BREADMAKERS has been selected for the first International Documentary Film Festival of IRAN, "cinema verite": in Tehran in October 2007.
DEFC (Documentary and Experimental Film Center) is the main centre for production, distribution and promotion of fiction, documentary, animation and experimental films in Iran, as well as in the Middle East.
In Iran, annually about 80 feature and 2500 professional and amateur short films are produced.
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Sunday, 26 August 2007
Friday, 24 August 2007
Documentary Award Media Release
BREADMAKERS, a short film by young Edinburgh filmmaker Yasmin Fedda, has won the Short Scottish Documentary Award at the 2007 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The film tells the story of a community of Edinburgh workers with learning disabilities in the Garvald Bakery in Gorgie, who make a range of organic breads for delivery to shops and cafes all over Edinburgh.
Yasmin was presented with a cheque for £1000 after the packed award screening at Edinburgh's Cameo Cinema this weekend. She said "The featured Garvald bakery is part of a centre inspired by the ideas of Rudolph Steiner. The workers interact using repetitive speech and sign language. I worked there last year and it's an inspiring place. The film allows people into a world they wouldn't normally see.
After receiving the award, I heard that the film has been invited to the Iran documentary film festival, so I'll now be taking a small piece of Gorgie to Tehran!"
The film is produced by award-winning Edinburgh producers Jim Hickey and Robin Mitchell.
EDITORS NOTES:
The Short Scottish Documentary Award is sponsored by Baillie Gifford.
Yasmin Fedda (27) is a Lebanese Canadian working in Edinburgh.
BREADMAKERS will be screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Tuesday 21st August at Filmhouse (12.30pm).
BREADMAKERS has been selected by the BBC Film Network and can be seen on the website after its Edinburgh premiere.
BREADMAKERS was made as part of the Scottish Documentary Institute's Bridging the Gap scheme, the only documentary talent initiative for cinema in the UK offering training linked to production.
The Garvald Centre which runs the bakery is committed to making a real difference to its members' lives with creative day opportunities for over 120 people through a wide range of workshops in craft and artistic skills as well as the bakery and confectionery. It also provides supported accommodation for over 40 people in their own homes.
The film tells the story of a community of Edinburgh workers with learning disabilities in the Garvald Bakery in Gorgie, who make a range of organic breads for delivery to shops and cafes all over Edinburgh.
Yasmin was presented with a cheque for £1000 after the packed award screening at Edinburgh's Cameo Cinema this weekend. She said "The featured Garvald bakery is part of a centre inspired by the ideas of Rudolph Steiner. The workers interact using repetitive speech and sign language. I worked there last year and it's an inspiring place. The film allows people into a world they wouldn't normally see.
After receiving the award, I heard that the film has been invited to the Iran documentary film festival, so I'll now be taking a small piece of Gorgie to Tehran!"
The film is produced by award-winning Edinburgh producers Jim Hickey and Robin Mitchell.
EDITORS NOTES:
The Short Scottish Documentary Award is sponsored by Baillie Gifford.
Yasmin Fedda (27) is a Lebanese Canadian working in Edinburgh.
BREADMAKERS will be screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Tuesday 21st August at Filmhouse (12.30pm).
BREADMAKERS has been selected by the BBC Film Network and can be seen on the website after its Edinburgh premiere.
BREADMAKERS was made as part of the Scottish Documentary Institute's Bridging the Gap scheme, the only documentary talent initiative for cinema in the UK offering training linked to production.
The Garvald Centre which runs the bakery is committed to making a real difference to its members' lives with creative day opportunities for over 120 people through a wide range of workshops in craft and artistic skills as well as the bakery and confectionery. It also provides supported accommodation for over 40 people in their own homes.
Saturday, 18 August 2007
Short Documentary Award
Yasmin Fedda, the director of BREADMAKERS, has won the Short Scottish Documentary Award (funded by a donation from Baillie Gifford) at the 2007 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The judges had a difficult decision to make, so much so, they presented a runners-up prize to the film HOW TO SAVE A FISH FROM DROWNING (dir: Kelly Neal).
Made as part of the Scottish Documentary Institutes' Bridging the Gap scheme, BREADMAKERS tells the story of a community of Edinburgh workers with learning disabilities making a variety of organic breads for daily delivery to shops and cafes in the city.
