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The screening features themes on immigration, identity and social media for immigration reform, as well as discussions and opportunities to “take action” immediately. </p> <p><br /> Films to be Screened:<br /> BY-STANDING: THE BEGINNING OF AN AMERICAN LIFETIME <br /> VISION TEST <br /> IMMERSION <br /> EXILED IN AMERICA <br /> THE SIXTH SECTION<br /> SLIP OF THE TONGUE <br /> A NOMAD’S LIFE<br /> AFRICAN UNDERGROUND: HIP HOP IN SENEGAL <br /> WHY DO WHITE PEOPLE HAVE BLACK SPOTS? <br /> THE NEXT WAVE</p> <p><br /> The screening will take place on Wednesday, April 21st from 7:30-10:30pm.</p> <p>The Maysles Institute Cinema is located in Harlem at 343 Malcolm X Blvd /Lenox Ave (Between 127th & 128th St). Visit their website for more information and upcoming events: http://www.mayslesinstitute.org/cinema/index.html </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on March 29</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20286"></a><a href="/news/items/pushing_the_elephant_work-in-progress_screening" style="color:#670000;">Pushing The Elephant Work-in-Progress Screening</a></h3> <p><p>On Thursday March 18, Directors Beth Davenport and Elizabeth Mandel, with Moderator Robert West, will be present at 92YTribeca for a 7:30 p.m. fine-cut screening, followed by discussion. Purchase tickets and read more at <a href="http://www.92y.org/shop/92Tri_event_detail.asp?productid=T-MM5FM22&ev_ads=Twitter_Chicken&Egg&xad=Twitter_Chicken&Egg">www.92y.org</a>. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on March 18</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20280"></a><a href="/news/items/docuclub_in_march" style="color:#670000;">DocuClub in March!</a></h3> <p><p>Our March <a href="http://docuclub.org" target="_blank">DocuClub</a> will take place at DCTV on Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. We will screen a rough cut of <em>The Learning</em> by Ramona Diaz. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on March 10</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20279"></a><a href="/news/items/arts_engine_at_sxsw" style="color:#670000;">Arts Engine at SXSW</a></h3> <p><p>Arts Engine’s David Wright and Austra Zubkovs will be attending the opening days of SXSW. Please drop them a line if you know you are going to be in Austin. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on March 10</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20227"></a><a href="/news/items/docuclub_in_february" style="color:#670000;">DocuClub in February!</a></h3> <p><p>Our February DocuClub will take place at DCTV on Wednesday, February 24, 7 p.m. We will screen a rough cut of <em>Paul Goodman Changed My Life</em> by Jonathan Lee. <a href="http://www.mediarights.org/docuclub/screenings/docuclub_screenings_wednesday_february_24_7_p.m" target=_blank">Read more</a>. </p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on February 17</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20219"></a><a href="/news/items/docuclub_filmmaker_kimberly_reed_on_oprah" style="color:#670000;">DocuClub Filmmaker Kimberly Reed on Oprah</a></h3> <p><p>Kimberly Reed, whose personal documentary <em>Prodigal Sons</em> screened as a rough cut at <a href="http://docuclub.org" target="_blank">DocuClub</a> in April 2008, will be a guest of the <em>Oprah Winfrey Show</em> this Thursday, February 11. Check your local listings for air times.</p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on February 11</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20186"></a><a href="/news/items/docuclub_film_off_and_running_opening_in_theaters_january_29_new_york_city" style="color:#670000;">DocuClub Film OFF AND RUNNING Opening in Theaters, January 29, New York City</a></h3> <p><p>Please join DocuClub in celebrating Nicole Opper's <em>Off and Running</em> (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mediarights.org/docuclub/screenings/DocuClub_screenings_Off_and_Running">DocuClub November 2008</a>) on its theatrical release on January 29 at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ifccenter.com/films/off-and-running">IFC Center</a> in New York City.</p> <p>Please join us on opening night this Friday, January 29th at 8:05 p.m.! Screening is co-hosted by co-hosted by DocuClub, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pov.org">P.O.V.</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/taa">Tribeca All Access</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nywift.org">NYWIFT</a>. There will be a Q&A moderated by Terry Lawler of NYWIFT and an after party at Su Casa (404 Avenue of the Americas/8th Street).</p> <p>With white Jewish lesbians for parents and two adopted brothers -- one mixed-race and one Korean -- Brooklyn teen Avery grew up in a unique and loving household. When her curiosity about her African-American roots grows, Avery decides to contact her birth mother, which thrusts her into a complicated exploration of race, identity, and family that threatens to distance her from the parents she's always known. But when it seems like her life is unraveling, Avery decides to pick up the pieces and make sense of her identity, with inspiring results.</p> <p>Recently named one of <em>Filmmaker Magazine</em>'s 25 New Faces of Independent Film, director/producer Nicole Opper also produced the five-part television documentary series LSS for Here! Networks, Macky Alston's Emmy-nominated <em>The Killer Within</em>, and Peter Miller's <em>Sacco and Vanzetti</em>. Opper's documentary short, <em>Song of Hannah</em>, is distributed by The National Center for Jewish Film. She has a degree in Film Production from NYU.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://offandrunningthefilm.com"><em>Off and Running</em></a> will open theatrically in New York in January and air nationally on the PBS series P.O.V. later in 2010.