![]() ![]() In addition to the cinema, each proposal must show a unique feature, helping to serve the main purpose of the cinema. ![]() The same goes for the physical structure: it can be as large as the site allows, or as small as one can imagine. Scope and approach is left to the discretion of the competitors – as long as it is well motivated and justified, the way of showing/experiencing films can be just as basic or sophisticated as desired. The goal of the competition is to design a cinema, located on Newman Street in central London. Is there a way of rethinking and future proofing the cinematic experience? This competition aims to challenge the participants to react to that scenario, and present solutions aiming to secure the role of cinemas in the coming years. Nonetheless, with the imminent breakthrough of VoD (Video on Demand) as a legal and hassle-free way of watching film at home, even the future of cinemas might be threatened. However, movie theatres have managed to somewhat withstand the surge by offering an enhanced viewing experience compared to a small computer screen. Not even the introduction of a new format with higher quality, BlueRay, has been able to reverse the trend in favor of the film companies. More information can be found on the web at: Please contact WIM-N at 97 or email for more information.Since the arrival of the possibility to illegally download movies, DVD sales have steadily declined. Merging culture and academia, we rally behind our sisters who courageously struggle to assume leadership roles in the film industry with their conscious effort to present a balanced image of women, dispelling the stereotypes, and changing public perception of their sisters worldwide. Women In Media – Newark is an organization that advocates for and educates the public about issues affecting the lives of women using film, video and new media as our platform. This contest is a collaboration between Women In Media – Newark, Rutgers University’s Center for African Studies, and Rutgers University’s Program for Community -University Partnerships. This will coincide with WIM-N's third annual Women's History Month film festival (which is held at Rutgers, University – Newark campus) on March 7 – 9, 2013, with the winning films being screened at the film festival. The culminating event for this contest -including prizes and the screening of the film entries will take place on February 14th at a celebratory event at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus. Secondly, a contest of this nature identifies and encourages young film makers as they hone their craft while developing strategies for combating global social inequalities & health challenges facing women, and in eradicating gender based violence which, due to cultural differences and financial pressures, is especially prevalent in immigrant populations. The contest's mission is twofold: First to showcase innovation in mobile technology and raise awareness of the benefits of the technology. Contest entry information as well as supporting documentation can be found at n.com/cellphone-cinema-contest/ Karl Bardosh who is internationally recognized as the "father" of cell phone cinema, and internationally recognized photographer Chi Modu. Judges panel for this exciting contest include New York University's (NYU) Dr. “Cell Phone Cinema Contest: Imaging Women…the Immigrant Voice,” is geared to US immigrant students ages 16 – 22. ![]() Women in Media-Newark is looking to help immigrant youth follow Nokia's lead and use cell phones to create movies that tell the passionate stories of women from their perspective. Cell phones have become powerful tools for storytellers. Today, people around the world are using cell phones not just to film mundane events in their lives but also to document what occurs inside closed societies. ![]() Winners will receive prizes, awards and have their winning films screened at the annual Women’s History Month Film Festival held at Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey campus.Ĭan you imagine shooting an entire HD movie using just the camera in your cell phone? As challenging as that sounds, Nokia did just that in 2010 when it created the "Commuter", a movie short filmed using its N8 camera. The national “ Cell Phone Cinema Contest: Imaging Women…the Immigrant Voice” contest, open to immigrant students ages 16 – 22, attending school in the United States, is now underway. ![]()
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