Alfred Haber to Rep Spirit Awards

PALISADES PARK: Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. (AHDI) has been named exclusive international distributor for the 2010 Spirit Awards, which will air live on March 5 on IFC.

The Spirit Awards honor films made by filmmakers who embody independence. The event celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Film Independent produces the awards program.

"25 years is a milestone for us, and we are thrilled that Alfred Haber Distribution will be bringing the Spirit Awards to an even wider international audience of film lovers," said Dawn Hudson, Film Independent’s executive director. "This is sure to be a memorable show, as we reflect upon the history of the awards and celebrate the accomplishments of past winners and this year’s nominees."

“Everyone knows that independent films are hip, cool, avant-garde, and some of the most popular movies in theaters today,” commented Alfred Haber, the founder of AHDI. “The Spirit Awards truly has become the vanguard event of the independent film community and we are honored to be spreading this excitement to viewers all around the world.”