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May 8, 2017

The Film Committee of The Century Club here in New York City will screen the film The World Trade Center in the Movies on 9/11/2017 at the Club.

May 8, 2017

Apr 9, 2015

Rockers, the classic Reggae film, to be honored at St. Barth Film Festival

Apr 9, 2015

It’s a real thrill for me to be presenting ”Rockers” for my brilliant friend, Ted Bafaloukos, the Director. I spent the summer of ’77 in the Kingston ghetto and all over JA working as Unit Manager on this terrific project.

Loveful Heights !

Apr 9, 2015

Jun 3, 2014

Laker McChampions

Jun 3, 2014

This short film features 10 championship teams of the LA Lakers set to “Filthy McNasty” by the Horace Silver Quintet. It’s a fun 7 minutes and it will be showing in Hamburg on the 4th and 9th of June, 2014.

I posted thislink to the Fest website on facebook on June 5th, I think it’s thoughtfully curated:

http://festival.shortfilm.com/en/programm/special-programshymes/motive-moving-bodies-moving-images/

Jun 3, 2014

May 21, 2014

WTC Film opens at 9/11 Memorial Museum

May 21, 2014

This 7 minute short plays in the South Tower Excavation portion of the Museum along with the Museum’s own history of the Buildings. The Museum is a powerful experience, beautifully realized. I am proud they have seen fit to include my film.

May 21, 2014

“A Visual History of The World Trade Center” 32 mins. won the Best Short Doc Award at the 2023 Signes de la Nuit Festival - Paris:

SHORT DOCUMENTARY SECTION
MAIN AWARD
A Visual History of The World Trade Center

Monty Diamond

United States / 2020 / 0:30:00

Four moments from the history of The World Trade Center set to the 4 movements of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s symphony “Scheherezade”.

Jury Declaration:

The Main Award goes to “A Visual History of The World Trade Center” by Monty Diamond. “A Visual History of the World Trade Center” masterfully communicates solely through evocative imagery, effortlessly transcending the need for verbal exposition. The seamless fusion of music amplifies the film’s resonance, creating a powerful and harmonious cinematic experience. By delving into historical, artistic, social, and political layers, the documentary vividly captures the towers’ profound cultural, social, and historical impact. Its exceptional rhythm, coupled with concise yet comprehensive storytelling, ensures accessibility and resonance, solidifying this documentary as a cinematic tour de force.