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Awards

Vitaly Sumin

74 wins & 30 nominations

Continental Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2019 Winner Jury Award
    • Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

Alternative Film Festival

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2017 Nominee Best Drama
    • Feature Category
    • Shades of Day
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2017 Nominee Best Suspense
    • Feature Category
    • Shades of Day
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2017 Nominee Best Writer
    • Feature Category
    • Shades of Day
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2017 Nominee Best Director
    • Feature Category
    • Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2017 Nominee Best Suspense
    • Feature Category
    • Notes from the New World

Dubai International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2024 Nominee Certificate of Appreciation
    • Best Director
    • Notes from the New World

Delhi International Film Festival, IN

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2013 Nominee Festival Prize
    • Best Feature Film
    • Shades of Day

Peloponnesian International Film Festival (Bridges)

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2011 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Innovative Screenplay
    • Notes from the New World

Highway 61 Film Festival, Minnesota

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2019 Nominee Festival Award
    • Drama Feature
    • Notes from the New World

L.A. Neo Noir Novel, Film & Script Festival

  • Crime & Punishment, LA
    2018 Nominee Grand Jury Prize
    • Best Screenplay
    • Crime & Punishment, LA
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2016 Winner Gold Award
    • Best Neo Noir
    • Shades of Day
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2016 Winner Bronze Award
    • Best Film
    • Notes from the New World

Barcelona Planet Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2018 Nominee Best Trailer/Teaser
    • Best Trailer/Teaser
    • Notes from the New World

Los Angeles World International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2016 Winner Grand Jury Prize
    • Best Artistic Contribution
    • Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2016 Winner Grand Jury Prize
    • Best Artistic Contribution
    • Notes from the New World

Headline International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2017 Winner Honorable Mention
    • Best Film
    • Notes from the New World

I Filmmaker International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2018 Nominee Jury Award
    • Best Film
    • Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2018 Nominee Jury Award
    • Best Drama Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

12 Months Film Festival

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2016 Nominee April Award
    • Winner of the Month
    • Shades of Day

DetectiveFEST (International Festival of Detective Films and Television Programs)

  • Katherine Marie Penney in Spider Man and Crime & Punishment (2020)
    2020 Nominee Special Diploma of the Jury
    • Best Film
    • Spider Man and Crime & Punishment
  • Scarlett Rose Moberly, Anthony Topsfield, and Ardeshir Michael Kouchekpour in Burglary? (2019)
    2020 Nominee Special Diploma of the Jury
    • Best Film
    • Burglary?
    Shared with: Patricia Gunadi
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2013 Winner Special Diploma of the Jury
    • Best Film
    • Shades of Day
  • The Missing Screenwriter (2012)
    2012 Winner Special Diploma of the Jury
    • Best Series
    • The Missing Screenwriter
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2011 Winner Special Diploma of the Jury
    • Best Film
    • Notes from the New World

Singapore World International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2016 Nominee Festival Prize
    • Best International Film
    • Notes from the New World

Vancouver Filmdance Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2017 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Mystery Film
    • Notes from the New World

Rome Film Awards

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2019 Winner Best Action People's Choice Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

Festival Brasil Cinema Internacional

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2017 Winner Best International Film
    • Best Feature Narrative
    • Notes from the New World

Tlanchana Fest

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2018 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Special Mention of Jury
    • Notes from the New World
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2018 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Special Mention of Jury
    • Shades of Day

Moving Pictures Festival, Antwerp

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best festure Film
    • Notes from the New World

Virgin Spring Cinefest

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2021 Winner Gold Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Notes from the New World
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2021 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Shades of Day
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2021 Winner Silver Award
    • Narrative Features
    • Shades of Day

Moscow Indie Film Festival

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2018 Winner Gagarin
    • Best Trailer
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World

Films Infest

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2018 Winner Trophy
    • Best Neo-Noir Film
    • Shades of Day

Cefalù Film Festival

  • Scarlett Rose Moberly, Anthony Topsfield, and Ardeshir Michael Kouchekpour in Burglary? (2019)
    2023 Nominee Special Award
    • Best Film
    • Burglary?
  • Karen Tafa in Lipstick+ (2020)
    2023 Nominee Special Award
    • Best Film
    • Lipstick+

Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2019 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2019 Nominee Jury Prize
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

The Atlantic International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2018 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

Montevideo World Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2018 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

DRUK International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Winner Critic's Choice Award
    • Best Film
    • Notes from the New World
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Shades of Day

Wallachia International Film Festival

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2023 Winner Best Thriller
    • Special Jury Award
    • Shades of Day

Picasso Einstein Buddha International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2019 Winner Best Feature Film Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

Tagore International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Narrative Features
    • Notes from the New World
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Shades of Day

Cuzco Underground Cinema Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2018 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Feature Narrative
    • Notes from the New World

World Film Carnival, Singapore

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Narrative Feature
    • Shades of Day
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2021 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Narrative Features
    • Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2021 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Narrative Feature
    • Notes from the New World

