thegreyareafilm screened at it’s first festival and took home the jury and audience awards for Best Documentary Short. Amidst all the feelings, validation is the strongest with immense gratitude right underneath it. When we started making this film, I said, “If one kid, living in a small town, feeling like I felt, sees this and it helps them feel less alone, then it’s all worth it for me.” So, to the young queers of Winston-Salem who watched our film and thanked us for making it, I dedicate our win to all of you. And, to the outatthemovies Film Festival, thank you for selecting us, supporting us, and lifting us up. 📸: therealvelez #outatthemovies #winstonsalem #queerwinstonsalem