It’s always a pleasure to hear about DCTV’s PRO-TV Alumni, many of whom came to DCTV as young teenagers, and are now college graduates and professionals with diverse careers.
A few years ago, while tracking down some of our students, I had the pleasure of connecting with Mohamed Zain, a young man who came to DCTV shortly after September 11, 2001.
It’s obviously crucial to keep warm in the winter, but c’mon, every indie filmmaker has got to keep it smooth too. And how do you keep it smooth on the set? With brand new dollies, now available to rent, of course!
Check out some interviews and reviews for our latest production with HBO, In Tahrir Square: 18 Days of Egypt's Unfinished Revolution by Jon Alpert and Matthew O'Neill:
Earlier this month, the New York Times revealed several changes in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' process of reviewing documentaries for Oscar consideration. The most notable change being that, a movie must be reviewed by either the New York Times or the Los Angeles Times in order to qualify for consideration. The reason for this new rule appears to be an attempt to narrow an ever growing field of submissions. The Academy’s documentary branch reviewed 124 films in 2011, a 23% increase from the previous year. Additionally the Academy has indicated that they are trying to eliminate documentaries intended for television, which can qualify for Academy consideration through small theatrical releases. Other policy changes revealed by the New York Times include:
Congratulations to Emily Lu and Derek Horton (2011 PRO-TV Senior Fellows)! Their films (Where Is He? and Hatred To Your Home, respectively) screened at the Irvine International Film Festival on January 15, 2012.
Last fall, WITNESS launched an online Video Advocacy Planning Toolkit designed for activists who are interested in using video to support their cause. This in-depth, 12-chapter Toolkit is one of the most thorough, useful resources we've found to help support documentary advocacy.
