AWARDS:	"Merle Becker is a filmmaker with the talent, tenacity and technical expertise to bring concepts vividly to life on-screen. I value her partnership and look forward to each opportunity we have to work together". - Brandon Jameson, Director , Link Technologies LLC "Beautiful work" - Kim Wilson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds "Becker delivers a sorely needed document of the captivating history and method of the art of the rock poster through entertaining and insightful interviews" - The Moving Arts Film Journal "Wonderfully meticulous, inspired and enthusiastic" - Exclaim Magazine "Three words for Merle Becker? Creative (first and foremost), meticulous, and exceptionally skilled (okay, that's two words). She's a pleasure to work with!" - Julia Van Develder, Vassar College Communications
2010: director Merle Becker put on Times Herald Record "Director Of The Year" list 2010: "American Artifact" chosen to be part of the permanent collection at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland 2009: Audience Award, Documentary, Royal Flush Fest: "American Artifact" 2009: Official Selection, San Francisco DocFest: "American Artifact" 2010:Official Selection, Sonoma Intl. Film Fest: "American Artifact" 2009: NY State Council on the Arts film grant: "American Artifact" 2008: Finalist, "I Love NY" Short Film Competition: "Beacon Park" 2007: Official selection, Dead Center Film Festival: "Hollow Heart" music video 2007: Official selection, California Intl. Animation Festival: "Hollow Heart" music video 2007: Merle Becker selected by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences toserve as a panel judge for the Primetime Emmy Awards 2005: Berkeley Video & Film Award of Excellence, Documentary: "Saving Newburgh" > .

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