Danzak en Lima…!!!!

Amigos,

esta semana Danzak se presenta por partida doble:

En el CCPUC, como parte del ciclo Dirigido por Mujeres: Cine de Realizadoras. Ciclo organizado conjuntamente con el Goethe Institut-Lima y la Alianza Francesa, compuesto por 63 títulos entre largos y cortometrajes hechos por mujeres de los cinco continentes. De Alice Guy a Claudia Llosa, Rosario García-Montero o Gabriela Yepes, como un reconocimiento al trabajo creativo de realizadoras de cine, en especial a “una nueva generación de guionistas y directoras peruanas”, que han alcanzado el éxito y premios en los más prestigiosos escenarios y festivales del mundo.

El martes 26 a las 8 p.m. se llevará a cabo un conversatorio con la presencia de realizadoras peruanas y el director Josué Méndez como moderador.

En la Feria del Libro, como parte del ciclo Calandria de fuego: creadores contemporáneos en diálogo con Arguedas.

Como parte del Homenaje a José María Arguedas en la 16a Feria Internacional del Libro, este miércoles 27 de julio se presenta nuestro cortometraje “Danzak”, seguido de un Atipanakuy de la actriz protagónica-maestra danzante de Tijeras, Esly Sanchez, también conocida en el ambiente artístico como Torbellina de Mayo Luren! Pasen la voz!!!!!!

(Y aprovechen para visitar la Feria… especialmente la muestra de artistas inspirados en el Amauta Arguedas!).

Programa del Miércoles 27

7 p.m.: Proyección del cortometraje “Danzak” (2009), de Gabriela Yépes, en la Sala de Cine, ubicada a la izquierda de la sala de la muestra (presenta la directora).

7.20 p.m. “Atipanakuy en homenaje al taita Arguedas”, presentación de la protagonista del cortometraje “Danzak”, Torbellina de Mayo Luren, y la compañía de danzantes de tijeras Dinastía Andina, dirigida por el danzante Pachakchaki, auditorio César Vallejo.

Danzak de nuevo en Londres/in London, again.

Check this out: PERU IN FOCUS, unprecedented UK screening of multi award-winning films made by the new wave of Peruvian female directors
Much has been written about the new generation of Peruvian women filmmakers in Peru itself but surprisingly little is known about them further afield. These talented women have pursued careers in the UK or the USA and have quickly made their mark on the international film industry: to date their films have been exhibited at more than 140 international film festivals and have won over 50 international awards between them.

Leading the group is internationally-acclaimed director Claudia Llosa. The directors and films featured are as follows: Enrica Pérez (Taxista, 2007), Marianela Vega-Oroza (Conversation II, 2007), Valeria Ruiz (A Moment, 2006), Claudia Sparrow (El Americano, 2008), Silvana Aguirre (Ela, 2007), Gabriela Yepes (Danzak, 2009), Cayetana Carrión & Camila Valdeavellano (Salmo’s Memories, 2007) and Melina León (Lili’s Paradise, 2009).

Screening times and venue still to come.

Danzak in Washington, DC!

Hello! After many months of silence, Danzak is back on track!

It will be showing at the Makikuymanta: Peru, Arts and Cultural Legacy, a 6-day festival (July 13 – 18, 2010), held at the Smithonian Institution – National Museum of the American Indian, Washington D.C. Free entrance, Director Gabriela Yepes will be present for Q&A sessions following the screenings on July 16, 17, and 18.

Director Gabriela Yepes will be present forQ&A sessions following the screeningson July 16, 17, and 18.

Since summer 2006, the National Museum of the American Indian’s Indian Summer Showcase has hosted 22 concerts featuring 29 groups from more than 15 Native communities in the U.S. and Canada, and five Latin American countries. In celebration of our Fifth Anniversary, the museum joins the embassies of Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico and Peru and to present multi-day cultural festivals throughout the summer to celebrate not only the music, but the art, culture, dance, film and food of Native groups from these countries, as well as Hawai’i.

Danzak in Hollywood, one more time!

Friends,

Danzak will be playing in Hollywood CA, as part of the Hollyshorts Film Festival 2009.

Screenings will be Wednesday, August 12th, 5pm at the Laemle Sunset 5 (click here for map)

Danzak screening in London -sold out!

