http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news en leah@artsengine.net Copyright 2009 2009-06-30T20:46:33+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/june_30_selected_media_that_matters_films/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/june_30_selected_media_that_matters_films/#When:20:46:33Z Selected films from the ninth annual Media That Matters collection will screen on June 30 in Roma, Italy for the official opening night of Senza Frontiere / Without Borders Film Festival. It will be held at the Casa del Cinema Villa Borghese Largo Marcello Mastroianni, 1 Roma, Italy tel: 06 423601 Information en italiano http://www.casadelcinema.it/ Senza Frontiere runs from July 1 – 3 and is a not-for-profit event. They depend on donations to support all activities. Events Calendar, Festival News, Screenings 2009-06-30T20:46:33+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/immersion_to_screen_at_new_zealand_film_festival/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/immersion_to_screen_at_new_zealand_film_festival/#When:15:44:56Z The MTM9 film Immersion will be playing in the New Zealand Film Festival, which screens at locations across the country! It’s part of a program of short films called “Homegrown: Drama on Video”. For tickets and information, visit the NZFF website. Auckland Screenings: Fri 17 July 6:00 pm SkyCity Cinemas, Queen Street Sun 19 July 11:45 am SkyCity Cinemas, Queen Street Wed 22 July 4:00 pm SkyCity Cinemas, Queen Street Wellington Screenings: Mon 27 July 6:15 pm Film Archive Wed 29 July 10:30 am Film Archive Wed 29 July 6:15 pm Film Archive Dunedin Screening: Mon 3 Aug 6:15 pm Rialto Christchurch Screening: Tue 11 Aug 6:30 pm Regent 2 Note: The Dunedin/Christchurch schedule is not yet live on the website as the program is not yet released for these regions. More screenings will be added for smaller cities in the coming weeks. Continue to check http://www.nzff.co.nz for more information. Events Calendar, Festival News, Screenings 2009-06-30T15:44:56+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/perversion_of_justices_hamedah_hasan_is_finally_released/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/perversion_of_justices_hamedah_hasan_is_finally_released/#When:18:31:46Z The courts have finally released Hamedah Hasan - the woman profiled in last year’s Media That Matters Film Perversion of Justice. Filmmaker Melissa Mummert sent us a note about it on Facebook: the judge ruled she should serve 12 years. With 16 years served, she should get out this Monday. Remember, this is for a first time, non-violent offense. She helped her cousin who was a drug dealer with some wire transfers. After getting a double life sentence under mandatory minimum drug sentencing laws, Hamedah’s sentence was eventually reduced to 27 years. Now she is getting out! Thanks, all! We would like to send our love and congratulations to Hamedah, her family and all of those who worked on her case. Check out ways you can take action on the issue of mandatory drug sentencing!   Festival News 2009-06-23T18:31:46+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/june_24_immersion_to_screen_at_palm_springs_international_shortfest/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/june_24_immersion_to_screen_at_palm_springs_international_shortfest/#When:15:52:50Z MTM9 filmmakers Richard and Zareen Poonen Levien will screen their film, Immersion, at the Palm Springs International Shortfest in Palm Springs, CA. The film will be shown as part of the “Culture Clash” program, which highlights short films that deal with issues of intercultural communication. Both filmmakers will also be in attendance! Check out the Immersion website for more information on the film. Wednesday, June 24 - 12:30 pm Camelot Theatres 2300 E. Baristo Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 For tickets call 1-800-898-7256 or go to the Shortfest website. Events Calendar, Festival News, Screenings 2009-06-23T15:52:50+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/june_19_mtm8_screening_with_dubuque_film_society_in_dubuque_ia_at_730pm/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/june_19_mtm8_screening_with_dubuque_film_society_in_dubuque_ia_at_730pm/#When:20:43:12Z June 19 in Dubuque, IA at 7:30PM (Doors open at 6:30 for social hour) Dubuque Film Society will screen the eighth annual Media That Matters Film Festival at The Blue Nickel Salon 1572 Central Ave Dubuque, IA. 52001 FREE (Donations will be happily accepted) Events Calendar, Festival News, Screenings 2009-06-19T20:43:12+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/media_that_matters_9_filmmmakers_to_screen_at_edinburgh_international_film_/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/media_that_matters_9_filmmmakers_to_screen_at_edinburgh_international_film_/#When:21:40:17Z Looking Back and Bits and Pieces; from the newest collection