Sean Fourie’s Post

I work with youth in a couple of African countries and I tell them, if you dont rise up to tell your story, then others will not only tell it but also write it the way they want to tell it. so study up, write your own stories. I give this advice to all youth that I speak with 1-1. Peace is a fancy word however it is not a goal to work for. Instead you work on fixing the structural issues and help your governments become organically stronger. To find peace, we must roll up our sleeves and get down to untangling in the weeds. I have seen that a lot of young people in these countries choose to study social work and end up working in an international NGO or some such organisation. It's so rampant that there is a dearth of young people across disciplines in these countries. The research output is really low - a serious problem that is one of the key focus of my work, and so I have to tell them - They ARE part of the problem. If they don't study the building blocks of their country and their communities, they cannot become the architects of their future. So they must go beyond being just a social worker and evolve to becoming a social scientist and pure scientists who can build reimagined futures for themselves. I encourage and inspire them to take up studies across all disciplines such as public administration, public policy, or public health so they can of direct help for their governments. Likewise, it is very heartening to see powerful and capable Palestinians picking up the reigns to tell their own beautiful stories out loud! to keep their identity and their communities from being erased by colonial mercenaries. For Gazans and other Palestinians who have lost their beautiful universities to the murderous apartheid regime - telling stories is the strongest way to rise up like a Phoenix as they build back and restore their history. The diaspora plays an important role in this massive restoration project. Really glad to see this happening right away! It's a good way to go! Reclaim the narrative and write new futures but don't destroy the history instead tell those stories juxtaposed, for history shows us which roads to be less travelled or never to be taken. Those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it. Those who selectively study history are also doomed to repeat it and those who erase history are also doomed to be lost in the sands of time. Empires that have done this no longer exist today in those forms and that is a lesson from history.

I am excited to share this terrific review on my new French feature film, Maoussi, written by journalist and author, Janet Stilson

Folks, here is the link for film with English subtitles: https://lnkd.in/ddXuNpei

In 2019, I made an ultra low budget indie film called FAQIR. I had neither made anything that professional, nor did I have experience with film festivals. Rushing to submit the film, I sent it to a couple of film festivals without verifying if they were legit. Plus, the film was barely complete, with awful sound due to background noise. Looking back, I should have made a silent film, or a short sound film instead with the same amount of money. After that whole ordeal, I lost confidence in traditional methods of filming and going into festivals as it seemed too difficult for someone who doesn't have the resources. I made experimental films and music videos until I realized the itch has to be scratched. I can't just go on like this, neither can I give up. At the end of 2023, I decided to embark on an effort to make a new film that would fix the issues I had in my previous films (sound, confusing storyline, lacklustre acting, overly dark and noisy cinematography etc.). I wanted my new film to actually be good and presentable. I also wanted to not hold back with dialogues and story ideas, and just show and say things that I wanted to say. After writing the script, I spent a month gathering different actors and crew members to take part in the film. It makes a world of difference between when you start off and when you have already put out different pieces of work, and have networked with industry enthusiasts over the years. Afterwards, I spent 4 months rehearsing with the actors, letting them get into their roles, even if it was their first time in front of the camera. We began rolling on April 2024, shooting on weekends, and public holidays. I edited the footage almost everyday after filming so that we can get a rough cut as soon as possible. Although the filming started off smoothly, on the last few main shooting days, it definitely got stressful and mistakes were made. People forgetting lines, forgetting clothes, hitting the time limit for the day due to unexpected delays. The one-man crew which I knew from the start I would have to take part in took a toll, but thankfully we finished the filming relatively smoothly. Originally, I didn't intend to submit to any festivals due to the bad experience from before. But after watching the rough cut, I decided to give it a try, but only for festivals that don't bankrupt me. So, without expectations, I submitted to Rameshwaram International Film Festival, after verification. I'm so glad I did, and I'm so glad I submitted right before the deadline. Whether our film wins or not, I wouldn't be too bothered. Just the fact that we were able to complete something is already something I'm proud of and I can't thank my team enough! Just gives me more hope to make more projects, keep submitting, and potentially get to Cannes Film Festival to be nominated for a Palme d'Or.

Here is the TIFF 2024 Film Festival schedule in pdf.

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Our latest blog post celebrates Ireland’s great cinema, in honor of St. Patrick's Day last weekend. ☘️💚 We emphasize films made solely by Irish filmmakers about the cultural and historical facets within Ireland itself. Let us know what you think! And comment below your favorite Irish film! 🇮🇪 #Haydenfilms #Filmmakers #Filmmaking #Storytelling #Film #Cinema #FilmCommunity #IrishFilm #StPatricksDay #IrishMovies #IrishCinema #IrishFilmmakers 

This really depends on your goals. Is your goal to connect with community and build audiences or to meet with agents and seek representation? You have to think about these. When you work on your film festival strategy, start with this tier of festivals. Look out for the “When” because that determines your premiere status. Then you want to look into niche film festivals like the Cascade Festival for African Films or the American Black Film Festival. Once these festivals respond look into your local film festivals. Also, set aside a budget for traveling.