What second major Sundance honor did Quinceañera win in 2006?

Quinceañera won the Audience Award in the U.S. Dramatic category at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.

The award was based on audience response, distinguishing it from the festival’s Grand Jury Prize, which the film also received. Winning both honors gave Quinceañera an unusually strong result at Sundance and signaled approval from both professional jurors and festival viewers.

The film tells the story of Magdalena, a teenager in Echo Park whose quinceañera preparations become complicated by pregnancy and family tensions. Its focus on Mexican American community life, religion, sexuality, and adolescence helped it stand out in the festival’s dramatic competition.

The title is sometimes used without the accent mark in English-language listings, but the film is generally titled Quinceañera. The Audience Award should also not be confused with a critics’ prize or a performance award; it specifically recognizes the audience’s selection in the U.S. Dramatic program.