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FAVS faculty and the Cortez family pictured with the 2025 Jason Cortez Award winners: James Bah, Patrice Pannell, and Erica Worthington.
Help empower the next generation of filmmakers by contributing to the Jason Cortez Award. The award recognizes exemplary Film and Video Studies students who have volunteered their time to the Program. They are dedicated to building community, collaborating with others, and creating impactful work. The award was established in honor of Jason Cortez, a 2015 alum of the FAVS program.
How to Donate
Visit the secure giving page.
In the donation form, select Other Fund and type: Jason Cortez Award.
Complete your gift and submit
Your donation directly supports aspiring filmmakers and student artists as they build careers in storytelling, media, and the arts.