"Breadmakers" has been selected for the Special Section of the Milano Film Festival (2008) called Vite (R)esistenti / (Un)common people.
This special section will feature a selection of biographical documentaries: films depicting life-long struggles against hostile environments, suspicious governments, and absorbing, annihilating memories. Stories otherwise left untold, that manage to represent countries through the lives of their citizens.
The festival aims at giving an insight into the lives of extraordinary people, on which young, talented filmmakers have focussed their attention and cameras. Once again, in spite of lacking instruments, they have managed to concentrate on people's lives and bring them to the attention of the most important festivals worldwide.
The Milano Film Festival takes place from the 12th – 21st September 2008.
Is the dough in the right place?
Friday, 29 August 2008
Friday, 15 August 2008
Planet in Focus
Breadmakers (Dir. Yasmin Fedda) will be shown at the 9th annual Planet in Focus International Environmental Film and Video Festival, which takes place in Toronto between the 22nd and 26th October 2008.
Planet in Focus promotes and showcases outstanding and compelling films and videos in all forms (documentary, drama, animation, experimental, new media), focusing on environmental themes and subjects by Canadian and international filmmakers.
Throughout the year and at their annual festival, Planet in Focus use environmental artistic expression as a catalyst for public awareness, discussion and appropriate action on the ecological and social health of the planet.
More details can be found at: http://www.planetinfocus.org/
Planet in Focus promotes and showcases outstanding and compelling films and videos in all forms (documentary, drama, animation, experimental, new media), focusing on environmental themes and subjects by Canadian and international filmmakers.
Throughout the year and at their annual festival, Planet in Focus use environmental artistic expression as a catalyst for public awareness, discussion and appropriate action on the ecological and social health of the planet.
More details can be found at: http://www.planetinfocus.org/
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Back to Beirut
Yasmin will be attending Beirut DC, The Cultural Association for Cinema, 5th edition of Ayam Beirut Al Cinema’iya Arab Film Festival, from October 16th to 24th, 2008. It's nice to think that while Yasmin spreads the word of BREADMAKERS in Beirut, the film itself will be screened closer to home at the Heartland Film Society’s Autumn Scottish Film Weekend in Aberfeldy, Scotland (see previous post).
Beirut DC was founded in Beirut, Lebanon in 1999 by a group of cinema professionals and art advocates. The organisation began its projects towards the end of 1999. The aim of Beirut DC was to provide help and support to Arab independent filmmakers, in facing up and overcoming the constraints facing independently-minded Arab cinema.
In due time, Beirut DC became more capable and efficient in its efforts to adjust to the difficulties and challenges facing Arab independent moviemakers. The organisation was able to learn and profit from its prolonged experience, and to gain the knowledge necessary to define and pursue its ongoing projects.
In a region where individuality is generally restricted, Beirut DC encourages its partners and collaborators to produce films that are relevant to their society, that seek to question pre-established forms and beliefs, and aim to induce change and new, personal approaches.
Beirut DC was founded in Beirut, Lebanon in 1999 by a group of cinema professionals and art advocates. The organisation began its projects towards the end of 1999. The aim of Beirut DC was to provide help and support to Arab independent filmmakers, in facing up and overcoming the constraints facing independently-minded Arab cinema.
In due time, Beirut DC became more capable and efficient in its efforts to adjust to the difficulties and challenges facing Arab independent moviemakers. The organisation was able to learn and profit from its prolonged experience, and to gain the knowledge necessary to define and pursue its ongoing projects.
In a region where individuality is generally restricted, Beirut DC encourages its partners and collaborators to produce films that are relevant to their society, that seek to question pre-established forms and beliefs, and aim to induce change and new, personal approaches.
Sunday, 20 July 2008
HEARTLAND FILM SOCIETY
After months of travelling the world’s film festival circuit BREADMAKERS will be screened closer to home at the Heartland Film Society’s Autumn Scottish Film Weekend in Aberfeldy. The screening will take place on Saturday 25th October 2008 at Dewars Distillery, Aberfeldy. The audience vote for their preferred film and the winner receives the “PALM DEWAR” with an appropriate prize.
Heartland Film Society (HFS) was formed to enable the showing of films on a big screen in an informal and friendly atmosphere. In 2004, HFS won the British Federation of Film Societies Best New Film Society award. The judges made special mention of the novel and unique method (the bean-o-meter) that HFS uses to evaluate the success of each film shown. Not only that but it received commendation for the programme notes issued for each screening.
HFS is run as a self-funding venture – fees cover only the cost of putting on films and the hire of the Locus Centre. Why not join? You don't have to join in advance – just come along to any of the performances. More details at: www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk
Heartland Film Society (HFS) was formed to enable the showing of films on a big screen in an informal and friendly atmosphere. In 2004, HFS won the British Federation of Film Societies Best New Film Society award. The judges made special mention of the novel and unique method (the bean-o-meter) that HFS uses to evaluate the success of each film shown. Not only that but it received commendation for the programme notes issued for each screening.
