For Immediate release
(Newswire.net — November 16, 2013) Denver, CO — Denver’s Mayor Michael B. Hancock recognized filmmaker Darla Rae for her film work with the first ever Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture for Global Impact.
The award was presented to Rae for her work which has brought Denver’s Arts & Culture to the national and world stage. Recipients must have received national or international recognition through collaboration, media coverage, or grant dollars received.
Rae is known and recognized for her films that Motivate, Uplift, Encourage, and Inspire audiences while raising awareness. Her films have screened before the United States Congress in support of research for children with a rare brain malformation and have also screened for audiences both nationally and internationally.
Rae’s most recent film Spirit of Love, the Mike “Stinger” Glenn story inspired by Glenn’s real life camps for deaf & hard of hearing teens was awarded the Best inspirational movie of 2013 by the Inspirational Country Music Association October 24th,2013 in Nashville Tennessee.
“It is my passion. I love what I do. I love collaborating with others and especially telling stories that inspire me and hopefully inspire others as well. I’m honored and grateful to receive this award from Mayor Michael B. Hancock and the first lady of Denver. I’m thankful for this opportunity to be representing the film community and other filmmakers both in Denver and across the country who love to tell inspirational stories. I’m thankful to all whom have collaborated with me on our projects over the years. I’m so grateful to my family and friends who support my dream of filmmaking. I’m also thankful for my faith in God for sustaining me.”
Rae was presented the award which consisted of a letter and certificate from the Mayor along with a commissioned painting from a Colorado artist following a video presentation highlighting some of her work. Rae’s production company Film It Productions is a full service film & video company.
For more information regarding Rae at 720-620-0536 and her company visit www.film-itproductions.com or www.spiritoflovemovie.com or contact Kathy Shipp 323-522-4179.
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