Earnest Diaz
About the creator
Hon. D. F. A. Earnest’s career in design began when he was only five years old. Watching his mother sew clothing for him as a child sparked a love for the craft and its creativity. This creative thinking is what would lead him on several successful paths in the future. His extraordinary imagination and extended knowledge of fashion opened opportunities to work with A-list celebrities and individuals representing large corporations. Earnest was able to bring all their ideas to life and more.
Earnest worked with different forms of clothing including business attire, wedding dresses, tuxedos, evening attire, as well as casual and western attire. Some of the collections he designed included handbags, underwear, exterior survival equipment, and an Avant-Garde collection for men. His experience in working with a variety of fashion items opened a door to work in film, stage and television. There he designed costumes for magicians, appropriate clothing for commercials, and apparel for reality shows as well as the silver screen.
An assistant designer of Tim Hamrock Interiors at the time, Earnest’s talent came to the attention of Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis. In 1999, Lewis became his first major client. Earnest chose to collaborate with his friend B. Woskow Esq. to design the project for the International Mars Society. According to our understanding, Earnest is the only fashion designer in history to design a full collection for life on Mars. The collection was exhibited at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Mars Society in Boulder, Colorado on August 8, 2002. Some of the items featured in this exhibit included daywear, nightwear, evening wear, and children’s clothing. In Earnest fashion, he also included Mars outfits for pets.
2003 In quiet opposition to the political upheaval being pushed by the administration at the time, Earnest launched the Reject Collection.
In 2005, Earnest found inspiration from a client to create a full collection of Men’s underwear. It was named “Sk’n” - “The Uninhabited Pleasure” which later expanded to include E-Lounge wear.
Although his work radiated and shined, it was not a reflection of his life. Unbeknownst to everyone, Earnest suffered the loss of family, friends, and the love of his life. Depression soon began to take over his life although he tried extremely hard to not allow it to do so. To combat it, Earnest wrote his way out from the darkness.
Earnest states, “I was starting to be physically ill as I covered my emotions, I had nowhere to turn. Everyone was looking to me for signs that things were going to be okay. Nobody ever asked me how I was doing, but I was always there to cheer everyone up. One morning I picked up my phone, pulled up the notes section, and typed ‘What do I have to be thankful for?’ After a few weeks passed, I met with a dear friend that convinced me to have the work published and thus Thankful was born.”
In 2007, Earnest begins designing for Grammy-nominated vocalist Tamar Davis music video "Ex Friend". Tamar in known as one of the origianl members of Desinty's Child and for co-writing the 3121 album Prince.
In September of 2007, Earnest teamed up with KM to produce the sound of Sk’n.
In 2008, Earnest creates the Caligula collection, offering his design skills to appeal to a broader adult audience. In regard to this collection a client states, “Women have basic underwear, Lingerie, and extreme vulgar undergarments. Men just have underwear in different colors or extremely vulgar undergarments that are almost whimsical, nothing tasteful with an edge to it”. Earnest stepped up to the challenge and created a small collection of underwear for men.
Earnest received an invitation to design for Jonathan Sandys, the great-grandson of Winston Churchill. Sandys wore a design of Earnest to the royal wedding at Buckingham Palace in 2010. Shortly after, Earnest became a brand designer, opening his creativity to a reality television couple and an internationally renowned artist.
In 2012, Earnest began creating apparel for Mykel Hawke and Ruth England Hawke’s projects.
They are best known for their show Man, Woman, Wild on the Discovery Channel. On January 9th, Earnest’s design premiered on Mykel Hawke’s show Elite Tactical Unit.
In February of 2013, Earnest was scheduled to become the late Chris Kyle’s brand designer.
From 2014 to 2016, Earnest began designing suits, vests, and t-shirts for Jumper Maybach, a painter who was preparing for his movie The Jumper Maybach Story.
Earnest was more than just a fashion designer. His skills and creative imagination allowed him to also dabble in music as well as writing. In fact, he has two dance songs that he wrote and co-produced for two artists.
In 2015, Earnest brought great change for the LGBT community in the USA. When the Marriage Equality Act was passed by Supreme Court Earnest realized, “Now is the time to bring what I had been working on in the background, forward.” This landmark decision triggered Earnest to compile all his design ideas, directions, and notes into a manuscript. This resulted in the creation of “Unity, New Traditions for LGBT Couples.”
