понедельник, 29 июля 2013 г.
понедельник, 12 марта 2012 г.
The beginning of my documentary project "Women in science"
The idea materialized one afternoon over drinks at the Faculty Club. What began as a short project for a UT film workshop has since evolved into something much bigger.
Three female chemists who specialize in catalytic processes and materials are about to become catalysts for other women scientists. Dr. Cassia Boyadjian from Lebanon, Dr. Inga from Russia, and Elizaveta Vereshchagina, who is also from Russia and a PhD candidate at the UT, have combined their expertise to create a documentary film about women in science.
The documentary will highlight the life of a variety of UT women scientists, focusing on their professional and personal journeys during the pursuit of their scientific careers. ‘Our objective is to show that despite diverse backgrounds and personal interests,’ said Boyadjian, 32, ‘there is one thing that we all share — a full scientific life that includes frustrations and challenges, along with memorable moments and experiences.’
‘We want to address this movie to all women researchers,’ said Inga T., 32. ‘We are only in the preliminary stages of filming, but we eventually plan to distribute the final version to forums and communities that have an interest in this topic.’
The filmmakers also aim to use their film to advertise the UT research facilities, especially targeting new female PhD candidates who might be interested in joining the strong presence of women researchers at the UT. ‘If the quality is high enough,’ said Boyadjian, ‘we could also show the film at the international documentary film festival in Amsterdam.’
The project started in January and is still under development. To date they have interviewed Dr. Barbara Mojet from the Catalytic Processes and Materials group, Dr. Regina Luttge from the Mesoscale Chemical Systems and Dr. Wietske Bijker from the ITC. ‘What we hope to capture,’ said Boyadjian, ‘is why these women chose science as a career, what obstacles they faced, whether a female scientist differs in methodology from her male colleagues, and how these women managed to balance their personal life with their career.’
Currently, the filmmakers are seeking funding. ‘We do not have any sponsor at the moment,’ said Boyadjian, ‘and we need at least one to fund the rental of equipment.’ They hope to receive some financial support from the Female Faculty Network.
The women filmmakers are a powerhouse of talent and communication skills. Boyadjian has extensive experience in theatre and television. In 2003, she acted in shabab@com, a Jordanian TV youth program on democracy and human rights. Inga speaks five languages and loves improvisational theatre. The 26-year-old Vereshchagina is currently completing her research on chemical sensors and hopes to obtain her PhD from the Mesoscale Chemical Systems program by September next year. She is handling the technical aspects of the production.
‘Most women have told us that it is difficult to balance their personal life and science,’ continued Inga. ‘Some women, however, were able to enjoy children and families while they were completing their PhD. One success story is of a scientist who became a professor at a Mexican university. At the same time, she managed to raise her two children who are both about to receive their own doctorate degrees.’
‘With regard to the difference in methodology between male and female scientists,’ Inga continued, ‘our interviewees have recognized some features that are more typically female. For example, women researchers tend to communicate more easily with their colleagues.’
‘In fact, studies have shown that women have more neural connections between the left and right parts of their brain, which is correlated with intuition. Are women more intuitive then men? Perhaps. But as one professor we interviewed said, “You need to work hard to obtain the knowledge you need.” Let’s face it. Hard work is not related to being male or female.’
Perhaps the most essential part of the film is the advice from the female scientists who have effectively navigated through what still remains a predominately male world. As Dr. Luttge says in Women in Science, ‘Believe in yourself. Enjoy what you’re doing and listen to what makes you happy.’
The filmmakers invite all potential sponsors and any female Ph.D. candidate who is interested in sharing her experiences to contact Cassia Boyadjian by email, Cassia.Boyadjian@gmail.com
The documentary will highlight the life of a variety of UT women scientists, focusing on their professional and personal journeys during the pursuit of their scientific careers. ‘Our objective is to show that despite diverse backgrounds and personal interests,’ said Boyadjian, 32, ‘there is one thing that we all share — a full scientific life that includes frustrations and challenges, along with memorable moments and experiences.’
‘We want to address this movie to all women researchers,’ said Inga T., 32. ‘We are only in the preliminary stages of filming, but we eventually plan to distribute the final version to forums and communities that have an interest in this topic.’
The filmmakers also aim to use their film to advertise the UT research facilities, especially targeting new female PhD candidates who might be interested in joining the strong presence of women researchers at the UT. ‘If the quality is high enough,’ said Boyadjian, ‘we could also show the film at the international documentary film festival in Amsterdam.’