Eurovision Palermo Film Festival

  • Scarlett Rose Moberly, Anthony Topsfield, and Ardeshir Michael Kouchekpour in Burglary? (2019)
    2020 Winner Best Short Drama
    • Best Film
    • Burglary?
    Shared with: Patricia Gunadi
  • Karen Tafa in Lipstick+ (2020)
    2020 Winner Best Historic Feature
    • Best Film
    • Lipstick+
    Shared with: Patricia Gunadi
  • Nick's Adventures in Hollywood. (2019)
    2020 Winner Best Animation Character
    • Best Film
    • Nick's Adventures in Hollywood.
  • Katherine Marie Penney in Spider Man and Crime & Punishment (2020)
    2020 Winner Best Short
    • Best Film
    • Spider Man and Crime & Punishment
  • Scarlett Rose Moberly, Anthony Topsfield, and Ardeshir Michael Kouchekpour in Burglary? (2019)
    2020 Winner Best Short Drama
    • Best Film
    • Burglary?
    Shared with: Patricia Gunadi

Cinema New York City Film Festival

  • Nick's Adventures in Hollywood - Movie (2019)
    2020 Winner Best Thriller
    • Best Film
    • Nick's Adventures in Hollywood - Movie

Madrid Art Film Festival

  • Karen Tafa in Lipstick+ (2020)
    2020 Winner Judges Award
    • Best Short
    • Lipstick+
    Shared with: Patricia Gunadi
  • Scarlett Rose Moberly, Anthony Topsfield, and Ardeshir Michael Kouchekpour in Burglary? (2019)
    2020 Winner Judges Award
    • Best Thriller Short
    • Burglary?
    Shared with: Patricia Gunadi

World Film Fair

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2019 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Romance Pelple Choice Award
    • Shades of Day
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2018 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Action Film
    • Notes from the New World
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2018 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Mystery Film
    • Shades of Day

Kyiv Film Festival

  • Scarlett Rose Moberly, Anthony Topsfield, and Ardeshir Michael Kouchekpour in Burglary? (2019)
    2020 Winner Jury Award
    • Best Mystery
    • Burglary?
    Shared with: Patricia Gunadi

Andromeda Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Winner Jury Special Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Jury Special Award
    • Jury Award
    • Shades of Day

Sweden Film Awards

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2021 Winner September Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

Luleå International Film Festival

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2025 Nominee Best Feature Documentary
    • Best Feature Documentary
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2021 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Best Film
    • Notes from the New World

INDO-GLOBAL International Film Festival

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2025 Winner Best Feature Length Documentary
    • Best Feature Length Documentary
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World

Gold Star Movie Awards

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2023 Winner Festival's Special Mention
    • Best Inspirational Film
    • Notes from the New World
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Gold Star Movie Award
    • Best Thriller Feature
    • Shades of Day

Golden Wheat Awards

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Jury Special Award
    • Best Film
    • Shades of Day
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Winner Golden Wheat Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

1st Monthly Film Festival

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2025 Winner March Award
    • Best Feature Documentary
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World

OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Nominee BiMonthly Award - February/March
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Winner Special Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World
  • Nick's Adventures in Hollywood. (2019)
    2022 Winner Special Award
    • Best Animation Short
    • Nick's Adventures in Hollywood.
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Only the Best Award
    • Best Indie Feature Film
    • Shades of Day

Art Film Awards

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2025 Nominee March Award
    • Best Documentary Feature Film
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2023 Winner Art Film Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

Stockholm City Film Festival

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2025 Nominee Best Feature Documentary
    • Best Feature Documentary
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World

Rome Outcast Independent Film Award

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2021 Winner October Edition
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Notes from the New World

Black Swan International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2022 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Notes from the New World
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Shades of Day

Gangtok International Film Festival

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner June Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Shades of Day
  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2021 Winner November Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Notes from the New World

Venus Community Awards

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2023 Nominee Best Feature Film
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

Tokyo Film Awards

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Best Feature
    • Best Feature (Animation or Live Action)
    • Shades of Day

Cinema of The World International Film Festival (CWIFF)

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2023 Nominee Best Featrure Motion Picture
    • Best Feature Film
    • Notes from the New World

Matera International Film Festival

  • Rebecca Light, Natasha Blasick, and Nathanael Theisen in Notes from the New World (2011)
    2024 Nominee Jury Award
    • Best Film
    • Notes from the New World

Kiez Berlin Film Festival

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2022 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Best Film
    • Shades of Day

Sittannavasal International Film Festival

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2025 Winner Best Documentary /Feauture Film
    • Best Documentary /Feauture Film
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World

Serbest International Film Festival

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2023 Nominee SIFF
    • Best Feature Film
    • Shades of Day

Makizhmithran International Film Festival

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2025 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Documentary Feature Film
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World

Portugal Indie Film Festival

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2023 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Best Film
    • Shades of Day

Kodaikanal International Film Festival

  • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World
    2025 Winner Best Documentary Feature Film
    • Best Documentary Feature Film
    • AN LA STORY: The Making of the award-winning Notes from the New World

Swedish Academy of Motion Picture Awards

  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2023 Winner Best Feature Film
    • Best Narrative feature
    • Shades of Day
  • Philippe Bergeron, Camilla Bergstrom, and Brian Paul Stuart in Shades of Day (2006)
    2023 Winner Outstanding Achievement Award
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Shades of Day

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