Greenhouse, a unique and advanced international training program, is opened for filmmakers interested in creating documentaries on the theme of Racism & Human Rights. Greenhouse, a leading organization for documentary filmmaking, aims to continue to support cultural exchanges between participating countries and contributes to mutual understanding between audiovisual actors of the European Union and the Mediterranean region, by underlining both common values and inherent cultural diversity.

Monday, September 13, 2010

"My Name is Ahlam" receives Special Mention at the International Women's Film Festival

"My Name is Ahlam", directed by Rima Essa (Palestine) receives Special Mention at the International Women's Film Festival in Israel.

The film that participated in the first Greenhouse Round, had its premiere at the 2010 DocAviv Film Festival (Israel) where it won the Best Cinematography Award at the 2010 DocAviv Film Festival (Israel) - Cinematographer : Yair Sagi

The film was produced by Claudius Films.

"While Everyone Else Sleeps" at the Antalya film Festival

"While Everyone Else Sleeps" by Murat Celikler from Turkey, that participated in the fourth Greenhouse round, will have its premiere at the Antalya film Festival.

While Everyone Else Sleeps tells the story of an extraordinary taxi driver who takes stunning photographs of homeless people without any training, while he works at nights. His only purpose is to create a public awareness for helping those people in need.