TAWNY SORENSEN received her BA in Theatre from Fordham University at Lincoln Center and an MFA in acting from the Actors Studio Drama School/ New School for Drama. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity, she has performed in television and film and on many stages throughout New York City. She wrote and produced two award-winning short films "The Cat's Cradle" and "As One" which screened on the festival circuit in 23 states and 3 countries garnering 15 nominations, and 14 wins along the way. Her satirical short film "Covered" screened at over a dozen comedy festivals across the US.
Short Screenplay Finalist
All the Little Pieces
California Women's Film Festival
Tarzana, CA
2021
Short Screenplay Finalist- Top 1%
All the Little Pieces
Atlanta Screenplay Awards
Atlanta, Georgia
2021
Short Screenplay Finalist- Top 1%
All the Little Pieces
NYC International Screenplay Awards
New York
2021
Nominated Best Supporting Actress (Bisa Dawes)
As One
Uptown Woman's Film Festival of New York
New York, NY
2020
Official Selection
As One
Monadnock International Film Festival
Keene, New Hampshire
2020
Nominated for Better World Award, Heart & Soul Award, and Life & Family Award.
As One
Blackbird Film Festival
Cortland, New York
2020
Official Selection
As One
Queens World Film Festival
Astoria, NY
2020
Official Selection
As One
Sonoma International Film Festival
Sonoma, CA
2020
Official Selection
As One
Ocean City Film Festival
Ocean City, MD
2020
Best Actress- Tawny Sorensen, Best Film Nominee
As One
Grove Film Festival
Jersey City
2019
Official Selection
As One
Add A Movie Film Festival
New York, New York
2019
Official Selection
As One
YoFi Film Festival
Yonkers, New York
2019
Best Short Film, Best in Festival Nominee
As One
Emerge Film Festival
Lewiston/ Auburn, ME
2019
Honorable Mention Award
As One
NJ International Film Festival
New Brunswick, NJ
2019
Official Selection
As One
Soo Film Festival
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
2019
Official Selection
As One
Skyline Indie Film Fest
Winchester, VA
2019
Audience Choice Award
As One
IndieWorks
New York
2019
Best Supporting Actor- Nick Dillenburg, Best Drama Nominee, Best Director Nominee, Best Actress Nominee
As One
Brightside Film Festival
Jersey City
2019
Best Actress in a Drama- Tawny Sorensen
As One
NYC Downtown Short Film Festival
New York
2019
Best Actor WINNER [Nabil Viñas]
The Cat's Cradle
Atlas & Aeris Film Festival
Boston, MA
2016
Best In Fest- Silver Whiskers Award
The Cat's Cradle
IndieWorks Film Festival
Long Island City, NY
2016
BEST ROMANTIC DRAMA- 3rd Place
The Cat's Cradle
The Indie Gathering International Film Festival
Cleveland, OH
2015
Best Short Film NOMINEE
The Cat's Cradle
Long Island International Film Expo
Bellmore, NY
2015
Best Short Film WINNER
The Cat's Cradle
New Jersey International Film Festival
Rutgers, NJ
2015
Exceptional Duo/ Ensemble Acting Award [Tawny Sorensen & Nabil Vinas]
The Cat's Cradle
Sanford International Film Festival
Sanford, ME
2015
Best Actress Nominee [Tawny Sorensen]
The Cat's Cradle
Hill Country Film Festival
Fredericksburg, TX
2015
Best Short Film Nominee, Best Director Nominee
The Cat's Cradle
Emerge Film Festival
Lewiston, Maine
2015
Best Medium Short Award
As One
Clean Shorts Film Festival
Oklahoma City, OK
Best Short Film Nominee
As One
Beaufort International Film Festival
Beaufort, SC
College
New School For Drama/ Actors Studio Drama School
MFA in Acting
College
Fordham University at Lincoln Centre
BA in Theatre- Performance Major
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