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‘Hasan Everywhere’ wins two DMAs

March 1, 2010 at 12:51 pm by Andrew Kavanagh

Last thursday Kavaleer Productions won two prizes at the annual Digital Media Awards for the short film Hasan Everywhere. The animation company were awarded best use of Film or Animation and the prestigious Grand Prix on the night.

The Grand Prix award is a special commendation for outstanding excellence, this award goes to the project that received the highest average mark from the judges. The judges commented that Hasan Everywhere is a beautifully executed animation with an excellent story that is both gripping and haunting. They also said that the project’s creativity and craft shone through and that the project bespeaks a creator in high command of their craft.

The Digital Media Awards presents awards in twenty one categories to various projects, companies and organisations. The winner is those who produce the most stylish, creative and pioneering work in the digital media sector.

Speaking about the victory Andrew says, “ I am honoured and delighted that the jury recognized Hasan Everywhere and am overwhelmed that the film won the overall Grand Prix as well as the Film & Animation category. I think it’s a fitting tribute to Hasan Hourani and I would like to thank the Hourani family for trusting me to make this film, and Dorit Rabinyan for sharing her story with me.”

Producer Ciara Gillan added ‘Andrew and I were delighted to be given the opportunity by Hasan’s family and Dorit to tell their story. The past two and half years have been a challenging and rewarding journey. It’s great to have all of this and the beauty of this film recognised. Thanks again to the Digital Media Awards.’

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