Milestones
Nominations
Explore the accolades and nominations received by this film, including official selections and festival recognitions from major competitions.
Discover where the project has been honored for its creativity and storytelling on the international stage.
The Oniros Film Awards®-New York
The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams was awarded the best inspirational film.
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-October 6, 2025
Best Shorts Competition
The Cat That Lives in Your Dreams was recognized in the June 2025 edition of the Best Shorts Competition, receiving Awards of Recognition in multiple categories: Asian Filmmaker (Student), Disability Issues (Student), Documentary Short (Student), and Women Filmmakers (Student). This internationally prestigious competition honors excellence in creativity and technical achievement in short filmmaking. Additional details and full award listings are available at www.BestShorts.net.
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-Sep 25, 2025
Awareness Film Festival
The short documentary The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams has been honored with an award at the Awareness Film Festival. Screenings will take place in Santa Monica from October 21–26, 2025, with the virtual festival launching October 27, 2025.
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-Sep 27, 2025
Toronto Women Film Festival
The Cat That Lives in Your Dreams has been nominated for the seasonal competition of the Toronto Women Film Festival, an event dedicated to female voices and independent filmmaking.
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-Sep 19, 2025
The Oniros Film Awards®-New York
The Cat That Lives in Your Dreams has been selected as a Quarter-Finalist at the Oniros Film Awards – New York. This recognition marks another step in the film’s growing presence on the international festival circuit, with Semi-Finalists to be announced on October 2nd.
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-Sep 26, 2025
Five Continents International Film Festival
The Cat That Lives in Your Dreams received a Special Mention – Young Director Short Film at the FICOCC International Film Festival (August 2025 Edition). This recognition highlights the film’s presence among outstanding international works. The full list of winners can be found here: https://www.ficocc.com/ficocc-2025-08..
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-Sep 8, 2025
New York International Film Awards Festival
The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams has been named a Finalist at the New York International Film Awards.
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-Sep 7, 2025
East Village New York Film Festival
The Cat That Lives in Your Dreams is a finalist at the East Village New York Film Festival, joining a lineup of distinguished works in independent cinema. Winners and screening selections will be announced soon.
-Sep 19, 2025
Director's Cut International Film Festival
The Cat That Lives in Your Dreams is a finalist at the Director's Cut International Film Festival, to be screened in-person on December 4, 2025, in Vienna, Austria. The film will compete alongside world-class documentaries and international works, highlighting its selection in a highly competitive lineup..
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-Sep 19, 2025
New York Documentary Film Festival
The New York Documentary Film Festival (NYDFF) has officially selected The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams as part of its 2025 short film lineup.
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-Sep 27, 2025
International Film Festival Manhattan
International Film Festival Manhattan has officially selected The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams as part of its 2025 short film lineup.
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-Oct 2, 2025
Hollywood Gold Awards
The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams won Silver Award in the Short Documentary category.
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-October 5, 2025
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams was recognized among the Top 3 in its category at the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival (AIMAFF). The selection came with an Honorable Mention.
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-October 9, 2025
Five Continents International Film Festival
The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams has been officially selected for the Five Continents International Film Festival, recognized as part of FICOCC’s 2025 Official Selection. This honor opens new opportunities for the film to reach wider audiences and encourages its message of creativity and connection to travel even further.​
-Sep 3, 2025
New York International Film Awards Festival
The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams has been named a Quarter-Finalist at the New York International Film Awards.
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-Aug 25, 2025
Best Shorts Competition
The Cat that Lives in Your Dreams has advanced in the Best Shorts Competition and is now in the “Selected” category.
-Aug 30, 2025
