This year's BFCC Pioneer Award is given to Lisa Cortés. Lisa is an Academy Award nominated and Emmy-winning Producer and Director. She is renowned for creating challenging, visionary stories and has been distinguished by her commitment to inclusivity and empowering diverse voices. Her contributions like this year's Little Richard: I Am Everything about the life and career of Little Richard, the one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll icon who shaped the world of music and Lisa's ongoing dedication to her craft embodies the very essence of the word Pioneer."