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'HOUSE IN THE CLOUDS' earns documentary film award | march29.2024

By Douglas John Imbrogno | This Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, the debut International Queer Film and Art Forum (IQFAF) festival concludes with an online event featuring the film winners in Round 1, and I am glad to report that 'HOUSE IN THE CLOUDS: The Artistic Life of Robert Singleton,' won for best 'Documentary Feature.’ Produced by myself and Bobby Lee Messer, the documentary had its world premiere Sept. 17, 2023, at a well-attended, lovely Clay Center event in Charleston, W.Va. IQFAF founder Robert Jerome Pagan was so taken by this portrait of Robert Singleton, an 86-year-old international artist who calls the West Virginia hills home— as it traces his life from trauma to creative triumph, from tribulation to equilibrium — that the festival is awarding him a Lifetime Achievement Award in Fine Arts. I was asked to tape a short acceptance award video. Please take a look. (I added bubbles). And hang around for Gandalbert's appearance!

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IQFAF ‘HOUSE IN THE CLOUDS’ acceptance video

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Watch ‘HOUSE IN THE CLOUDS’ for free through Sunday, March 31

Please note that you can view the 1-hour, 9-minute documentary for free online — or watch it again — through Sunday at the IQFAF Youtube page or click the video below. NOTE: This link will expire at midnight, Sunday, March 31

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Dear Robert Singleton …

Below is the lovely e-mail notice IQFAF founder, Robert Jerome Pagan, sent to Robert Singleton, informing him of winning a Lifetime Acheivement Award in Fine Arts:

Dear Robert Singleton,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that you have been chosen as this round's Lifetime Achievement Recipient in the field of Fine Art by the International Queer Film and Art Form. It is with great pleasure that we extend this honor to you, marking your endless endeavors not only in art, but also in compassion and activism for the queer community.

Your story is one that we are immensely proud to be a part of championing. Your contributions to the arts, coupled with your dedication to advocacy and compassion for the queer community, have left an indelible mark on the landscape of American and queer history.

We believe that your work, alongside Doug's and Bobby's film, will continue to make significant contributions to our cultural landscape. Your artistic vision and commitment to social change are truly commendable, and we are honored to recognize your achievements with this prestigious award.

Furthermore, I am pleased to inform you that a physical award will be presented to you in 2025 at the Las Vegas gathering. This will provide an opportunity for us to celebrate your accomplishments in person and to showcase your outstanding contributions to the wider community.

Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments and continuing to support your endeavors in the future.

Warm regards,

Robert Jerome Pagan
International Queer Film and Art Form

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See Robert’s artwork up close and personal

Visit a comprehensive virtual gallery and retrospective that traces Robert’s artistic work from representational, through his abstract period, and on to his horizon line and cloud paintings

LINK: https://rsingleton.net

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