MISTAKEN IDENTITY : Discover Sikh Neighbors" won three first prize awards at American Film Festivals within six month of release of the film in USA ...

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18 - 28 September 2003 - The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (Los Angeles) awarded the first prize for directorial debut in documentary, after being officially selected for exhibition as "the voice for independent film." One of the leading film events on the world festival calendar, the NYIIFV festival exhibited over 300 films, some world premieres, high quality documentaries, short films and animation from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, India, Ireland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Tunisia, UK and USA.


24-25 April 2003 - 6th Annual George Lindsey UNA Television & Film Festival presented the "Golden Lion Award" in the category of Short Documentary presented by G. Gary Warren, Director and George Lindsey, University of North Alabama Film Festival: "Congratulations on winning the Golden Lion Award in the category of Short Documentary This signifies that your film, "Mistaken Identity Sikhs in America" won first place...

4-13 April 2003 - 36th Annual WORLDFEST-Houston, TX presented "MISTAKEN IDENTITY" the REMI GOLD 14" STATUETTE Film & Video Award for creative excellence in documentary film in the category of Political / International Issues for Amanda Gesine, Originator & Conceiver of the Story. They wrote: "On behalf of the Staff and Board of Directors and the Grand Awards of the 36th Annual 

WORLDFEST- Houston International Film Festival, I want to personally thank you for being part of this year's Festival Awards Competition and to offer my personal congratulations to your wonderful 2003 Remi Award for your outstanding efforts! We are delighted to say that your Award assumes very special significance this year, as more than 4,500 category entries were completing form 37countries. My sincere personal congratulations are extended to you for the outstanding creative excellence of your fine award-winning entry !" J. Hunter Todd,
Chairman & Founding Director www.worldfest.org