Filmmaker Karina Ripper recently won the Harold Matzner Impact Award for her film “Silver Blankets.” The Harold Matzner Impact Award is a $25,000 finishing grant presented by the Palm Springs International Film Society (PSIFS) to support U.S.-based emerging filmmakers tackling social issues. All recipients will attend and be recognized at the Palm Springs Honors event on October 19 at Soho House West Hollywood in Los Angeles. They will also receive recognition at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 7, 2027.
