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We will screen a rough cut of <em>Up Heartbreak Hill by Erica Scharf</em>. Read more by visiting the <a href="http://mediarights.org/docuclub/screenings/docuclub_screenings_sun_come_up">Docuclub webpage</a>. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on January 12</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20092"></a><a href="/news/items/pushing_the_elephant_awarded_two_post-production_grants" style="color:#670000;">Pushing The Elephant Awarded Two Post-Production Grants!</a></h3> <p><p><a href="http://www.artsengine.net/pushing_the_elephant/" target="_blank"><em>Pushing The Elephant</em></a> was recently awarded two grants for post-production from <a href="http://www.macfound.org" target="_blank">The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation</a> and from <a href="http://www.cinereach.org/cinereach-grantees-awarded-sundance-doc-funding-reach-fund-grants-awarded" target="_blank">The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program</a>. We are so grateful and excited for these grants and cannot wait to finish up this exciting new project. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on December 17</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20057"></a><a href="/news/items/stimulus_for_2010" style="color:#670000;">Stimulus for 2010</a></h3> <p><p>We are asking you, as a friend of Arts Engine, to be our end-of-year stimulus—not just because we might be one of your favorite charitable organizations, but also as acknowledgment of Arts Engine’s resilience in 2009. <a href="http://bit.ly/6rotpd" target="_blank">Please donate</a>.</p> <p>Arts Engine highlights from 2009 include:</p> <ul> <li type="circle"> <p>MediaRights.org launched its new feature <em>90-Second Cinema</em>, which highlights the art and craft in social-issue film. <em>90-Second Cinema</em> has been one of the highest viewed features of our monthly newsletter. Watch the most recent <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mediarights.org/news/ninety_second_cinema/harlan_county_usa/play">installment</a>.</p> </li> <li type="circle"> <p>The Jury Award winner from Arts Engine’s 2009 Media That Matters collection, <em>The Next Wave</em> by Jennifer Redfearn and Tim Metzger, tells the story of the Carteret islanders’ struggle to relocate due to rising ocean levels. As part of the 2009 Media That Matters collection, the film has screened at dozens of venues and thousands have watched it online. Watch the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/watch/9/the_next_wave">short film</a>.</p> </li> <li type="circle"> <p>This summer the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) honored Rose Mapendo as the “Humanitarian of the Year.” Arts Engine's next Big Mouth film, <em>Pushing The Elephant</em>, documents Rose as a mother, survivor and a Congolese refugee who has succeeded against all odds. The finished film will depict the making of a new movement for transitional justice, a profound and global shift in the rules of the game, where refugees themselves become advocates for transformative diplomacy. Watch the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.artsengine.net/pushing_the_elephant/">trailer</a>.</p> </li> </ul> <p><em>Pushing The Elephant</em>, <em>The Next Wave</em> and <em>90-Second Cinema</em> are examples of how <a target="_blank" href="http://artsengine.net/">Arts Engine</a> programs stimulate dialogue in multiple arenas. Arts Engine is a trusted source of media that matters. We drive change by connecting film, technology and community. Please <a target="_blank" href="https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.aspx?ORGID2=13-4129275&source=GS&cmpgn=DNT&vlrStratCode=3Xk%2fCUg1TqT3PZD8mipfugf%2fhDkOFQJstki0fmHt85HGWuR2VFbk8aESsnjfOxUJ">donate</a>.</p> <p>Remember, our strength in numbers and your donation will make a difference. Your contribution matters immensely. If you and the rest of our social-issue media community make a contribution of just $10, we will have a running start to bring valuable stories to wider audiences in 2010. Thank you.</p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on December 14</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20018"></a><a href="/news/items/docuclub_in_december" style="color:#670000;">Docuclub in December!</a></h3> <p><p>Our December DocuClub will feature Jill Morley’s FIGHTING IT. The screening will take place at Goldcrest Post on Wednesday, December 2, 7 p.m. <a href="http://www.mediarights.org/docuclub/screenings/docuclub_screenings_wednesday_december_2_7_p.m">Read more</a>. