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At the 45th Columbus International Film & Video Festival, a.k.a The Chris Awards, 'Black Gold, Kindred Spirits' was selected to receive an Honorable Mention Award. Honorable Mention recogition is given to productions receiving a final score of 5 on a 7 point rating system.
More than 800 entries, submitted by independent producers competed in the 1997 competition, one of the most prestigious documentary and informational competitions in the United States, the oldest of its kind in North America, now celebrating its 45th year. More than 30 countries were represented in 1997. Producers compete on the basis of fulfilling their intended purpose as well as their quality and importance. Productions compete in twelve major divisions including: The Arts; Business & Technology; Education & Information; Health & Medicine; The Humanities; Religion; Science, Technology & Travel; Social Issues; Television; and Screenwriting. The purpose of the Film Council is the encouragement of the arts and sciences in film and video making; support of independent and corporate artists; and the improvement of public education, elevating standards of quality in film and video literacy. The Columbus Film Council was founded in 1950, by the late Dr. Edgard Dale, Professor Emeritus of The Ohio State University and other professionals interested in promoting the use of 16mm motion pictures. Two years later, the Columbus Film Festival was born. Since its inception 46 years ago, the object of the Film Council has been to encourage and promote the use of 16mm motion pictures, and, subsequently, videotape in all forms of education and communication, not only in the local community but throughout the world. |
'Black Gold, Kindred Spirits'