Earnest states, “From a very young age, I knew I was different, and I wanted a different ceremony for people like me, something fresh with traditions, but respectful of religions and traditions of past, today and the future.”
In the winter of 2016, Earnest's first book Thankful received the prestigious International Publisher Award (IPA) for Best Inspirational Book of the Year.
In 2017, shortly after receiving the IPA award, Earnest took time off to care for his best friend who was diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. Unfortunately, Earnest's friend passed on December 13, 2017.
After taking time off, Earnest reignited his musical artistry. Earnest took the initiative to create music for an upcoming documentary based on Unity.
The summer of 2019 with a hit song by Earnest. "Let Them Eat Cake (Chapter 18 has become known as the international fight song, with its beat compelling to dance. It is available on numerous music platforms worldwide.
With the pandemic in 2020, Earnest took time to reflect on meetings and conversations with Mykle Hawke regarding various fabrics that were used in ancient times. Due to this, he began to research the best textile he could use to protect his clients. With his research, he designed and created custom masks made with Silverdora and Cool-max. These fabrics provide the best protection and breathability.
In August of 2020, Earnest collaborated with Danum Sudarmadi, an Animation Director, to create the official music video for “Let Them Eat Cake.” Earnest wanted to bring a fresh take on the worlds 16 most sports. Once the music video was completed, he began submitting the music video to film festivals globally. The video was awarded 103 accolades across six continents, making it the best animated sports music videos ever made.
To date the awards and accolades are as follows:
-2020-
● Finalist - First Time Filmmaker - UK and USA
● Semifinalist - Sweden Film Awards - Stockholm, Sweden
● Official Selection - MICMX - Mexico City, Mexico
● Best Music Video (Special Jury Award) - Uruvatti International Film Festival - Tamil, Nadu, India
● Quarter-Finalist - Best Director - New Generation Film Festival - Belgrade, Serbia
-2021-
● Best Director Foreign Film - Roshani International Film Festival - India
● Best Director Music Video (3rd rank) - Roshani International Film Awards - India
● Official Selection - Dubai Independent Film Festival - Dubai, UAE
● Honorable Mention - ICAN/HANNA International Film Festival - Pennsylvia, USA
● Best Music Video - Havelock International Film Festival - India
● Best Animated Short - Havelock International Film Festival - India
● Best Music Video - New Jersey Film Awards - New Jersey, USA
● Honorable Mention / Award Best Animated Short - Only The Best Film Awards - Florida, USA
● Semi-Finalist - Madrid Arthouse Film Festival - Madrid, Spain
● Award Winner / Music Video - Roshani International Film Awards - India
● Official Selection - Film Olympiad - Greece
● Finalist - Baliwood Bali, World Independent Short Film Awards - Indonesia
● Official Selection - Paradise Film Festival -Budapest, Hungary
● Honorable Mention - Diamond Eye Film Festival - St. Petersburg, Russia Federation
● Official Selection - Diamond Eye Film Festival - St. Petersburg, Russia Federation
● Best Original Music - Best Istanbul Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Best Music Video - Accord Cine Fest - Mumbai, India
● Award Winner - iDeal International Film Festival - Sillod, Maharashtra, India
-2022-
● Best Animation Film - Gobal Monthly Film Competition - Online
● Best Experimental Film - Gobal Monthly Film Competition - Online
● Best Music Video - Kuwait Indie Film Fest - Kuwait
● Quarter Finanlist Short Animation - Ani-Mate Animation Film Festival - australia
● Quarter Finanlist Short Animation Music Video - Ani-Mate Animation Film Festival - Australia
● Quarter Finanlist Short Animation Music Video (edited) - Ani-Mate Animation Film Festival - Australia
● Official Selection - Brilliant Indie Film Awards - Online
● Official Selection - Reels International Film Festival - Online
● Official Selection - Raya OISFF - Online
● Official Selection - Anatolia International Film Festival - Istanbul
● Official Selection - Iconic Imges Film Festival - Europe
● Official Selection Best Movie Poster - Iconic Imges Film Festival - Europe
● Official Selection - Shiny Sparkle Independent Online Film Festival - Online
● Finalist/Animation - Shiny Sparkle Independent Online Film Festival - Online
● Best Music Video - EDFAFO (Eletronic Digital Film Art Festival Online) - Greece
● Official Selection - MUD House Independent Short Film Festival - Pathankot, India
● Semi-Finalist Best Film of the Year - Inde. Video Film Festival Youtube Art Club - Pavolos Paraschakis, Greece
● Official Selection - Milkyway Film Awards - New Mumbai, India
● Official Selection - FilmyWay Independent Film Festival - Mumbai, India