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on December 02</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="19887"></a><a href="/news/items/and_the_winner_is" style="color:#670000;">And the Winner Is….</a></h3> <p><p>Arts Engine would like to congratulate Robert Reed Altman who won our 2008/2009 Arts Engine survey drawing. He will be receive a <a href="http://www.theflip.com/" target="_blank">Flip Camera</a>! We also thank, again, everyone who participated in the survey. Your opinions got us thinking in many ways about our mission, content offerings and brands. </p> <p><strong>Robert Reed Altman</strong> made his mark as Director of Photography on <em>Tanner on Tanner</em>. His most recent film credits, as as a camera operator or cinematographer, include <em>Looking For Trouble</em> for Roger Corman; several projects directed by his father, Robert Altman, <em>Kansas City</em> (1996), <em>The Gingerbread Man</em> (1998), <em>Cookie’s Fortune</em> (1999), <em>Dr. T. & The Women</em> (2000); as well as the more recent films, <em>Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back</em> (2001) directed by Kevin Smith, and <em>The Scorpion King</em> (2002) starring The Rock. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on November 30</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="19952"></a><a href="/news/items/docuclub_in_november" style="color:#670000;">DocuClub in November!</a></h3> <p><p>Our November DocuClub will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 7 p.m. This screening is a co-presentation with Tribeca All Access. Our venue is Tribeca Cinemas, located at 54 Varick Street. We will screen a rough cut of <em>Beijing Taxi</em> by Miao Wang. <a href="http://www.mediarights.org/docuclub/screenings/docuclub_screenings_wednesday_november_18_7_p.m" target="_blank">Read more</a>. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on November 09</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="19857"></a><a href="/news/items/docuclub_in_october" style="color:#670000;">DocuClub in October!</a></h3> <p><p>DocuClub will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 7 p.m., at the 92YTribeca, located at 200 Hudson Street (at Canal). We will screen a rough cut of <em>Bad Blood</em> by Marilyn Ness. <a href="http://www.mediarights.org/docuclub/screenings/docuclub_screenings_wednesday_october_28_7_p.m">Read more.</a> </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on October 12</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="19762"></a><a href="/news/items/docuclub_partners_with_uniondocs_to_bring_you_sita_sings_the_blues" style="color:#670000;">DocuClub partners with UnionDocs to bring you Sita Sings the Blues!</a></h3> <p><p><a href="http://www.docuclub.org" target="_blank">DocuClub</a> is partnering with Brooklyn’s <a href="http://www.uniondocs.org/2009/08/30/sita-sings-the-blues/" target="_blank">UnionDocs</a> to co-present a special screening of Nina Paley’s <em>Sita Sings the Blues</em> on Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m.</p> <p>UnionDocs<br /> 322 Union Ave<br /> Brooklyn, NY 11211<br /> (718) 395-7902</p> <p><em>Sita Sings the Blues</em> is a musical, animated personal interpretation of the Indian epic the Ramayana, focusing on the relationship between the gods Sita and Rama, juxtaposed with the filmmaker’s story of the dissolution of her marriage.</p> <p>Because some of the songs featured in <em>Sita Sings the Blues</em> have not been secured due to copyright issues, the film uses a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" target="_blank">Creative Commons license</a> for its distribution.</p> <p>Learn more about the film here: <a href="http://www.sitasingstheblues.com" target="_blank">www.sitasingstheblues.com</a>.</p> <p>On-site dispensing dessert will be Sweet Tooth of the Tiger, a d.i.y. food and participatory art project that takes the form of a bake sale that utilizes the public sphere as a place for eating, feeding, and talking with your mouth full. Details here: <a href="http://www.sweettoothofthetiger.com" target="_blank">www.sweettoothofthetiger.com</a>.</p> <p>A post-screening discussion on <em>Sita Sings the Blues</em>’ funding and distribution strategy will be held by Karl Fogel of <a href="http://QuestionCopyright.org" target="_blank">QuestionCopyright.org</a>.</p> <p>Admission is free for current DocuClub members and $5 for non-members.</p> <p>If you are a current DocuClub member who plans to attend, please RSVP to: <a href="mailto:docuclub@artsengine.net">docuclub@artsengine.net</a>. Non-members need not RSVP.</p> <p>Membership is an annual $50 and it includes free admission to all DocuClub events. 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