-----Original Message----- From: Jeannie Ash de Pou [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 9:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FW: BE PART OT THE WOLRD SUMMIT FESTIVAL AT JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA.
-----Original Message----- From: Aleksandar Dulovic [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 9:46 AM To: Jeannie Ash de Pou (Jeannie Ash de Pou) Subject: FW: BE PART OT THE WOLRD SUMMIT FESTIVAL AT JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA. -----Original Message----- From: wos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 8:20 AM To: Karen Vundla Subject: Fw: BE PART OT THE WOLRD SUMMIT FESTIVAL AT JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA. Film From a Woman's Perspective CALLING ON FILMS BY WOMEN FILMMAKERS ABOUT WOMEN TO BE SCREENED AT THE WORLD SUMMIT IN JO'BURG (SOUTH AFRICA) 24th AUGUST - 2nd SEPTEMBER 2002 !!! "WOMAN OF THE SUN" (WOS) SOUTH AFRICA - is a non profit organisation that provides a supportive information network to women of colour who are working in the film and television industry in South Africa in particular and the Southern African region. WOS will be hosting the 'Gender Screen' at the World Summit Film Festival to showcase films made by women about women in relation to Sustainable Development. WE ARE REQUESTING THE USE OF YOUR PRODUCT TO PROMOTE GENDER ISSUES AT THE WSSD. THIS IS NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE, IT IS A PLATFORM WHERE WOMEN'S ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CAN BE DISCUSSED. WE WILL BE HOSTING PANEL DISCUSSIONS/FORUMS ETC. AND IF YOU HAVE ANY DELEGATES COMING TO THE WSSD, WE WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO THEM AND POSSIBLY HAVE THEM ON OUR PANELS. The deadline for product submissions is: Saturday 15 June 2002 (5pm). We will be grateful if you expressed your interest by Thursday 6 June 2002. We are searching for relevant product: Documentaries Feature Films Shorts Films We will be forwarding a flash document to you via e-mail by next week. This document will have more information about the WSSD Film Festival, an entry form, regulations and required materials. In the meantime, please contact us if you have any relevant product that you think would be suitable for this festival. In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme UNDP and various key stakeholders from government, corporate and civil society across South Africa and internationally, the Film Resource Unit (FRU), will host the World Summit Film Festival and Audio-visual Education Campaign for sustainable development with the following main objectives: FILM SELECTION CRITERIA: THEMES Showcase Africa and developing South in a positive light. Women in the decision-making process on achieving sustainable development The crucial role women play in the economic, social & political development of their countries & communities Women working towards Equality, Peace & Progress. Impact of globalisation, women & technology. Informing the Health Agenda - sexual & reproduction rights/abuse/HIV Aids/primary health care/access to healthcare. Human Rights. Social Development - broadcasting for change/poverty reduction & alleviation/education. Social Justice - gender discrimination, stereotyping. Women Gender and Sexualily - sex, gender sexual identity, sexuality in cultural practices. Women as bread winners Deal with issues that promote and reclaim collective identity. Deal with issues that promotes Peace and Development. Have a high entertainment value. And other productions that deal with issues that has some bearing on issues relating to sustainable development. Could You Please send A VHS copy of your films, with a short synopsis and key crew and cast list to: No.2 President Street 3rd floor Newtown, 2001 P O Box 11065, Johannesburg, 2000 We would also much appreciate a letter of endorsement from your organisation in support of our cause We are looking forward to your participation in this prestigious International Film Festival We are looking forward to your participation in this prestigious International Film Festival FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Eve Rantseli Executive Officer Women of the Sun (South Africa) Tel/Fax # +27 11 487 1319 Cell phone 27 72 143 1825 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] =========================================================================== This is GainsNet, the mailing list of the UN-INSTRAW-GAINS Network Members. To reply to the GainsNet group, click on "reply all" To reply to an individual, click on "reply" To unsubscribe from GainsNet, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line
