Land of Higher Peace wins Indie Award of Merit
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| For Press Use: Orphan children from Land of Higher Peace |
SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 16, 2010 - Director Mark Ezra Stokes of JamesWorks Entertainment has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Indie Fest. The award was given for Land of Higher Peace, a short documentary which looks at the daily challenges Ethiopians face through the eyes of a group of well-meaning Americans in the small northern town of Gondar. The film observes the concurrent pain and beauty of Ethiopia through the unique perspectives of each member, revealing the impact our lives can have on a global scale.
The Indie Fest recognizes film professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and whose who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film industry. Information about the Indie Fest and a list of recent winners can be found at www.theindiefest.com.
In winning an Indie, JamesWorks Entertainment joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs the Indie Fest, had this to say about the latest winners. "The Indie is not an easy award to win. Entries are recieved from around the world. The Indie helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of The Indie is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve."
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