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November is a psychological thriller exploring a woman''s struggle to transcend trauma through a surreal blend of emotion and memory. The narrative and visual style are comprised of dreamlike moments and images stemming from Sophie''s subjective experience, blurring the line between reality and the unconscious. 2004 Sundance Film Festival |
http://milliondollarbabymovie.warnerbros.com/photos.html -Million Dollar Baby (Oskar)- the best film about Sport. Adapted for the screen by Emmy-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis, Million Dollar Baby is based on a short story from the collection Rope Burns, by F.X. Toole. Toole spent years working as a cut man the member of a boxers team whose job it is to patch up his injuries so he can continue fighting and his stories vividly capture the essence of life in the ring. |
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The Artivist Film Festival and Artivist Awards is produced and managed by the board of directors of The Artivist Collective, a 501c3 non-profit organization. Diaky Diaz, Bettina Wolff, and Christopher Riedesel have a hands-on combined experience in business administration, film production management, finance and operations. The Board-members of the Artivist Collective successfully funded, produced and managed the seven day, 1st Annual Artivist Film Festival and The 2004 Artivist Awards at the Egyptian Theatre in April 2004. The Board members guided and managed a staff of over 80 volunteers during its 9 month production of the Artivist Film Festival, and oversaw all day to day operations.
Diaky Diaz A native New Yorker, Diaky arrived in Los Angeles five years ago to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Since then she has written and produced 2 short films, worked as a unit production manager on an independent feature, and directed / produced a documentary about teens growing up in the Los Angeles Foster Care system. In 2003, Diaky founded The Artivist Film Festival, an activist - artist film festival, and incorporated a non-profit organization, The Artivist Collective, with partner Bettina Wolff. Christopher Riedesel, a long time friend and experienced production-finance manager, came on-board as Finance Director and Board Member. Together with Bettina and Christopher, Diaky managed all daily operations for The Artivist Collective, including receiving its 501c3 non-profit status and producing the organization''s 1st Annual Artivist Film Festival and Awards. Currently, Diaky manages daily operations for The Artivist Collective, the 2nd Annual Artivist Film Festival and The 2005 Awards. Diaky''s goal is to continue a career as a festival and television producer, all focusing on activist programming
Bietta wilffRaised in the dictatorship of former East Germany, Bettina grew up surrounded by political, free thinking artists who risked their lives for freedom of expression. Having a liberal, artistic family, gave Bettina the opportunity to develop an independent, critical mind. Bettina relocated from Berlin to the United States six years ago. Since moving to the U.S., Bettina has earned an Associate in Business, a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Studies and is currently finishing her Masters in Psychology. Art, Education and Activism have always been a personal priority in Bettina''s life. Currently, Bettina serves on the Board of Directors for the Artivist Collective, as V.P. of Operations for The Artivist Film Festival and Artivist Awards. Bettina''s goal is to continue serving the organization''s Board and ensuring a fruitful future for the Artivist Film Festival and The Artivist Collective.
Christopher Riedersell Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies - concentration in Film, Christopher moved to Los Angeles in the fall of 1998 to pursue a career in film production. Christopher''s affinity for Art and Activism motivated his decision to partner with close friends Bettina Wolff and Diaky Diaz on creating The Artivist Collective and producing the Annual Artivist Film Festival. Between the three of them, they set forth to create an ambitious activist vision. Currently, Christopher serves on the Board of Directors as V.P. of Finance, his dual function is to track all finances and manage day to day operations. Christopher will continue working with The Artivist Collective, educating the general public on the need for art, education and activism in our communities.
www.polishfilmla. org - polishfestival in L.A.
http://www.desertfilmsociety.com/ - The purpose of the Desert Film Society is to enhance and to develop appreciation for film and to preserve and share knowledge about film. Such activities provide a powerful platform for artistic expression, cultural understanding, opportunities for its members and others to view, enjoy and discuss film together, and to learn about the craft of making films
Festivals http://www.phillyfests.com/pff/templates/home.cfm - 2004 Philadelphia Film Festival
http://www.afi.com
http://www.aivf.org/
http://www.imagefv.org/aff2004/default.htm -Atlanta Film Festival
http://www.bermudafilmfest.com - Bermuda International Film Festival
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com - Chicago Film Festival
http://www.cinemaniafilmfestival.com - CINEMANIA!
http://www.cinevegas.com - CineVegas Film Festival
http://www.clevelandfilmfestival.com -Cleveland International Film Festival
http://www.eufilmfestival.com - European Union Film Festival
http://www.psfilmfest.org - Palm Springs International Film Festival
http://www.ptownfilmfest.org - Provincetown International Film Festival
http://festival.sundance.org - Sundance Film Festival
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/ - Toronto International Film Festival
http://www.usafilmfestival.com - USA Film Festival Dallas
http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/ - Venice Film Festval
http://www.waterfrontfilm.org - Waterfront Film Festival
http://www.artivist.us/