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THE 2010 NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW
ANNUAL GALA TO BE HELD
ON
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 2011
AT
CIPRIANI 42ND STREET
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NBR AWARDS $100,000
IN STUDENT GRANTS
[New York, NY– June 4th, 2010] – The National Board of Review announced today that they will hold their annual awards gala on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The NBR also announced that they have awarded over $100,000 in grants to 27 students as well as a community outreach to the Children’s Aid Society, The Ghetto Film School, Educational Video Center and Reel Works Teen Filmmaking.
“2009 has been a very exciting year for the NBR, as we celebrated our centennial and continued to honor the best in filmmaking,” says NBR President Annie Schulhof. “We are committed to the future of great filmmakers and it is an honor to reward these talented film students. We look forward to celebrating another successful year as we return to the landmark venue, Cipriani.”
The National Board of Review will screen over 300 films for awards consideration in 2010. This year’s winners will be announced on Thursday, December 2, 2010, marking the beginning of the awards season. The annual awards gala honors the best in filmmaking with categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Performances as well as celebrated veteran awards, the NBR Freedom of Expression award and the William K. Everson Film History honor.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW
For over 101 years the National Board of Review has dedicated its efforts to the support of film, domestic and foreign, as both art and entertainment. Our nonprofit organization celebrates the distinctive voice of the individual artist, honoring excellence and supporting freedom of expression in film. The Board's core activities include fostering commentary on all aspects of film production, as well as underwriting educational film programs and seminars for film students. In 2008, the NBR expanded its student grant giving to twelve schools, and reached out to the community through the Children’s Aid Society, Reel Works Teen Filmmaking and The Ghetto Film School. In addition, the organization annually grants the Marion Carter Green award to a student short film with strong musical elements.
The NBR members annually view approximately 300 films: theatrical, independent and studio, documentary and foreign language. The screening membership -; comprised of selected knowledgeable film enthusiasts, academics, filmmakers and students -; frequently hosts in-depth discussions with filmmakers, directors, actors, producers, or screenwriters following screenings. Each December, the screening group members receive a list of all films screened, along with final ballots, in order to determine the annual honorees. The organization works to foster commentary on all aspects of film production, to endow scholarships for film students and to underwrite educational film programs and seminars. For more information on the National Board of Review, please visit www.nbrmp.org.
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Jayna Zelman
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