M.F.A. Grad Jeremy Joffee’s Film Wins Silver Medal at the Student Oscars
“The Bronx Balletomane,” CCNY alumnus Jeremy Joffee’s M.F.A. thesis film, won a silver medal  in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 36th Annual Student Academy Awards competition on June 13 in Beverly Hills. The 30-minute dramatic comedy, which stars Federico Castellucio from “The Sopranos,” is vying for the Best Narrative Fiction trophy. Mr. Joffe, who graduated in 2008 with an M.F.A. in Writing and Directing, said he was deeply honored that his project had received such recognition. “I feel a deep sense of pride to be representing City College in this prestigious competition, and thank all my mentors in the M.F.A. Program,” he added. The Bronx native wrote and directed “The Bronx Balletomane,” a father and daughter tale about two tough souls from the Bronx, who overcome their inner fears and take an unexpected step into the world of ballet that will forever change their lives. The film has raked in numerous other honors including the “Spalding Award” at the Cleveland International Film Festival, the “Lou Costello Award” at the Garden State Film Festival and a “Gold Remi Award” at Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival.

For additional information on the 2009 Student Academy Awards and "The Bronx Balletomane" by Jeremy Joffee, please also visit:
http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2009/20090613.html
http://www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2009/saa.html
http://www.oscars.org/awards/saa/winners/2009.html
http://www.myspace.com/thebronxb