one of equal, artistic talent. Originally from Zacualpan Estado de Mexico, Mr. Diaz began his artistic climb in Austin by exploring the humanities and researching neuroscience at Austin Community College over a decade ago. He began taking an acting class in 2013 at the Texas State Theatre School of Acting as part of a social psychology assignment and the rest is history. Mr. Diaz then starred and landed roles in independent film classics like Do Better, Dans La Ville, 2 AM Lullaby & He Be She Be, just to name a few. On the stage in Austin, he has reached similar success by playing La Pastorela with Teatro Vivo and is an expert of dance movement as Mr. Diaz dances with the Roy Lozano Ballet Folklorico de Texas and is a Member of Oaxaca Arte en Movimiento. On the charitable side, Mr. Diaz is just as deep as his artistry. He volunteers his free time to perform plays at no cost in collaboration with other Austin artists to raise money for various Austin communities. He was just recognized in 2022 as The National Hispanic Heritage Month Community Spotlight.
Actor. Ballet Folklorico Dancer. Dance Costume Designer. A very experienced actor and rising star in the world of Austin cinema, theatre and dance, Mr. Diaz is highly respected as a deep soul of good works and one of equal, artistic talent. Originally from Zacualpan Estado de Mexico, Mr. Diaz began his artistic climb in Austin by exploring the humanities and researching neuroscience at Austin Community College over a decade ago. He began taking an acting class in 2013 at the Texas State Theatre School of Acting as part of a social psychology assignment and the rest is history. Mr. Diaz then starred and landed roles in independent film classics like Do Better, Dans La Ville, 2 AM Lullaby & He Be She Be, just to name a few. On the stage in Austin, he has reached similar success by playing La Pastorela with Teatro Vivo and is an expert of dance movement as Mr. Diaz dances with the Roy Lozano Ballet Folklorico de Texas and is a Member of Oaxaca Arte en Movimiento. On the charitable side, Mr. Diaz is just as deep as his artistry. He volunteers his free time to perform plays at no cost in collaboration with other Austin artists to raise money for various Austin communities. He was just recognized in 2022 as The National Hispanic Heritage Month Community Spotlight.
Lauren Jenkins - Marketing
Lauren Jenkins is a mother of 2 boys and a small business owner of Erth Apparel - located in downtown Paris, Texas. She is also a Lamar County Humane Association Board Member, foster & volunteer and a promotional model who has competed in The Blox, a reality TV game show competition airing in 2024 on Amazon Prime. She deeply values independent film also as she is a beginning film actress.
Lauren Jenkins is a mother of 2 boys and a small business owner of Erth Apparel - located in downtown Paris, Texas. She is also a Lamar County Humane Association Board Member, foster & volunteer and a promotional model who has competed in The Blox, a reality TV game show competition airing in 2024 on Amazon Prime. She deeply values independent film also as she is a beginning film actress.
Raising Up Creative Depths.
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A Lasting Journey.
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