Independent Documentary Film Torn from the Flag Continues to Gain Industry Accolades and Aims for Oscar(R)

Independent Documentary Film Torn from the Flag Continues to Gain Industry Accolades and Aims for Oscar(R)

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Torn from the Flag, a feature-length, sociopolitical historical documentary about the fall of communism and the global effects of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, continues to receive awards and gain industry recognition at various festivals. According to LA Weekly film critic Chuck Wilson, Torn from the Flag was one of the "Best Undistributed Films" at the 2007 AFI Fest, where it had its world premiere in the "Milestones" section.

At the Tiburon International Film Festival, the film and its cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs, A.S.C., and Zoltan Honti received the Golden Reel Award for Best Cinematography -- unheard-of in the documentary genre.

The film received a "Best of the Fest" award at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival and the "Best Documentary Audience Award -- 3rd Place" at the Indianapolis International Film Festival. Additionally, nationwide theater chain Carmike Cinemas has become a major supporter of the project.

The industry accolades are expected to continue coming in, and Producer-Director-Writer Klaudia Kovacs is currently seeking donors/partners for making a bid for Oscar(R) possible.

Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, A.S.C., and multi-award-winning cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs, A.S.C., acted as Executive Producers on the project. This was Laszlo Kovacs' last film.

Torn from the Flag is intended for international theatrical release and television distribution.

   Main Credits:   Executive Producers:  Vilmos Zsigmond, Laszlo Kovacs   Produced by, Directed by, Story by:  Klaudia Kovacs   Directed by, Written by:  Endre Hules   Associate Producer:  George Adams   Cinematography by:  Laszlo Kovacs, Zoltan Honti   Production Associate, Language Consultant:  Kinga Toth   Edited by:  Stephanie Hubbard   Original Music by:  Chris Horvath     Contact:  Kinga Toth    Email:  ktothfilm@gmail.com    This release is issued from Homage to 1956, LLC.  

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CONTACT: Kinga Toth, +1-323-528-8771, ktothfilm@gmail.com, for Homage to
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NOTE TO EDITORS: For interview opportunities or additional information contact Kinga Toth at (323) 528-8771 or ktothfilm@gmail.com.

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