Actress Sally Kirkland really loved Metin's DIVERSITY painting.
Hollywood Painter Metin Bereketli Helps MMPA's Scholarship Drive
MMPA Scholars are honored at March 20, 2003 Pre-Oscar Lucheon
Metin with some of best young hearts & minds in America today who won a prestigious MMPA Scholarship: (Left to Right) (Standing) Steven Jen-Hong Kung, Dean Yamada, Alexandra Browne, Eva Husson, Metin, Behnaz Sasanne Jad, Malika Diane Mapp. (Seated) Tamyah El-Amin, Tania Trepanier, Daysun Chang.
Metin with Jarvee Hutcherson, the young and dynamic President of Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA).
Good job, Jarvee!
Metin is an artist who believes 100% in the importance of education for the future of America.
When Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA) has asked him to help with its scholarship drive, Metin did not hesitate even a second and donated the proceeds of his DIVERSITY series of paintings to MMPA.
Metin with two Award-winning actresses: Lupe Ontiveros (L) and Sally Kirkland
Academy Award nominee Cinematographer Dion Beebe was nominated this year for his unforgettable work in CHICAGO.