[7] Caroline was nominated for the Short Film Palme d'Or, and was short-listed for the 91st Academy Awards.
Topside won awards at Venice and SXSW film festivals, and has been praised by critics.
Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter said the film is "a striking debut, cinematic and affecting," and called George and Held's direction "sensitive ... and crucial".
"[11] George again collaborated with Held to co-direct the 2024 thriller film Caddo Lake, released as an Max exclusive.
The film stars Dylan O'Brien and Eliza Scanlen, Caddo Lake was produced by M. Night Shyamalan under his Blinding Edge Pictures banner.