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Fall 2012 Visiting Filmmakers

Start of a new school year brings new opportunities to meet accomplished filmmakers on AU’s campus. This year we will be hosting teams of award-winning filmmakers who have directed and produced the films in our annual Human Rights Film Series.  Tribeca’s ‘Best New Director’ Michael Collins will join us; Karim El Hakim of "½ Revolution" will chime in, Filmmakers Magazine ’25 New Faces of Independent Film’ Katherine Fairfax Wright and Malika Zouhali-Worrall will talk to us about their groundbreaking film; and Guggenheim Fellow Pamela Yates along with seasoned producer, Paco de Onis will finish out the fall series discussing their award winning films and careers.  

 

Visiting Filmmaker Schedule

 Thursday, September 27
 Michael Collins and Marty Syjuco

For over seven years Michael and Marty have been telling the story of Paco Larranaga through their film "Give Up Tomorrow." The film has had an incredibly successful festival run, premiering at Tribeca Film Festival (and winning the Audience Award) and then traveling to a host of other festivals around the world, winning additional acclamations along the way. The filmmakers have also claimed top recognition including Special Jury Prize for Best New Director at Tribeca. Through the NYC based production company, Thoughtful Robot, Michael and his exceptional team create thought-provoking human rights films that spur social change. 

Michael Collins Master class - 2:35pm      
Wechsler Theater, American University

Give Up Tomorrow Film Screening + Q&A 5:30 – 8:00pm
Katzen Arts Center, American University

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Thursday, October 4

Karim El Hakim 
       

A renowned director and cinematographer, Karim has contributed to political documentaries both in the Arab world and internationally. He received the Egyptian State Prize for Best Cinematography in 2006 and since has had numerous films for which he was a contributing director of photography win awards, including Alex Gibney's "My Trip to Al Qaeda" (2010), Tahani Rachid's "Giran" (2009), and Jehane Noujaime and Sherif El Katcha's "Egypt We Are Watching You" (2008).  His film "1/2 Revolution" premired at Sundance Film Festival in 2011 and has represented both the role of film and media in the Arab Spring, while also asking important questions about the future of democracy in the Middle Eastern country. 

Karim El Hakim Master class - 2:35pm
Wechsler Theater, American University
 
 1/2 Revolution Film Screening + Q&A 5:30 – 8:00pm
Katzen Arts Center, American University
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Thursday, October 11
Katherine Fairfax Wright & Malika Zouhali-Worrall

With some of the most anticipated new faces in independent film (just look to Filmmakers Magazine for proof!), Katherine and Malika bring fresh ideas to documentary filmmaking.  Attending top-notch film schools (Katherine) and reporting around the world (Malika), they were able to combine their skills to produce the widely acclaimed film, "Call Me Kuchu." 

Katherine Fairfax Wright & Malika Zouhali-Worrall Master class - 2:35pm
Wechsler Theater, American University
 
 Call Me Kuchu Film Screening + Q&A 5:30 – 8:00pm
Katzen Arts Center, American University
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Thursday, October 18

Pamela Yates and Paco de Onis
With decades of filmmaking experience, Pamela and Paco offer both wisdom and skill to their craft.  Winning prestigious awards (Guggenheim and Sundance Special Jury) Pamela has created films that challenge the norm and produce social change.  Serving as the producer, Paco utilizes his exceptional skills in strategizing long-term outreach campaigns to promote human rights and social justice themes in the films. 
 
Pameia Yates and Paco de Onis Master class - 2:35pm
Wechsler Theater, American University
 Granito Film Screening + Q&A 5:30 – 8:00pm
Katzen Arts Center, American University
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