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AREA AUTEURS AWARDED HIGHEST HONOR AT 28TH ANNUAL TELLY COMPETITION

5/16/2008

Wells directed, Niedland produced, and both filmed the promotional documentary. The program was shot for the opening of art gallery NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg, FL, where the filmmakers explored the question “What is art?” through interviews with area artists featured at the facility’s grand opening along with venue owner Michael S. Novilla. Original music was provided by celebrated hip-hop DJ and recording artist DJ Zeph and Wide Hive Records. This is Niedland’s first Telly Award; it’s Wells’ 14th and second Silver Telly.

The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions as well as work created for the Web. Since 1978, their mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting and supporting creativity. The 28th Annual Telly Awards received a record 14,362 entries from all 50 states, 30 countries, and 5 continents.

What is Art? can be viewed online at www.nova535.com/vg_video_whatisart.html. Additional information about Silver Beach Productions can be found at www.SilverBeachProductions.com and BusEye Films at www.BusEyeFilms.com. Nova 535 can be contacted via their web site at www.Nova535.com.

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