Steven Hacker Films Wins Two Top Honors In 35th Annual Telly Awards he 35th Annual Telly Awards bestowed its highest honor on Beachwood, Ohio production company, Steven Hacker Films (stevenhackerfilms.com), for To Be a Woman in the Holocaust: Cleveland Stories, a documentary produced for Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. From a field of more than 12,000 entrants from all 50 states and numerous countries, Steven Hacker Films was awarded the Silver Telly in two categories: Religious/Spirituality and Films With Budgets Under $700 Per Minute. To Be a Woman in the Holocaust: Cleveland Stories recounts the personal experiences of four Northeast Ohio women survivors. “This film is both quite sad and incredibly uplifting,” explains director/cinematographer Steven Hacker. “Ultimately, it shines a light of hope, revealing remarkable strength exhibited during man- T kind’s darkest hours.” “The creation of this poignant, original film allowed us to make very real connections to our community,” says Maltz Museum Director of Development David Schafer. “Steve captured some truly inspiring stories we can share with visitors for years to come.” The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is the premier award, honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments in the world. For its 35th season, a prestigious judging panel of more than 500 accomplished industry professionals, each a past winner of a Silver Telly and a member of The Silver Telly Council, judged the competition, upholding the historical standard of excellence that Telly represents. The Silver Council evaluated entries to recognize distinction in creative work. Entries do not compete against each other, rather entries are judged against a high standard of merit. Less than 10% of entries are chosen as winners of the Silver Telly, the highest honor. Approximately 25% of entries are chosen as winners of the Bronze Telly. “The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video,” said Linda Day, executive director of the Telly Awards. “Steven Hacker Films’ accomplishment illustrates the production company’s creativity, skill and dedication to its craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production.” Steven Hacker Films produces documentaries, films and commercials. It is currently in pre-production on a feature short project slated to be filmed in the Cleveland area later this summer. at ETON from your Neighborhood Gift Store A Treat for You! SID Wednesday August 27, 2014 4:00 pm 20% off • Lots of Great Items! Any One Regular Priced Item 0f Your Choice During August 2014 Coupon must be presented. Excludes Fine Art. May not be used with any other offer. GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 28699 Chagrin Blvd. • 216-831-4444 www.mulhollandsachs.com Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat 10 to 6:30 • Thurs 10 to 8 • Sun noon to 4 Home Furnishings Sale The Gathering Place Warehouse M&S 814.indd 1 20% Off Select Items and 50% Off All Sofas Saturday, August 9 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday, August 10 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4911 Commerce Parkway • Warrensville Heights Great Finds! Come Shop with Us! Cash or Credit Card Only Proceeds help The Gathering Place support, educate & empower those touched by cancer through programs and services provided free of charge. For more information, call 216-595-9546 or visit www.touchedbycancer.org/warehouse. Stop In and Save On Unique and Beautiful Artowrk Wood Trader carries a unique selection of beautiful artwork. Hand chosen by our owner, Sara Kraber, it is yours to decorate your home or office. 7/18/14 11:39 AM SAVE NOW ON FRAMED ARTWORK! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES 13429 Cedar Road • Cleveland Heights • 216-397-7671 www.woodtraderframing.com • M-F 10-6 • Sat 10-5 40 Beachwood Buzz n August 2014