Backlight: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | California Film Awards | Winner Silver Award | Feature Film Competition (Fernando Fragata) |
| 2011 | Las Vegas International Film Festival | Winner Jury Prize | Official Finalist Award (Fernando Fragata) |
| 2011 | Los Angeles Movie Awards, US | Winner Award of Excellence | Narrative Feature (Fernando Fragata) |
| 2011 | Los Angeles Movie Awards, US | Winner Los Angeles Movie Award | Best Actress (Skyler Day) |
| 2011 | Los Angeles Movie Awards, US | Winner Los Angeles Movie Award | Best Production Design (Vincent E. Culpepper, António Campos, Reed Johns, Helena Ferreira) |
| 2011 | Mexico International Film Festival | Winner Silver Palm Award | Feature Film (Fernando Fragata) |
| 2011 | Texas Film Festival | Winner Jury Award | Best Feature Narrative (Fernando Fragata) |