Janie received Cine Golden Eagle Award (2006).
Janie received Best Short Award from Danville International Film Festival (2006).
Janie received the Caucus for Television Producers, Writers, & Directors Production Grant, the Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Grant, and the Fotokem Grant.
Janie had its' TV premiere on KCET (PBS) as a part of 2006 Fine Cut Series.
Janie received the Shoestring Trophy from Rochester International Film Festival (2006).