Which two major Sundance honors did Quinceañera win in 2006?

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Quinceañera won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at Sundance in 2006.

More precisely, its jury honor was the Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic. Winning that prize and the Audience Award meant the film was recognized both by the official dramatic competition jury and by festival viewers.

The film tells the story of Magdalena, a teenager preparing for a quinceañera in Echo Park, Los Angeles. An unexpected pregnancy turns the planned celebration into a source of family conflict and social pressure.

Sundance has separate competitions and award categories, so the shortened phrase “Grand Jury Prize” can conceal an important detail. Quinceañera’s prize belonged to the U.S. dramatic competition, while its second honor measured audience response rather than jury judgment.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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