His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates, opened the tenth annual Global Citizen Forum to hundreds of international delegates, with an agenda focused on impactful climate change action.
In partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (Raktda), and Rak Properties, the Global Citizen Forum’s second instalment in the ‘Butterfly Effect’ trilogy, Earth Age, opened its doors on Wednesday 6th December. Anticipation had long been building as people witnessed the giant white dome installed on the beach to serve as the main stage for the Forum. The first day focused on experiences that brought the concept of global citizenship to life, with a charity gala and dinner bringing the night to a close. The second day saw the start of the Annual Summit,...
In partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (Raktda), and Rak Properties, the Global Citizen Forum’s second instalment in the ‘Butterfly Effect’ trilogy, Earth Age, opened its doors on Wednesday 6th December. Anticipation had long been building as people witnessed the giant white dome installed on the beach to serve as the main stage for the Forum. The first day focused on experiences that brought the concept of global citizenship to life, with a charity gala and dinner bringing the night to a close. The second day saw the start of the Annual Summit,...
- 12/14/2023
- Look to the Stars
African Film Heritage Project to restore initial selection of 50 titles.
Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation has signed a letter of agreement with Unesco and the Pan African Federation of Filmmakers (Fepaci) to restore African films.
The agreement formalises their existing partnership on the African Film Heritage Project (Afhp) to preserve African cinema.
Afhp will locate and restore an initial selection of 50 African films, identified by Fepaci’s advisory board of African archivists, scholars and filmmakers.
After initially launching in February, the Afhp completed its first restoration, the 1969 film Soleil O directed by Med Hondo, which premiered in Cannes last month.
An extensive survey to locate the best existing film elements for each of the 50 films will be conducted in African cinematheques and archives around the world.
Following restoration, the films will be distributed worldwide at festivals, museums and universities, and will be made available via digital platforms and other formats.
Scorsese said: “I...
Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation has signed a letter of agreement with Unesco and the Pan African Federation of Filmmakers (Fepaci) to restore African films.
The agreement formalises their existing partnership on the African Film Heritage Project (Afhp) to preserve African cinema.
Afhp will locate and restore an initial selection of 50 African films, identified by Fepaci’s advisory board of African archivists, scholars and filmmakers.
After initially launching in February, the Afhp completed its first restoration, the 1969 film Soleil O directed by Med Hondo, which premiered in Cannes last month.
An extensive survey to locate the best existing film elements for each of the 50 films will be conducted in African cinematheques and archives around the world.
Following restoration, the films will be distributed worldwide at festivals, museums and universities, and will be made available via digital platforms and other formats.
Scorsese said: “I...
- 6/12/2017
- ScreenDaily
Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation, Unesco, Fepaci finalise agreement to preserve African films.
Martin Scorsese’s foundation has signed a letter of agreement with Unesco and the Pan African Federation of Filmmakers (Fepaci) to restore African films.
The agreement formalises their existing partnership on the African Film Heritage Project (Afhp), an initiative to preserve African cinema.
Afhp will locate and restore an initial selection of 50 African films, identified by Fepaci’s advisory board of African archivists, scholars and filmmakers.
After initially launching in February, the Afhp completed its first restoration, the 1969 film Soleil O directed by Med Hondo, which premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
An extensive survey to locate the best existing film elements for each of the 50 films will be conducted in African Cinémathèques and archives around the world.
Following restoration, the films will be distributed worldwide at festivals, museums and universities, and will be made available via digital platforms and other...
Martin Scorsese’s foundation has signed a letter of agreement with Unesco and the Pan African Federation of Filmmakers (Fepaci) to restore African films.
The agreement formalises their existing partnership on the African Film Heritage Project (Afhp), an initiative to preserve African cinema.
Afhp will locate and restore an initial selection of 50 African films, identified by Fepaci’s advisory board of African archivists, scholars and filmmakers.
After initially launching in February, the Afhp completed its first restoration, the 1969 film Soleil O directed by Med Hondo, which premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
An extensive survey to locate the best existing film elements for each of the 50 films will be conducted in African Cinémathèques and archives around the world.
Following restoration, the films will be distributed worldwide at festivals, museums and universities, and will be made available via digital platforms and other...
- 6/12/2017
- ScreenDaily
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