"Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution" wins Best Documentary at 2013 Winter Film Awards

March 6, 2013 - PRLog -- Not many moments in life change the course of history; break the mold; shatter the status quo and usher in a paradigm shift. But on a chilly night in November 1973, such a moment took place. For the second time in history, the Americans stormed France in an epic battle. This battle, however, would pit the lions of French haute couture— Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, and Emanuel Ungaro against bold, innovative American designers—Anne Klein, Stephen Burrows, Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, and Halston, in a runway rumble for industry dominance.  Versailles ‘73:  American Runway Revolution is a funny, extraordinary and often poignant collection of memories shared by the models, designers, journalists, patrons and others lucky enough to witness the night that forever changed fashion.  The cast includes Stephen Burrows, Marisa Berenson, Pat Cleveland, Grace Mirabella, Harold Koda, Alva Chinn, Karen Bjornson, Dennis Christopher, Mikki Taylor and more.  With rare footage and archival photos, the before, during and after the fashionable and iconic moment of November 28, 1973 unfold and share light on a little known moment that led to extraordinary change.

Versailles '73 was written, directed and produced by Deborah Riley Draper, an awarding advertising executive and filmmaker.  Draper has two documentaries in development and two features in development.  The Atlanta native is committed to bringing complex characters from the African American experience to the screen.  Visit http://www.versailles73movie.com for more information.

The 2nd Annual WINTER FILM AWARDS Independent Film Festival began Thursday, Feb 28 with 3 days of screenings and after-parties. The event offered something for everyone, highlighting the dynamic range of storytelling the independent filmmaking community has to offer. Among the 58 films selected was a diverse mix of documentaries, shorts, features, animation, music videos and horror films from all over the world.  Visit http://www.WinterFilmAwards.com for more about WFA.

Winter Film Awards' mission is to recognize excellence and diversity in cinema by nurturing emerging filmmakers and helping them get recognition and contacts to break into a tough industry. WFA celebrates the crazy cultural mixture that is New York City, showcasing emerging filmmakers from every age, ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, political and geographic perspective.  WFA prides themselves on their diverse collection of films and filmmakers, allowing the audience to enjoy films they normally wouldn't think to seek out.  In addition to the festival, WFA hosts 4-6 events each year in NYC, including panel discussions, networking parties, a 48-Hour Film Challenge and other fun film-related events.  Winter Film Awards is a registered New York State 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival is proudly sponsored by American PrimeTime TV, Showbiz Café, FEARS Magazine,  Jungle Software, Footage Firm Royalty-Free Stock Footage, Hunter Mountain, Pole Position Raceway, Final Draft Industry Standard Screenwriting Program and media sponsor ProductionHUB, Inc. (http://www.productionhub.com) an online marketplace for broadcast TV, motion picture, pro video, live event, corporate & digital media production.