The project started in January and is still under development. To date they have interviewed Dr. Barbara Mojet from the Catalytic Processes and Materials group, Dr. Regina Luttge from the Mesoscale Chemical Systems and Dr. Wietske Bijker from the ITC. ‘What we hope to capture,’ said Boyadjian, ‘is why these women chose science as a career, what obstacles they faced, whether a female scientist differs in methodology from her male colleagues, and how these women managed to balance their personal life with their career.’
Currently, the filmmakers are seeking funding. ‘We do not have any sponsor at the moment,’ said Boyadjian, ‘and we need at least one to fund the rental of equipment.’ They hope to receive some financial support from the Female Faculty Network.
The women filmmakers are a powerhouse of talent and communication skills. Boyadjian has extensive experience in theatre and television. In 2003, she acted in shabab@com, a Jordanian TV youth program on democracy and human rights. Inga speaks five languages and loves improvisational theatre. The 26-year-old Vereshchagina is currently completing her research on chemical sensors and hopes to obtain her PhD from the Mesoscale Chemical Systems program by September next year. She is handling the technical aspects of the production.
‘Most women have told us that it is difficult to balance their personal life and science,’ continued Inga. ‘Some women, however, were able to enjoy children and families while they were completing their PhD. One success story is of a scientist who became a professor at a Mexican university. At the same time, she managed to raise her two children who are both about to receive their own doctorate degrees.’
‘With regard to the difference in methodology between male and female scientists,’ Inga continued, ‘our interviewees have recognized some features that are more typically female. For example, women researchers tend to communicate more easily with their colleagues.’
‘In fact, studies have shown that women have more neural connections between the left and right parts of their brain, which is correlated with intuition. Are women more intuitive then men? Perhaps. But as one professor we interviewed said, “You need to work hard to obtain the knowledge you need.” Let’s face it. Hard work is not related to being male or female.’
Perhaps the most essential part of the film is the advice from the female scientists who have effectively navigated through what still remains a predominately male world. As Dr. Luttge says in Women in Science, ‘Believe in yourself. Enjoy what you’re doing and listen to what makes you happy.’
The filmmakers invite all potential sponsors and any female Ph.D. candidate who is interested in sharing her experiences to contact Cassia Boyadjian by email, Cassia.Boyadjian@gmail.com
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пятница, 3 сентября 2010 г.
понедельник, 9 августа 2010 г.
Кино - это проектный менеджмент в чистом виде
В кино, как и в маркетинге любого продукта, есть понятие целевой группы. Профессиональное кино не оценивается с точки зрения «хорошо/плохо». Здесь начинается работа продюсера. Например, я строю собственную маркетинговую гипотезу: конкретной социальной группе будет интересна такая-то история с такими-то ситуациями, подбираю сценариста, который отразил бы идею, и нанимаю режиссера для воплощения задумки. Если моя маркетинговая гипотеза подтвердилась хорошим бокс-офисом, значит, результат моего труда – профессионально сделанное кино. Если фильм провалился, значит, где-то произошла ошибка.
суббота, 8 мая 2010 г.
Док vs журналистика
В отличие от документального кино тележурналистика более нацелена на информацию и предназначена, скажем так, для быстрого переваривания. Поэтому, как бы парадоксально ни звучало, зрительная составляющая в телевизионной продукции не столь важна. Или – важна в другом измерении.
Допустим, нужно показать место, где произошел взрыв, или информировать о совещании в правительстве, тут достаточно добротно снятой картинки.
Журналистика не рисует с помощью камеры внутреннее состояние человека, что необходимо в документальном кино.
Увы, сегодня приходится говорить о телевизионизации русской документалистики, и этот процесс происходит уже последние 15 лет. Мне это очень не нравится, потому что именно журналистика получается у русских документалистов, а не кино.
Я очень редко вижу что-то, что меня удовлетворяет хотя бы на информационном уровне, или как это снято.
Кино – это прежде всего изобразительное искусство. Поэтому надо показать, в первую очередь, кадр, а не «ля-ля-ля» в кадре. Но с этим не только в России плохо. Все-таки очень мало документального кино.
http://publiciti.ru/ru/digest/mediatrack-ira-kormannskhaus
понедельник, 3 мая 2010 г.
Whale Rider
"Оседлавшая кита" (англ. Whale Rider) фильм режиссёра Ники Каро по книге маорийского писателя Уити Ихимаэра. Фильм о жизни маори, коренного населения Новой Зеландии, в наше время.
* 9 национальных премий, в том числе за лучший фильм и режиссуру
* Премия Британской киноакадемии за лучший иностранный фильм
* 2 приза МКФ в Сиэтле Лучшая режиссура, Лучший фильм
* Приз МКФ в Торонто, Сан-Паулу, Маниле
* Приз зрительских симпатий МКФ в Сан-Франциско и Роттердаме
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