Awen Films is an award-winning documentary production company based in New York, NY. Founded in 2013 by director Valerio Ciriaci and producer/cinematographer Isaak Liptzin, Awen Films develops and creates independent documentary projects focused on social issues, current events and historical subjects.

Highlights in their filmography include: If Only I Were That Warrior (72’, 2015), winner of the 'Imperdibili' prize at the 56th Festival dei Popoli and the 2016 Italian Golden Globe; Mister Wonderland (53’, 2019), broadcast on Italian (Rai) and American (CPTV, PBS) public television; Stonebreakers (2022, 70’), which received three awards at Festival dei Popoli; and Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence (2025, 89’), which premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Awen Films also works for clients to create branded documentaries and editorial content, as well as providing breaking news and live event coverage. Past clients include MSNBC, AJ+, Centro Primo Levi, the Italian Cultural Institute and Consulate in NY, NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, and UNITAR among others.