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University of Colorado Denver Professor Honored at Houston International Film Festival
DENVER (June 3, 2008) – David Liban, University of Colorado Denver assistant professor of theatre, film and video production in the College of Arts & Media, recently received two awards at the Houston International Film Festival (a.k.a. Worldfest Houston). The Ghosts of Elitch Theatre won a Gold Award in the category of Historical Documentaries, and Geocache won a Silver Award in the Short Subjects category. There were more than 4,500 entries competing from 37 countries.
“To be recognized out of such an esteemed group of competitors is truly an honor,” said Liban.
“The Elitch Theatre, built in 1891, is a Denver icon and the oldest standing summer theatre in the country. The historical documentary/ghost story, The Ghosts of Elitch Theatre, details the ghost of Mary Elitch who many believe has kept the theatre from falling, the theatre’s renovations and its life in the next 100 years.
Geocache is a documentary film based on geocaching, the newest high-tech treasure hunt in which participants use a Global Satellite Positioning (GPS) system to look for hidden items across the globe. It’s a growing sport that combines the internet, GPS, technology and hiking. The film explains through the participants how the game is played and examines run-ins with the law, the community of players, conflicts between land managers and geocachers and a look at possible environmental impact.
As the first college in Colorado devoted exclusively to arts and entertainment, the College of Arts & Media (CAM) at the University of Colorado Denver embraces the influence of modern trends on traditional art forms. Located on UC Denver’s downtown campus, CAM is at the heart of Denver’s thriving, dynamic arts community. The college uses the latest technology to encourage its students to discover new forms and contexts. CAM is one of 13 schools and colleges at UC Denver. The University offers more than 100 degrees and serves more than 28,000 students in Metro Denver and online. For additional news and information, please visit the UC Denver newsroom.
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