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Human rights are rarely given, they are fought for — usually at the expense of the people’s safety and lives to get it. The 2011 Human Rights Watch Film Festival begins today with 10 screenings of films that chronicle the struggle for human rights around the world. The opening night film is the documentary, The Green Wave about the fight for democracy and freedom during the 2009 Presidential election in Iran and the price its people have continued to pay to try to get it....
Fans of exciting and entertaining documentary films definitely need to write this one on the not-to-be-missed page of their calendars. The 17th Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival, which showcases almost 170 titles by filmmakers and directors from 41 countries, opens at several venues around the city on April 29. Billed as the largest North American festival of its kind, this year’s event runs until May 9 at fan-favourite venues, such as Bloor Cinema and Innis Town Hall. (Check the Hot Docs website: www.hotdocs.ca for festival schedule and a full list of venues.)...
Toronto Film Scene is looking for a Film Festival writer. Think it’s for you? See below to find out. Responsibilities: Cover film festivals in Toronto and provide reviews, editorial pieces where appropriate, Q&A footage and interviews (where possible or appropriate) while the festival is on and shortly thereafter. Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to adhere to deadlines. Must have interest in film and film community. Must live or work in the Greater Toronto Area. Previous blogging experience an asset. Previous film festival coverage an asset. Professional demeanor, ability to represent TFS well in the...
