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Online Series Clutch Wins Best Shorts Competition

Clutch, the femme fatale online series by mojopro Films, has won a prestigious award from the Best Shorts Competition. The award was given in the webisode category for the action-packed Clutch Episode 8: Balance Due (the season one finale).

2012-05-08
TORONTO, CANADA, May 08, 2012 (Press-News.org) "This has been a tremendous ride for us, with the Webby's, L.A. Web Fest, the Communicators, and now the Best Shorts award," says Clutch creator Jonathan Robbins.

The Best Shorts Competition recognizes film professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film industry.

"What impresses me about this award is the international nature of the competition, sharing the prestige with such wonderful work in other categories from filmmakers in Pakistan, Ireland, Australia, and the United States," says Robbins.

In winning Best Shorts laurels, Clutch joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally-respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs the Best Shorts Competition, had this to say about the winners, "Best Shorts laurels are not easy to win. Entries are received from around the world. The Best Shorts Competition sets the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries."

Clutch is currently in pre-production on Season Two. Find the multi-award winning Clutch at clutchtheseries.com

mojoPro Films is an independent production company. Contact us at mojoprofilms@gmail.com


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[Press-News.org] Online Series Clutch Wins Best Shorts Competition
Clutch, the femme fatale online series by mojopro Films, has won a prestigious award from the Best Shorts Competition. The award was given in the webisode category for the action-packed Clutch Episode 8: Balance Due (the season one finale).