[Imc-g8-2005] Local Outreach event in North Edinburgh: Saturday, 25th of june, 11am till 4pm

[Anarcho Babe]

Please come and do an info stall or volunteer as a speaker and contribute  
to the discussions... Thanks! Ulla


Launch of local Film Society with G8 protest and antiglobalisation videos  
and speakers
Saturday, 25 June 2005
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Organizer: North Edinburgh Documentary Film and Video Society

The North Edinburgh Documentary Film and Video Society invites YOU to a  
day of inspiration, laughter, passion and discussions...!

11 am info stalls, socialising, tea and coffee in Cafe

11.30 am start of screenings;

“Why close the G8”,
“Women Vs. G8”,
“Globalisation and the Media”,

ca. an hour and discussions with video makers, local and international  
activists and independent media journalists

ca 12.45pm Lunch (including vegan and vegetarian options) in Foyer

ca 1.45 pm Screening: “Trading Freedom” with video maker from Canada,  
Speaker from the Edinburgh Chiapas Solidarity Campaign

ca 2.45 pm tea and coffee in the Cafe, chill out, chat and end

The films are presented by videomakers from Cambridge IMC, Indymedia, and  
by the Edinburgh Chiapas Solidarity Campaign.

The Society intends to bring quality independent films to our community at  
no or low cost, as well as screening films and videos of local interest,  
being open to the unlimited programming posibilities.
The Documentary Society is a not for profit organisation, run by its  
members for the members, and has no affiliation with political parties.


Mike Sheils, secretary of the film and video society says:
“This will be a great opportunity for people in North Edinburgh to see  
exciting films from around the world, which are never shown on TV. We  
invite all local people to attend the events and participate in the  
discussions, and also to get involved in choosing the films we show.”

Contact us if you want to find out more,
email: documentary-contact at aktivix.org

The line-up of videos and films for the launch event of the North  
Edinburgh Documentary Film and Video Society on the 25th of June, from  
about 11 am till 4pm.
Feel free just to pop in for a little time and let your curiousity take  
and talk over!

“Why Close the G8”,
16 min, by Camcorder Guerillas,
'Who are the G8? What do they do? What do they talk about? and why does it  
matter?
This short film gives a brief history of the G8, and explores the issues  
that they will be discussing at Gleneagles. It goes on to give voice to  
people who are protesting and finishes off with how people can get  
involved and what they can do in their everyday life to resist the G8.
The film is a short, sharp and concise call to action. It is part talking  
head and part animation.

“Women Vs. G8”,
13 min, by Ulla
This little video clip focusses on a group of women, who came together in  
January to talk about their forthcoming plans, ideas and visions to  
protest against the G8 and the build-up to it.
Women of all ages and walks of life talk about what inspires them, with  
archive footage showing similar actions.

“Globalisation and the Media”
24 min, by Undercurrents
An award winning film about the role of the mass media during the War on  
Terror and Globalisation. Consider a wide range of viewpoints from  
mainstream news editors, hackers, journalists and alternative media  
activists. Discover how new technology, such as the Internet and  
camcorders, are challenging the role of the traditional news gatherer.
Winner One World Canada (best documentary), Winner Tokyo Video festival  
(best documentary)


“Trading Freedom – the secret life of the FTAA”
56 min, by Indymedia collective
“Trading Freedom – the secret life of the FTAA" offers an explanation of  
the Free Trade Area of Americas, a proposed economic zone that will  
regulate the economic activity of one-sixth of humanity, overriding local  
democracy in favour of "rights" for multinational corporations throughout  
the Americas. This film is the story of those who resist - indigenous  
struggles, working-class organizations, women in rebellion, media  
activists, and a huge network of NGOs.
"Footage from Chiapas, Quebec City, Sao Paulo, Akwesasne and Tijuana, plus  
thecombined efforts of over 100 videographers, photographers, free radio  
outlaws, writers, editors, techs, and rabble-rousers make this the perfect  
day out." -- Luther Blissett

Contact us if you want to find out more,
email: documentary-contact at aktivix.org

Location:
North Edinburgh Arts Centre,
15a Pennywell Court,
Edinburgh,
EH4 4TZ.

Box Office: 0131 315 2151

http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/

Cost: free

Directions: behind Muirhouse Library and Pennywell shopping centre,
Buses 27,37,32,42

Contact: documentary-contact (at) aktivix.org

URL: http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/

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