“MALO CASA” Recognized by “Oscars of the Internet”

SAN DIEGO, CA -- APRIL 24, 2008 -- The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web, has recognized “MALO CASA” as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes work exhibiting remarkable achievement.  

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video, and Mobile Websites. The awards are judged by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization that includes David Bowie, Harvey Weinstein, Arianna Huffington, Matt Groening, Jamie Oliver, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, and RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser.

"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding work that is setting the standards for the Internet," said David-Michel Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. "Malo Casa’s Official Honoree selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators.”

“We’re all excited and thrilled at having the Webby’s honor our small, no-budget, no crew web series. Our project has been a true labor of love for us and we’re happy people have enjoyed the work,” said Dave Fugett, creator of the series and website malocasa.org

The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 states. Out more than the 10,000 entries submitted, fewer than 15% received this honor and were deemed an Official Honoree.

About “MALO CASA”:
A thriller/drama webseries about a family that moves from Ohio to San Diego hoping for a fresh start after experiencing horrific events. Shortly after moving into a house the family begins to change as strange things begin to occur. Can they survive? The production itself has no budget, no crew just five actors and a camera. http://www.malocasa.org

About The Webby Awards:
Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video, and Mobile Websites. Established in 1996, the 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: Adobe; The Creative Group; Verizon; AOL Video; dotMobi; Level3; Adweek; Fortune; Reuters; Variety; Wired; IDG: Brightcove; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced.Net; KobeMail and Museum of the Moving Image.

About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS):
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the Internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, fashion designer Max Azria, “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser.   The Webby Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered trademarks of International Data Group.  For more information, visit www.iadas.net .

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