August 21st, 2025

Tabatha Visutskie and Tyson Vines, of TVM Productions, have won a  prestigious Award of Recognition from the IndieFEST Film Awards. The award was given for Tabatha Visutskie and Tyson Vines provocative short film production, The Darkest Choice.

In winning an IndieFEST Film Award, Tabatha Visutskie and Tyson Vines at TVM Productions joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award including 2021 Academy Award winner “If Anything Happens I Love You” by Laura Dern, Will McCormack and Michael Govier, Oscar-nominee Liam Neeson as the narrator of Love Thy Nature, A Path Appears Documentary featuring Oscar-winner George Clooney and Blake Lively, Radical Grace executive produced by Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon, a searing expose Davids and Goliath by Peabody winner Leon Lee, and Touched with Fire starring Katie Holmes. Rick Prickett, who chairs The IndieFEST Film Awards, had this to say about the latest winners, “The IndieFEST is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The IndieFEST helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries. The goal of The IndieFEST Film Awards is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”

“As a filmmaker you must take chances and forget about your comfort level even if it scares you. I deal with depression, and I understand why people who suffer with mental illness want to end their suffering. The pain can be unbearable and a legal way to end it might be enticing for one who wants to end their sorrow. However, the downside is the lasting effect that it will bring to those who love you, your familymembers, friends, and co-workers. There is help. Call suicide hotline and reach out to your local support system. ““Winning The Award of Recognition from The IndieFest Film Awards is an honor!This is truly an amazing gift, and I am forever grateful.”

Tabatha Visutskie (Director, Producer, Actor, Writer)

“This is a very complicated and complex issue that touches many people. I have had a lot of individuals I know that have taken their lives or have had to deal with theirloved one’s suicide. It was an honor to take this project on and let these characters show that taking yourlife will not only affect you but the people in your life forever.”

“It is an understatement to say that I am excited and honored to win an award for this film, we worked very hard on Darkest Choice, and it shows us as filmmakers, we are headed in the right direction. Thank you, IndieFEST Film Awards and their judges,” -Tyson Vines (Director, Producer, Editor, Actor, Writer)For further details, 

TVM Productions website www.tvmpproductions.com

Press Release

https://www.ebosscanada.com/news/the-darkest-choice-wins-indiefest-award.html

The Darkest Choice wins Award!                                                                                                         October 3rd , 2025

Tabatha Visutskie and Tyson Vines, of TVM Productions, have won 3 prestigious Awards of Recognition from The Best Shorts Film Competition. The awards were given for Tabatha Visutskie and Tyson Vines’s provocative short film production, The Darkest Choice. The film won for the Best Short, Script/Writer and Original score. Tecosha and Fynxy Nation helped take home The Award of Recognition (Original score) for their contributions to the films score.

In winning a Best Shorts Award, TVM Productions joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award including Academy Award winner Mr Hublot from Laurent Witz from Luxembourg,  2021 Academy Award-nominee Doug Roland for the short film Feeling Through,  Disney Interactive for Vinlymation: A Love Story and so many more. Rick Prickett, who chairs The Best Shorts Competition, had this to say about the latest winners, “Best Shorts is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The Best Shorts Competition helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries. The goal of Best Shorts is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”

The Best Shorts Competition recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about Best Shorts and a list of recent winners can be found at www.BestShorts.net.

“As a filmmaker you must take chances and forget about your comfort level even if it

scares you. I deal with depression, and I understand why people who suffer with

mental illness want to end their suffering. The pain can be unbearable and a legal way

to end it might be enticing for one who wants to end their sorrow. However, the

downslide is the lasting effect that it will bring to those who love you, your family

members, friends, and co-workers. There is help. Call suicide hotline and reach out to

your local support system. “

“Winning The Award of Recognition from The Best Shorts Film Competition is an honor!

This is truly an amazing gift, and I am forever grateful.”

Tabatha Visutskie (Director, Producer, Actor, Writer)

“This is a very complicated and complex issue that touches many people. I have had a

lot of individuals I know that have taken their lives or have had to deal with their loved one’s suicide. It was an honor to take this project on and let these characters show that taking your life will not only affect you but the people in your life forever.”

“It is an understatement to say that I am excited and honored to win awards for

this film, we worked very hard on Darkest Choice! Thank you, The Best Shorts Competition and their judges,”

-Tyson Vines (Director, Producer, Editor, Actor, Writer)

For further details, TVM Productions website www.tvmpproductions.com

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