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CCRI Film Festival Brent Henderson Fund
The Brent Henderson Excellence in Filmmaking Award was established in 2016 in Brenton Gray Henderson’s memory, to honor a single individual for their talent in the art of filmmaking and dedication to the film program and college community. The recipient is selected and honored at the annual CCRI Student Film Festival, with the award presented by a member of Brent’s family or designee.
The recipient must be a filmmaker who exhibits an extraordinary talent for the craft, is generous in assisting other students, has achieved academic excellence and is dedicated to advancing the college community through filmmaking.
Brent was an extraordinarily talented filmmaker and CCRI graduate. He served as the President of the New Media Group and founded the first ever CCRI film festival in 2012. Brent's contagious sense of humor, intelligence, generosity, and artistic gifts touched everyone who met him. He is sorely missed.
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In Brenton's memory, a fund was made to support the CCRI Student Film Festival within the Office of Institutional Advancement CCRI Foundation. This fund allows the festival to continue each year and for the Award in his honor and cash award to be given to a deserving student. Please consider donating today.
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Mail your gift directly to CCRI Office of Institutional Advancement:
1762 Louisquisset PikeLincoln, RI 02865
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Brenton Gray Henderson
February 12, 1984 - November 5, 2014
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