Student filmmaker receives BOCES award

Bill San Antonio

Max Novick, a Roslyn School District student enrolled at the Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts, has received the George Farber Outstanding Student award, given each year in recognition of a BOCES student’s talent, commitment, honesty, diligence, compassion and morality.

Novick, a Long Island Scholar Artist Merit winner, has worked on nearly 20 film sets, contributed to 30 short films, and has written, photographed, directed and edited six original films.  

“Max’s passion for filmmaking is unrivaled,” said Anthony Petrucci, who lectures at the Long Island High School for the Arts filmmaking lecturer and nominates candidates for the award. “He has made it the centerpiece of his life.” 

Petrucci said Novick “an exceptionally intelligent, resourceful and self-motivated young man” who is “perhaps the top overall performer in the LIHSA filmmaking program.”

“He possesses an emotional wherewithal I have rarely seen in my career,” Petrucci said.

BOCES officials in a news release said Novick “is always generous in lending a hand to his fellow filmmakers, offering insights, ideas and assistance to help strengthen their movies.”

“The students we honor today were chosen by their teachers, mentors and administrators for their remarkable achievements,” said Susan Bergtraum, vice president of the BOCES board, during a ceremony in Syosset in early May honoring BOCES award winners. “They have demonstrated passion, drive, outstanding talents, exemplary character and a commitment to community and school improvement.”

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