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The DBA Foundation is proud to present this year's talented Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Steven E. de Souza. This year's The group is bejeweled by one special lady, Gloria Reuben. It is our pleasure to honour these accomplished Jamaicans.

Despite being dubbed the 'Jamaican Oscars', the DBA differs in that an award is bestowed based on the body of work of the nominee rather than on their achievement in any given year or category.

The awards - from three categories - will be presented at the gala presentation on November 5, 2002 at the Hilton Kingston Hotel.

DOCTOR BIRD AWARDS - Current Director/Producer/Screenwriter

DOCTOR BIRD AWARDS 2004

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEE

Steven E. de Souza’s credits include the milestone action films Die Hard and 48 HRS, as well as such hits as Commando, The Running Man, Ricochet, Die Hard 2, and The Flintstones . His most recent films are the suspense thriller Possessed, which he also directed, and last year’s Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life . Coming up, his modern-day adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will be the first full-length feature filmed in the IMAX ™ 3-D format. He is currently writing and directing The Presence, a supernatural thriller, and then returns to his action roots with Ninjitsu in 2005.

Off-screen, Mr. de Souza’s byline has appeared in The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times , and in Premiere, Buzz, and Fade-In magazines. He has served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America, West, and is a frequent lecturer at UCLA, USC, and the American Film Institute. He is a two-time nominee for the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Mystery Screenplay, and a recipient of the Imagen Foundation’s Norman Lear Writer’s Award for Lifetime Achievement: August 2004..

SOME OUTSTANDING WORKS BY STEVEN E. DE SOUZA
Television

2000 Possessed* 1991 Tales from the Crypt* 1989 Supercarrier 1982 Knight Rider 1976 Bionic Woman 1974 Six Million Dollar Man 1973 Arnold’s Wrecking Company	Showtime Pictures (feature film) HBO Series ABC Series Creator/Exec. Producer NBC Series TV Series TV Series	Screenplay/Producer/Director Writer/Director Creator/Exec. Producer Writer/Producer Writer Writer/Story Editor Writer/Director/Actor

Feature Films
2003 Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life 2000 Possessed * 1995 Judge Dredd 1994 The Flintstones 1994 Beverly Hills Cop III 1994 Street Fighter * 1991 Hudson Hawk 1990 Die Hard 2: Die Harder 1990 Another 48 HRS 1988 Die Hard 1986 Jumpin’ Jack Flash 1987 The Running Man 1985 Commando 1982 48 HRS	Paramount Story Showtime Pictures Disney Universal Paramount Universal Tri-Star Pictures 20th Century Fox Paramount 20th Century Fox 20th Century Fox Tri-Star Pictures 20th Century Fox Paramount	Story Screenplay/Director Screenplay Writer Writer Writer/Director Screenplay Screenplay Characters Screenplay Writer Writer Story Writer

ABOUT “POSSESSED...

Based on the true account of a 1949 Catholic church-sanctioned exorcism performed in America, POSSESSED tells a story that was suppressed for nearly half a century. The film was directed by Steven E. de Souza from a screenplay by Michael Lazarou and de Souza. POSSESSED is adapted from the book Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism, written by Thomas B. Allen.

Emily Eakin , of the Brill’s Content said of the film, “ Possessed’ is cable television’s ‘The Crucible’, and Steven de Souza its Arthur Miller. ” Barbara D. Phillips , of The Wall Street Journal notes that, “ While the premise will be familiar to fans of “The Exorcist”… The visually handsome film, directed by Steven E. de Souza works remarkably well on its own, more restrained terms… ” And John Kock, of The Boston Globe , remarks that, “‘ Possessed’ is written with intelligence, and cleverly, thoughtfully, directed. Director and co-writer Steven de Souza pumps up the tension smoothly but dramatically … ”

Doctor Bird Awards “Unsung Heroes” 2004

Presented in recognition of their body of work and

outstanding contribution tothe Jamaican Film and Television Industry

UNSUNG HERO #1:

For many people, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) was a crucible for innovative Jamaican programming. This individual helped to create that image is a stalwart in the production of television programmes in Jamaica for over four decades. They have received many accolades including: A Bronze Musgrave medal, a Centenary Award and a Press Association Award. Their work in radio, theatre and television makes him a part of a unique group of multi-faceted, writer/producer/director/trainers. They are also an actor.

UNSUNG HERO #2:

This individual who has led Phase Three Productions for over 20 years also answers to the name “Pardy”. They and their company have served the film and television industry by providing a wide range of services and training. In particular, his provision of quality Outside Broadcast and production services for film and video has made their company invaluable to many leading industry entities at home and abroad. Their triumph over many personal and professional challenges together with their legendary generosity singles them and their company out for special recognition.

UNSUNG HERO #3:

In a career that spans 33 years, they have left their mark as an editor as well as in the area of training. Their vast experience has been used to nurture several current professionals. Having honed their skills at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), they went into a partnership known as Vidquip Limited, which provides invaluable service to the film community. In advertising, documentaries and docudramas, they have been an industry leader creating innovative and seminal works which have withstood the test of time.

UNSUNG HERO #4:

Most filmmakers know that the “film” is made in the cutting room and many producers/directors owe their success to tthe editing skills of this individual. After repeated stints of study in television production in Jamaica, the USA, Canada and Japan, he took up a variety of posts at CPTC, Apex Productions, JBC, CVM-TV) and TVJ, while lecturing in non-linear editing at CARIMAC, UWI.

The 25 years of extensive background in editing, graphics, directing and training has made him unique in the industry.

UNSUNG HERO #5:

In his 34 years in the industry, “Teerob” has become one of our highest rated film director/ producers. He has written, directed and produced many tele-dramas, while working with some of the best Jamaican playwrights and actors. He has also produced several television musical specials with many of the legends of Jamaican music – leading to his pioneering work in music video production. His proven abilities earned him the director’s role on several international sporting events. Teerob has had on-camera experience, performing stunts on many feature films.

UNSUNG HERO #6:

The Film Unit of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), to a great extent, was the true birthplace of the Jamaican film and television industry. Under visionary filmmaker, Martin Rennals (a 1998 Lifetime Achievement Doctor Bird Award Winner), the JIS created some of the best Jamaican documentary and dramatic works in film, while stockpiling an invaluable source of reference material on Jamaica’s history, culture and development. Most of Jamaica’s film experts in virtually all the creative and technical areas, started at the JIS, including the creator of the Doctor Bird Awards, Lennie Little-White, 2004 Awardees - Freddy Borough, Hopeton Fullwood and Tony Robinson, as well as 1998 DBA Awardees - Carey Robinson, Chappie St Juste and Don Buckner.