HOPE Positive: Surviving the Sentence of HIV/AIDS is a documentary which was produced and released in late 2006 by CrossRoads International. It has recently been selected for an award at the Independents’ Film Festival (IFF). The festival, an annual event that features films of various lengths and formats, has chosen HOPE Positive as the winner in the "Short Documentary Film" Independent category.The festival, which has no religious affiliation, is paneled by industry professionals. All entries are judged on artistic and creative merit, as well as technical quality. According to the festival’s website, the goal of the festival is "to bring together cultural and film enthusiasts to celebrate independent filmmaking, enhance opportunities for filmmakers and increase the public’s awareness and support for independent filmmakers as a cultural and economic asset."
HOPE Positive director, Matthew Porter (95 Theses) received the award at a ceremony in the Tampa Theatre on September 14 in Florida. HOPE Positive recounts the experiences of myself with three other people from around the world who have been diagnosed with HIV. We each tell of how God has changed our lives and given us hope in the midst of our illness.
