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May 9, 2008
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SILVERDOCS news:
- SNEAK PEEK: 2008 International Documentary Conference
SILVERDOCS Presents...
- At The Death House Door
Calls to Action
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SILVERDOCS News |
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PASSES NOW ON SALE
THEMES FOR THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY CONFERENCE:
HUMAN NATURE 3.0: STORYTELLING IN AN ALWAYS-ON WORLD:
An exploration of the possibilities, challenges and realities of Web 3.0 interactive tools and their influence on documentary storytelling with particular emphasis on youth, education and the next generation of media artists.
THE DOCUMENTARY IN ACTION:
A series of provocative discussions that will cast a critical eye on new trends, opportunities and pitfalls as social activists, philanthropists, nonprofits, and documentarians continue to forge close ties.
Featured Speakers:
Sheila C. Johnson, CEO, Salamander Hospitality; president, WNBA's Washington Mystics; philanthropist and executive producer of A POWERFUL NOISE.
Peter Broderick, alternative distribution guru; president, Paradigm Consulting
Read more.
 2008 Guggenheim Symposium to honor Spike Lee
Read more.
Lee's documentary work includes: WHEN THE LEVEES BROKE: A REQUIEM IN FOUR ACTS (2006); 4 LITTLE GIRLS (1997); and WE WUZ ROBBED (2000).
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SILVERDOCS 365 Presents... |
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 AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR
(2008, USA, 98 minutes)
AFI Silver Theatre
Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 p.m.
In Person: Directors Steve James and Peter Gilbert, with star Rev. Carroll Pickett.
James and Gilbert (HOOP DREAMS) present an unflinching look at execution by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas. Read more.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES:
INDEPENDENT FILM WEEK (formerly IFP Market), Sept. 14-19, NYC
• DEADLINES: • May 15 - Emerging Narrative (writers, directors seeking producers) • May 23 - No Borders (producers with partial financing) • May 23 - Spotlight on Documentaries (filmmakers in production or post) • NEW! If your project is selected, participation is FREE. • IFP membership required prior to submission. Click HERE to submit.
In 2007, more than 1,000 industry professionals attended Independent Film Week; more than 2000 pitch meetings were arranged with buyers; more than $100,000 total value in the form of cash, product donations & services were awarded.
CURRENT ROCKS SILVERDOCS: Exercise Your Independence
Upload a 3-10 minute short documentary film: Tell a story that expresses your perspective on the world, and what is relevant to your friends, your community, your world. Five films will be selected to screen at SILVERDOCS and each filmmaker will receive a SILVERDOCS pass with travel expenses covered. More information.
FILM YOUR ISSUE (FYI) - Watch and Vote
A record-breaking 500 film submissions were entered in the 4th annual FYI: Film Your Issue competition, inviting global youth 14 to 24 to address contemporary issues with 2-minute shorts. Winners will be selected by jury, public vote, and participating organizations. Read more.
Voting deadline: May 11. Winners announced May 15. Vote here!
Beyond Broadcast 2008
June 17, Center for Social Media at American University.
This year's conference theme is Mapping Public Media: How do mapping and visualization tools reveal shifts in the public media landscape? Read more.
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| SILVERDOCS 2008 SPONSORS |
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We are proud to welcome the following 2008 sponsors:
ACE, Amtrak, Courtyard by Marriott, CurrentTV, Hilton, Latin Concepts/Ceviche, Legacy Concierge, Lipton, Media Central, NextCar, Peterson Companies, Pyramid Atlantic, Spirit Creative, WAMU, Washington Life, Weber Merritt, Writers Guild of America West, and others!
Many exciting opportunities are still available and it's not too late to become a 2008 sponsor of SILVERDOCS. Please contact Stanton Lawyer, SILVERDOCS Sponsorship Manager at 301.495.6742 to learn more!
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ABOUT SILVERDOCS
The SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival 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. Now in its sixth year, the festival runs June 16-23 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in the Washington, DC area, and has expanded by two days to meet growing demand. The 2007 Festival featured 100 films from 43 countries presented to over 21,000 attendees, including the influential audiences of the nation’s capital and media professionals from around the world. The concurrent five-day SILVERDOCS International Documentary Conference presents thought-provoking presentations and engages a diverse group of over 1,000 filmmakers and industry leaders concerned with the future of non-fiction storytelling, production and distribution. For more information, go to www.SILVERDOCS.com.
CONTACT INFO
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR: Patricia Finneran
PROGRAMMING: Director of Programming Sky Sitney
PRESS: PR Manager Jody Arlington
INTERNSHIPS: Manager, Production and Operations Adrian Spencer
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY CONFERENCE: Conference Producer Diana Ingraham
MARKETING: Marketing Manager Catherine Richter
Main Phone: 301.495.6720
E-mail: info@SILVERDOCS.com
www.SILVERDOCS.com
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