● Official Selection - New York Istanbul Short Film Festival - New York, USA
● Official Selection - New York Istanbul Short Film Festival - New York, USA
● Best Muisc Video North America - Munich Music Video Awards - Munich, Germany
● Best Music Video Europe - Munich Music Video Awards - Munich, Germany
● Official Selection - Golden Bridge Istanbul ShortFilm Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Best Animation - Andromeda Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Best Edit/VFX - Andromeda Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Official Selection - Andromeda Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Best Edit/VFX - Liber Films International Festival - Athina, Greece
● Official Selection - Fountain Internatioinal Film Festival - Nigeria, Africa
● Best Music Video - Subathra International Film Festival - Tamil Nadu, India
● Official Selection - Cineaste International Film Festival - Uttar Pradesh, India
● Best Foriegn Music Video - Asian Talent International Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Best Music Video - Loutus International Film Festival - Online
● 2nd Place Best Music Video - Janjira International Film Festival - Maharashtra, India
-2023-
● Best Animation - Tabriz Cinema Awards - Tabriz, I.R.Iran
● WINNER - Venus Community Awards - Istanbul, Turkey
● Winner Best Music Video - Rohip Independent Film Festival - Tamil Nadu, India
● Best Music Video - Golden Peacock Independent Film Festival - Portblair, Andaman & Nicobar Island, India
● Official Selection - Kalakari Film Festival - Dewas, India
● Best Music Video - Close Film Festival - Tabriz City, I.R.Iran
● Best Experimental - Golden Wheat Awards - Istanbul, Turkey
● Best Music Video / Composer - The Gladitor Film Festival - Balat, Turkey
● Official Selection - Diglipur International Film Festival - Nicobar, India
● Best Animated Short Film - Sittannavasal International Film Festival - Tamil Nadu, India
● Musc Video - New Fort International Film Festival - Pudukkottai,Tamilnadu
● Special Jury Award Best Animated Short Video - New Fort International Film Festival - Pudukkottai,Tamilnadu
● Best Music Video - Indo Malay Film Festival - Nicobar Island, India
● Best VFX Stuido - Festival de Indie - Tamil Nadu, India
● Best Experimental Short Video - Golden leaf International Film Festival - Nicobar Island, India
● Best Music Video - Jaffna Global International Film Festival - Global
● Best Music Video - Velunachi International Film Festival - Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu
● Best Music Video -Manama International Film Festival Bahrain - Manama, Bharain
● Best Composer for Music Video - Bhutan International Short Film Festival - Bhutan
● Special Jury for Short Film - Bhutan International Short Film Festival - Bhutan
● Best Music Video - Qatar International Film Festival - Qatar
● Best US Short Film - Qatar International Film Festival - Qatar
● Best Music Video - Macaw International Film Festival - chennai,Tamilnadu India
● Best Music Video - Valluvan International Film Festival - India
● Best Music Video - Indo Singapore International International Film Festival - Kallal, Tamil Nadu
● Best Producer - Indo Singapore International International Film Festival - Kallal, Tamil Nadu
● SJA Best International Short Film - Lvory International Film Festival - Online
● Best Music Video - Sarvin International Film Festival - Viluppuram, India
● Best Music Band - Dona Paula International Film Award - Goa, India
● Best Composer - Dona Paula International Film Award - Goa, India
● Best WesternMusic - Dona Paula International Film Award - Goa, India
● Best Animator (Danum Sandarmadi) - Dona Paula International Film Award - Goa, India
● Best Soundtrack - Dona Paula International Film Award - Goa, India
● Best Music Video - Mermaid Film Festival - Online
● Official Selection - Sincerly International Film Festival - India
● Best Animated Short Film - Karaikal International Film Festival - India
● Best Concept - Karaikal International Film Festival - India
● Best Music Video - Taj Mahal International Film Festival - Mangalur, India
● Best VFX (Short Flm) - Filmysea International Film Festival - Mangalur, India
● Best Animation Producer - International Cinema Prize - Kerala, India
● Best Animator (Danum Sudarmadi) - International Cinema Prize - Kerala, India
● Best Author - International Cinema Prize - Kerala, India
● Best Composer - International Cinema Prize - Kerala, India
● Best Writer - International Cinema Prize - Kerala, India
-2024-
● Best Writer - International Film Talent Awards - Kerala, India
● Quarter Finalist - WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival - Canada
In the Fall of 2021, following the success of “Let Them Eat Cake,” Earnest compiled 126 images that represented 16 of the world's most popular sports and created the Let Them Eat Cake Collection. It is currently available at opensea.io.
