The Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF)'s Interests
General
Film, literature, art, music, photography, and how they reflect the human condition; trekking long distances in rugged, dramatic territory by foot or horseback (i.e. Iceland, South America); tasting good wine and single malt Scotch after a hard day.
Professionally: Acting as a conduit among international film, journalism, international policy, and humanitarian personal and corporate philanthropy.
Music
Early U2, Peter Gabriel, The Killers, select film soundtracks, and when working on certain projects, any other kind of music which fits the mood--from classical to Xzibit. (That and Cult of the Psychic Fetus when I need to laugh!)
Movies
Pan's Labyrinth, Dune, Queen Margot, Passion of Joan of Arc, Sin City, Akira Kurasawa's Dreams, Children of Men, Alien, Blade Runner, A River Runs Through It, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Documentaries: War Photographer by Christian Frei about James Nachtwey, among others; anything hard-hitting.
Television
24, Law & Order: SVU, Frontline, Frasier re-runs, HBO movies, MI-5. Matthew MacFayden is a find.
Books
Foucault's Pendulum, various non-fiction (Guns of August, biography of Gertrude Bell), and Hemingway's Nick Adams stories, The Illumination: A Novel of the Great War.
On May 1, 2008, a new philanthropic organization was launched: The Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF) (http://www.humanitarianmedia.org). The mission of the HMF seeks to tap into the power of the media—film, both documentary and narrative; art and music; print, web, television, and photojournalism—and extend their influence more broadly, so that humanitarian issues are not just covered in brief articles, commercials, profiles, or soundbytes, but can be explored and given context, so that their importance is more widely known. With greater knowledge, more people in positions of authority and influence can then also be drawn in to be part of the dialogue, so that such issues are not just lamented, but perhaps some constructive and creative answers can be illuminated among those with the greatest capacity to make a difference.To this end, the HMF will be enlisting the support and partnership of news agencies, journalists, filmmakers, writers, artists, international NGO's, figures in international policy, and international philanthropy--among others--to bring attention to areas of humanitarian importance and to act as a conduit among them, so that collaborations and exchanges of ideas might more easily take place.
For further information on The Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF), including in terms of partnerships among organizations, or about the 2009 HMF International Film/Media Festival & Conference (Dates TBA) please contact us at pr@humanitarianmedia.org.
Donations & HMF Membership via Network for Good/ Groundspring
To make a tax-deductible donation via Network For Good/Groundspring, or to become a Member of The Humanitarian Media Foundation, please click the "Donate Now" button below:
By Becoming a member or making a donation, in addition to supporting the HMF, you are also helping to fund scholarships for members of international NGO's and aid agencies in underdeveloped countries to attend the 2009 Festival & Conference, give speeches about their populations, and about the issues themselves, as directly experienced by those on the front lines.
Sponsorship of the 2009 HMF International Film/Media Festival & Conference
As an additional note, for those interested in being sponsors for the 2009 HMF International Film/Media Festival & Conference, please contact us at sponsorships@humanitarianmedia.org. Those who bring in sponsors will be entitled to a 15% finders fee.
Who I'd like to meet: Those who are involved in where humanitarian issues and the media meet--including the arts, film, literature, music, journalism, photography, photojournalism, etc.. We would warmly welcome helping to facilitate a community of humanitarian-minded men and women with those same interests to further such a cause. We would welcome all those with similar interests.
Mailing List
Prior to launch on May 1, 2008 we have set up a mailing list for those interested in the Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF) and its first initiatives, including the 2009 HMF International Film/Media Festival & Conference, a high-profile event which will include red-carpet film premieres, an international film festival, media conference, and art/photographic exhibition.
Hope you're enjoying your summer! Thanks for your patience & understanding...Wish I could stop by more but my life is really hectic right now & I dont know if Im coming or going at time! Take care... Love to you Angel... 0:)
The Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) a Miami Dade College (MDC) cultural experience is now open for film submissions. http://www. withoutabox. com/login/1241 For more details visit: http://www. miamifilmfestival. com/cpage. cfm?id=10366
I'm pleased to announce that our film Jury Of Our Peers has been accepted as an official selection into the 2008 World Showcase. The viewing is scheduled for Friday August 8, 2008 at 5:15pm in the Mann Beverly Center.
So if you're in Los Angeles or the surrounding area make sure you join us. Oh & tell a friend to tell a friend.
For more info email Info@greenlightstarprod.com or visit www. abff. com.
Thanks for all your support, GreenLight Star Productions
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