Hold onto your hats, folks! We've got some fantastic news to share. The iHollywood Film Festival has just rolled out the green carpet and presented the phenomenal Courtney Barriger, the creative genius behind Holding Court, with the awe-inspiring Sustainability Award.

This award is given in recognition of the most sustainability focused entreprenuer in the arts.  In Courtney Barriger's lifelong journey as an artist and storyteller, she has self-financed and created literature, documentaries, films and a fashion label showcasing the world's biggest polluter, aka, the global fashion industry.  This is why she is the Sustainability Award Winner!

Now, let's talk about Courtney Barriger's magic touch.

She's not just dabbling in sustainability; she's rewriting the rules, setting a new gold standard in the industry. With a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of eco-consciousness, she's concocted a winning recipe for sustainable filmmaking. Her work on Holding Court isn't just a show; it's a masterclass in artistic brilliance and eco-consciousness.

But wait, there's more for this Sustainability Award Winner!

Courtney's dedication doesn't stop at filmmaking. She's also gearing up to drop a bombshell in the literary world. Her upcoming book, "ReFashion Workshop," set to spring into the world with Changemakers Publishing of London, is the embodiment of her dedication to the cause. This isn't just any book; it's a tome of wisdom that's taken five years to craft. Packed with over 24 practices to help us all evolve into more conscious fashion consumers, it's a clarion call to the world, proclaiming that art and environmental consciousness aren't just casual acquaintances - they're soulmates.

In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of design, literature, and filmmaking, Courtney is a lighthouse of sustainability.

Her sustainable designs focus on cosmic connections and eternal summer vibes.  Certified with Oeko-tex silks, upcylced polyester, non-toxic inks all made-to-order, her dresses and kimonos make you dream of a 

As we bask in the glow of Courtney's achievement, let's also take this as a wake-up call to the rest of us creators. Let's don our green caps and join the movement. Courtney's journey is the perfect roadmap for us to follow, reminding us to create with purpose, passion, and respect for our planet. So, here's to more sustainable creativity in the industry, and may we all be inspired to follow in her footsteps!

- Justin Howard