DREAMBUILDER CELEBRATION MOVIE, "THE MOVEMENT," WINS FIVE EMMY AWARDS

April 28, 2002: "The Movement", the 2001 Procter & Gamble Dreambuilder Celebration Scribe award-winning movie, was awarded five Emmys by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

"The Movement", written by Sandra W. French, takes a hard look at personal responsibility and commitment and the role each of us plays in shaping our communities and our own lives.

Last night's awards marked firsts for writer French and actor William Stanford Davis ("Silas" in The Movement).

"The Movement" captured Emmys for:
  · "Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programming" Jim Friedman, Producer,
 · "Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements off Camera - Writing" Sandra W. French,
 · "Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence on Camera - Performers" William Stanford Davis,
 · "Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements off Camera - Photography" Mark Ovington, and
 · "Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements off Camera - Lighting" Mark Ovington.

"The Movement" is the sixth Dreambuilder Celebration movie to be awarded multiple Emmys, winning five of the Celebration's twenty awards to date. The most recent Dreambuilder movie, "In the Net" becomes eligible for Emmy consideration later this year.

The annual Dreambuilder Celebration movie is the result of our year-long Dreambuilder Celebration project. Entries for this year's competition are being accepted until June 14th.

Opportunities for internships and mentorships, educational seminars and theatrical performances are included in the Dreambuilder program. Please contact your Dreambuilder station for more details on upcoming events and opportunities to become involved.

The Dreambuilder Celebration is a multi-cultural program that encourages inclusion and unity by sharing history, ideas and entertainment. By providing opportunities in the fields of broadcasting, journalism and the arts, the Dreambuilder Celebration honors the community and supports broadcast hopefuls from all ethnic backgrounds in pursuing their dreams.