AWARDS
Among the numerous awards are:
IMPRINT
Best Narrative Feature - South Dakota Film Festival (2007)
EDGE OF AMERICA
Script - Long Form or Special for Edge of America
Peabody Award (2006)
For Showtime Network's Original Movie
Emmy Award (2006) - James McDaniel
Outstanding Performer In A Children/Youth/Family Special
FAITA Award (2006)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement
A THOUSAND ROADS
Best Short Live
Founder's Award
Native Spirit Award (2005)
Indian Summer Image Awards (2005)
Spirit Award for Best in All Categories
Indian Summer Image Awards (2005)
Award of Excellence for Best Feature Film
Best Dramatic Film
Winnipeg Aboriginal Film and Video Festival (2005)
Best Short Drama
Winnipeg Aboriginal Film and Video Festival (2005) -Alex Rice
Best Actress
A THIEF OF TIME
First Americans in the Arts Award (2005)
Outstanding Achievement in Directing
First Americans in the Arts Award (2005) -Graham Greene
-Graham Greene Outstanding Lead Perf. Actor in a TV Movie
First Americans in the Arts Award (2005) -Wes Studi
-Wes Studi Outstanding Lead Actor in a TV Movie/Special
First Americans in the Arts Award (2005) -Alex Rice
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a TV Movie/Special
SKINS
First Americans in the Arts Award (2003) - Graham Greene Outstanding Achievement in Directing
Independent Spirit Award (2003)
Nomination - Best Male Lead Actor
Tokyo Film Festival Award Nomination (2002) -Graham Greene
Best Actor
SMOKE SIGNALS
Independent Spirit Award (1999) -Sherman Alexie
Best First Screenplay
Best Artistic Contribution
First Americans in the Arts Award (1999)
Outstanding Achievemnt in Directing
First Americans in the Arts Award (1999) -Evan Adams
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in Film
First Americans in the Arts Award (1999) -Sherman Alexie
-Sherman Alexie Outstanding Achievement in Writing
Florida Film Critics Circle Award (1998)
Newcomer of the Year - w/ Sherman Alexie
Sundance Film Festival Audience Award (1998)
Sundance Film Festival Filmmakers Trophy (1998)
Sundance Film FestivalGrand Jury Prize Nomination (1998)
Independent Spirit Award -Evan Adams
-Evan Adams Best Debut Performance winner
Independent Spirit Award -Gary Farmer
-Gary Farmer Best Supporting Male nomination
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Gotham Awards Open Palm Award Nomination
Cinema 100/Sundance International Award (1996)
Rockefeller Film Intercultural Fellowship (1995)
Haig Manoogian Award (1995)
Martin Scorsese Post Production Award (1995)
Warner Brothers Post Production Award (1995)
Mobil Award at New York University's (1995)
First Run Film Festival
CHRIS WINS THE DIRECTOR'S GUILD OF AMERICA AWARD !!