HFS is run as a self-funding venture – fees cover only the cost of putting on films and the hire of the Locus Centre. Why not join? You don't have to join in advance – just come along to any of the performances. More details at: www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk
Monday, 30 June 2008
First in Athens
Breadmakers has won best short documentary at the 2nd Emotion Pictures International Documentary Festival on Disability, Athens, Greece.
The festival, composing of documentary films focusing exclusively on issues of disability, is organised by the Secretariat General of Communication – Secretariat General of Information, in collaboration with the Greek Film Centre.
The aims and objectives of the festival remained the same, those being, the use of documentary films as a medium that puts on the map issues of disability by artists from around the world and walks of life; to increase public awareness and promote the inclusion of disabled people.
Director Yasmin Fedda was suitably delighted. "It's always good when your work is recognised."
The festival, composing of documentary films focusing exclusively on issues of disability, is organised by the Secretariat General of Communication – Secretariat General of Information, in collaboration with the Greek Film Centre.
The aims and objectives of the festival remained the same, those being, the use of documentary films as a medium that puts on the map issues of disability by artists from around the world and walks of life; to increase public awareness and promote the inclusion of disabled people.
Director Yasmin Fedda was suitably delighted. "It's always good when your work is recognised."
Another Good Write Up
Another good write up . . . I think.
Geschäftiger Alltag in der Bäckerei Garvald in Edinburgh. Zwölf Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Lernschwächen arbeiten hier. Yasmin Fedda deckt die sozialen Beziehungen der BrotbäckerInnen auf, die in diversen Sprach- und Zeichensystemen miteinander kommunizieren.BREADMAKERS entstand im Rahmen der Filmförderungsinitiative "Bridging the Gap" des "Scottish Documentary Institute".BiografieYASMIN FEDDA ist libanesisch-kanadischer Abstammung. Sie studierte Visuelle Anthropologie an der "Universität Manchester". Ihr Abschlussfilm über ein Kloster in der syrischen Wüste wurde weltweit auf zahlreichen Festivals gezeigt. Neben Projekten in den USA und dem mittleren Osten gab Yasmin Fedda in Newcastle einen Filmworkshop für junge Asylbewerber. Ihre Filme stehen in der Tradition des "Cinéma Vérité" - ihre Vorbilder sind Jean Rouche und Peter Brosens.
Geschäftiger Alltag in der Bäckerei Garvald in Edinburgh. Zwölf Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Lernschwächen arbeiten hier. Yasmin Fedda deckt die sozialen Beziehungen der BrotbäckerInnen auf, die in diversen Sprach- und Zeichensystemen miteinander kommunizieren.BREADMAKERS entstand im Rahmen der Filmförderungsinitiative "Bridging the Gap" des "Scottish Documentary Institute".BiografieYASMIN FEDDA ist libanesisch-kanadischer Abstammung. Sie studierte Visuelle Anthropologie an der "Universität Manchester". Ihr Abschlussfilm über ein Kloster in der syrischen Wüste wurde weltweit auf zahlreichen Festivals gezeigt. Neben Projekten in den USA und dem mittleren Osten gab Yasmin Fedda in Newcastle einen Filmworkshop für junge Asylbewerber. Ihre Filme stehen in der Tradition des "Cinéma Vérité" - ihre Vorbilder sind Jean Rouche und Peter Brosens.
Friday, 23 May 2008
Breadmakers heads to Russia
Breadmakers has been selected for the XVIII International Documentary, Short and Animated Films Festival "Message to Man" in St Petersburg, Russia. The Film festival takes place between the 15th and 22nd June 2008. It is the only international festival of this kind that exists in Russia.
The festival program includes International competition, National documentary film competition "Gateway to Russia" and special programs. Nearly 2500 submissions from almost 90 countries were sent for pre-selection.
Films produced in 2007-2008 were eligible for participation in the International and National competitions. Competition screenings and special programs will be shown in "Dom Kino" and "Rodina" film centres. Special programs will also be presented in "Dom Kino" and other theatres throughout the city.
The festival program includes International competition, National documentary film competition "Gateway to Russia" and special programs. Nearly 2500 submissions from almost 90 countries were sent for pre-selection.
Films produced in 2007-2008 were eligible for participation in the International and National competitions. Competition screenings and special programs will be shown in "Dom Kino" and "Rodina" film centres. Special programs will also be presented in "Dom Kino" and other theatres throughout the city.
