Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards

BIEL, Switzerland, November 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

HAMILTON AND LOS ANGELES CONFIDENTIAL MAGAZINE ANNOUNCE 7TH ANNUAL HAMILTON BEHIND THE CAMERA AWARDS EVENT, HONORS OFF SCREEN HEROES - NOVEMBER 10TH, 2013 AT THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES

Hamilton watches, known for their pioneering role in the worlds of aviation and cinema as well as their innovative timekeeping technology, and Los Angeles Confidential magazine, the premiere luxury, lifestyle publication in Los Angeles, host the 7th annual Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards on November 10, 2013 at The Ebell of Los Angeles theater. Hosted by actress, Elisabeth Röhm of NBC's Law & Order and the highly anticipated film, "American Hustle", the awards ceremony pays tribute to the brilliant behind-the-scenes talent whose individual work contributes to the quality of a motion picture and to the lasting impression that it has on movie audiences. This year Hamilton celebrates watch appearances in more than 400 films, most recently "A Good Day To Die Hard" and "Zulu".

Previous hosts of the awards presentation including The Bachelor and Bachelorette's Chris Harrison, Leonard Maltin, Elvis Mitchell, Ben Lyons and Isaiah Mustafa were joined by an elite assembly of A-list actors, actresses and award-winning filmmakers to present these most illustrious awards. Past award presenters have included: Ewan McGregor, Robert Pattinson, Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford, Zoe Saldana, Michael Bay, Antonio Banderas, Jon Favreau, Viola Davis, J.J. Abrams, Christoph Waltz and Diane Kruger, to name a few.  

The list of honorees for the Hamilton Behind the Camera 2013 Awards include:

• Director: David O. Russell, "American Hustle"
• Foreign Film/Director: Haifaa Al Mansour, "Wadjda"
• Screenwriters: Brad Ingelsby and Scott Cooper, "Out Of The Furnace"
• Producers:  Robbie Brenner and Rachel Winter, "Dallas Buyers Club"
• Casting Directors: Billy Hopkins and Leah Daniels-Butler, "Lee Daniels' The Butler"
• Production Designer: Jess Goncher, "Inside Llewyn Davis"
• Film Editor: Dana E. Glauberman, "Labor Day"
• Costume Designer: Michael Wilkinson, "American Hustle"
• Property Master: Brad Einhorn, "Behind the Candelabra"
• Lifetime Achievement in Cinematography: Phedon Papamichael, ASC, "Nebraska"

The honorees are selected from movies released during the year and/or qualified and presented at the most recent prestigious movie festivals of Cannes, Toronto and Venice as well as at the Festival of the American Film Institute. Hamilton's Ventura watch is the inspiration for the custom-created event award, designed by Los Angeles-based, H Studio.

Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA and today its watches combine the American spirit with the unrivalled precision of the latest Swiss movements and technologies. Since 1951 the brand's distinctive watches have caught the attention of the world's leading screen stylists. Their eye-catching shapes, modern materials and unique designs have earned them appearances in more than 400 films, including Hollywood blockbusters as well as European, Chinese and Russian productions. Throughout the years, Hamilton has created a tradition of integrating its signature styles with epic storylines - from Stanley Kubrick's futuristic "2001: A Space Odyssey" to sci-fi stand-outs "I Am Legend" and the fan-favorite "Men in Black" trilogy. In 2013 the brand reclaimed its role in the Die Hard series, when it appeared on the wrists of the stars in the latest installment, A Good Day to Die Hard. Hamilton is a member of the Swatch group, the largest watch manufacturer and distributor in the world with 160 production sites in Switzerland. http://www.hamiltonwatch.com

Los Angeles Confidential magazine is the premiere glossy publication in Los Angeles, celebrating the finest in fashion, art, beauty, culture, dining, entertainment, interior design, nightlife and travel. Los Angeles Confidential covers the hottest trends and most influential players and tastemakers from an insider's point of view. Los Angeles Confidential is published by Niche Media Holdings LLC., a subsidiary of The Greenspun Corporation (TGC), which traces its roots back to the launch of the Las Vegas Sun in 1950. Niche Media is the country's preeminent regional lifestyle publishing company, whose city-specific publications include Art Basel Miami Beach, Aspen Peak, Boston Common, Capitol File, Gotham, Hamptons, Los Angeles Confidential, Michigan Avenue, Ocean Drive, Philadelphia Style, Vegas and Wynn. TGC publications include Las Vegas Magazine, Las Vegas Weekly, VEGAS INC and Vegas2Go. TGC and Niche Media titles exceed 30,000 pages with a combined annual distribution of 19 million copies nationally.

For more information: Samira Kaelin, samira.kaelin@hamiltonwatch.com, +41-32-343-38-63