Dr. Juan Phillip Chisholm has received the Audience Choice Award at the Black Art & Film Festival for his documentary film 'The Mission Possible Book Award.' The film, premiered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, draws from his book on graduating college debt-free. This recognition highlights the film's inspirational story of overcoming adversity.
Dr. Juan Phillip Chisholm, a Jacksonville native and Florida State University graduate, earned the Audience Choice Award for his documentary 'The Mission Possible Book Award' at the Black Art & Film Festival in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The film is based on his internationally acclaimed book, Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free, which has won multiple honors, including a Florida Book Award bronze medal and finalist status in various national competitions.
The documentary chronicles themes of hope, resilience, and transformation, following the book's success and Chisholm's personal journey through challenges, including the loss of loved ones. Chisholm, who also holds a law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law obtained debt-free, expressed his gratitude in a statement: "It is an incredible honor to have our movie premiere at the Black Art & Film Festival and be recognized as the Winner of the Audience Choice Award. This inspires me to share more of our story."
Prior to this award, the film achieved notable recognition elsewhere. It won Best Inspirational Short Film at the Global Film Festival in Los Angeles, California. Selections included official honors from the Paris Film Awards in France, the Florence Film Festival in Italy, and the American Golden Picture International Film Festival. It was a finalist in the Independent Short Awards and received an honorable mention in the Feature Documentary 2025 category from the Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards & Festival. Additionally, Chisholm was named Best First Time Director for the documentary by the Cine Paris Film Festival.
These accomplishments underscore the enduring influence of Chisholm's work in financial literacy. As founder of the Graduate Debt-Free Club and Young Investors, Inc., he promotes education on debt-free college paths. The film's global appeal continues, with more details available at www.MissionPossibleBookAwardMovie.com.