of films from the ninth annual Media That Matters Film Festival, will be screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) on June 18th in Edinburgh, Scotland. One of the world’s best-loved audience festivals, the EIFF emphasizes “young talent, discovery and innovation.” Both films will be screened as part of the “Document Shorts” section, joining a group of renowned international shorts from Australia, Iran, Switzerland and more! Congrats to Emile Bokaer, Ben Mandell and Jackie Sawiris for this tremendous honor! Events Calendar, Festival News, Screenings 2009-06-18T21:40:17+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/june_18_african_underground_democracy_in_dakar_plays_at_nxne_film_festival_/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/june_18_african_underground_democracy_in_dakar_plays_at_nxne_film_festival_/#When:20:40:53Z On June 18th, the feature-length film, of which last year’s MTM film African Underground: Hip Hop in Senegal was a section will play at the NXNE Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. African Underground: Democracy in Dakar NFB Theatre, 5:00 PM Thu, Jun 18 150 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 3C3 Check out their site for more info on the event as well as the rest of the program, which looks to be a great collection. Congratulations Ben, Magee and Chris! Events Calendar, Festival News, Screenings 2009-06-18T20:40:53+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/jury_award_winners_for_mtm9_launch_online_fundraiser_for_feature-length_ver/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/jury_award_winners_for_mtm9_launch_online_fundraiser_for_feature-length_ver/#When:15:59:56Z MTM9 filmmakers Jennifer Redfearn and Tim Metzger (The Next Wave) just launched an online fundraiser for Sun Come Up, their feature length documentary following the relocation of climate change refugees. A percentage of funds raised will go directly back to the community for the Carterets’ relocation program. They hope to reach their fundraising goal of $20,000 in 4 weeks. So far they’ve raised $2,000. Online donations can be made here: http://www.wmm.com Good luck Jennifer and Tim! Festival News 2009-06-18T15:59:56+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/knock_knock_filmmaker_named_one_of_indias_most_influential_women/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/knock_knock_filmmaker_named_one_of_indias_most_influential_women/#When:14:48:29Z MTM9 filmmaker Malika Dutt (Knock Knock, Who’s There?) was recently honored as one of India’s 50 most influential women by Verve Magazine, India’s premier women’s international magazine! Through her organization Breakthrough, Malika has been one of the country’s leaders on issues of violence against women. Their Bell Bajao (Ring the Bell) campaign has been instrumental in raising awareness of domestic violence in India and encouraging communities to break the silence on this often-hidden issue. Besides being featured in the Ninth Annual Media that Matters Film Festival, the campaign has been honored with advertising and media awards across the world. Malika believes that, “To improve women’s rights, media campaigns have to be organized at the community level.” Her organization has made this its mission, inspiring community support through innovative calls for action. Breakthrough uses the power of popular culture, media, leadership development and community education to transform public attitudes and advance equality, justice, and dignity. Through initiatives in India and the United States, Breakthrough addresses critical global issues including violence against women, sexuality and HIV/AIDS, racial justice, and immigrant rights. Congratulations to Malika on this honor! Festival News 2009-06-17T14:48:29+00:00 http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/warning_be_careful_with_analog_e-waste/ http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/news/warning_be_careful_with_analog_e-waste/#When:15:19:07Z The recent switch from the analog to digital television signal has created a tsunami (estimated 5 billion pounds) of e-waste as American households dispose of their old television sets. The toxic waste organization Basel Action Network (BAN) warns consumers to be careful in where they take their televisions for recycling. They urge everyone to use qualified e-Steward recyclers, the only list identifying electronic waste recyclers that will not export toxic TVs and other electronic waste to a developing country. About 80% of companies that call themselves “recyclers” will actually transport to countries like China, India, or Nigeria where the toxic materials may poison villagers using primitive technologies and then dump or burn the rest of the electronic waste. Watch the MTM8 film E-Waste to learn about the steps you can take to reduce e-waste in your community. Festival News 2009-06-16T15:19:07+00:00