The 2010 Dallas International Film Festival kicked off this past weekend by presenting actress Amber Heard with the first Dallas Shining Star Award on Saturday, April 10, at The Angelika Film Center, and on Friday, April 16th, writer/director Frank Darabont will receive the Dallas Star Award for his many contributions to the film industry over the course of his illustrious career.
Heard's "Shining Star" was created with an eye toward celebrating actors, filmmakers, and film artists who have delivered exceptional performances or works on film in their brief careers as well as exhibiting the potential for greater achievements to come. "We couldn’t have found a better person to receive the inaugural Dallas Shining Star Award," said Dallas Iff Artistic Director James Faust. "Amber has put together an incredible string of films in a few short years and is obviously just getting warmed up. We know that we’ll be able...
Heard's "Shining Star" was created with an eye toward celebrating actors, filmmakers, and film artists who have delivered exceptional performances or works on film in their brief careers as well as exhibiting the potential for greater achievements to come. "We couldn’t have found a better person to receive the inaugural Dallas Shining Star Award," said Dallas Iff Artistic Director James Faust. "Amber has put together an incredible string of films in a few short years and is obviously just getting warmed up. We know that we’ll be able...
- 4/12/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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