Esteban Crespo is bridging borders with his latest work…

The 42-year-old Spanish filmmaker has earned the Bridging the Borders Award, presented by Cinema Without Borders, at the Palm Springs ShortFest.

Crespo earned the award Sunday night for helming the short Aquel No Era Yo, which earned a Goya Award this year in the best fictional short category.

The Palm Springs ShortFest is the largest short film fest and only short film market in North America.