So delighted to share that SPAR received an Honourable Mention for Best Episodic at the Academy Award–qualifying @urbanworldff! 🥊❤️🇺🇸

A massive thank you to the incredible team at UrbanWorld Film Festival — what an inspiring festival celebrating bold, diverse storytelling. And of course, huge love to my SPAR cast and crew — your talent, heart, and commitment made this possible.

To everyone who supported and pledged towards SPAR, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your belief in the project truly means the world to me. Every share, contribution, and word of encouragement helped us bring this story to life — and to now see it recognised on an international stage is surreal.

It’s bittersweet not being able to attend the festival in person due to my current schedule, but I’m so proud that SPAR was able to screen in the U.S. and connect with audiences there. Huge love and gratitude to you all for being part of this journey — this recognition belongs to every one of you. 

With love and thanks,

Anthony Vander