In July of 2022, Earnest presented a new creative direction he never anticipated. A young creator reached and asked if he would be willing to write a song for her upcoming animated spy movie. Earnest accepted the offer and within 10 hours he composed what is now known as Spy Z.0. Avalible now on globaly. To date SpyZ.0 has achived 6 Awards and Accolades.
On September 12, 2022 Earnest receives "Music Composer of the Year" by Aberdeen Fashion Week at Fashion Art Media's 5th Annual Awards Ceremony. Aberdeen, Scotland
With the hard work and dedication to creating Unity, Earnest's efforts have garnered him 7 Honorary Doctorates...
🟡Nov. 23, 2022 Earnest achieved an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts for his contributions to Film and TV from Andromeda FF
🟡Feburary 5, 2023 Earnest receives his 2nd Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts for his contributions to Film and TV from Venus CA
🟡Feburary 21, 2023 Earnest receives his 3rd Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts for his contributions to Film and TV from Close FF
🟡March 5, 2023 Earnest recieves his 4th Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts for his contributions to Film and TV from Golden Wheat Awards
🟡March 21, 2023 Earnest recieves his 5th Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts for his contributions to Film and TV from Tabriz Cinema Awards
🟡April 20, 2023 Earnest recieves his 6th Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts for his contributions to Film and TV from The Gladiator Film Festival
🟡April 23, 2024 Earnest recieves his 7th Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts for his contributions to Film and TV from The David Film Festival
and is now officially known as: Hon. D. Earnest Diaz
May 27. 2023: Earnest has recieved the official nomination for.... LMA International Award/Magazine's Top 20 Men of 2023.
Earnest made the executive decision, in 2011, to write a screenplay / semi-autobigraphical work based on real events leading up to Christmas 2006 based off of his award winning coffee table book "Thankful".
To date THANKFUL(Screenplay) has won:
-2023-
● Best Screenplay - Havelock International Film Festival - India
● Best Screenplay - Golden Peacock International Film Festival - Nicobar Island, India
● Best Screenplay - Kerala Screenplay Awards - Kerala, India
● Special Mention Screenplay - Casablanca International Writers Award - Kerala, India
-2024-
● Award Winner - Reels International Film Festival - Maharashtra, India
● Best Feature Script Screenplay - Black Grouse International Film Festival - Manalmedu, India
● Best Feature Script Screenplay - Redsea International Film Festival - Tamilnadu, India
● Special Jury Award Best Feature Script Screenplay - Goldcrest International Film Festival - Tamilnadu, India
● Best Feature Script Screenplay - Canary International Film Festival - Tamilnadu, India
● Best Inspirational Screenplay Writer - Great Aribian International Movie Awards - Manama, Baharain
● Best LGBT Screenplay -Travancore International Film Festival - Kerala, India
● Best Romance Screenplay -Travancore International Film Festival - Kerala, India
● Best First-time Screenwriter -Travancore International Film Festival - Kerala, India
● Best Inspirational Screenplay -Travancore International Film Festival - Kerala, India
● Best Screenplay - David Film Festival - Los Angeles, California
● Nominee - Cannes Film Awards - Cannes, France
● Finalist Best Feature Script - Intern. Film Talent Awards - Bahrain, Middle East
● Best Feature Script -Spring Film Festival of Kerala - Kerala, India
● Best Feature Script Screenplay -Rohip International Film Festival - Kerala, India
● Finalist Best Feature Script Screenplay - Academy Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Winner - Thilsri International Film Festival - Tamil nadu, India
● Best Writer - Monaco Film Meeting 2024 - Monaco, France
● Best International Feature Script - Monaco Film Meeting 2024 - Monaco, France
