The question about M.A.D’s reception is not what festivals the pilot was chosen to be included in but what festivals it didn’t place in or win.

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Official Selection: New York Independent Cinema Awards, Chicago Indie Film Awards, Miami Indie Film Awards, Vegas Shorts, Boston Independent Film Awards

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Semi-finalist: Sacramento World Film Festival, Palm Springs Shorts, Dallas Shorts, Washington Film Awards, San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival

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Finalist: Santa Barbara Shorts Festival, San Diego Shorts, Niagara Falls International Short Festival

Winner - Best Web Series Pilot: California Indies, Texas Arthouse Festival, LA Sun Film Fest

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