San Juan, Puerto Rico – September 22, 2025 – Dirty coina documentary by Puerto Rican filmmaker Harana Mediavila, was awarded Best National Documentary at the Puerto Rico Film Festival on September 21st.
The film has been screened internationally for sold-out theatres and multiple awards, and continues to solidify its place as a powerful, timely tale about the data mining industry.
“I’m honored to receive this award from home.” Media Villa said. Fifteen years abroad, she quit her job at a corporate Google job and returned to Puerto Rico to launch Campo Libre, an independent production company with her first film. Dirty coin.
“Campo Libre is the next incarnation of my career as a filmmaker, and now the success of this prestigious award-winning Dirty Coin is a beautiful confirmation that it focuses on what I have to do now.”
One of the island’s finest cinemas, the Puerto Rico Film Festival highlights the connection of Puerto Rican filmmakers’ creativity and vision with international audiences and industry experts.
This year’s edition brings together a vibrant mix of local and global talent, reaffirming its role as a hub for Puerto Rican independent films.
Since the premiere, Dirty coin Toured theaters in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, winning an audience for their unafraid quest for one of the most misunderstood industries of our time.
The documentary continues to run globally, and future screenings and distribution plans will bring the film to a wider audience.
About dirty coins
Dirty coin This is a feature-length documentary directed and produced by Halana Mediavilla. The film will take place on four continents, where Bitcoin is mined. It has already attracted international acclaim, including awards at European and American film festivals.
About Harana Media Villa
Halana (Alana) Mediavilla is a Puerto Rican filmmaker and founder of Campo Libre, dedicated to telling timeless stories. Her work bridges technology, culture and humanity, and her debut feature Dirty coin It established her as one of the most exciting new voices in an independent cinema.
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