The film has already been selected by the BBC Film Network and will be screened on the site after its Edinburgh premiere.
The judges had a difficult decision to make, so much so, they presented a runners-up prize to the film HOW TO SAVE A FISH FROM DROWNING (dir: Kelly Neal).
Made as part of the Scottish Documentary Institutes' Bridging the Gap scheme, BREADMAKERS tells the story of a community of Edinburgh workers with learning disabilities making a variety of organic breads for daily delivery to shops and cafes in the city.
The film has already been selected by the BBC Film Network and will be screened on the site after its Edinburgh premiere.
Thursday, 12 July 2007
Edinburgh Film Festival
There are two chances to see Breadmakers at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (15 – 26th August 2007).
On Tuesday 21st August at the Filmhouse (12.30pm), Bridging the Gap present a selection of short documentaries on the theme of 'white'. Run by the Scottish Documentary Institute, Bridging the Gap is the only documentary talent initiative for cinema in the UK offering training linked to production.
All six titles in this programme (including Breadmakers) have been selected to compete for the Short Scottish Documentary Award. This screening takes place at The Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh on Saturday 18th August at 12:45pm.
On Tuesday 21st August at the Filmhouse (12.30pm), Bridging the Gap present a selection of short documentaries on the theme of 'white'. Run by the Scottish Documentary Institute, Bridging the Gap is the only documentary talent initiative for cinema in the UK offering training linked to production.
All six titles in this programme (including Breadmakers) have been selected to compete for the Short Scottish Documentary Award. This screening takes place at The Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh on Saturday 18th August at 12:45pm.
Sunday, 8 July 2007
BBC Film Network
The 10-minute documentary BREADMAKERS (Dir. Yasmin Fedda) has been selected by the BBC Film Network and will be screened on the BBC site after its premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Film Network is the BBC’s interactive showcase for new British filmmakers, screening three new short films in broadband quality every week, adding to a growing catalogue of great shorts.
The site allows people to comment on and rate films and also provides filmmakers with tools to create online profiles and exchange tips, advice and ideas. The purpose is to expose new talent and create a platform for some great films that are rarely seen elsewhere.
More details at www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A22860759
Film Network is the BBC’s interactive showcase for new British filmmakers, screening three new short films in broadband quality every week, adding to a growing catalogue of great shorts.
The site allows people to comment on and rate films and also provides filmmakers with tools to create online profiles and exchange tips, advice and ideas. The purpose is to expose new talent and create a platform for some great films that are rarely seen elsewhere.
More details at www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A22860759
Friday, 6 July 2007
Finnish Film Festival
BREADMAKERS has been selected for the seventh annual International Festival of Visual Culture, Joensuu, Finland, which will take place between September 26th and 30th 2007. The main theme of Viscult 2007 festival is "Daily Bread"
The Festival of Visual Culture is a personal event with the majority of filmmakers present to introduce their work encouraging the opportunity for profound discussions of the films, film-making, and culture. The festival is also in close co-operation with the University of Joensuu and its students.
Through the years Viscult, the Finnish film festival, introducing ethnographic, anthropological and documentary films, has seen many great filmmakers and visual anthropologists, Asen Balikci, Peter Biella, Gary Kildea, David MacDougall, Colette Piault, Faye Ginsburg, Judith Okely and Jay Ruby among many others.
The festival in Joensuu, which is located near the Russian border in Finland, is known for its warm and intimate atmosphere, and of course, the Finnish sauna.
More details at www.viscult.net
The Festival of Visual Culture is a personal event with the majority of filmmakers present to introduce their work encouraging the opportunity for profound discussions of the films, film-making, and culture. The festival is also in close co-operation with the University of Joensuu and its students.
Through the years Viscult, the Finnish film festival, introducing ethnographic, anthropological and documentary films, has seen many great filmmakers and visual anthropologists, Asen Balikci, Peter Biella, Gary Kildea, David MacDougall, Colette Piault, Faye Ginsburg, Judith Okely and Jay Ruby among many others.
The festival in Joensuu, which is located near the Russian border in Finland, is known for its warm and intimate atmosphere, and of course, the Finnish sauna.
More details at www.viscult.net
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