Forster Film wins four gold medals at the New York Festivals

The Winterthur production company Forster Film has won four World Gold Medals with "Selma!" at the 2009 New York Festival for commissioned films. The short film on the subject of human rights, which was commissioned by the Geneva-based organization Ecole Instrument de Paix (EIP) for use in schools, won Gold for Best Director, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Narration/Performance and the category win for films on social issues. "Selma!" is part of the DVD "Droits et Libertés Tout Courts" with films by six up-and-coming Swiss directors, which was produced by the Lausanne agency Base Court.
The director and screenwriter of "Selma!" is Bernie Forster, who has already won the Golden Edi and Grand Prix Victoria at the International Business Film Festival. The acting ensemble, which has also been awarded a World Medal, is led by Nadine Landert.