Danzak will be playing at the Soho Shorts International Film Festival in London this week! It is part of the Official Selection of the Long Format Shorts, a selection of films under 30 minutes in length, made in the UK and abroad, made by both new and established talent. This section is in its inaugural year with a programme that has a strong theme of morality and loss of innocence.

Screening venue is the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Total running time approx 110 mins

£8 / £7 concessions / £6 ICA members.
£5 for everyone all day Monday.

Last screening is Wednesday 29th, 6.30pm, on Cinema 2.

“Danzak” featured in Canadian national radio!

During the Thursday July 2nd “Home Run”show, hosted by Bernard St-Laurent at the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Corporation, worldwide traveler and friend Andrew Princz talked about his upcoming Travels on the Globe series showcase at the Segal Centre in Montreal, Canada. “Danzak” is one of the films featured and is also mentioned in this interview.

You can listen to the interview here.

New Festivals this summer!

Danzak continues its festival run this summer, as it is being screened in a series of festivals around the world. One more time. What a journey for the Scissor Dance!

From fantastic Bulgaria, it has been selected to play at the In the Palace film festival; the Euganea Film Festival in Padova, Italy; at the Segal Centre in Montreal, Canada, as part of the Travels on the Globe series, and at  the All Roads/National Geographic Film Festival in Los Angeles.

See you guys there!

Danzak wins at Cannes

“Danzak” has won the Best Student Short Film category at the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday, Saturday May 17th. “Danzak” was selected among 400 other shorts from all over the world.

The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes supports upcoming filmmakers by screening their films at The Pavilion during the Festival while providing an opportunity for these filmmakers to connect with the global audience at Cannes.

The award was featured on the online channel at cinencuentro.com.

Danzak at the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase and at Short Film Corner in Cannes!

As you friends know already, Danzak has been selected to participate at the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival. Such participation allows us also to get in the Short Film Corner.

This has been an amazing year for Danzak, and we think this might be a great way of wrapping the festival season up!

Awards at Cine Las Americas, Marin County Fair!

Danzak keeps getting recognition on the festival circuit. It has been awarded the Jury Award for Best Narrative Short Film at the Cine Las Americas Film Festival in Austin, Texas, and the Best Narrative at the Marin County Festival of Short Film and Video in San Rafael, California.

For the complete list of Awards and screenings, click here.

Upcoming screenings include the Marfa Film Festival, the Soho Rushes Short Film Festival, London, UK. (June), the 11th Mo&Friese Children’s Short Film Festival in Hamburg (Germany), andthe III Festival de Cine Latinoamericano, México D.F. (México)

Danzak playing a few blocks away from the place it was shot!

English: The first Alternative Film Festival in Villa Maria del Triunfo -a few blocks away where Danzak was shot-  took place during the last week of January. It showcased Danzak along with other shorts by Matias Vega, Cristian Alarcon, the Chaski group, Guarango Films, Flaviano Quispe, among others. Thank you, Efraín!

Spanish: El primer Festival de Cine alternativo en Villa María del Triunfo se llevó a cabo durante la última semana de enero del presente año. He aquí un pequeño video que nos cuenta un poco como fue la actividad. Se agradece la colaboración de los directores de cortometrajes y largos que nos facilitaron sus trabajos para las proyecciones:  Gaby Yepez, Matías Vega, Cristian Alarcón, al grupo Chaski, la gente de guarango, a Flaviano Quispe, Diego Velásquez, los cortos para niños gracias a la gente de portavozperu y Julio Vega en la recopilación.

Danzak in Cannes, London, Texas, Mexico…

Danzak continues its festival run throughout the globe -and that includes Cannes!

It will be showcased as part of the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at the American Pavilion, at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

Other film festivals that have selected Danzak are the Marfa Film Festival (Texas), the 11th Mo&Friese Children’s Short Film Festival in Hamburg (Germany), the III Festival de Cine Latinoamericano en Mexico D.F., and the M.A.L.I Women’s Film & Performance Arts Festival, in Austin (Texas). Dates and places TBA.

Also, Danzak will be playing as part of the World Cinema Shorts 1 program at the East End Film Festival in London, UK!

This will be its English premiere!

