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03/12/2010

»  Shooting People, IFP and NYWIFT Members are Eligible for Hot Docs “US Delegation”

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Info courtesy of Shooting People email announcement:

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Shooting People, IFP and NYWIFT are partnering for the first time to give members the opportunity to attend Hot Docs in Toronto as part of the official “US Delegation.” The fest takes place April 29 – May 9, 2010.

The Hot Docs delegations program welcomes specially-organized international groups of documentary professionals, and helps to develop industry programming and market events focused on the co-production, financing and international sales of docs.

A US Delegation at Hot Docs will include the following components:

Toronto Documentary Forum (May 5 & 6) US delegation producers applying to attend the Forum as observers will be guaranteed admission to this limited seating event.

International Co-Production Day (May 3) A special event during which US producers can introduce themselves to fellow delegates and connect with international documentary professionals.

Featured Index for US Producer’s Projects in the digital Doc Shop market Each US delegation producer would receive the opportunity to submit, on a 25% discounted basis, films into the Doc Shop, Hot Docs’ on-demand digital video library for international buyers and programmers.

US delegates will have also the opportunity to access:

  • All Festival Screenings (access to over 255 screenings)
  • The Doc Shop digital market screening library
  • All Hot Docs Conference sessions and programs, including Hot Docs Talks, Kickstart panels, CoffeeTalks and Micro Meetings
  • All Sales Office services and events, including Rendezvous meeting opportunities, Hot Docs Online Community and Sales Consultants
  • The annual Hot Docs Awards Presentation
  • All services provided by the Rogers Industry Center
  • A full roster of parties and receptions
  • The NFB Delegate Lounge
  • Over 1,900 registered documentary professionals from more than 25 countries
  • Over 300 international broadcasters, film foundation representatives and acquisitions executives representing the world’s key broadcast markets
  • Over 400 accredited media representatives
  • All this at the hugely discounted price of 577.50 (Canadian Dollars).

Sign up here with discount code: HDUSADEL
When registering online, delegates should select pass option C: Toronto Documentary Forum Pass.
Please note you will have to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements.

06/08/2009

»  This Friday and Saturday Check Out Rooftop’s Events

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A still from BRONX PRINCESS, a film by Yoni Brook and Musa Syeed

A still from BRONX PRINCESS, a film by Yoni Brook and Musa Syeed

This Friday June 12th, Rooftop Films will be screening BRONX PRINCESS, a Cinereach grant recipient, as part of their “New York Non Fiction” program. The film follows headstrong 17-year-old Rocky’s journey as she leaves behind her mother in New York City to reunite with her father, a chief in Ghana. Filmed during the tumultuous summer between high school and college, this funny and touching documentary tells Rocky’s coming-of-age story. For full program, click here. 

Saturday, June 13th, Rooftop’s Panorama will take place on the roof of the Old American Can Factory. The event will be a series of discussions and a screening of the film PERSONA NON GRATA. Cinereach, Shooting People, and IndiePix are teaming up to discuss “The Art of Effective ‘Issue’  Storytelling” and “Tips, Tools and Wisdom to Help You Make the Right Decisions For Your Film.” Paola Mendoza (Cinereach grantee and RFF advisor) will take part in the first panel, along with Justin Schein (NO IMPACT MAN), Fabio Wuytack (PERSONA NON GRATA) and Bilge Ebiri (New York magazine). Cinereach Grants Manager, Adella Ladjevardi will be on the second panel, along with Leah Sapin (Arts Engine), Janet Brown (Cinetic), Liz Ogilvie (B-Side), Tia Lessin (TROUBLE THE WATER), Andy Bichlbaum (THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD). For more information on the panels, and on how to purchase tickets, click here.

02/17/2009

»  Monday night’s RFF rough cut screening and workshop

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Last week’s rough cut screening and workshop was a useful and very productive experience.

My film, Skip Rocks, had enormously positive feedback at the preview — with many notable industry folks providing not only praise, but incredibly insightful comments on how to better our films for our audience.

Apart from the great individual comments, Ingrid Kopp from Shooting People and Leah Sapin and Felix Endara from Arts Engine provided useful information on audience building and outreach.

Later, we were lucky enough to sit down with Josh Blum from Washington Square films who shared his knowledge of the changing industry and, along with Jeremy Kipp Walker and Paola Mendoza, provided what can only be called a passionate purview on film and filmmaking. I will never forget having had the opportunity to sit at a table full of such creative, caring, and excited people talking film.

Reva also spent a few hours with me after the workshop going over some of the comments I received and suggesting how I might implement them. We are very grateful for the thoughtfulness and energy Cinereach has put into our films.

Many thanks to the other attendees, your time and consideration are invaluable. Thanks to everyone involved!!