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Variety featured Mirta Desir following the Northwest Film Forum’s announcement naming her as the awardee of its fourth annual Lynn Shelton “Of a Certain Age” Grant, an honor created to support artists developing new narrative work later in their careers. The feature highlighted both the purpose of the grant and Mirta’s selection as a recipient whose work reflects the values and spirit of the late filmmaker Lynn Shelton.

The Lynn Shelton Grant provides unrestricted financial support to artists whose projects demonstrate strong creative vision and a commitment to character-driven storytelling. As part of the award, Mirta received $25,000 to support the development of her first narrative feature film, Angie.

In the Variety feature, Mirta spoke about Angie as a deeply personal project, describing the film as a “love letter to Latin American artists and Haitians’ oral history — a marriage of human drama and the power of Voudou.” The article positioned the project as a significant next step in her creative journey, underscoring the importance of resources that allow artists to develop work with intention and care.

Mirta also reflected on the meaning of the grant itself, noting that it was “an amazing source of support for women filmmakers.” Her comments echoed the broader mission of the Lynn Shelton Grant, which honors Shelton’s legacy by investing directly in artists and prioritizing sustained creative development over immediate commercial outcomes.

By featuring Mirta as part of its coverage, Variety placed her work within a wider conversation about supporting independent filmmakers and amplifying voices that bring cultural specificity and emotional depth to their storytelling. The feature added to a growing body of press recognizing Mirta’s work and her continued engagement with platforms that value thoughtful, human-centered narratives.

READ THE FULL FEATURE HERE.