Now, on to the award.
There are very few of us who haven't aspired to do something that will live on when we are gone. Whatever your beliefs, it is a comforting fact to know that you will leave something behind bearing your name for those in future generations to admire. Some momento to prove that you existed, that you were a living being and a creator that breathed life into something that it lives on.
Having the talent and vision to create such a thing is a very special gift. To be able to find time to make it come to fruition during the daily routines of financial and family is an impossibility for the majority of us. Many are lucky enough to find time to practice their former art & aspirations as a hobby. We set around, writing nocturnally on our computers, hoping that when we retire we'll have the time to finish our 'Great American Novel.'
This very special award is presented tonight to someone who has made the time to make a career out of that childhood fantasy. Someone who has struggled through long hours of editing and contest touring, and someone who undoubtedly knows the heartache of having something so dear to you rejected by a stranger as 'not good enough.'
Through parenthood and the chores of being a stay at home father, he has found the time to create something special. Although some of it may be more along the lines of the child you stick in the basement when people come over, he has more to come and plenty to be proud of.
From SciFi originals all the way up to working with two modern masters of horror, this man deserves this award in every sense of the word. Thanks for taking the time to be part of this community. We consider you a friend, and a man who will definately live on after he's gone in the minds of horror fans.
Ladies in gentlemen, I have been given the honor and pleasure in presenting Mr.
Sean Keller, our very own
Roderick Usher, with this award for his upcoming film
Giallo.
