JAVI AITOR ZUBIZARRETA WINS PRINCESS GRACE AWARD
UNDERGRADUATE FILM SCHOLARSHIP AT
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Javi Aitor Zubizarreta has won an Undergraduate Film Scholarship, the Cary Grant Film Award, at the University of Notre Dame.
Upon winning the award, Javi says, "More than anything, this award is a vote of confidence in my work and my abilities as a filmmaker. I not only get to make a film I feel so strongly and passionately about, I now know that a group of extremely talented, knowledgeable, and respected professionals also believe in my film."
ABOUT THE CARY GRANT FILM AWARD
Additionaly, the PGF-USA Theater Panel has voted to recognize Javi Aitor Zubizarreta with the Princess Grace Foundations-USA's Cary Grant Film Award. This Award, named as a tribute to the actor's artistry as well as friendship with Princess Grace of Monaco, represents the panel's high regard for his work and dedication to film.
ABOUT THE PRICNESS GRACE FOUNDATION-USA
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is a not-for-profit, publicly-supported foundation, headquartered in new York City and founded more than 25 years ago by Prince Rainier III of Monaco in honor of his wife, Princess Grace Kelly. The Foundation's mission, that mirrors Princess Grace's in Her lifetime, is to support emerging artists in theater, dance and film through the awarding of scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships. Since the Foundation's inception, more than 650 Awards have been given to recipients.
For the complete press release, click here:
http://al.nd.edu/news/16390-film-student-wins-princess-grace-award/
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| 2010 PGF-USA Film Scholarship Recipients with Princess Caroline at the 2010 PGF-USA Awards Gala |
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| Javi and Josu Zubizarreta at the 2010 PGF-USA Awards Gala |
