Writer/Director/Producer Connie Cocchia was recognized May 2023 with the BC Achievement Community Award for her work on 'When Time Got Louder' and her Sibling Support Group 'Growing Together’

"Connie's recent feature film 'When Time Got Louder' which she wrote, directed and produced, has been widely acclaimed for its authentic casting and deeply moving narrative. her tenacity and vision shine through this engaging coming of age LGBTQ+ film which highlights the importance of inclusion and the unconditional love between siblings. Autism can rob a family of community experiences, and Connie has worked to develop meaningful inclusion through her committed creative activism"

- BC Achievement Foundation