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Born and raised in Fairhaven, MA, Alyssa Botelho is a writer, director, producer, and actor whose work weaves historical depth with elements of suspense, horror, and wickedly dry New England humor.

 

Her work — including Sweet Freedom and To Dust All Return — has been showcased across New England and recognized with awards such as “Best Short Fiction” and “Best Director” from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (New England Universities Chapter).

HONORS

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' New England College/University Student Emmys

    Best Short Fiction & Best Director [2022]

    Long Fiction Honorable Mention [2020]

Massachusetts Creator Awards

    Best Production Value [2023, 2022]

Alliance for Community Media's National Hometown Media Awards

   Best Children's Program [2023]

University of Rhode Island

    The University Academic Excellence Award in Film/Media [2021]

    Dean's Excellence Award in Management [2021]

Providence, RI 48 Hour Film Project

    1st Place Best Film, Best Acting, Best Use of Character,             Audience Favorite Honorable Mention [2021]

    Best Acting [2019]

Shawna Shea Memorial Film Festival

   Best Folk Horror Short [2021]

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