Category Archives: Non-Columbia Events

INVITE: Patmos Documentary Workshop

Applications, Non-Columbia Events, Workshops

About the Workshop

The International Film Festival of Patmos IFFP and SugarHigh Films are, for the second time, organising the Patmos Documentary Workshop for emerging filmmakers.

Successful applicants will spend 2 weeks on the Greek islands, working in teams of 3 to each create a 10 minute documentary portrait that will be screened on the closing night of the festival.

The project consists of three phases:

A. Research & Development – remote / online
B. Filming at the Greek islands of Patmos, Kos, Leros, Ikaria and Agathonisi
C. Post production, seminars and Patmos int. film festival

After the summer, the participants’ footage will be reworked by Sugar High Films into a single, feature-length documentary called The Faces of Immigration [Working Title]. This modular, collaborative, feature length documentary will then be released at international festivals, will premier in Patmos 2017 and will be broadcast on international television channels, including Sundance Channel and OTE TV.

The workshop was founded in 2013, with the intention of bringing together young filmmakers in order to create a new, exciting kind of documentary production method. By partaking in the workshop, participants will leave with sharpened skills, international contacts, an industry credit for a widely distributed feature and a great experience.

Key Dates

Additional details and application instructions can be found here: http://www.iffp.gr/documentary-master-workshop/

Jerusalem Film Summer Workshop

Invitation, Non-Columbia Events, Outside Events
The Jerusalem Film Workshop is a six-week hand-on course on film making. Students learn how to operate professional cameras, edit video and work in a production team to create both fiction and documentary films. Our master classes offer a unique opportunity to network with Israel’s acclaimed producers and directors. Last year 22 young creatives from around the globe joined us from the US, UK, Croatia, China, Argentina, etc. Each student shoots two films, which are screened during the Jerusalem Film Festival! At the same time participants get VIP access to all festival’s events.

The whole workshop is in English. Students will practice in scripting, directing, editing. They will enrich their experience and portfolios, will get to know different cultures. Apart from that the program includes travelling across the country and opportunity to shoot on the scenes in such amazing locations as Jerusalem, Masada, etc.

You can find information about the program, schedule, mentors, accommodation etc on our web-page along with movies and feed-backs from previous years: www.jerusalemfilmworkshop.com

This year’s workshop will take place June 12 – July 20, 2016. Registration is now open. Application deadline is April, 15.

JFW at a glance:

Who: International students with an interest in film, art, social work, politics or media.

What: 6-week film workshop guided by top Israeli film professionals 

Where: Jerusalem, Israel

When: June 12 – July 20, 2016

Why: Create two films and screen them during the Jerusalem Film Festival. 

Fee covers: accommodation, high end film equipment and video editing suites, excursions around Israel, 2 meals a day and a full accreditation pass to the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Check out the video of last year’s workshop: 

https://vimeo.com/137734567

Contact: jfw.israel@gmail.com 

Apply here: www.jerusalemfilmworkshop.com

Apply now, space is limited.

EVENT: End of Year Benefit for ALBA

Fun Stuff, New York City, Non-Columbia Events, Outside Events
EVENT: Benefit Brunch with Juan Gonzalez.
 
On Sunday, December 13th the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) will host a benefit brunch with renowned journalist Juan Gonzalez of Democracy Now! and the New York Daily News.
 
Details
Date: Sunday, December 13
Time: 12 – 2pm
Place: Spanish Benevolent Society – 239 West 14th st. 2nd Fl,
 
For ticket information: http://www.alba-valb.org/programs/events/

Saving the Elephants 10K Run/Walk

Community Citizenship, Community Service, Fun Stuff, Non-Columbia Events, Other Schools

Elephants Need Our Help!

One Elephant is Being Killed Every 15 Minutes
What Can You Do?

Register today for the Second Annual Saving the Elephants 10K Run/Walk at bit.ly/ster2015 to benefit The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT).  You can run, jog or walk your way around beautiful Central Park while helping protect this majestic species!

Each day, close to 100 elephants are killed for their tusks threatening their future.  At the current poaching rate, elephants will be extinct in the wild by 2025. Many elephants targeted by poachers have milk dependent calves, and without family or a mother, a baby elephant has little chance of survival.   Through the dedication and hard work of the DSWT, rescued orphaned baby elephants now have a second chance at life in the wild. Currently, the DSWT has 31 milk dependent calves and more than 150 orphans in their care.

Through the generous participation of more than 500 runners last November, the event raised more than $25,000 to support the orphans at DSWT.  This year, we are looking to host 1,000 participants and double last years’ donation to DSWT.  Register today and you will help provide the vital funds needed to protect these magnificent animals.  All net proceeds will benefit the projects of the DSWT.

We are proud to welcome and recognize our Presenting Sponsor, HPS Jewelers, and our Contributing Sponsor, Extraordinary Journeys!

Where: Central Park, New York City

When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 9 a.m.

Registration site: bit.ly/ster2015

Registration cost: $45

INVITE: Lydia Cacho in conversation with Rafael Mathus

Invitation, Networking, New York City, Non-Columbia Events

Slavery Inc.: The Untold Story of International Sex Trafficking

round table discussion

The scourge of globalization has brought about new forms of slavery, power and corruption. Some examples are the horrific situation of exploited women and children, and the global criminal networks whose tentacles reach into the political world. What should be the role of journalism in light of these phenomena of global networks? What happens to the right of every citizen to stay informed? Can victims expect the full exercise of freedom of expression to be a source of hope in the face of Impunity?

