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After earning significant accolades back in January at the Sundance Film Festival, actor Dylan O’Brien continues to capture attention for his remarkable performance in James Sweeney’s film, “Twinless.” Next month, he will showcase the film at Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival GEMS (MFF), where he will be honored with the prestigious Vanguard Award.

The Vanguard Award is presented to artists whose work embodies depth, originality, and a bold vision for contemporary cinema. O’Brien will receive this honor during a Q&A session about his career, which will follow a screening of “Twinless” in front of a festival audience. This special event is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, at Cosford Cinema.

The GEMS festival will run from October 29 to November 5, 2025, continuing its tradition of celebrating the year’s top films and award contenders. Miami Dade College hosts two annual events, including the fall GEMS festival and the spring Miami Film Festival, with its 43rd edition set for April 9-19, 2026.

“We are honored to present Dylan O’Brien with our prestigious Vanguard Award for his powerful work in ‘Twinless,’” said Lauren Cohen, the festival’s director of programming. “His raw and deeply affecting performance showcases his remarkable range and solidifies him as one of the most compelling actors of his generation.”

“Twinless” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award. O’Brien, who also serves as an executive producer on the film, received the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting. The film, which is Sweeney’s second directorial effort following “Straight Up,” tells the story of two identical twins (played by O’Brien and Sweeney) who are brought together by tragedy after losing their siblings.

In his review, IndieWire’s David Ehrlich praised the film, stating it “hinges on the suppleness of the stories we tell about ourselves” and described it as a “confident, clever, and cuttingly dark comedy” that rarely misses a chance to indulge in its convictions, even when they feel wrong. He also highlighted O’Brien’s performance as a signal of his status as a “major talent.”

O’Brien’s recent film credits include a critically acclaimed portrayal of a young Dan Aykroyd in Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” for Sony and a Gotham Award-nominated role in the HBO Max hit “Caddo Lake.” His upcoming projects are packed with exciting titles, including the Lionsgate drama “Anniversary,” the Sam Raimi-directed horror-thriller “Send Help” from 20th Century Studios, and the Apple drama “Being Heumann,” based on the memoir of disability rights activist Judy Heumann.

O’Brien will join previously announced honoree Ethan Hawke, who is set to receive the Variety Virtuoso Award. The complete lineup and schedule for the Miami Film Festival GEMS 2025 will be revealed on Tuesday, October 1.

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