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OAKLAND, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/Sep. 10, 2007 --- Forest Creatures Entertainment has won a prestigious Award of Excellence from the Accolade Competition. The award was given for the company's exciting television performance special, Kitka and Davka in Concert: Old and New World Jewish Music, which brings thirteen exceptional musicians and vocalists to the screen in a spectacular performance recorded live at Oakland, California's Temple Sinai.

"Culture and music can transcend the boundaries between religions. That's something that we really need for coexistence," states Producer Leonard Merrill Kurz. "The Accolade Award of Excellence for Kitka and Davka in Concert: Old and New World Jewish Music, which features two extremely popular San Francisco Bay Area world music ensembles, along with special guest Stephen Saxon, is a tremendous testament to that belief."

The Accolade recognizes film, television and video professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about the Accolade and a list of recent winners can be found at 'http://www.theaccolade.net'.

In winning an Accolade, Forest Creatures Entertainment joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs The Accolade, had this to say about the latest winners, "The Accolade is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of The Accolade is to help the winners achieve the recognition they deserve."

Forest Creatures Entertainment is a motion picture, television and new media production company. Emphasis is placed on high-quality storytelling and production values. Acknowledging that "it takes a village," Forest Creatures Entertainment cares about children and is committed to supporting community, coexistence and a culture of peace and nonviolence, globally.

Kitka and Davka in Concert: Old and New World Jewish Music was produced by Forest Creatures Entertainment in association with KEET, KTOP, Searchlight Educational Media and the Jewish Music Festival of the JCC of the East Bay.

For more information, call Leonard Merrill Kurz, producer, at (510)338-1068, or visit Forest Creatures Entertainment's Web site at 'http://www.forestcreatures.com'. DVDs can be purchased at 'http://www.forestcreatures.com' and preview audio samples are available at the site.

FOR THE MEDIA: A review copy is available by contacting Leonard Merrill Kurz.

Contact:
Leonard Merrill Kurz, Producer
Phone: 510-338-1068
E-mail: lkurz@forestcreatures.com
Web site: www.forestcreatures.com

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CONTACT:
Leonard Kurz
Forest Creatures Entertainment
P.O. Box 13026
Oakland, CA 94661
PHONE. 510-338-1068
EMAIL: lkurz@forestcreatures.com
http://www.forestcreatures.com

SOURCE: Forest Creatures Entertainment

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