The Honorary Maverick Award was derived from its symbolic meaning to the Woodstock arts colony, representing an individual whose life and work is based on creativity, independent vision and social activism. Director/screenwriter/ actor/ editor/comic book writer Kevin Smith fits the bill like a glove! One of the most unique voices to emerge during the American independent filmmaking renaissance of the 1990’s, Smith made his first film Clerks, in 1994, for $27,575, based on his experiences as a New Jersey convenience store clerk. It was soon followed by, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jersey Girl, Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back, Dogma and Clerks II. He is currently preparing a horror film, entitled Red State and an untitled comic book/sci-fi movie.
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