October 7, 2014

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NATIONWIDE- This past weekend, Ocktober Film Festival and the Harlem, New York film community, honored Harry Lennix with the "Lifetime Achievement" Award, for his profound contribution to the industry. Upon attending the event, the crowd, showed their love and support for his unique artistry, positive image portrayal, and philanthropy and community leadership that he has exhibited for more than three decades.

Lennix is a consistent face in the industry, via theatrical, television and silver screen outlets, as he has portrayed, take-charged roles in TV in “Commander in Chief,” “24” and “ER” and movie roles in “State of Play,” “Ray,” “The Matrix: Revolutions” and “The Matrix: Reloaded.” He is most recognized for his roles in “Man of Steel” and NBC’s network hit show “The Blacklist.”

He has naturally transitioned into a focused and successful producer of his own films, has prominent roles in and financed projects such as, “H4,” a street version of William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV”; “Mr. Sophistication,” chronicling the journey of a stand-up comedian inspired by Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor; and “Revival,” a gospel concert movie starring Mali Music, described by Lennix as “‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ meets ‘The Wiz.”- Dave McNary, Variety Magazine.

At the October Film Festival, Lennix, celebrated the independent filmmakers, producers and actors for their diligence and provided a heart-felt speech to inspire them. He encouraged, “Never give up or let anyone tell you what you can not do.” He further insisted, “Maintain your respect for one another, to earn respect of others.” Filmmakers and fans, alike, were excited to learn that Lennix has formed, Exponent Media Group with his longtime associate Steve Harris, and is working to extend production and distribution opportunities to other filmmakers.

The Ocktober Film Festival, additionally, recognized Damon Dash for being an Entrepreneur and Production Pioneer, Tracey Moore for Cast Direction and Leadership as well as Ramona Saunders for being a Pioneer in the Modeling world. Independent festival winners included: Justine J Hall (Actors Contest winner, Okema T Moore & Jimmy Brooks (Actors Contest Best Duo), Muthafucca Jones Allywishous Lee & MaameYaa Boafo (Best Short: When It All Falls Down), Shabazz Ray (Audience Award for The Long Short), Breaking Point (Best Feature), South of Brooklyn (Best Web Series featuring Phil 'Silver Fox' Bernardin, Teniece Divya Johnson, Damion Omar Lee) and Who Killed Alex Spourdalakis (Best Documentary).

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