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Nov 2008: Cinereach
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Cinereach discretionary grant to support our latest production! Click here to read more about what they said and the inspiring foundation themselves.
Aug 2008: Fractured Atlas
We are pleased to announce that our current project Oro Negro: As Two Worlds Collide (please note this is only a working title) has received Fiscal Sponsorship from Fractured Atlas. Fiscal Sponsorship is a financial and legal system by which a legally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (such as Fractured Atlas) provides limited financial and legal oversight for a project initiated independently by an artist. As 'Oro Negro: As Two Worlds Collide' is sponsored in this way, it is eligible to solicit and receive grants and tax-deductible contributions that are normally available only to 501(c)(3) organizations.
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July 2008: Babelgum
Following its launch in April 08, Sonnemann has featured in the Babelgum's newsletter for recommended viewing. Another fascinating internet channel with great content.
Feb 2008: Rooftop Films
Our lastest production (currently untitled) has received support and funding from Rooftop Films They are an exciting, fresh and original NY based film festival and are extremely proud to receive their help.
Mark mentions; 'Heidi and Matt are a pair of filmmakers who created "Sonnemann", an astonishingly lovely and insightful documentary. For their new film, Heidi and Matt have been traveling through the Peruvian Rainforest, spending time with the indigenous peoples and watching as their lives are changed by the increasing pace of oil and gas mining. There were many interesting and innovative film proposals submitted, and the Rooftop Films staff all agreed that this film was one that needed to be made. We all found the film powerful and direly important'.
Jan 2008: Vuze
RaindanceTV distribution for Sonnemann now includes Vuze by Azureus.
Sept 2007: RaindanceTV
Sonnemann has been selected for internet distribution with RaindanceTV, Britain's largest independent film festival. Check it out on Joost an innovative internet channel.
July 2007: IFC
Sonnemann has been launched on the IFC website
July 2007: Portable Film Festival
Sonnemann has been selected for the Portable Film Festival in Melbourne Australia
June 2007: Rooftop Film Festival NYC
Sonnemann has been selected for the Rooftop Films Summer Series. Here is what Dan Nuxoll, Program Director for Rooftop Films had to say:
''...I wanted to make sure that you knew that we loved your film and that we were definitely planning on screening it this summer. Your screening will be some time after July 4th... The festival runs Friday and Saturday nights from June 2 till September 22, in a variety of outdoor venues (mostly rooftops, but also along the river, piers, in parks, and even on boats) throughout New York City. We have grown as a festival year after year and this our 11th season is shaping up to be our most spectacular festival to date. We are glad that you can be a part of it.''
April 2007: Shooting Location Peru
Yachaywasi (ya-chai-wasi) team are currently embarking on a location shoot in Peru. Initially based in Lima, we are currently researching and filming for our next project. Please check back for further details and updates.
April 2007: KEF scholarship
The Yachaywasi team receiving their KEF scholarship award!.
December 2006: 14th Raindance Film Festival
The film Sonnemann went up on the Tiscali website last December as part of the 14th Raindance Film Festival collection.
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