GLOBAL SPONSOR OF THE

HOPE AWARD

The HOPE AWARD encourages and recognizes transformational changemakers around the world. It shines a light on individuals who use various forms of media to better the human condition.

Whether through books, films, or new media, awardees enlighten, inspire, and bring hope to others through engaging storytelling, an optimistic spirit, and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.

inaugural Presentation at sOUTH BY SOUTHWEST® Austin, TX March 2023

As an Official Sponsor for the SXSW 2023 Documentary Feature Competition, ACE91 supported this impactful platform at the festival for filmmakers to increase transformative understanding and to encourage sustainable impact through storytelling with cash prizes and crystal statuettes were presented the recipients.

Hope Visionary Award: Deepak Chopra, Director

Hope Filmmaker Award: A Michael J. Fox Movie, directed by Davis Guggenheim

Hope Filmmaker Award Honorable Mention: Confessions of a Good Samaritan, directed by Penny Lane

SXSW 2023 Documentary Feature Competition: Angel Applicant (Dir. Ken August Meyer) | Another Body (Dir. Sophie Compton, Reuben Hamlyn | Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life (Dir. Dan Covert) | Join or Die (Dir. Rebecca Davis, Pete Davis | Pay Or Die (Dir. Rachael Dyer, Scott Ruderman) | Queendom (Dir. Agniia Galdanova) | Riders on the Storm (Dir. Jason Motlagh, Mark Oltmanns) | You Were My First Boyfriend (Dir. Cecilia Aldarondo, Sarah Enid Hagey)

Presentation at the 76th annual cannes film festival, cannes, may 2023

Hope Filmmaker Award: Bianca Stigter

Hope Filmmaker Award: Sahra Mani

Hope Visionary Award: amfAR, Global Fundraising Chairman, Milutin Gatsby

Hope Inspiration Award: Reporters Without Borders, the global freedom of speech organization.

RECIPIENT GALLERY

Pictured (L to R): 1) ACE91 founder Ceci Chan with Hope Visionary Award recipient Deepak Chopra | 2) Nancy Gibbs, Harvard Kennedy School; Bianca Stitger, Hope Filmmaker Award Recipient; Steve McQueen, director; Ceci Chan | 3) Bianca Stitger, Milutin Gatsby, Hope Visionary Award Recipient; Sahra Mani, Hope Filmmaker Award Recipient | 4) Ceci Chan, Bianca Stitger, Sahra Mani | 5) Ceci Chan, Milutin Gatsby