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'Shiros' Head' Wins Las Vegas Film Award
Written by Kevin Kerrigan
Friday, 27 February 2009 11:43

Guam - Shiro's Head, Guam's first feature length film, has won the Silver Ace Award at the 2009 Las Vegas International Film Festival.

The movie was produced by Guam natives and brothers Don and Kel Muna. A news release says "only 20 films in each competitive category are chosen to be honored with this prestigious recognition."

According to the release, the judges said Shiro's Head "demonstrated superior and standout filmmaking and is deserving of special recognition." It was "among the best of nearly 2000 films submitted from over 50 countries around the world."

In addition, Shiro's head has been selected as part of the film lineup in the Silver Anniversary celebration of the 2009 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

The Los Angeles Film Festival will include the latest new works by established and emerging filmmakers and video artists and a slate of feature-length productions showcasing the talents of Asian American acting and producing talents.

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival dates are: April 30 through May 7, 2009

For more information, you can visit these websites:

25th Annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival: http://www.vconline.org/ff09/

Shiro's Head Official Website: http://www.shiroshead.com

Or contact the Muna brothers at:

shiroshead[at]gmail[dot]com