Clint Eastwood to Receive Spirit of Independence Award at 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival.Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on August 3 1926) is an American singer of popular music, standards and jazz who is widely considered to be one of to Present Award to Clint Eastwood Target Filmmaker Awards To Be Announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. At Spirit Of Independence Award Event LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Film Independent announced today that Academy Award[R]-winning actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood will receive this year's Spirit of Independence Award at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival. The Spirit of Independence Award will be given to Eastwood at a special event on Thursday, June 28, sponsored by Target. Tony Bennett, who is the focus of a new documentary for which Clint Eastwood serves as executive producer, will present Eastwood with this honor. The Spirit of Independence Award event is an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to hear Eastwood speak about his work, his creative process, and his influences. The 13th Los Angeles Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 21, running through Sunday, July 1, 2007. "Clint Eastwood has been called an icon, a maverick, a legend, and every superlative in between, yet it's utterly impossible to encapsulate en·cap·su·late v. 1. To form a capsule or sheath around. 2. To become encapsulated. en·cap the talents and accomplishments of his independent spirit and his singular vision for honest storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. ," said Dawn Hudson, Executive Director of Film Independent. "We are thrilled to celebrate this remarkable artist for his independent voice and daring career choices that have been an inspiration for filmmakers and film lovers alike." "We're so proud to be announcing this year's Target Filmmaker awards alongside Clint Eastwood, whose very work embodies the creativity that Target supports," said Laura Sandall, Director, Target Events Marketing and Publicity. The Spirit of Independence Award was created to recognize and honor an individual who has remained true to their work and vision; someone who has consistently made and continues to make artistic choices regardless of difficulty; someone who has dared to think differently; and someone who stays true to their independent spirit through their work in the independent and studio worlds. Eastwood's unusual and varied choices reinforce his commitment to groundbreaking and innovative independent films. He exemplifies a true independent spirit. As part of this evening honoring Clint Eastwood, a work in progress highlight of "Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends" will be presented. The documentary about Bennett is a continuation of a body of documentary films developed and made under Eastwood's direction and guidance that includes "Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser chaser a secondary or follow-up breeding male put in with a herd of cows or ewes when the fertility of the first stud is suspect. ," "Eastwood After Hours Eastwood After Hours is a two disc set taken from an October 1996 concert at Carnegie Hall to honor Clint Eastwood for all of the work he has done on behalf of the world of jazz. : Live at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Concert hall in New York, N.Y., U.S. It was endowed by the industrialist Andrew Carnegie at the insistence of the conductor Walter Damrosch (1862–1950). ," "Clint Eastwood's Piano Blues This article may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since June 2007. ," and "Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do That." These documentaries are similar in nature to the Tony Bennett documentary in that Eastwood appeared on camera with the likes of Ray Charles For the composer and conductor of the Ray Charles Singers, see . Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. , Dave Brubeck David Warren Brubeck (born December 6, 1920 in Concord, California[1]), better known as Dave Brubeck, is a U.S. jazz pianist. Regarded as a genius in his field, he has written a number of jazz standards, including "In Your Own Sweet Way" and "The Duke". , and Quentin Tarantino Noun 1. Quentin Tarantino - United States filmmaker (born in 1963) Quentin Jerome Tarantino, Tarantino . The Bennett documentary will include an intimate conversational interview with Eastwood and Bennett, as well as archival footage and never-before-seen performance footage. Set for release later this year, "Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends" will be the definitive portrait of the Tony Bennett legacy -- his life and career. The film is being produced and distributed by Netflix, with Clint Eastwood serving as Executive Producer. The film is directed and produced by Bruce Ricker and edited by Joel Cox. The winners of the Target Filmmaker Awards will also be announced at the Spirit of Independence Award event. Committed to supporting new talent in the film industry, the Festival and Target through their partnership are able to award two promising directors with the Target Filmmaker Award for Best Narrative Feature and the Target Filmmaker Award for Best Documentary Feature, which each carry an unrestricted $50,000 cash prize funded by Target. Target established these two grants because they believe in supporting the arts and art education, including the art of independent filmmaking film·mak·ing n. The making of movies. . Steve Collins
