‘Ukrainians in Exile’’s Janek Ambros to Receive Auteur Filmmaker Award at Spain’s 6th Roots of Europe Fest (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAnna Marie de la Fuente L.A.-based Janek Ambros, founder of production and film financing company Assembly Line Entertainment, will receive the Auteur Filmmaker Award at Spain’s Roots of Europe (Raíces de Europa) festival, landing him in the company of such noteworthy cinematic auteurs as Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi alongside Spain’s Aitor López de Aberásturi and Juanma Bajo Ulloa, among others.
The festival, which runs May 2 – 12, will also be showcasing a number of Ambros’ films during the event, in recognition for his work in experimental, narrative, and documentary films primarily shot in Europe.
It was just three years ago when Ambros presented Zanussi with the coveted award where he conveyed a written message from Scorsese. “It was really nice to be a part of Zanussi being honored for his life in film and get to deliver a message from Scorsese, someone who really admires his work.
So, to come back a few years later to receive it myself is great,” Ambros mused. The Roots of Europe festival, founded in 2004 by the eponymous non-profit cultural institution, takes place in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain and celebrates films, filmmakers, conductors and painters across Europe.
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