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• 05/2011
  

  “The Seamstresses” awarded at the Macedonian Asterfest!

  We are glad to announce that “The Seamstresses” was given two awards at the Macedonian Asterfest, the “Grand Prix” and [...]

  We are glad to announce that “The Seamstresses” was given two awards at the Macedonian Asterfest, the “Grand Prix” and the prize for “Best Macedonian Author”!

  Congratulations to the director Biljana Garvanlieva!

  
  

• 05/2011
  

  Christian Beetz on “Farewell Comrades!” at the workshop “Social Media for Filmmakers”

  Christian Beetz reports on our cross-media event about the fall of the Soviet Empire “Farewell Comrades” at the workshop “Social [...]

  Christian Beetz reports on our cross-media event about the fall of the Soviet Empire “Farewell Comrades” at the workshop “Social Media for Filmmakers” organized by German Documentary Association / AG DOK and the Cologne-based Documentary Film Initiative. The workshop takes place July 1st from 11.00 am to 05.30 pm at Filmhaus Cologne.

  Social Media for Filmmakers
  

  
  

• 05/2011
  

  gebrueder beetz at the Sheffield Doc/Fest

  You have the opportunity to find out more about current gebrueder beetz productions on 3 occassions at the Sheffield Doc [...]

  You have the opportunity to find out more about current gebrueder beetz productions on 3 occassions at the Sheffield Doc Fest from June 8th to June 12th:

  Christian Beetz will be attending the “working with the Germans” panel, where he will be discussing methods and ways to internationally coproducing with German involvement.

  Our cross-media producer Lena Thiele will be presenting our media event “Farewell Comrades!” at the “Signpost Cross Media Panel.” Christian Beetz and Martin Pieper will also be attending.

  Three of our current productions will be presented to you at Sheffield’s “Meet Market” and the “EBU Pitch.”

  Panel "Signpost to Cross-Media"
  Panel "Working with the Germans"
  

  
  

• 05/2011
  

  Christian and Ira Beetz at “Sunny Side of the Doc”

  This year again Christian and Ira Beetz will be present at “Sunny Side of the Doc” in La Rochelle from [...]

  This year again Christian and Ira Beetz will be present at “Sunny Side of the Doc” in La Rochelle from June 21st to 24th with three projects. On Thursday, June 23rd at 09.30 am Christian Beetz will be speaking about our media event “Farewell, Comrades!” at the “Mission possible – German-French co-production” panel.

  Sunny Side of the Doc
  

  
  

• 05/2011
  

  “Tobacco Girl” at the Silverdocs Festival

  Our film ‘TOBACCO GIRL’, from the 3Sat series “Fremde Kinder”, has been accepted as an official selection of the program [...]

  Our film ‘TOBACCO GIRL’, from the 3Sat series “Fremde Kinder”, has been accepted as an official selection of the program of this year’s Silverdocs Festival. The Festival runs June 20-26 at the AFI Silver Theatre and neighboring venues, just outside Washington DC. TOBACCO GIRL has been scheduled on the following dates/times:
  SHORTS PROGRAM: TIES THAT BIND
  23 June 2011 at 12:00 pm
  26 June 2011 at 9:00 am

  Silverdocs Festival
  

  
  

• 05/2011
  

  “Wadan’s World” at the German Days in North Carolina/USA

  Under the supervision of Jürgen Seidel the economic delegation of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will travel to North Carolina/USA, where the German Days [...]

  Under the supervision of Jürgen Seidel the economic delegation of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will travel to North Carolina/USA, where the German Days – MV Culture Spotlights will take place from 20th to 23rd May 2011. Our documentary “Wadan’s World” will be screened at the festival.

  
  

• 05/2011
  

  “Lost in Religion” at the Shanghai TV Festival 2011

  We are delighted that “Lost in Religion” was invited by the Shanghai TV Festival 2011. The film will be shown [...]

  We are delighted that “Lost in Religion” was invited by the Shanghai TV Festival 2011. The film will be shown in the program series “Showcase”. The festival takes place from June 6th to 10th, 2011.

  Shanghai TV Festival
  

  
  

• 05/2011
  

  “Arthouse Cinemas Network Award” for “Blood in the Mobile”

  After receiving the “Cinema for Peace Award” our film “Blood in the Mobile” has also been honored with the “Arthouse [...]

  After receiving the “Cinema for Peace Award” our film “Blood in the Mobile” has also been honored with the “Arthouse Cinemas Network Award”. This award is given out by the audience of the Planete Doc Film Festival in Warsaw, Poland.

  Planete Doc Festival