About
TWENTYFOURfps
TWENTYFOURfps is an international film and media studio based in Los Angeles, working with clients, partners and creative teams around the world. The studio develops feature films, documentaries, branded entertainment and original intellectual property for global audiences.
Founded by filmmaker, director and producer Hector "Heke" Abaunza, the studio combines decades of international production experience with emerging AI-powered filmmaking technologies to create ambitious stories that transcend traditional production boundaries.
Having worked across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, Heke has directed award-winning campaigns and long-form content for global brands including Samsung, Hyundai, Ford, Coca-Cola, Illy Caffè, Suntory Whisky and Saudi Arabian Airlines, while developing independent films and documentaries recognized internationally.
Today,TWENTYFOURfps is focused on building the next generation of cinematic storytelling through a hybrid production model that combines traditional filmmaking, visual effects and advanced AI workflows. This approach allows the studio to create high-quality content more efficiently while expanding creative possibilities for filmmakers and audiences alike.
Recent projects include The Truth Will Out, a feature documentary featuring Sir Derek Jacobi CBE, which incorporates more than 1,000 AI-assisted shots. Winner of Best Feature Movie at the Venice AI Film Awards and the Gold Prize at the Seoul International AI Film Festival, the film established TWENTYFOURfps as an early innovator in AI-enabled cinematic production.
As technology continues to transform the media landscape, TWENTYFOURfps remains committed to developing original film, documentary and cross-platform projects that combine artistic excellence, technological innovation and globally relevant storytelling.
Human creativity. AI acceleration. Global storytelling.
By The Numbers
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25+ Years of Production Experience
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4 Continents
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1,000+ AI-Assisted Shots
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32 International Official Selections
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8 International Awards
Awards
WINNER
Euro Film Festval
2015
WINNER
SIAFF
2026
WINNER
LAFA
2026
WINNER
MILANO IDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
2026
WINNER
LONDON WOMAN
FILM FESTIVAL
2026
FINALIST
CANNES LIONS
2006
WINNER
GVFF
SINGAPORE
2026
WINNER
BELAIR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2015
FINALIST
LIFF
SWEDEN
2026
FINALIST
TOKYO LIFT-OFF
FILM FESTIVAL
2026
WINNER
GOLDEN EGG
ESTONIA
2006
FINALIST
CLEVELAND
ARTHOUSE
FILM AWARDS
2026
FINALIST
HAWAII
INTERNATIONAL
FILM AWARDS
2026
OFFICIAL SELECTION
ISCHIA
GLOBAL FEST
2026
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Films24fps has been recognized internationally for excellence in filmmaking, documentary storytelling, commercial production, and innovation in AI-assisted cinema. Our work has received awards, official selections, and festival recognition across Europe, North America, and Asia.
FEATURED RECOGNITION
The Truth Will Out is an award-winning feature documentary featuring Sir Derek Jacobi CBE that pioneers the integration of large-scale AI-assisted filmmaking. The film incorporates more than 1,000 AI-assisted visual sequences, making it one of the first feature-length documentaries to combine traditional documentary storytelling with generative AI at cinematic scale.
A particular milestone was winning the Gold Prize for Best AI Film at the Seoul International AI Film Festival (SIAFF) 2026, one of the leading festivals dedicated to artificial intelligence and filmmaking.
The film went on to win Best Feature Movie at the Venice AI Film Awards, recognizing its innovative integration of AI-generated imagery within the feature documentary format and its contribution to the future of cinematic storytelling.
2026 AWARDS & FESTIVAL RECOGNITION
WINNERS
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Los Angeles Film Awards – Winner, Honorific Mention
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Venice AI Film Awards, Italy – Winner, Best Feature
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Power24 International Film Festival, Durban South Africa - Best Documentary Feature
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Milan Indie Film Festival – Winner, Best Feature Documentary
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London Women Film Festival – Winner, Best Documentary Feature
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Seoul International AI Film Festival – Award Winner Gold Prize
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Global Visionares Film Festival, Singapore – Winner, Best Documentary Feature
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Zeal International Film Festival, Paris, France – Winner, Best Documentary Feature
FINALISTS
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Stockholm City Film Festival – Finalist
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Ischia Global Film Festival – Finalist for Ischia Best Documentary Award
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Hamburg Indie Film Festival – Semi-Finalis
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California Women Film Festival – Semi-Finalist
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Calgary Indie Film Awards – Semi-Finalist
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Kyoto Independent Film Festival – Semi-Finalist
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LIFF – Luleå International Film Festival, Sweden – Finalist
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Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival – Finalist
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Frames of New York – Semi-Finalist
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Cleveland Arthouse Film Awards – Semi-Finalist
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Hawaii International Film Awards – Semi-Finalist
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Elegant IFF – Finalist
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Humro Cinema Film Fest – Finalist
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Pageant Film Festival, India – Finalist
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
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Beijing Lift-Off Film Festival, Beijing, China – Official Selection
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Berlin Underground Film Festival, Germany – Official Selection
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Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival, The Netherlands – Official Selection
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Altavilla Film Fest - Il trionfo Cristiano di St Pellegrino, Italy -- Official Selection
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Almamoura Film Festival, Abu Dhabi, UAE — Official Selection
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Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival, Australia – Official Selection
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Paris Lift-Off Film Festival, France – Official Selection
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ICJ Film Awards, Ukraine – Official Selection
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Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival, USA – Official Selection
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Red Film Awards, Reims, France – Official Selection
SELECTED CAREER RECOGNITION
COMMERCIAL & ADVERTISING
• Cannes Lions Finalist – Statoil Birds
• Grand Prix Winner – Crystals Advertising Film Festival
• Gold Winner – Golden Egg Film Festival
FEATURE FILMS
• Chinaman Confidential – Winner, Best Drama Film, Euro Film Festival
• Chinaman Confidential – Official Selection, Los Angeles CineFest
CRAFT & POST-PRODUCTION
• The Gun, The Cake and The Butterfly – Best Editing, Bel Air International Film Festival
Films24fps continues to develop award-winning feature films, documentaries, and AI-assisted productions for international audiences, combining cinematic craftsmanship with emerging technologies to help shape the future of storytelling.