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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Van Sant gets Gotham Tribute


Gus Van Sant will be honored with a tribute at the Gotham Awards.  The director will attend the 18th annual event on December 2. 

Van Sant's "Milk" starring Sean Penn (pictured) will be released days earlier, on November 26.

The IFP also announced a new initiative aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered filmmakers.  Courtesy of Deloitte Financial Services LLP, the org will donate 45 video cameras to the Harvey Milk High School in NYC and work with NewFest on educational and mentoring opportunities.

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