DGA's kudofest honors students

Awards meant to encourage minorities, women in film

By ADDIE MORFOOT

Kenneth R. Williams ("A Beautiful Life"), Dong Hyeuk Hwang ("Miracle Mile"), Anthony M. Puente ("Diego") and Stacey Kattman ("Love Thy Neighbor") took top prizes at the 10th annual DGA student film kudofest.

The event is designed to honor, encourage and bring attention to minority and women film students in California film schools and other select universities.

The four winners received a $2,500 cash prize from the DGA and a Kodak product grant valued at $1,000.