● Best Feature Script Screenplay - Athvikvaruni International Film Festival - Tamil nadu, India
● Best Original Writer - Special Edition at 81st Venice International International Film Festival - Venice, Italy
● Best Writer - Shanghai Indie International Film Festival - Shanghai, China
● Best Arthouse Feature Script - Shanghai Indie International Film Festival - Shanghai, China
● Best International Screenwriter - Telluride New Stories Film Festival - Colorado, USA
● Best Feature Script - Chicago International Film Festival - Chicago, Illinois
● Best Arthouse Screenwriter - Chicago International Film Festival - Chicago, Illinois
● Best Original Writer - New York Film Festival Best Indie Selection - New York, USA
● Best Arthouse Feature Script - New York Film Festival Best Indie Selection - New York, USA
● Best Original Writer - Route 66 Film Festival - California, USA
● Best Arthouse Feature Script - Route 66 Film Festival - California, USA
● Winner - Japan Film Critics Awards - Japan
● Winner -The Dark Side Cinema Film Festival - Amsterdam, Netherlands
● Best Artist of the Year Selected -American Film Market 2024 - Las Vegas, Nevada
● Best Original Feature Script - Best Cinematic Project of the Year 2024 - Venice, Italy
● Best International Screenplay - European Film Critics Award - Cannes, France
● Best Indie Screenwriter - European Film Critics Award - Cannes, France
● Best Original Writer - Los Angeles Arthouse Films - Los Angeles, Ca
● Best Indie Feature Script - Los Angeles Arthouse Films - Los Angeles, Ca
● Best Feature Script - Australian Film Critics Award - Australia
● Best Original Writer - Australian Film Critics Award - Australia
● Best Original Idea - Australian Film Critics Award - Australia
● Best Original Feature Script - Best Screen Writer of the Year - USA
● Best International Feature Script - Iceberg Cinema & Literature Awards 2024 - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
● Best Original Idea - Poland International Film Festival - Poland
● Best International Feature Script - Poland International Film Festival - Poland
● Best International Feature Script - San Francisco Film Lab Awards - San Francisco, California
● Best Original Idea - San Francisco Film Lab Awards - San Francisco, California
● Best Arthouse Writer - Berkeley Film Festival - Berkeley, California
● Best Original Feature Script - Berkeley Film Festival - Berkeley, California
● Best Arthouse Feature Script - Italian Grand Prix 2024 - Italy
● Best Original Idea - Italian Grand Prix 2024 - Italy
● International Selection - Special Event at Sundance Film Festival - Utah, USA
● Best Script - Nawada International Film Festival - Bihar, India
● Best International Screenwriter - Irish Film Critics Awards - Ireland
● Best American Feature Script - Irish Film Critics Awards - Ireland
● Best Writer 2025 - Special Event 75th Berlin International Film Festival - Berlin, Germany
● Best International Feature Script - MIA International Audiovisual Market - Rome
● Best Original Idea - MIA International Audiovisual Market - Rome
● Best Original Writer - MIA International Audiovisual Market - Rome
● Best American Screenwriter - Washington DC International Film Awards - Washington DC, USA
● Best Original Feature Script - Washington DC International Film Awards - Washington DC, USA
● Best Original Idea - Washington DC International Film Awards - Washington DC, USA
● Best Writer - Special Event 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam - Rotterdam, Netherlands
● Best Original Idea - Special Event 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam - Rotterdam, Netherlands
● Best Feature Script - Mastroianni 100 Film Awards - Cannes, France
● Best Indie Screenwriter - Mastroianni 100 Film Awards - Cannes, France
● Best Original Idea - Mastroianni 100 Film Awards - Cannes, France
● Best Filmmaker 2024 - Brazil International Indie Film Festival - Brazil
● Best Arthouse Writer - Charlie Chaplin Young FIlm Film Awards - USA
● Best Feature Script - Charlie Chaplin Young FIlm Film Awards - USA
● Best Original Indie Writer - La Habana International FIlm Awards - Cuba
