PHOTO GALLERY
Crystal Heart Awards Gala
October 21, 2006
The floor of Conseco Fieldhouse is set for the more than 800 guests
who'll enjoy dinner at the Crystal Heart Awards Gala.
Guests arrive in the atrium at Conseco Fieldhouse, decorated for the night's event.
Heartland President and CEO Jeff Sparks (second from right) poses with guests
Jon Voight, Lee Meriwether and Saab Pioneering Spirit Award Winner Debra Martin Chase.
Gala emcee Carlos Diaz, of TV's Extra, welcomes the crowd
of over a thousand guests to the Crystal Heart Awards Gala
Lee Meriwether presents Bob Hercules and Eva Kor with a
Crystal Heart Award for the documentary feature Ms. Kor, Forgiving Dr. Mengele.
Pearl Fryar, of A Man Named Pearl, acknowledges the crowd
after receiving a Crystal Heart Award.
Julia Jentsch flew in from Germany to accept a
Truly Moving Picture Award for Sophie Scholl - The Final Days.
Filmmakers Ryan Little (left) and Adam Abel accept their
Crystal Heart Award for Outlaw Trail.
Judy Stewart, daughter of Jimmy, presents Frank Kelly with a
Crystal Heart Award for his short film Emily's Song.
Producer Hilary Glaholt accepts the Vision Award for Shade,
a short film by Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
Filmmaker Matt Ruskin and featured individual Diana "Princess" Lemon
accept the first ever Best Documentary award at the Gala for The Hip Hop Project.
Screenwriter David Wolstencroft accepts the 2006 Grand Prize
on behalf of the film Shooting Dogs.
(Left to right) David Wolstencroft, Hilary Glaholt, Jef Sparks, Jon Voight,
Diana "Princess" Lemon and Matt Ruskin
pose
after all the awards have been presented.
The Toy Factory performs live at the Afterglow party
following the Crystal Heart Awards Gala.
Student filmmakers Anna Christopher (Queen of Cactus Cove) and
Joel Nassan (Wednesday) smile for cameras after receiving their awards.
Jon Voight signs an autograph for a fan at the Crystal Heart Awards Gala.
Mark Aronstam, of Festival sponsor Aronstam Jewelers, poses with emcee Carlos Diaz.
Gala guests enjoy the snacks at the Afterglow Party following the ceremony.
Heartland's Film and Research Coordinator Maryann Koopman (far left),
filmmaker Ryan Little (second from left) and stars of the film Outlaw Trail.