Dates and times:  Theatre Rich Mix, Tuesday 28 April, 9pm

Danzak playing in Austin – last time in March!

Alamo

Friends,

Danzak will be playing at the Alamo Ritz this Sunday, as part of the Saddle UP Austin Showcase. Admission is free!

When & Where: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 3:35pm.

You can pre-buy $5 vouchers for food & drinks here.

You can get directions to this theater here.

Here’s some info:

SADDLE UP is the first official student film program of the department of Radio, Television and Film of the University of Texas that has been curated only by students.  The  show includes some of the latest and greatest documentary, animation, fiction and experimental work from both undergraduate and graduate filmmakers. From cowboy poetry to gypsy wagons to the Peruvian Andes, SADDLE UP demonstrates the range, talent and potential of UT’s RTF students.

SADDLE UP films and filmmakers:

Western Brothers’ Adventure Story Drew Xanthopoulos
Martha Katja Straub
Kid Miguel Alvarez
Mr. Shoop Alan Lampert
The Moon or Bust Logan Strobel
Lucas Amman Popsicle
Oley Drew Daniels
An Apparent Celebration Adam Morgan/Erik Johnson
Refurbished John Moore
Color by Number Marshall Rimmer
Danzak Gabriela Yepes

Excerpt of “Danzak” now online.

AFI Dallas/ARCALT/Tiburon Unveil ‘09 Line up

After the San Diego Latino Film Festival, Danzak will have its second screening of the month (and France Premiere) at the 21° Rencontres Cinémas d’Amérique Latine at Toulouse, France. Danzak is part of the Radar 2 Shorts competition.

Screening schedule:

Monday, March 23rd, 6:30pm, Cinémathèque de Toulouse (Salle B)

Sunday, March 28th, 2:45pm, Cinémathèque de Toulouse (Salle B)

Simultaneously to France,  Danzak will be screening at the Tiburon International Film Festival, in California, as part of the Religion Short Films (Shorts Program). This will be Danzak‘s West Coast Premiere.

Screening schedule:

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 @ 3:15pm. Buy tickets here!

Danzak‘s last March screening will be as part of the Shorts Program 1 at the AFI Dallas Film Festival (March 26 – April 2), which will feature an extensive line up of 173 features and shorts. Gaby will be on attendance!

Screening schedule:

Friday, March 27th 9:00pm, Landmark’s Magnolia 3 – Buy tickets here!

Saturday, March 28th Noon, Landmark’s Magnolia 3 – Buy tickets here!

Danzak at the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

The Banff Centre in Canada promotes understanding and appreciation of the world’s mountain places by creating opportunities for people to share — and find inspiration in — mountain experiences, ideas and challenges. Activities include the Banff Mountain Book Festival , the Banff Mountain Film Festival and World Tour, the Banff Mountain Photography Competition, Mountain Forum, Mountain Conferences, and Mountain Summits.

In 2008 Danzak was invited to participate at the 2008/2009 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour with screenings in the United States, Canada and worldwide.

See the Banff World Tour section to the right  for upcoming screenings.

You can also read Banff Mountain Film Festival Magazine featuring Danzak.

Chicago Latino Film Festival & London premiere!

Danzak, Gaby’s lastest short, has been selected into the Official Selection of the Chicago Latino Film Festival along other four Peruvian films (Dioses, Pasajeros, El Acuarelista, Diario del Fin). At the same time it will be playing for the first time in the United Kingdom, at the East End Film Festival in London, and at the Cine Las Americas Film Festival, in Austin, Texas. Dates and venues for those events TBA.

Tiburon, Dallas, France…

Danzak will be screening at the Tiburon Film Festival and at the 21° Rencontres Cinémas d’Amérique Latine de Toulouse, France . Dates and times TBA!

The film will also be screening at AFI Dallas Film Festival:

Friday, March 27, 9:00 pm, Magnolia 3
Saturday, March 28, 12:00 pm, Magnolia 3

San Diego!

Danzak will be playing as part of the Cortos Internacionales program at the San Diego Latino Film Festival!

Monday, March 16th. 6:30pm-8:30pm, Screen 1 at the Ultra Star Cinemas Mission Valley, in San Diego, California.

Buy tickets here!