● Best Indie Feature Script - La Habana International FIlm Awards - Cuba
● Best Original Idea - British Film Critics Awards - Great Britain, UK
● Best Screenwriter - British Film Critics Awards - Great Britain, UK
● Best Arthouse Feature Script - British Film Critics Awards - Great Britain, UK
● Best Original Script - Lisbon Story Film Festival - Lisbon, Portugal
● Best International Screenwriter - Lisbon Story Film Festival - Lisbon, Portugal
● Best Project - Hawai'i Film Awards - Hawaii, USA
● Best Original Writer - American Film Market - Las Vegas, USA
● Best Human Rights Feature Script - Tribeca Christmas Film Awards - Tribeca, USA
● Best International Screenplay of the Year - Tribeca Christmas Film Awards - Tribeca, USA
● Best Character Cat: International Feature Script - Best Character Film Awards - USA
● Best Arthouse Feature Script - Greek Film Critics Awards - Greece
● IBest Original Characters - Greek Film Critics Awards - Greece
● Arthouse Official Selection - America Europe Film Festival - USA / EU
● Best Writer (Category: Feature Script) - Alice Film Festival - EU
● Best Arthouse Screenwriter - Oxford Film Netwrok Awards - UK
● Best Indie Feature Script - Oxford Film Netwrok Awards - UK
● Best Original Feature Script - Hollywood Indie Film Critics Awards - USA / EU
● Best International Indie Writer - Hollywood Indie Film Critics Awards - USA / EU
● Best Indie Feature Script - Oklahoma New Directors New Films 2025 - Oklahoma USA
● Best International Screenwriter - Miami Film Awards - Miami, Florida
● Best Original Idea - Miami Film Awards - Miami, Florida
● Best Arthouse Feature Script - Miami Film Awards - Miami, Florida
● Best International Feature Script - Neon on Contemporary Cinema - Park City, Utah
● Best International Indie Screenwriter - Lights in the Shadows - Park City, Utah
● Best Original Feature Script - Lights in the Shadows - Park City, Utah
● Best Writer 2025 - Scancinavia Film Critics Award - Helsinki, Finland
● Best American Screenwriter - Siena International Film Showcase - Tuscany, Italy
● Best Original Feature Script - Siena International Film Showcase - Tuscany, Italy
● Best Idea of the Year - Siena International Film Showcase - Tuscany, Italy
● Best Interntional Screenplay - Canadian International Indie FIlm Critics Awards - Canada
● Best Original Feature Script - Canadian International Indie FIlm Critics Awards - Canada
● Best International Indie Feature Script - Shakespeare FIlm Awards - Verona, Italy
● Best Original Story - Shakespeare FIlm Awards - Verona, Italy
● Best International Arthouse Screenwriter - Shakespeare FIlm Awards - Verona, Italy
● Best International Indie Feature Script - Indian Film Critics Awards - India
● Best Original Screenwriter - Indian Film Critics Awards - India
● Best Original Idea - Indie Golden Globes - USA / EU
● Best Writer - Indie Golden Globes - USA / EU
● Best Arthouse Screenwriter - Best Director's Cut of the Year - San Diego, Ca - USA
● Best American Feature Script - Best Director's Cut of the Year - San Diego, Ca - USA
● Official Member - Worldwide FIlm Promotion - Global
● Award Nomination - Tuot l' Art du Cinema - Lyon, France
-2025-
● Best American Screenwriter - Taormina FIlm Meeting Awards - Sicily, Italy
● Best Original Feature Script - Taormina FIlm Meeting Awards - Sicily, Italy
● Best Idea of the Year - Taormina FIlm Meeting Awards - Sicily, Italy
● Best Original Script - Golden Earth Film Awards - Dallas, Tx. USA
● Shortlisted Author - Madrid Indie Academy of Motion Picture - Madrid, Spain
● Best Arthouse Writer - Bellagio New Cinema World Film Festival - Bellagio, Como, Italy
● Best Original Idea - Bellagio New Cinema World Film Festival - Bellagio, Como, Italy
● Best Original Screenplay - Bellagio New Cinema World Film Festival - Bellagio, Como, Italy
● Winner - International Indie Cinematheque - USA / EU
● Best Arthouse Screenwriter - AMDb Critics' Choice Awards - LA, NY, Rome, Cannes, Dubai
● Best Original Feature Script - AMDb Critics' Choice Awards - LA, NY, Rome, Cannes, Dubai
