David France is a renowned research journalist, non-fiction author and filmmaker, specializing in LGBTQ content. His directorial debut, How to Survive a Plague (2012), received numerous awards, as well as Oscar and Emmy nominations. His 2017 film, The Death & Life of Marsha P. Johnson, received awards from festivals such as Outfest and the Sheffield Festival. His book, also entitled "How to Survive a Plague", won the Baillie Gifford in the non-fiction category, among other awards, and was chosen by several publications as one of the best books of 2010. His journalistic work has inspired several films, including the acclaimed Soldier's Girl. His film Welcome to Chechnya received the Audience Award in the Panorama section, the Teddy Award and the Amnesty International Award at the Berlinale.
Festival de Cine de Sevilla
