CINE Annual Awards Gala

Thanks to all who attended the 2009 CINE Gala!

La Maison Francaise at the Embassy of France was the setting for CINE's Annual Awards Gala on April 29, 2009. Beginning with an elegant reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and French wines, the evening honored CINE filmmakers and three very special industry leaders. Hosting the ceremony was NBC's Bob Dotson, back for his 18th year at CINE's Awards Gala. Legendary journalist Judy Woodruff received the CINE Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to her by NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell. John Hendricks, the founder of Discovery Communications, presented the CINE Leadership Award to Clark Bunting, a 24-year veteran of Discovery and current President and CEO of Discovery's Emerging Networks. Ted Leonsis was honored with CINE's Trailblazer Award for his pioneering work in the establishment of SnagFilms, the internet documentary distribution channel he founded last year. Rick Allen, SnagFilms' CEO and a longtime friend of Mr. Leonsis, presented the award. In addition, several filmmakers were on hand to accept the CINE Masters Awards, recognizing the best films in each of CINE's seven divisions.

Congratulations to all of our Masters and Honorary Award-winners, and our thanks to everyone who attended!

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