Steve Collins, nicknamed The Celtic Warrior, is a former boxing champion. He was born Stephen Collins on 21 July, 1964, in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. received the 2006 Target Filmmaker Award for his dramatic feature film, Gretchen. Amy Berg received the 2006 Target Filmmaker Award for her documentary, Deliver Us From Evil. Deliver Us From Evil recently received an Academy Award[R] nomination for Best Documentary. The inaugural Spirit of Independence Award was presented to George Clooney George Timothy Clooney (May 6, 1961) is an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter who gained fame as the lead doctor in the long-running television drama, ER in 2005, with Charlize Theron receiving last year's honor. The Festival is proud to add Clint Eastwood to this list of immensely talented and deserving artists. ABOUT THE 2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL Held annually in June, Film Independent's Los Angeles Film Festival showcases the best of American and international cinema over the course of ten days. Drawing a diverse audience of over 80,000 people, more than 100 feature films -- narrative and documentary -- are screened at the Festival, alongside gala premieres, panels and seminars, free outdoor screenings, Family Day, and live musical performances. The Festival also features unique signature programs including the exclusive Filmmaker Retreat and the Spirit of Independence Award ceremony and gala. Additionally, the Festival screens short films created by high school students and has a special section devoted to music videos. Now in its thirteenth year, the Los Angeles Film Festival is widely recognized as a world-class event, providing the movie-loving public with access to some of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers, scholars, critics, film industry professionals, and emerging talent around the world. Approximately 110 features, 100 shorts, and 50 music videos representing more than 40 countries make up the main body of the Festival. Films submitted to the Festival are reviewed by Film Independent's programming department, which evaluates each film, looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the best in new American and international cinema. This year, Festival programmers will consider more than 4,500 submissions. Awards are given out in the following categories at the conclusion of the Festival: Target Filmmaker Award for Best Narrative Feature (award carries an unrestricted cash prize of $50,000), Target Filmmaker Award for Best Documentary Feature (award carries an unrestricted cash prize of $50,000), Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature, Audience Award for Best International Feature, Outstanding Performance in the Narrative Competition, Best Narrative Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film, Best Animated/Experimental Short Film, and the Audience Award for Best Short Film. The Los Angeles Film Festival has unveiled such films as Deliver Us From Evil, Rock School, The Cruise, Mayor of the Sunset Strip Mayor of the Sunset Strip is a 2003 documentary on the life of Rodney Bingenheimer directed by George Hickenlooper. It features interviews with the following:
The Los Angeles Film Festival is presented by the Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). and is supported by Premier Sponsors -- Target, Pop Secret[R], and Axium International, and by Principal Sponsor -- Eastman Kodak Company. Special support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Independent agency of the U.S. government that supports the creation, dissemination, and performance of the arts. It was created by the U.S. and the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. American Airlines American Airlines Major U.S. airline. American was created through a merger of several smaller U.S. airlines and incorporated in 1934. It continued to buy the routes of other airlines, becoming an international carrier in the 1970s; its routes include South America, the is the Official Airline Partner and WireImage is the Official Photography Agency of Film Independent. For more information, visit LAFilmFest.com ABOUT FILM INDEPENDENT Film Independent is a non-profit membership organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds the audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, film industry leader, or a film lover. With over 250 annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry. Film Independent also offers free Filmmaker Labs for selected writers, directors, and producers; provides cut-rate services for filmmakers; and presents year-round networking opportunities. Film Independent's mentorship and job placement program, Project:Involve, pairs emerging, culturally diverse filmmakers with film industry professionals. Film Independent produces the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Spirit Awards. For more information or to become a member, visit FilmIndependent.org |
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