Saturday, May 5--------The Cadillac Audience Award , voted on by Festival audiences, was announced this evening as the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival moves towards the finishing line. The Award winner is WE ARE TOGETHER (Thina Simunye),  a documentary film from the U.K. directed by Paul Taylor and produced by Paul Taylor and Teddy Liefer. The film tells the story of children in the South Africa Agape Orphanage, most of who have lost their loved ones to AIDS.  Told with compassion and grace, this uplifting film celebrates the children’s indomitable spirits and musical aspirations. The Children of Agape choir has performed throughout the festival at events including Opening Night, the Family Festival and the film's premiere earlier this week.

“The Tribeca Film Festival Cadillac Award is a fantastic honor", director Paul Taylor exulted. “Having some of the children from Agape with us during the festival has been very special......this is their award.” Paul Taylor and Teddy Leifer will dedicate the $25,000 cash prize from the Cadillac Award to school fees for the Agape children through their RISE Foundation. The film has two final screenings tomorrow, the Festival's closing day. 

Sandy Mandelberger, Awards Watch Editor