Filmmakers Honored at the Behind the Camera Awards Last Night in Hollywood

Filmmakers Honored at the Behind the Camera Awards Last Night in Hollywood

Awards Saluted Artists in Film Making

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night in Hollywood, Hamilton, the American watch brand, and Hollywood Life magazine held the Behind the Camera Awards which honored ten artists for their visual and emotional impact on the film industry. The awards were created to pay tribute to these filmmakers whose individual work contribute to the success of a movie, thus recognizing their creative ability to connect to the audience through the eyes, ears, and heart.

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Hamilton has had a long-standing relationship with the Hollywood community for over 50 years as its timepieces were selected by filmmakers to be featured in hundreds of movies. In grateful appreciation to costume designers for their inspiring work, Hamilton began to pay tribute to them in 2003, only concentrating on this category for three years in a row. This year, Hamilton, in partnership with Hollywood Life, has decided to also honor other categories to truly grasp the whole body of work done behind the screen.

The awards this year included the following categories and honorees:

TRUE GRIT DIRECTOR - Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris
"Little Miss Sunshine"

SUPER PRODUCER - Holly Wiersma "Bobby"

SCREENWRITER - Andrea Berloff "World Trade Center"

PRODUCTION DESIGNER - Dante Ferretti "Black Dahlia"

CINEMATOGRAPHER - Vilmos Zsigmond "Black Dahlia"

FILM EDITOR - Stephen Mirrione "Babel"

COSTUME DESIGNER - Sharen Davis "Dreamgirls"

PROPMASTER - Ty Teiger "Casino Royale"

MOVIE MARKETING NINJA - Tim Palen, Lion's Gate

INTERNATIONAL COSTUME & ART DIRECTOR - Tim Yip

STYLIST OF THE YEAR - Special award presented to Jessica Paster

Many celebrities were in attendance to present the awards and support their fellow filmmakers such as Sharon Stone, Greg Kinnear, Christina Applegate, Michael Pena, James Woods and Regina King.

"Last night's event was truly an amazing experience. Hamilton and our media partner, Hollywood Life, were so excited to witness the genuine emotion shown by each honoree while receiving their Behind the Camera Awards. They really deserve this acknowledgement, as their creativity and talent play a big role in the spirit and meaning of a film and its influence," said Patric Zingg, Hamilton U.S. General Manager.

Hollywood Life President and COO, John Evans added, "Hollywood Life is extremely pleased to have partnered with Hamilton in the creation of the Behind the Camera Awards. The event was truly a great success and we were pleased to honor such an illustrious group of individuals. The Behind the Camera Awards is a testament to the uniqueness of both brands and we look forward to continuing this partnership for years to come."

About Hamilton Watches

Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The first film featuring a Hamilton watch was the Academy Award(R) nominated film The Frogmen in 1951. Known for innovative design and watch technology, Hamilton is a member of the Swatch Group, the world's largest watch producer and distributor, with 157 production sites in Switzerland. The Swatch Group is the official timekeeper and data-handling operator for the Olympic Games in Athens, Turin, Beijing and other cities.

About Hollywood Life Magazine

With a circulation of 204,000 and a 20-year track record of success, Hollywood Life magazine is the leading authority on Hollywood and the ultimate trendsetter of fashion, beauty and pop culture. Hollywood Life is published 6 times a year and is famous for its Young Hollywood Awards, Breakthrough Awards and Hollywood Style Awards. Hollywood Life can also be found on the web at HollywoodLife.net.

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/

CONTACT:
Erica Werber
Hamilton
201-271-4701
erica.werber@swatchgroup.com

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CONTACT: Erica Werber, Hamilton, +1-201-271-4701,
erica.werber@swatchgroup.com

Web site: http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/
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