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San Francisco Silent Film Festival & Orphan Films

It's been a good week. First Bologna's Cinema Ritrovato recognized the Orphans 7 DVD.

Now this:  http://sfsilentfilmfestival.blogspot.com/2011/07/orphan-films-featured-at-festival.html

http://sfsilentfilmfestival.blogspot.com/2011/07/orphan-films-featured-at-festival.html

Orphan Film DVD awarded special prize for "Most Original Contribution to Film History."

Some welcome news from friend of the show Lee Tsiantis, writing from Bologna, Italy. Il Cinema Ritrovato Film Festival today announced its DVD Award winners for 2011.

The Orphan Film Symposium DVD -- Orphans 7: A Collection of Orphan Films -- won a special prize for "Most Original Contribution to Film History."

Thanks to all who made it happen.

More details soon.