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'Talent' takes prize at Cinevegas


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By VARIETY STAFF
Posted: Thurs., Jun. 24, 2004, 8:47pm PT
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A correction was made to this article on June 25, 2004.

Andrew Wagner's "The Talent Given Us" won the jury award at the 2004 Cinevegas film fest. John Harkrider's "Mitchellville" received a honorable mention from the jury.

Top jury prize goes to a feature-length narrative pic seeking U.S. distribution. Jury members included helmer Darren Aronofsky, thesp Sarah Polley and journo Wendy Mitchell.

Audience award went to Larry Golin's "Cross Bronx."

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