
2026Nominee
Best Picture
Sam Wants Her Sweater Back

Actor · Producer
Katie Johnston-Smith (they/them) is a Chicago-based Creative Producer who cut her teeth in live entertainment and the advertising worlds. They pride themself on working from a place of ethical empathy with a "labor is entitled to all it creates" mentality. A happy and well cared for team creates better work. Past clients include: Netflix, Ulta Beauty, WBEZ, Mega: the Podcast.



Best Picture
Sam Wants Her Sweater Back

Best Performance
You Are Not Alone