Proving Holiness has won its first award, the "Certificate for Creative Excellence" from the 2008 US International Film and Video Festival. It was entered under the category of Religion, Ethics and Humanities Production: Documentary. Proving Holiness broadcast on WNED Channel 17 on Dec. 3rd, 2007.

Proving Holiness is a privately funded documentary produced by Daybreak TV Productions, narrated by Martin Sheen. The video defines the canonization process through the stories of: Monsignor Nelson Baker, Archbishop Oscar Romero, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and Saint Faustina.

The documentary premiere was on All Saints Day (Nov. 1) at the Montante Center at Canisius College. Distribution began in December of 2007. DVD’s are available with bonus footage and closed-captioning. Check Daybreak’s website: daybreak.rlcomputing.com or your WNY Catholic newspaper for order forms.

For more information on the International Film and Video Festival check the web at: www.filmfestawards.com.