"Lucia & Nicole" Wins Best Short Film at WildSound Festival

Los Angeles, March 7th, 2025 — Lucia & Nicole, directed by Marlene Emilia Rios, has been awarded Best Short Film at the WildSound Film Festival’s March 2025 edition. The film was showcased as part of the festival’s unique screening format, which gathers audience feedback and industry insights.

As part of the festival, Lucia & Nicole received an audience feedback video, featuring reactions from attendees who viewed the film in theaters and shared their thoughts afterward. The feedback video is now available to watch:

🔗 Festival Highlights

🔗 Audience Feedback Video

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In addition to the award, Rios has been invited for a written interview feature and a podcast discussion with the festival team to further highlight the creative process behind Lucia & Nicole.

WildSound Festival is known for its commitment to filmmaker visibility, offering networking opportunities and connecting films with new audiences and industry professionals.

For more updates, on Lucia & Nicole' future screenings as part of WildSound follow @wildsoundfestival and @huelgamedia on Instagram.