Noah Bingham
Documentary feature nominee in this year's Oscars, IF A TREE FALLS directed by Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman, is an powerful look at the lines between domestic terrorism and environmental activism, and a human portrait of an individual caught between these ideas.
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Amar Wala
Well, it's been over a year since our launch event last December. It may sound cliched but the time really has flown by. When I look back at the last year I see that we've accomplished quite a bit. We've raised over $25,000 to help make the film, we've spread awareness about this and other important issues, and garnered respect and credibility from within the film community itself. So do I consider Secret Trial 5 to be a success so far? Honestly, no...(but keep reading)
Catherine Lathwell
We are ecstatic, honoured and humbled to announce a very generous contribution from the Canadian organization Inter Pares.
Inter Pares takes its name from a Latin phrase which, translated to English, means "among equals". And working among equals is the guiding principle behind the activity of this amazing organization.
"Inter Pares is building a movement of people who care about social justice - of people who know that issues faced by communities abroad are linked to the ones we face here in Canada."
What goes around, comes around, Inter Pares understands that:
" ... our role as Canadians in sustaining injustice abroad – through the foreign policies of our government, the behaviour of our companies overseas, the roles we play as individuals and civil society in a globalized world – and believe it is our responsibility to address these issues, while also confronting inequality and injustice here at home."
We, The Secret Trial 5 documentary team, are dismayed that actual people right here in Canada are detained for years with no trial, based on secret evidence, and locked up indefinitely. That's why we're making a film about them and their families.
It's real and it's here. That's why we've joined Inter Pares and their movement. You can too. Here's how to contribute to the Secret Trial 5 documentary.
Catherine Lathwell
From Sophie Harkat:
"RALLY, Saturday, December 10th @ Noon at the Human Rights Monument (corner of Elgin and Lisgar St. Ottawa) Moe's 9th year anniversary of his arrest under a Security Certificate and International Human Rights Day." Details
From Adil Charkaoui:
"Joignez-vous à la Coalition Justice pour Adil Charkaoui (samedi le 10 décembre) pour partager un repas, faire le point sur notre campagne contre les certificats de sécurité, appuyer la poursuite civile contre le SCRS et tous les responsables des injustices commises dans le dossier Charkaoui." Details
Noah Bingham
Cinema Politica has adopted The Secret Trial 5 into their Adopt-A-Doc program! CP will be assisting us in our crowdfunding campaign with fundraising screenings and support from chapters across Canada!
Check out our project page on Cinema Politica's website: www.cinemapolitica.org/projects/adopt-doc/secret-trial-five
Why is Cinema Politica such an amazing organization?
Cinema Politica is a grassroots non-profit network that screens independent political films in community settings for pay-what-you-can donations. It is the largest volunteer-run, community and campus-based documentary-screening network in the world. As CP states "We believe in the power of art to not only entertain but to engage, inform, inspire, and provoke social change."
We are honoured and excited about this partnership. Find out more about Cinema Politica and the great work that they do: www.cinemapolitica.org
Find a chapter near you! http://www.cinemapolitica.org/locals/all
Isn't one? Start one up! Find out more: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/startlocal
"Cinema Politica successfully delivers independent art to the eyes and ears of the public."
-Mark Achbar, director of The Corporation
Noah Bingham
Last week we had a fundraising screening hosted by Cinema Politica, to kick off their collaboration with us and our involvement in their adopt-a-doc program. Check out our project page on their site here.
Here are some photos from the night:
Noah Bingham
Hey All,
Check out some photos from the Cuban Hat pitch last week in Montreal at the RIDM festival.
Thanks for everyone who voted for us! We couldn't have done it without you! We finished 2nd, won a couple tickets to the Hot Docs Forum (1000$ each!) and more importantly made some great contacts, thanks again!
And many thanks to the amazing organizers Diego Briceño and Giulia Frati.
Catherine Lathwell
We've been adopted by Cinema Politica's adopt-a-doc program! To inaugurate this fine honour, Noah and Amar will be screening our animation tomorrow night in Montreal with Better This World
When: Friday Nov 18th @ 7pm
Where: Concordia University 1455 de Maisonneuve, Room H-110
As for the Cuban Hat finals last night? We won second place! The prize? Tickets to the HotDocs Forum - $2000 value. Thank you all for voting! We are very proud of your loyal support!
Catherine Lathwell
WE WILL BE PITCHING TODAY (Wed Nov 16) @ 7pm!
VOTING STARTS AT 9AM Wednesday Nov 16
VOTE HERE: www.cubanhat.tv/vote/
Near or far: HELP US WIN the #1 SPOT!
Live streaming and online voting at www.cubanhat.tv
IF YOU ARE IN THE MONTREAL AREA, COME ON BY! In person vote will count for more.
Cinémathèque Québécoise
335 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Est
7pm Nov 16th
How can you resist? Look at these fine folks: Diego Briceño-Orduz and Giulia Frati the master minds behind The Cuban Hat competition (Did I mention? We're finalists! Help us WIN!).
Amar Wala
Here's a VBLOG about the Cuban Hat finals. A BIG THANKS to everyone who voted.
More details about the second round of voting soon. Stay tuned!!!
