G. W. BAILEY TO RECEIVE HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Houston—The Houston Film Critics Society (HFCS) will announce their Best of 2009 Film Awards in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s Brown Auditorium Theater at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 19. The event showcases the winners of the major acting and production awards selected by the members of the HFCS and will be highlighted by numerous film clips and guest appearances, including G.W. Bailey. Members of the organization will announce the awards in 15 categories. The event is free and open to the public, followed by a reception in the museum galleries.
“2009 was a wonderful year for cinema, and as the year comes to a close, it is timely to assess which films will leave a mark on history. As Houston’s film critics unveil their selection, audiences can re-live their favorite theatrical moments and perhaps make some new cinematic discoveries as well,” said MFAH film and video curator Marian Luntz . “MFAH Films is delighted to host the HFCS Film Awards once more.”
“The Houston Film Critics Society is once again excited to have a public platform for our awards presentation. We hope that the film community and fans of cinema will come out and enjoy our celebration as we recognize the best performances of 2009,” said HFCS president Nick Nicholson. “In addition to the film awards, the HFCS will be presenting a few very special awards including a lifetime achievement award to Patrick Swayze and a humanitarian award to actor G.W. Bailey for his work with the Sunshine Kids Foundation.”
Texas-born actor G. W. Bailey will be in attendance to receive the Humanitarian Award, recognizing his work with the Sunshine Kids Foundation, a group dedicated to providing activities, trips, and events for young cancer patients. G.W. Bailey is a regular on cable TV’s The Closer with Kyra Sedgwick, and many people remember him from the Police Academy movies of the ’80s. Since his goddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia, Bailey has volunteered for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, to which he was named executive director in 2001.
The 2009 ceremony is co-sponsored by the Houston Film Commission, Women in Film and Television/Houston, Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), the Houston Cinema Arts Society, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, WorldFest Houston, Cullen’s restaurant, and Fancy Flowers florist. The Chocolate Bar and Hungry’s Café and Catering will contribute special treats for audiences to enjoy during the reception.
“2009 was a wonderful year for cinema, and as the year comes to a close, it is timely to assess which films will leave a mark on history. As Houston’s film critics unveil their selection, audiences can re-live their favorite theatrical moments and perhaps make some new cinematic discoveries as well,” said MFAH film and video curator Marian Luntz . “MFAH Films is delighted to host the HFCS Film Awards once more.”
“The Houston Film Critics Society is once again excited to have a public platform for our awards presentation. We hope that the film community and fans of cinema will come out and enjoy our celebration as we recognize the best performances of 2009,” said HFCS president Nick Nicholson. “In addition to the film awards, the HFCS will be presenting a few very special awards including a lifetime achievement award to Patrick Swayze and a humanitarian award to actor G.W. Bailey for his work with the Sunshine Kids Foundation.”
Texas-born actor G. W. Bailey will be in attendance to receive the Humanitarian Award, recognizing his work with the Sunshine Kids Foundation, a group dedicated to providing activities, trips, and events for young cancer patients. G.W. Bailey is a regular on cable TV’s The Closer with Kyra Sedgwick, and many people remember him from the Police Academy movies of the ’80s. Since his goddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia, Bailey has volunteered for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, to which he was named executive director in 2001.
The 2009 ceremony is co-sponsored by the Houston Film Commission, Women in Film and Television/Houston, Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), the Houston Cinema Arts Society, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, WorldFest Houston, Cullen’s restaurant, and Fancy Flowers florist. The Chocolate Bar and Hungry’s Café and Catering will contribute special treats for audiences to enjoy during the reception.
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Media Information: Mary Haus, Dana Mattice, and Megan Whitenton; 713-639-7554 or mwhitenton@mfah.org
Media Information: Mary Haus, Dana Mattice, and Megan Whitenton; 713-639-7554 or mwhitenton@mfah.org
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