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Gallaudet University
On March 21, immediately following the world premiere of “Through Deaf Eyes,” PBS affiliate WETA-TV 26 will broadcast a film festival featuring the work of Deaf filmmakers and media artists.
The “Deaf Cinema Showcase” is hosted by Gallaudet University, WETA and the Council for International Non-Theatrical Events (CINE). The mission of the Showcase and its broadcast is to build awareness of the work and artistry of Deaf filmmakers and media artists; to engage cross-cultural dialogue between Deaf and hearing filmmakers and audiences; and to support emerging filmmakers through CINE’s network of established industry professionals.
“Gallaudet is proud to co-host this unique collection of Deaf media artists and filmmakers, many of whom are alumni or in some other way connected to our university,” said Dr. Robert Davila, president of Gallaudet. “We are also proud — and honored — that WETA and CINE are providing such outstanding recognition of Deaf Cinema, a fast-emerging art form that is having a tremendous impact on Deaf culture in this country and around the world.”
“The Deaf Cinema Showcase features intriguing and thought-provoking work,” said Kevin Harris, vice president and television station manager for WETA. “We are honored to partner with Gallaudet and CINE to share these films with the Greater Washington community through our broadcasts.”
The films included in the Showcase were rated by a panel of judges on content, creativity and execution. The competition, which was open to Deaf filmmakers and media artists across the country, awards the top three finalists with a free entry into the Fall 2007 CINE Gold Eagle awards competition.
“We at CINE are proud to be able to support the Deaf Cinema Showcase, as part of our ongoing mission to be the primary career-advancing peer group for film, video, and new media professionals,” said Mat Tombers, CINE’s President. “We congratulate WETA and Gallaudet on creating this initiative to give an important and vibrant sector of the filmmaking community the exposure it deserves.”
On March 21, immediately following the world premiere of “Through Deaf Eyes,” PBS affiliate WETA-TV 26 will broadcast a film festival featuring the work of Deaf filmmakers and media artists.
The “Deaf Cinema Showcase” is hosted by Gallaudet University, WETA and the Council for International Non-Theatrical Events (CINE). The mission of the Showcase and its broadcast is to build awareness of the work and artistry of Deaf filmmakers and media artists; to engage cross-cultural dialogue between Deaf and hearing filmmakers and audiences; and to support emerging filmmakers through CINE’s network of established industry professionals.
“Gallaudet is proud to co-host this unique collection of Deaf media artists and filmmakers, many of whom are alumni or in some other way connected to our university,” said Dr. Robert Davila, president of Gallaudet. “We are also proud — and honored — that WETA and CINE are providing such outstanding recognition of Deaf Cinema, a fast-emerging art form that is having a tremendous impact on Deaf culture in this country and around the world.”
“The Deaf Cinema Showcase features intriguing and thought-provoking work,” said Kevin Harris, vice president and television station manager for WETA. “We are honored to partner with Gallaudet and CINE to share these films with the Greater Washington community through our broadcasts.”
The films included in the Showcase were rated by a panel of judges on content, creativity and execution. The competition, which was open to Deaf filmmakers and media artists across the country, awards the top three finalists with a free entry into the Fall 2007 CINE Gold Eagle awards competition.
“We at CINE are proud to be able to support the Deaf Cinema Showcase, as part of our ongoing mission to be the primary career-advancing peer group for film, video, and new media professionals,” said Mat Tombers, CINE’s President. “We congratulate WETA and Gallaudet on creating this initiative to give an important and vibrant sector of the filmmaking community the exposure it deserves.”