EDIT CONTAINS CONVERTED 4:3 MATERIAL<br/> <br />The cast and crew of "The Artist'' received the inaugural "Made in Hollywood'' Award.<br/> <br />It honors the movie for being shot exclusively in Los Angeles and it comes on the heels of its Academy Award nomination for best picture.<br/> <br />Jean Dujardin, the Oscar-nominated star of the mostly silent, black-and-white film, joined director, Michel Hazanavicius and fellow cast and crew members on the soundstage where the final scene was filmed.<br/> <br />Hazanavicius said the reason why they shot in L.A. was simple.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Michel Hazanavicius, director, saying (English):<br/> <br />"Everybody here is American. There is no one who looks more American than another American. The props, the cars, the streets, everything was accurate making the movie here."<br/> <br />Uggie, the four legged star of the film is currently at the center of a mild controversy.<br/> <br />Fans are campaigning for the pooch to receive an honorary Oscar.<br/> <br />His co-star, actress Penelope Ann Miller put things into perceptive.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Penelope Ann Miller, actress, saying (English):<br/> <br />"What if actors all went out and got mad because they weren't nominated. The dog can't speak for himself but he probably deserves to be nominated. I feel bad for the dog."<br/> <br />The city hopes to present the award annually to each best picture nominee shot exclusively in Los Angeles.<br/> <br />Alicia Powell, Reuters.
