It caps a phenomenal run for ‘Lingua Franca,'” said director Isabel Sandoval of the nomination that her full-length feature has received from the organizers of the upcoming 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards in California, United States.
“Lingua Franca,” about an undocumented trans Filipino caregiver who pursues a marriage to obtain a green card, will be competing for the John Cassavetes Award with four other indie movies. The recognition is given to the best feature made for under $500,000, according to www.freeindependent.org.
“I’m beyond ecstatic for the nomination. It’s a testament to the hard work of the cast and crew and the partners who believed in the film (l…
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