</p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on January 28</p> </div> <div class="default_slot"> <h3><a name="20112"></a><a href="/news/items/media_that_matters_january_deadline" style="color:#670000;">Media That Matters January Deadline - Extended!</a></h3> <p><p>Media That Matters: Screen. Act. Impact.</p> <p>Arts Engine celebrates ten years of Media That Matters — the premier showcase for short films with big messages.<br> <br> “We no longer have to rely on major corporations for things to be seen — we have Media that Matters to distribute new material and new voices and new points of view.”<br> — Tim Robbins, Actor<br> <br> Submit your film for the chance to work with us in creating social change through film. If selected, your film will take become a part of Media That Matters — an international, multi-platform campaign streaming and playing to thousands of people at screenings across the globe. Media That Matters creates discussion guides and screening materials to promote conversation and encourage educators, activists and organizers alike to Take Action around these films. Join us in our TENTH year and submit your film now!<br> <br> <strong>CRITERIA:</strong></p> <p> * Short films — the shorter the better—no longer than 12 minutes max, but 8 and under would be great! <br> * Social issues — Any and all issues will be considered. This year we are focusing on Media Literacy, Human Rights, LGBTQ & Sexual Identity, Youth Activism and International issues in particular.<br> * The film should encourage the audience to be engaged and take action around the issue.<br> * All genres — Documentary, animation, public service announcement, narrative, music video, drama, comedy. Creativity is encouraged — but your film must focus on a social issue.<br> * Open to all ages — Youth-produced projects encouraged!<br> <br> <strong>BEFORE SUBMITTING:</strong></p> <p> * The film you are submitting must be cleared for NON EXCLUSIVE home video, educational, online, broadcast and theatrical distribution. If you have signed a contract with any other entity for this film that includes EXCLUSIVE rights to this film, please review prior to submitting to our festival. Media That Matters seeks the widest possible audiences for your film. To do this effectively, we use a non-exclusive contract, so unlike many media entities, we do not ask for exclusive rights. This flexibility helps our outreach team go further with your film, creating even more opportunity for distribution and exposure of your work.<br> * All footage — including music and other referenced video pieces — must have all rights cleared and secured. Please refer to the <a href="http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/resources/fair_use/" title="Center for Social Media">Center for Social Media</a>’s set of Best Practices for more information on how to use licensed materials. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/about/what-is-cc" title="Creative Commons">Creative Commons</a> is also a great resource for license-free or flexi-licensed music and media alternatives.<br> <br> <strong>HOW TO SUBMIT:</strong></p> <p><strong>Step 1: Choose submission method:</strong></p> <p>*<a href="http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit/online_form">Submit via URL</a><br> This year we will be accepting <a href="http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit/online_form">online submissions</a>. We prefer a link to watch online. Please remember to send us a password if necessary to view private videos. You can follow guidelines on Vimeo or Youtube for this.<br> * <a href="http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit/online_form">Submit via DVD</a><br> Submissions must be sent to us on DVD and programmed to play as a DVD Region 0 (region free) or Region 1 (US, Canada, US Territories) Please note that the following formats will not be considered this year: PAL, VHS, mini DV or CD-R (QuickTime MOV or MPG files). </p> <p><strong>Step 2: Fill out details in the film <a href="http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit/online_form">submission form</a> for each film.</strong></p> <p><strong>Step 3: Process payment (see submission fees below):</strong></p> <p> * Individual Filmmaker: $25 / each film submission; Max: 2 submissions<br> * Student Filmmaker (18+): $10 w/ Student ID; Max: 2 submissions<br> * Youth Filmmaker (18 & under): FREE w/ proof of age; Max: 2 submissions<br> * Non-profit / Youth Media Organization: FREE; Max: 5 submissions</p> <p><strong>Step 4: Your submission will be complete once you receive a confirmation email</strong> including a reference number for each film and any further instructions.</p> <p>Regular Deadline Postmarked by: <strong>January 22nd 2010</strong></p> <p>Extended Deadline Postmarked by: <strong>January 29nd 2010</strong></p> <p>Questions?<br> Contact <a href="mailto:festival@artsengine.net">festival@artsengine.net</a></p><p> <p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Published on January 13</p> </div> <p>Page 2 of 8 pages <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/news/P0/"><</a> <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/news/P0/">1</a> <strong>2</strong> <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/news/P16/">3</a> <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/news/P24/">4</a> <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/news/P16/">></a> <a href="http://www.artsengine.net/news/P56/">Last »</a></p> </div> <div id="footer_content"> <div id="left_foot"> <p id="left_txt">Arts Engine, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of New York. 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