Howard Guttenplan  1934-2015

It is with profound sadness that Millennium announces the passing of former 
Executive Director Howard Guttenplan.  He died peacefully in his sleep on 
February 23, in his own surroundings, while receiving compassionate care from 
hospice workers and friends.  He was a Navy veteran, and in accordance with his 
wishes was buried at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

Howard led Millennium Film Workshop from 1971 to 2011 -forty years, a biblical 
generation.  A brilliant administrator, visionary programmer, and pragmatic 
supporter of aspiring filmmakers, he worked tirelessly and with passion to make 
Millennium’s founding idea real:  “To offer the non-commercial film artist -of 
whatever experience, or proven degree of proficiency, and without interference 
in either film-subject or style -the use without cost, or at minimal cost, of 
the tools of filmmaking, instruction in filmmaking, and a means of contacting 
others of like creative interest.”

In the near future Millennium will coordinate a screening series celebrating 
Howard’s work on behalf of moving image artists.  Further information will be 
available at Millennium's website <http://millenniumfilm.org/>, its Facebook 
page <http://facebook.com/millenniumfilm>, and through its email list (you may 
join at the website).

-posted at Millenniumfilm.org <http://millenniumfilm.org/> on 3/4/2015




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