Sunday, 20 April 2008
International Women's Film Festival Dortmund / Cologne
Breadmakers has been selected for the International Women's Film Festival Dortmund / Cologne in April 2008.
With the recent merger of the Feminale and femme totale - the two famous film festivals originally set up in Cologne and Dortmund in the 1980s - one of the most significant women's film festivals in the world has now come into being: the International Women's Film Festival DortmundCologne. Unique in Germany, the IWFF provides a perfect platform for the presentation of the latest film developments and trends as they relate to women working in all areas of film production. Not just women film directors but women cinematographers, film-music composers and other women filmmakers are given an unrivalled opportunity to showcase their latest work.
Based in the Rhine & Ruhr area, one of the world's largest metropolitan regions, the festival is open to all genres and styles. It takes place once a year, with the location alternating between two major and cultural important cities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne and Dortmund. The structures there that have organically grown over the last twenty years will guarantee that the tradition of expertly presenting the work of women involved in film production will be continued.
With the recent merger of the Feminale and femme totale - the two famous film festivals originally set up in Cologne and Dortmund in the 1980s - one of the most significant women's film festivals in the world has now come into being: the International Women's Film Festival DortmundCologne. Unique in Germany, the IWFF provides a perfect platform for the presentation of the latest film developments and trends as they relate to women working in all areas of film production. Not just women film directors but women cinematographers, film-music composers and other women filmmakers are given an unrivalled opportunity to showcase their latest work.
Based in the Rhine & Ruhr area, one of the world's largest metropolitan regions, the festival is open to all genres and styles. It takes place once a year, with the location alternating between two major and cultural important cities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne and Dortmund. The structures there that have organically grown over the last twenty years will guarantee that the tradition of expertly presenting the work of women involved in film production will be continued.
Friday, 18 April 2008
Pangea Day
Breadmakers has been selected to be part of Pangea Day.
On May 10, 2008, Cairo, Dharamsala, Kigali, London, New York City, Ramallah, Rio de Janeiro, and Tel Aviv will be linked to produce a 4-hour program of films, music and speakers. The program will be broadcast live at the same time across the world. The program will be broadcast live to the world through the Internet, television, digital cinemas, and mobile phones.
According to the festival organisers, "Pangea Day plans to use the power of film to bring the world a little closer together."
Pangea Day was created in 2006 when documentary filmmaker Jehane Noujaim won the TED prize. Jehane wished to use film to bring the world together. May 10, 2008 will be the first Pangea Day event.
On May 10, 2008, Cairo, Dharamsala, Kigali, London, New York City, Ramallah, Rio de Janeiro, and Tel Aviv will be linked to produce a 4-hour program of films, music and speakers. The program will be broadcast live at the same time across the world. The program will be broadcast live to the world through the Internet, television, digital cinemas, and mobile phones.
According to the festival organisers, "Pangea Day plans to use the power of film to bring the world a little closer together."
Pangea Day was created in 2006 when documentary filmmaker Jehane Noujaim won the TED prize. Jehane wished to use film to bring the world together. May 10, 2008 will be the first Pangea Day event.
Iowa City for Breadmakers
Breadmakers was recently screened at the Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival.
ICDOCS is an annual festival committed to engaging their Iowa audience with the world at large through films that explore the boundaries of documentary and non-fiction filmmaking. The festival showcases independent, high-quality short non-fiction films from around the world, providing valuable screen time for rarely seen work, as well as providing the community the opportunity to see movies they would usually not get to see.
ICDOCS was founded in 2001 with the mission of serving as a catalyst for positive change and fostering dialogue on a range of contemporary issues, both international and local. They are a non-profit, all volunteer-run organisation whose board of directors programmes approximately 10 hours of short works in competition for a ‘Best of the Festival’ award as well as other cash prizes, and sponsors special out-of-competition screenings and events, including screenings by distinguished jurors.
In 2008, ICDOCS teamed up with the Mission Creek Midwest Festival in order to provide a weeklong event showcasing literature, music, and film.
ICDOCS is an annual festival committed to engaging their Iowa audience with the world at large through films that explore the boundaries of documentary and non-fiction filmmaking. The festival showcases independent, high-quality short non-fiction films from around the world, providing valuable screen time for rarely seen work, as well as providing the community the opportunity to see movies they would usually not get to see.
ICDOCS was founded in 2001 with the mission of serving as a catalyst for positive change and fostering dialogue on a range of contemporary issues, both international and local. They are a non-profit, all volunteer-run organisation whose board of directors programmes approximately 10 hours of short works in competition for a ‘Best of the Festival’ award as well as other cash prizes, and sponsors special out-of-competition screenings and events, including screenings by distinguished jurors.
In 2008, ICDOCS teamed up with the Mission Creek Midwest Festival in order to provide a weeklong event showcasing literature, music, and film.
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