HatcH fest Announces the winners of 2005

October 13, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
Bozeman, MT – HatcH Audiovisual Festival is proud to announce the winners of this year’s 2nd Annual Hatch Awards that were presented at the Hatch Awards Red Carpet Ceremony held at the Ellen Theatre October 9th at 8:00pm on the Festival’s Celebrated Gary Cooper Day!

The Gary Cooper Spirit of Montana Award was awarded to Johnny Depp.

The Gibson Guitar New Musician Award was awarded to Chris Webster presented by Jackson Brown.

The Hatch Native Spirit Award was awarded to Chris Eyre presented by casting director Rene Haynes.

The Moonlight Basin Award was awarded to James Pellerito for “Maree” presented by producer Jim Brubaker.

Best Cinematography was awarded to Jeff Stephenson for “Chasing Daylight” presented by cinematographer Jack Green.

Best Editing was awarded to Beth Armstrong for “Danya” presented by director John Amiel.

Best screenplay was awarded to James Pellerito for “Maree” presented by screenwriter Richard Price.


HatcH, where dreams aren’t far from reality; provides the unique opportunity for emerging artists to have their work viewed and critiqued by industry veterans. This year, HatcH offered up to $60,000 in cash and prizes, along with a $25,000 scholarship award from annual contributor, Moonlight Basin.

The HatcH Festival is a non-profit organization, brought to fruition by the unwavering support and dedication of its founders and team, whose union represents the most talented and unstoppable resource pool in their respective fields. Major sponsors of the event, include Moonlight Basin Ski & Spa Resort, Getty Images, Gibson Guitar, Panavision, and The Syndicate. Local sponsors include, Montana Film School, Thirsty Ear, Music Villa, The Emerson, The Baxter, The Eagle, The Moose, The Zebra, Dick Walter, KGLT, and Classic Ink.

For more information on Hatchfest, please visit the website at www.hatchfest.com

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Contact:
MODA Entertainment, Inc.
Shannon Mulholland
Tel: (212) 873-3324
Email: sam@modaentertainment.com


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