Kicklighter's documentary film wins award
Submitted by Andrew Agan on 08/11/09 04:48:00 PMCurrent Epsilon Omega undergraduate, James Kicklighter, won the Award of Merit from The Accolade Competition for his documentary Di Passaggio.The award was given for James Kicklighter’s documentary feature shot in Italy, following a group of University System of Georgia students on an international adventure to find themselves, framed by a filmmaker at odds with his own past. Di Passaggio was recognized alongside productions from ABC News, USA Today Live, Eyewitness Kids News and many others.
“It is a true honor to receive this award, and I can’t imagine winning it without the terrific cast and crew that I was so fortunate to work with,” said director and producer James Kicklighter. “I am deeply humbled for our documentary to join such a distinguished list of films past and present.”The Accolade recognizes film, television and videography professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. They undergo a rigorous evaluation process recognized by buyers and distributors with outstanding industry organizations like the American Film Market (AFM) and the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE).
Di Passaggio will screen on Saturday, September 26th at the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Atlanta, GA. Di Passaggio will close out the evening for the festival in Underground Atlanta’s Event Loft. The screening begins at 7:15 PM, followed by a question and answer session with the production team. You can purchase the film at Amazon or go to http://www.jameskicklighter.com/.
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