FREE ADMISSION. Please confirm your assistance to the e-mail: cult2ny@cervantes.org

In Live to Write 2015-16. series of talks

Participants

Lydia Cacho

Rafael Mathus Ruiz

Dates

September 29th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Location

Instituto Cervantes – Auditorio

211-215 East 49th Street

10017 Nueva York

(ESTADOS UNIDOS)

OPPORTUNITY: WIN Summit: Women’s Insights on the Art of Negotiating

Networking, New York City, Non-Columbia Events

JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITY

WIN Summit: Women’s Insights on the Art of Negotiating

When: Sept 30 – Oct 1, 2015

Where: New York Hilton Midtown (6th ave and 53rd st)

What: http://winsummit.com/
We are looking for the following volunteers to collect footage at the WIN Summit:

– 1-3 pairs of interviewers (one on-screen/off-screen interviewer to ask questions and one camera operator)

– Each pair will be responsible for collecting footage from attendees and speakers to be used for future WIN marketing

– The footage should document the Summit, highlight “why every women should attend the WIN Summit”, and how the art of negotiating contributes to success for women in their career and life

– To apply, please submit a list of proposed interview questions for speakers as well as attendees, and a rough outline of your plan and ideas to capture said footage

Benefits for you:

– A comp’d two-day ticket to the WIN Summit ($1500 value)

– Networking opportunities and access to the WIN Summit press room (New York Times, Bloomberg, Fast Company, among others)

– Access to the WIN networking cocktail reception

– Experience and material to use in portfolio

– Letter of recommendation

If interested, please contact me at twiesel@negotiation.com and we can discuss further.

Additionally, if any of your students or colleagues are interested in attending this incredible educational opportunity, discounted rates are being offered to members of academia.

Speaker highlights:

– Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Deborah Lee James

– President of the American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO Randi Weingarten

– Former Chairman of Hearst Magazines Cathie Black

– Forrest Gump and The Devil Wears Prada producer Wendy Finerman

– Senior Vice President of HR for National Basketball Association (NBA) Eric Hutcherson

– Weber Shandwick SVP of Diversity & Inclusion Judith Harrison

– Goop CEO Lisa Gersh; and many more accomplished women leaders, executives, attorneys and entrepreneurs.

INVITE: “Writing, War and Peace”

Community Service, Fun Stuff, Networking, New York City, Non-Columbia Events, Speakers

Readings, panel discussion and music devoted to the act of writing about war and the role that writing can play in making peace.

Proceeds to benefit Still Waters in a Storm, a reading and writing sanctuary for children in Bushwick, Brooklyn (www.stillwatersinastorm.org).

Readers/Panelists: 

Pulitzer Prize-winner Chris Hedges (WAR IS A FORCE THAT GIVES US MEANING); 

National Book Award-winner Phil Klay (REDEPLOYMENT); 

Award-winning novelist Roxana Robinson (SPARTA);

Photographer and author Ashley Gilbertson (BEDROOMS OF THE FALLEN), winner of the National Magazine Award.

Moderator: John Freeman (FREEMAN’S, HOW TO READ A NOVELIST)

Original music by celebrated composer Paul Cantelon (THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY), inspired by the writings of children in Bushwick.

Friday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

The New School, 66 West 12th St., between 5th and 6th Avenues.

To reserve tickets, please go to: 

http://www.stillwatersinastorm.org

Bastille Day Ball – Free General Admissions Tickets

Fun Stuff, New York City, Non-Columbia Events, Offers

The Committee of French Speaking Societies in New York organizes the Bastille Day Ball each year. This year, the event will be held on Monday July 13th. As part of their outreach program, they would like to give free general admission tickets to ten of your students or faculty.

If interested please  RSVP to this e-mail address: cafusaball@gmail.com with the following information:  name, e-mail address, cell number and school name

BastilleDayPoster

INVITE: NY Screening of UNCENSORED

Documentary Screening, Fun Stuff, Invitation, Networking, New York City, Non-Columbia Events

We are pleased to invite you to a special presentation of UNCENSORED, a new documentary by filmmakers Stephanie Martinez and Maura Ugarte. Through the lives of three Colombian journalists, UNCENSORED recounts the peril journalists endured while covering Colombia’s narcoterrorism violence in the 1980s during the reign of Pablo Escobar’s Medellin cartel, the 1990s during the rise of corruption in the military and 2000s during a behind-closed-doors oppressive administration. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, June 27, 2015

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

New York Film Academy
100 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003

Admission is FREE, but you must register at https://uncensoredthedocnyc.eventbrite.com

Trailer: www.uncensoredthedoc.com 

EVENT: Next-Gen Revenue for Content Creators @ NY Daily News Lab

Conferences, Fun Stuff, Invitation, Non-Columbia Events, Offers, Outside Events

The Daily News Innovation Lab’s Conversations event, on May 19 at 6:00 pm, “Next-Gen Revenue for Content Creators”, will feature a panel discussion of how content creators are finding new ways to monetize their websites and digital properties.  Grant Whitmore, the Daily News’ EVP of Digital, will moderate a panel featuring Jason Kint (CEO of Digital Content Next),  Ashish Patel (EIR Lerer Ventures), Chad Smolinski (SVP, U.S. News & World Report) and Julie Van Ullen (Senior Director Publisher Business Development at OpenX).

The first 15 students to register at nydn.us/convos using the discount code OHCOLUMBIA will get free access!