Alina Avila Ko, a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, is producing short documentaries and narrative films focused on breast cancer, mental health, and women-centered stories. Her career spans radio, television, and film in New York and Miami, including work with PBS, Broadway Video, Inc., and independent productions. A breast cancer survivor and mental health advocate, she founded Art Garden Productions, which creates films, documentaries, and videos for nonprofits, businesses, and artists to raise awareness and support grassroots social justice efforts.
Filmography
Producer (1 Credit)
Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections2024
Documentary, Short
Director (1 Credit)
Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections2024
Documentary, Short
28 Awards & Selections
Official Selection Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Sunscreen Film Festival St Petersburg, FL
2026
Official Selection Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Indie Film Festival New York, New York
2026
Best in Documentary Short Film Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
The North Film Festival- New York City New York
2025
Best Documentary Short of the Month Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Gothamite Film Awards New York
2025
Best Inspirational Film Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
New York Movie Awards New York
2025
HOPE Award in Excellence Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
FLOW Festival and Film Market Ft Lauderdale
2025
Best Short Film Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
World Premiere Film Awards Los Angeles
2025
Honorable Mention, Women Made Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Farm to Film Fest Washington, Iowa
2025
Most Impactful Documentary Short Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Hollywood Florida Film Festival Hollywood
2025
Grand Jury Honorable Mention Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Orlando International Flim Festival Orlando, FL
2025
Music, Art, Cultural & Health Impact Award Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Latino & Native American Film Festival New Haven, CT
2025
Best Impact Award Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Miami Cinematic International Fest Miami, FL
2025
Best Short Documentary Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
New York True Venture Film Festival - NYTYFF New York
2025
Nominee in Best Social Impact Film Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
UrbanFest360 Film Festival Orlando, FL
2025
Best Documentary Film Award Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Atlanta Short Film Festival Atlanta. Georgia
2025
Finalist in About the Arts & Healing Short Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Arts In Healing International Film Festival Portland, Oregon
2025
Finalist in Best Documentary Film Award Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Jollywood Film Festival Orlando, FL
2025
Honorable Mention Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Voices Rising Film Festival Brooklyn, NY
2025
Best Drama Screenplay Award Winner The Girl of Alligator Alcatraz Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Atlanta Short Film Festival Atlanta, Georgia
2025
Finalist Best Director Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Latino Filmmakers Network Los Angeles
2024
Finalist in Best Indie Film Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
New York International Film Festival New York
2024
Honorable Mention in Editing Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
East Village New York Film Festival New York
2024
Best Documentary Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
So Limitless and Free International Film Festival Montreal Canada
2024
Best Inspirational Film Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Oniros Film Awards New York New York
2024
Best Cinematography Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
The Flight Deck Film Festival New York, New York
2024
Best Educational Film Special Award Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Best International Film Festival Bucharest
2024
Best Cinematography Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections
Best International Film Festival Bucharest
2024
2024 Best First-Time Filmmaker in Short Documentary Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections