Sergio D. Acosta (born January 31, 1981) is an award winning Chicano filmmaker, writer, philanthropist, political activist and entrepreneur. Acosta is known for his roles as associate producer on the "Director's Cut" of the 2003 Cannes Film Festival Market Release Runaways, starring Austin O'Brien and co-producer on the 2007 Cannes Film Festival Market Release Exploring Love. Awards * 1st runner up for Mr. LULAC of America August 1996 * 3 Aztlan Awards 1999 * Manuel Leadership Award 1999 * Named the Best Letter “S” in KC Magazine’s Best of the City A-Z of 2006 Filmography * Runaways (2004) ** This film won the 2004 "Festival Award" for "Best Feature" at the Los Angeles FirstGlance Film Festival ** This film won 3rd place "Festival Award" for "Best Feature" at the 2005 Philadelphia FirstGlance Film Festival ** This film won the 2006 "Indie Gathering Award" for "Best Feature Film - Drama" at the Cleveland Indie Gathering * Wheeler's War (2007) * Exploring Love (2007) ** This film won the 2008 "Action on Film Award" for "Best Drama Feature" at the Action on Film International Film Festival, USA
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