● Best Idea of the Year (Category: Feature Script) - AMDb Critics' Choice Awards - LA, NY, Rome, Cannes, Dubai
● Best Feature Script - Osaka Film Awards - Osaka, Japan
● Best International Screenwriter - Osaka film Awards - Osaka, Japan
● Official Selection - Kansas City Film Music Script Festival - Kansas, USA
● Best International Indie Feature Script of the Year - International Indie Film Registry - Global
● Official Selection - Dubai Film Awards - Dubai / UAE
● Official Selection - Indie Oscar Awards - USA / EU
● Winner - Cannes Screenwriter Awards - Cannes, Italy
● Best Indie Screenwriter - Film Emmy Awards - USA / EU
● Best Original Feature Script - Film Emmy Awards - USA / EU
● Best Idea of the Year (Category: Feature Script) - Film Emmy Awards - USA / EU
● Nomination - American Screenplay Awards - USA
● Best Human Rights Feature Script - New Wave Cinema Festival - Hollywood / Paris
● Best Indie Writer of the Year - New Wave Cinema Festival - Hollywood / Paris
● Official Selection - Pompeii Film Awards - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Naples, Italy
● Best Feature Script - Santa Monica, LA Indie Critics Choice Awards - Santa Monica, LA
● Best Writing Style - Santa Monica, LA Indie Critics Choice Awards - Santa Monica, LA
● OBest International Writer - Santa Monica, LA Indie Critics Choice Awards - Santa Monica, LA
● Official Member of the Goldenlist - The Heart of the Indie Film Industry - Bologna, Italy
● Official Selection - Rebellious Glances on Cinema Awards - USA
● Associated Artist - Hollywood Filmmakers Club - California, USA
● Best Original Screenwriter - On the Road of Cinema Film Festival 2025 - Newport, Rhoad Island
● Best International Feature Script - On the Road of Cinema Film Festival 2025 - Newport, Rhoad Island
● Official Selection - ABAFTA - London, UK
● Nomination - Director's Guild of the World Awards - Cannes, Italy
● Official Selection - Kerala Short Film Festival - Kerala, India
● Official Selection - 1984 FIlm Awards - London, UK
● Official Selection - 8 & Halfilm Awards Special Event in Cannes 2025 - Cannes, Italy
● Resident Artist - POP Film Archive of Seattle - Seattle, Washington
● Short Listed - Asian Oscar Film Critics Awards - Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo
● Official Selection - Festival Angaelica - California
● International Official Member Golden List - Beverly Hills Film Forum - Beverly Hills, California
● Special Jury Award - Beverly Hills Film Forum - Beverly Hills, California
● Official Selection - Kerala Short Film Festival - Kerala, India
● Best Arthoue Feature Script - Cinematic Tony Awards - Broadway, NY
● Best International Indie Screenwriter - Cinematic Tony Awards - Broadway, NY
● Official Selection - Best producer of the Year -
● Official Selection - The Greatest Indie Film Director of All Times (Boulder Film Association) - Boulder, CO
● Official Selection - Venice City of Cinema grand Jury Prize - Venice, IT
● Official Selection - Hollywood on the Tiber Film Awards - Broadway, NY
● Official Selection - Nashville Film Contest - Nashville, TN
● Best International Screenwriter - Indie Hall of Fame Awards - Hollywood / Paris
● Best Writing Style - Indie Hall of Fame Awards - Hollywood / Paris
● Leading Figure Contemporary Cinema - Universal Exposition od Indie 7th Art - Global
● Official Selection - Tribeca Maverick Film Network - New York, USA
Aug. 30 2024: Variety Magazine's Venice Film Festival Edition includes "Thankful by Earnest Diaz / Best Feature Script"
August 2024 Earnest releases the first portion of the Unity literature, the official... "Unity Journal" available exclusively at Amazon.
● Nominee Best Cover Design Nonfiction - Literary Global "Independent Author Awards" - USA/Online
● Nominee Best LGBT+ Nonfiction - Literary Global "Independent Author Awards" - USA/Online
● Nominee Best Speciality - Literary Global "Independent Author Awards" - USA/Online
August 5, 2023 “Beauty and Grooming Chapter 9 (From Original Soundtrack, Unity) & (Official Video).”
