As a filmmaker, Atkins' non-narrative short film "The Mirror Found, The Magnet Lost" showcased his distinct vision and artistic prowess, earning him the prestigious 1st Prize for Experimental Video at the Suffolk County Film Festival in NY in 1989.

In the face of the pandemic's challenges, Atkins rediscovered his passion for filmmaking. During this period, he embarked on a creative journey, co-scripting, directing, and editing his remarkable short film "Landing." This extraordinary work garnered widespread recognition, earning Atkins several prestigious awards at various film festivals in 2022.

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'Landing' Awards:

Best Experimental Short Film: East Coast Awards Festival
Best First Time Director: 8 & Halfilm Awards
Best Low Budget Indie Film: The Top Film Awards
Best Short Film: Reale Film Festival
Best Short Film: Night of Drama Shorts
Silver Award - Director: MIlan Gold Awards
Silver Award: Drama: New York Movie Awards
Honorable Mention: Night of Dramatic Shorts
Honorable Mention: International Gold Awards
Semi Finalist: Austin Arthouse Festival
Semi Finalist: San Francisco Arthouse Festival
Semi Finalist: Vancouver Movie Awards

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Atkins's second film, titled "The Market," debuted in 2023 and has since garnered significant acclaim. Since its release, the film has triumphed as the recipient of the prestigious First Place award at multiple film festivals throughout the year. The recognition and accolades received by "The Market" in 2023 stand as a testament to the film's exceptional quality and Atkins's prowess as a filmmaker.

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'The Market' Awards:

Best Editor: Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Best Editor: Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival
Best Male Short Director: Philadelphia Independent Filmmaker Awards
Best American Short Film: Chaplin in Paris Awards
Best Original Director: Chaplin in Paris Awards
Best Indie Short Film: Shakespeare Film Awards
Best Indie Narrative SShort: SWEET DEMOCRACY - BILLY WILDER PRIZE
Best Editing: SWEET DEMOCRACY - BILLY WILDER PRIZE
Best American Director: 8 & halfilm Awards
Best Producer: Beverly Batzel, 8 & Halfilm Awards
Best Short Film: Frida Film Festival
Best Original Story: Frida Film Festival
Best American Director: Frida Film Festival
Best Indie Filmmaker: Los Angeles Film Awards
Best American Short Film: Rome Movie Awards
Best Indie Short Film: Naples Film Awards
Best Narrative Short: 8 & Halfilm Awards
Best Editing: 8 & Halfilm Awards
Best Actress: Laura Dromerick, London Movie Awards
Gold Award, Short Film: Florence Film Awards
Gold Award, Drama: Paris Film Awards
Best Director: New York International Film Awards
Best Indie Narrative Short (low budget): New York Neorealism Film Awards
Best Indie Narrative Short (low budget): Naples Film Awards
Best Drama Short: East Coast Movie Awards
Best Indie Narrative Short (low budget): Top Film Awards
Best Actress: Laura Dromerick, Top Film Awards
Best Actress: Laura Dromerick, London Movie award

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Furthermore, Atkins undertook the task of writing scripts for two noteworthy feature films. The first, titled About Isaac, was completed in 2021, while the second, Wasting Time, was crafted between 2022 and 2023. Both projects are currently in the development phase.

Finally, Atkins's proof-of-concept film for his documentary series Tattoo Stories: Beyond the Ink has been completed and is now seeking distribution.

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IMDb page: http://imdb.me/victorbatkins

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