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THE MICHAEL J. BERG DOCUMENTARY AWARD
Mike was born in Lakewood, Ohio, but spent his formative years in Brooklyn, New York. A math wunderkind, he excelled academically, earning a PhD in mathematics, and became a teacher and eventually a leading software architect. He discovered Frameline's Film Festival in the early 80s. One of the earliest films he remembered seeing was Fun With a Sausage. He loved movies and LGBT film in particular. In "Mike's Blog" (www.bloggermike.com), a movie review web log, he dissected films with his dry wit and critical insight. Through a generous donation to Frameline's Changing the World, One Movie at a Time campaign by his partner, Bill Dickey, Mike's legacy lives on with the Michael J. Berg Documentary Award. As you enjoy this year's collection of documentaries, remember Mike and his passion for telling our story, one movie at a time.
To recognize excellence in documentary filmmaking, Frameline is proud to offer The Michael J. Berg Documentary Award, a $10,000 juried award for the outstanding documentary of Frameline29.
This year's eligible documentaries:
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2004 Award Recipient
Jim DeSeve's TYING THE KNOT |
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