January 25, 2003 ADC presented filmmaker Tom Hayes with the inaugural award for his documentary People and the Land. This award recognizes the hurdles that Tom Hayes overcame to film this movie in Israeli-occupied land, in addition to the challenges he faced in distributing it while being attacked by pro-Israelis right here in America. Read the press release

"If you only see one movie about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, see People and the Land"

"A film every taxpayer MUST see"

What can be done when civilized societies differ and their differences are profound? Despite incremental progress, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip continues to cut the fabric of this small part of world like a knife, dividing everyone and everything.

Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hayes crosses borders and check-points to uncover the conflicting opinions and policies of the people who seem unwilling to share this land-and yet are unable to let go. Created at great personal risk by Tom Hayes and his crew.

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Read about the amazing story that took place during the filming of this documentary and learn first-hand about censorship in modern day America. A gripping account as told by the films' producer Tom Hayes. Read the article (Adobe PDF)
 

Awards for People and the Land
Silver Screen Award, U.S. International Film Festival
Chris Award, Columbus International Film Festival

Awards for Tom Hayes
Regional Emmy Award (Director, Refugee Road)

Applications for the 2003 award are now being accepted

ADC is currently reviewing nominations for the 2003 "Tom Hayes Award for Outstanding Contribution." 

ADC will only consider works whose subject matter specifically addresses the human issues in the Middle East. 

In addition to relevant and timely subject matter, ADC will consider the nominee's efforts to distribute his/her work to the widest possible audience.

Who is Eligible
All forms of media will be considered: Writing, music, film, art, website design, etc.

How to Apply
Each submission must include:
-A brief (2 pages max) statement about how the work expands public understanding of the Middle East, concrete plans that address how the work will be circulated to the broadest possible audience, and the results of the distribution efforts (i.e. how many people have seen it and through what outlets). 
-Your resume/bio
-Your contact information

Application Deadline
May 1, 2003

How to submit the work
1.  Send a digital copy of the work to submissions@adc.org For file sizes in excess of 2 megabytes please send us a link to a website containing your work. 

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2. You may also send us copies by mail (please note - do not send us the originals as they will not be returned).

Anti-discrimination Committee (ADC)
4201 Connecticut Ave
Suite 300
Washington, DC  20008
attn: Award Committee

Questions? Contact us at submissions@adc.org