New DVD Release –
The Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan
February 2007 – DVD out now: Internationally acclaimed Seventh Art Productions have released the multiple award-winning documentary The Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan. This astonishing emotive documentary ventures into the life and hearts of an Afghan family. Filmed and directed by ground-breaking film director Phil Grabsky, this unique exploration follows eight-year-old refugee Mir Hussain and his family who, due to the violent destruction caused by the Taliban in 2001, are forced to live in the caves that once formed the beautiful ‘Buddhas of Bamiyan’. Powerful and surprising, this production is essential viewing for those with an interest in the political struggles of this mysterious culture or anybody concerned with the impact of war on a community. The DVD is available to buy now on amazon.com and seventh-art.com.
This beautifully shot feature length documentary is an account of the lives of the main character Mir and his family living in the caves of the Buddhas of Bamiyan. Described by Empire as a “poignant documentary…extraordinary”, the intimate access that this resilient family permitted Grabsky, allows us to get a real sense of what Mir’s existence is like. We see the family’s struggles for food, crippling ill health, and their frustrations when searching for work in the barren local economy. However, we also cannot escape Mir’s unstoppable energy, inquisitiveness and innocence as he bounds among his ruined playground and happily crunches apples in the orchard of the local militia.
Originally broadcast on Five, the breathtaking cinematography has meant this latest release from Seventh Art has been received with much acclaim. It has won awards from the Chicago Television Awards, the Valladolid International Film Festival, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Royal Television Society to name but a few. The DVD is available RRP £19.99 at seventh-art.com, amazon.com, moviemail-online.co.uk and theboywhoplaysonthebuddhasofbamiyan.com.
The Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan is a sensitive piece that both highlights the Hussain family’s post-Taliban tribulations, yet extols their strong characters and irrepressible community spirit. In the words of the director “The similarities between people of different nations far exceed the differences. Too often I fear people forget this.
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Friday, February 23, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Are you the next Scorsese or Spielberg?
Calling all amateur film makers...
See your film premiered online and win a postproduction session of your movie at the globally renowned Pinewood Studios Group
19 February 2007: Cinema 2020 - The Future Vision of Cinema is a nationwide competition aimed at up and coming film producers from universities and societies around the UK. Hosted by Vividas, the streaming video people, in conjunction with Pinewood Studios, the home of world-class film, television and commercial production and postproduction facilities, the competition aims to find the film production talent of tomorrow - today!
The internet continues to shape the way in which content is produced, distributed and viewed. This competition invites student and amateur filmmakers to submit a short film of 20 minutes or less. A panel of influential figures from the film and broadcast industry, including Radio 4's Front Row presenter, Mark Lawson, will judge the contest.
Win your own premiere!
The winning clip will be specially encoded for internet distribution by Vividas, the first streaming video company to premiere a film online. The winning entry will be available on a pay per view portal at www.vividas.com/cinema2020 for six months. Vividas' portal is a great platform for easy to access global viewing in full screen, high definition mode. All profits made from the film's online sales will go back to the film's producer for use on future projects.
The lucky winner will be invited to an exclusive postproduction session with the Pinewood Studios Group. This globally renowned facility, and its highly skilled team, create stunning sound and visual finishes on big name films, including Miss Potter and Black Book.
And if that's not enough, there are also two tickets to a forthcoming Paramount / Dreamworks premier, an opportunity to practice walking down the red carpet!
Star panel to judge entries
This is a prime opportunity for aspiring film producers to make their mark on influential figures within the industry. As well as Mark Lawson, judges include Bruce Everett of the Pinewood Studios Group, representatives from Paramount Pictures and The National Film School.
The lucky winner will also receive a tour of either Pinewood or Shepperton Studios both huge studio sites which are used to film many commercials, music videos, TV series and films. The studios have 35 sound stages, all located within easy reach of central London.
The competition opens on February 19th and will run until May 31st. It is open to all students attending film and film studies courses in the UK.
So what are you waiting for? Visit www.vividas.com/cinema2020 to download an information pack and entry terms and conditions.
See your film premiered online and win a postproduction session of your movie at the globally renowned Pinewood Studios Group
19 February 2007: Cinema 2020 - The Future Vision of Cinema is a nationwide competition aimed at up and coming film producers from universities and societies around the UK. Hosted by Vividas, the streaming video people, in conjunction with Pinewood Studios, the home of world-class film, television and commercial production and postproduction facilities, the competition aims to find the film production talent of tomorrow - today!
The internet continues to shape the way in which content is produced, distributed and viewed. This competition invites student and amateur filmmakers to submit a short film of 20 minutes or less. A panel of influential figures from the film and broadcast industry, including Radio 4's Front Row presenter, Mark Lawson, will judge the contest.
Win your own premiere!
The winning clip will be specially encoded for internet distribution by Vividas, the first streaming video company to premiere a film online. The winning entry will be available on a pay per view portal at www.vividas.com/cinema2020 for six months. Vividas' portal is a great platform for easy to access global viewing in full screen, high definition mode. All profits made from the film's online sales will go back to the film's producer for use on future projects.
The lucky winner will be invited to an exclusive postproduction session with the Pinewood Studios Group. This globally renowned facility, and its highly skilled team, create stunning sound and visual finishes on big name films, including Miss Potter and Black Book.
And if that's not enough, there are also two tickets to a forthcoming Paramount / Dreamworks premier, an opportunity to practice walking down the red carpet!
Star panel to judge entries
This is a prime opportunity for aspiring film producers to make their mark on influential figures within the industry. As well as Mark Lawson, judges include Bruce Everett of the Pinewood Studios Group, representatives from Paramount Pictures and The National Film School.
The lucky winner will also receive a tour of either Pinewood or Shepperton Studios both huge studio sites which are used to film many commercials, music videos, TV series and films. The studios have 35 sound stages, all located within easy reach of central London.
The competition opens on February 19th and will run until May 31st. It is open to all students attending film and film studies courses in the UK.
So what are you waiting for? Visit www.vividas.com/cinema2020 to download an information pack and entry terms and conditions.
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