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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. FREDERICA S. WILSON
of florida
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Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 14-year-old Elijah Wells for his artistic contributions to Miami Dade County.
“The Gift,” to the American Black Film Festival Community Showcase. He wrote, casted, and directed “The Gift” on his own and his short film will be screened at the American Black Film Festival Community Showcase on June 24, 2012.
Aside from successfully completing his first short film, Mr. Wells has accomplished many other feats. In November 2011, he received “The Clint Eastwood Award.” This award honored his achievements in acting and directing. Mr. Wells has also had the opportunity to hone his directing skills under the mentorship of film visionaries, like Reggie Scott and Steve Drayton.
Mr. Wells' artistic and directorial works, especially his film “The Gift,” are not only personal accomplishment but one the entire community can be proud of. The American Black Film Festival Community Showcase is sponsored by the Southeast Overtown/Parkwest Community Redevelopment Agency, which fosters and displays the talents of our youth. Mr. Wells' accomplishments are a testament to the agency's importance in our community.
Mr. Wells' passion for taking pictures, which started at the age of ten, has developed into a defined career path that promises to take him to places and heights beyond his imagination.
accomplishment and his unwavering commitment to the advancement of the arts in the community of Miami Dade.