The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Film Production Grant ($20,000)
Awarded January 14, 2004
As reported in "Variety" (see below), the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation very generously provided the production with a film production grant of $20,000. The Foundation is a philanthropic non-profit organization that provides major support for science and technology-related endeavors. Over the past five years, the Foundation has partnered with Columbia university, the American Film Institute, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, UCLA and USC to establish annual awards in screenwriting and film production. The Foundation has also joined with the Hamptons International Film Festival, the Sundance Institute and the Tribeca Film Institute to award prizes for films and screenplays.

The Jerome Foundation
New York City Media Arts Grant ($10,000)
Awarded September 9, 2005
The Jerome Foundation, one of the most prestigious film grant givers in the country, has awarded "Haber" the New York City Media Arts Grant. The Foundation, created by artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill (1905-1972), makes grants to support the creation and production of new artistic works by emerging artists, and contributes to the professional advancement of those artists. The Jerome Foundation supports programs in dance, literature, media arts, music, theater, performance art, the visual arts, multidisciplinary work and arts criticism.
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Best of Fest Award
As reported in Daily Variety (see press clipping...), LA Shorts, the largest short film festival in the world, awarded "Haber" its top prize, the Best of Fest Award. This award officially qualifies "Haber" for the 2009 Academy Awards.
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Grand Prize
The Rhode Island International Film Festival awarded "Haber" the Grand Prize for Best Student Film. RIIFF is one of only about 70 Academy-qualifying festivals in the world.
Columbia University Film Festival
National Board of Review Motion Pictures Award
Student Choice Award, Best Cinematography
"Haber" was recognized twice at the 2009 Columbia Film Festival, winning the National Board of Review Motion Pictures Award, as well as the Student Choice Award for Best Cinematography. "Haber" was screened both in the New York Festival and the Los Angeles Festival for Faculty Selects & Honors films.
San Joaquin International Film Festival
Best Narrative Short (Nominated)
"Haber" was nominated for the Best Narrative Short Award at the 2009 Joaquin International Film Festival.