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Human Rights Watch Film Fest 2011
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 June 2011 10:00
- Written by L E Shannon
The Film Society of Lincoln Center brings back the Human Rights Watch Film Festival for
its 22nd annual edition from June 16 - 30, 2011 at the Walter Reade Theater, at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Human Rights Watch -- one of the world’s leading independent human rights organizations -- is worth supporting as it is an opportunity to see thought-provoking, well-done social action films that are not always available elsewhere.
One of the most striking themes in this year’s selection is the power of media in all its forms to influence the craft of filmmaking and to impact human rights. Many titles are making their exclusive New York or US debuts.
Nantucket Film Festival 2011
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- Published on Monday, 20 June 2011 01:34
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The 16th annual Nantucket Film Festival (NFF) takes place June 22 - 26, 2011 at 
Bennett Hall, Nantucket High School, Starlight Theater and ’Sconset Casino on the Island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
NFF was founded in 1996 to spotlight screenwriters, screenwriting and storytelling in today's cinema. Now in its 16th year, NFF has become a prestigious annual event within the international film industry and is a significant attraction that draws over 10,000 attendees, screenwriters, producers, agents and development executives each year.
This year‛s Compass Rose Acting Award recipient is Academy Award® nominee Vera Farmiga, whose directorial debut film is the Closing Night Film.
AFI's Silverdocs 2011
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- Published on Saturday, 18 June 2011 05:00
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The 9th annual AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs Documentary Festival scr
eens June 20 - 26, 2011 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
"AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs Documentary Festival is a seven-day internationally recognized event that honors excellence in filmmaking, supports the diverse voices and free expression of independent storytellers and celebrates the power of documentary to improve our understanding of the world."
"This year we received more high-quality submissions than ever before, making it harder than ever to select the films for the 2011 program," said Sky Sitney, Festival Director. "The slate represents the very best the documentary form has to offer, covering a wide range of issues and voices, always representing cinematic excellence."
Nomading Film Festival
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- Published on Thursday, 16 June 2011 05:00
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The Inaugural Nomading Film Festival (NoFF), the Film Festival for the Travel Com
munity, takes place June 18, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Hostelling International in New York City, the largest hostel in North America and home to the biggest private outdoor gathering space -- 15,000 sq-ft -- in Manhattan.
The Nomading Film Festival is not just a film festival but a unique celebration that caters to travelers who film, not just filmmakers who travel. This is a film festival celebrating the traveler's desire to record his/her journey while also enjoying the best of what travel brings: conversation and community.
NoFF believes that stories caught on film, while traveling, are some of the most entertaining, educating and authentic films created. NoFF acknowledges the nomads who leave their comfort zones behind and capture their adventures on film.
NoFF asked the travel community to "Engage. Explore. Record" and they obliged. Submissions from travelers visiting over 60 countries ranged in topics, but each was no more than 15 minutes in length.
NoFF asked the travel community to "Engage. Explore. Record" and they obliged. Submissions ranged in topics but each was just 15 minutes or less in length.
The creator of the winning film receives a trip for two in India, sponsored by Intrepid Travel. Other winners receive various prizes from festival sponsors, EMS, Outdoor Bound, Manhattan Portage and more.
"Partnering with the Nomading Film Festival just made perfect sense for us," said Cody Hartley, director of marketing for Semester at Sea, one of NoFF’s partners. "Video and digital storytelling is a new currency and those who are fluent in it will have a leg up in anything they do in the future. NoFF is inspiring travelers to share their experiences with the world."
Lonely Planet’s U.S. Editor, Robert Reid, is the festival’s keynote speaker.
Additional activities at the festival include:
- live music
- trip giveaways, including an 8-day trip for two in Denali National Park in Alaska, sponsored by Intrepid Travel
- gear giveaways, such as flip flops courtesy of Feelgoodz
- lawn games
- bocce ball
- a photo and video station
and a few other surprises throughout the day.
With an expe
cted attendance of approximately 300 guests, travelers throughout North America and New York City’s own formidable travel community are expected to come out to support the film festival and NoFF’s commitment to bringing together travel adventures both on screen and in person.
"It’s exciting to see the groundswell we’ve been able to create in our inaugural year," said NoFF co-founder Josh Wolff. "NoFF’s message of ‘your story matters’ has struck a cord with the travel world."
"We know that we are nothing without our community so we worked hard with our partners to try and give back to those people who really made the Nomading Film Festival possible," said Mikey Kavalus, co-founder of the festival.
The entrance fee includes 2 tacos from the Tribeca Taco Truck and two drinks courtesy of Butternuts Beer & Ale and The Naked Grape winery.
For more information about NoFF, visit www.nomadingfilmfest.com.
Nomading Film Festival
June 18, 2011
Hostelling International
891 Amsterdam Ave. (at 103rd St.)
New York City
212-932-2300
www.hinewyork.org