The second release into the Unity Universe, to date Beauty and Grooming Chapter 9 (Official Video) as achieved:
-2023-
● Best Music Video - Flamingo International Film Festival - Tamil Nadu, India
● Best Music Video - Creative Creeds International Film Festival - Mumbai, Maharshtra
● Best Music Video - Sittannavasal International Film Festival - Karaiyur, India
● Best LGBT Short Film - Sittannavasal International Film Festival - Karaiyur, India
● Official Selection - Ani-Mate Australia Animation Film Festival - Newtown, Australia
● Best LGBT Short Film - Diamond Bell International Film Festival - Tamil Nadu, India
● Best Music Video - Diamond Bell International Film Festival - Tamil Nadu, India
● Best LGBT Film - Multi-Dimension International Film Festival - London, United Kingdom
● Best Music Video - Andromeda Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Official Selection - Stockholm City Film Festival - Stockholm, Sweden
● Winner - David Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Best Performer - Tavancore International Film Awards - Kerala, India
● Best Music Producer - Tavancore International Film Awards - Kerala, India
● Best Sound Track - Tavancore International Film Awards - Kerala, India
● Best Performer - Tavancore International Film Awards - Kerala, India
● Honorable Award for Music Composition - Tavancore International Film Awards - Kerala, India
● Special Award for Composer - Tavancore International Film Awards - Kerala, India
● Special Mention in Music Video - Indie World Film Awards - Naxxar, Malta
● Best Music Video - Hollywood Cinema Beatz Festival - Los Angeles, California
● Official Selection - 7th International Short Film Festival - Pune, India
● Official Selection - The Pinx Film Festival (Short Films) - Online
● Best Music Video - Golden Roll International Film Festival - Myanmar
● Best Music Video - Mayanmar Indie Film Festival - Myanmar
● Best Editor / Anna - Mynah Film Festival - India
● Best Cinematography - Mynah Film Festival - India
● Best Sound Design - Mynah Film Festival - India
● Best Director - Mynah Film Festival - India
● Best Original Score - Mynah Film Festival - India
-2024-
● Official Selection - Italy International Film Festival - Rome, Italy
● Finalist - Pearl Theater Shortflix Film Festival - Houston, Texas. USA
● Best Music Video [Special Jury Award] - Reels International Film Festival - Maharashtra, India
● Best Music Video - Himalaya International Film Festival - Asia
● Best Music Video - Angle Fish International Film Festival - Tamilnadu, India
● Best Music Video - Black Grouse International Film Festival - Manalmedu, India
● Official Selection - Golden Reel Awards - Lisbon, Portugal
● Best Music Video - Redsea International Film Festival - Tamilnadu, India
● Best Music Video - Goldcrest International Film Festival - Tamilnadu, India
● Special Jury Award Music Video - Canary International Film Festival - Tamilnadu, India
● Best Music Video Author - Great Arabian International Movie Awards - Manama, Baharain
● Best Soundtrack - Great Arabian International Movie Awards - Manama, Baharain
● Jury Award / Music Video Animation Film - Great Arabian International Movie Awards- Manama, Baharain
● Best Music Producer - Great Arabian International Movie Awards - Manama, Baharain
● Music Video Composer- Great Arabian International Movie Awards - Manama, Baharain
● Best Director Short Film - Buddha International Film Festival - Chidhambaram, India
● Best Producer Short Film / Special Mention - Buddha International Film Festival - Chidhambaram, India
● Best International Short Film - Buddha International Film Festival - Chidhambaram, India
● Best Trailer / Teaser - The Pinx Film Festival - Online
● Official Selection - Anatolia International Film Festival - Istanbul, Turkey
● Best Music Video -Spring Film Festival of Kerala - Kerala, India
● Best Music Video - Nawada International Film Festival - Bihar, India
-2025-
● Official Selection - Golden Earth Film Awards - Dallas, Tx. USA
● Official Selection - Kerala Short Film Festival - Kerala, India
● Official Selection - Kerala Short Film Festival - Kerala, India
April 2024: Earnest receives Fashion Art Media magazines Award for Video Music Producer of the Year.
Aug. 30 2024: Earnests Screenplay Thankful is Awarded Best Feature Script and featured in Venice Film Festivals 81st Variety Magazine Special Edition
December 2024: Dr Earnest Diaz graces the cover of Fashion Art Media Magazine. Issue 17 Volume 3
January 2025 kicks off with Earnest receiving Person of the Year / Category - Artist.
Feburary/March 2025! Earnest marks another career milestone, with his donation of a $17,000 King of the Forest Cape to the official Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas
Stay tuned for a number of exciting festivals, projects and products coming soon from...
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