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Hauppauge School District is pleased to announce that IB Film Students Nadia Truglio, Frank Hufnagel Matthew Cullen and Shijo Thomas won multiple awards for their original film titled Dearest Anonymous. Hauppauge Theatre Students Alexa Cunningham and Francesco DiFloria were recognized for their performances in Dearest Anonymous. The film can be viewed at http://www.tendayfilm.org/2017-ny-films.html

National 10-Day Film Challenge – June 4, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Winner: Best Cinematography

Winner: Best Director

Nominations: Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress

New York State 10-Day Film Challenge – May 19, Astoria, NY

Winner: Best Film

Winner: Audience Choice Award

Winner: Best Editing

Winner: Best Cinematography

Winner: Best Performances

“We are extremely proud of Nadia Truglio, Frank Hufnagel, Matthew Cullen, Shijo Thomas, Alexa Cunningham and Francesco DiFloria,” said IB Film Teacher David Schaeffler. “It was a pleasure to see their creativity and dedication recognized at the national and New York State competitions. They all truly deserve this honor.”

Photo (l to r): Shijo Thomas, IB Film Teacher David Schaeffler, Frank Hufnagel, Matthew Cullen, Nadia Truglio and Alexa Cunningham.