WINNER Best Cinematography, Honorable Mention - Dear Diary 1944

Another win for Christopher Pinto on his debut film, Dear Diary 1944! This time it is an Honorable Mention for Best Cinematography from the Absurd Film Festival in Milano, Italy.

"The Italians love my movie," says Pinto, who wrote, directed, and shot the film over Memorial Day Weekend, 2024. "My Piasanos are showing their appreciation!" Pinto is a 3rd generation American whose family came from Italy.

The film has been submitted to several more festivals, and Pinto is hoping to snag a few more awards before the season ends.