Hey fellow supporters, guess what? I got some super exciting news to share with you today! My film The Lost Jews of Pakistan just got chosen for another ‘Official Selection’ in NYC. This is from The New York City International Films Infest Festival (NYCIFIF) which is an extension of the Palma de Mallorca Films Infest.
Making this short documentary was no small feat. It took a whole lotta brainpower, sweat (literally from the restoration of tombstones), and commitment to capture those real-life moments and turn ’em into a captivating story. And it feels so rewarding to be recognized by so many film festivals so far, especially in the Big Apple as it’s always hard there to be noticed haha!
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The New York City International Films Infest Festival (NYCIFIF) is an extension of the Palma de Mallorca Films Infest.
NYCIFIF’s mission is to showcase the content of emerging and of great artists filmmaking talent de U.S, Spanish, Ibero-American and other countries of the world.
Films of all genres are accepted and those chosen for screening display a high-level of artistic excellence.
Artistic Manifesto
In the first edition of “Palma de Mallorca Films Infest”, which was held on January 28, 2017, the great actress Claudia Cardinale signed our artistic manifesto to stimulate the growth of author`s cinema and support for young filmmakers
EXCERPT FROM THE MANIFESTO:
It is undeniable that we must start with a natural talent, the best possible preparation and a great vocation; but the solitary effort becomes as depilating as the exhaustion of the castaway. If no one gives you a hand, a support, an advice or an opportunity … you end up abandoning.
Quite contrary to wanting a” greenhouse of chosen ones”, with docile filmmakers in the service of local corporations, or TV channels, to make “tailor made” products (frozen vegetables, all the same), we invoke the great George Orwell in “Animal Farm” and we want a “Rebellion in the orchard”
We want fresh cultural products, with their own roots, different perfumes, flavors from each shore and each sea. Mountain air and the unmistakable aroma of truth that shines in the sun. Truths written, painted, filmed, recorded, and narrated … without fear: tall as sequoias or delicate as a saffron stamen. An art that has seeds! A seed culture that enlightens minds.
Read the Complete Manifesto in http://filmsinfest.com
The award ceremony will take place on October 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the iconic La Nacional venue.
The Films Infest Festival is also an Official Event in IMDB! The prizes of the editions of Mallorca and NYC are officially recognized.