Soy Andina: The Blog

Soy andE-news | July 16, 2008

SCREENING THURSDAY, JULY 17 IN PATERSON

Screening/dance this Thursday night at the Peru Human Rights Watch FF. Details here

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RIDE NEEDED FROM NYC

Are you driving from or through Manhattan to Paterson screening? Bruce Markow (associate producer, musician) seeks ride, with guitar -- he's performing!) Contact: bruce AT brucemarkow DOT com

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UPDATE ON LIMA

We won't be screening at the Latin American Film Festival in Lima after all. The organizers didn't realize we had shown a work-in-progress at the same festival two years ago. No repeat screenings permitted. I'm for looking alternative spaces, will keep you posted.

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NEXT SCREENINGS

Paterson, NJ, July 17, Peru Human Rights FF
Peru, August, To be announced
Miami, Oct 16, Alliance Française
San Francisco, Nov 20, Visual Anthropology FF

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SOCIO: Peruanosenusa.net

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Soy andE-news | July 9, 2008

(This is a text-only version of the HTML newsletter, without links, send by email)

In this Issue:

- Paterson
- Report/Comments from San Francisco
- Upcoming Screenings
- Featured Sponsor
- On the blog

Soy andE-news | June 26, 2008

(This is a text-only version of the HTML newsletter, without links, send by email)

"This movie touched me very much --the first movie I've seen that brought out the beauty and reality of
people from the Andes and other parts of Peru using dance and music....I'm an electrical engineer in Berkeley, CA. I was born in Lima to parents from the Andes. They took me to the Andes every year so I got to love and appreciate it, but in Lima I had to behave and talk differently..." -  Patricia
Durand Urbina

In this issue:

1. Screenings in SF and Paterson
2. Nelida's Campaign Donors

Soy AndE-news | June 2008

(This is a text-only version, without links, of the HTML newsletter that is send by email)

"Seeing Soy Andina made my research on Peruvian dance and identity much more substantial. It comments on so many issues we face in our globalized world -- identity, authenticity, modernity, tradition. And it's so enjoyable!"   (Larissa, Sarah Lawrence College)

1.Screenings
2. In the Community
3. Our Audience
4. Sponsors

New eNewsletter

The new HTML format got great reviews! Whew a relief. Will post here shortly. Comments below.

SOY ANDE-NEWS | May 1, 2008

"I really enjoyed the film. I think it's especially great for youth audiences. Could we order to keep in our library and show to the high school kids we bring to DC every summer?"

- Ranald Woodaman, Smithsonian Latino Center, DC

(Universities, libraries, museums, high schools and non-profits will be able to order the film soon, announcement forthcoming)

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SCREENINGS - Westchester and San Francisco
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DANCE ON CAMERA | JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER
Sat/Sun, May 10 and 11
Westchester County, Pleasantville, NY

It's Mother's Day weekend -- what could be more fitting than to see a film honoring the Earth Mother? Plus the Return of Mama Cynthia Paniagua, with live Peruvian dance after Sunday's show. From NYC, Metro-North train leaves you a block away. More info

SAN FRANCISO ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL
Thursday, June 26
Brava Theater, San Francisco

If you missed the standing room only show in Berkeley last fall, not to worry -- we're returning to the Bay Area. Read more here.

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JOIN US SATURDAY FOR CYNTHIA'S 30 BIRTHDAY PARTY!
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Hard to believe she's turning 30. Even more surprising -- the party's NOT at Pio Pio, but here:

SON CUBANO, 405 West 14th St. in NYC

To reserve, contact Cynthia.

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CHICAGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL REPORT
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We packed two screenings at Instituto Cervantes. Even signed autographs, which stoked my ego to no end.

Nice review of the film here.

After the show our hosts Peru Profundo dance company took us out for dinner and dancing at a Peruvian restaurant.

I met Judy, the group's youngest member -- possibly the world's only 11-year old who dances festejo and ranks #1 in Hebrew School.

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AND THE WINNER OF THE CONTEST TO NAME OUR COMPANY....
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Lucuma Films! I liked "Emosha," but it proved too hard to explain. Lucuma requires 2 words: "Peruvian fruit." FYI, this topic generated the most responses ever in our blog.

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LONDON'S CALLING LEDA
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Co-producer Leda Duif is enroute to London for meetings with various institutions, as we begin negotiations to bring Soy Andina to Europe (sounds very Condi Rice-like, I know).

Thanks to David Mortara, Mr. Peru Music in London, for the introductions. Read about el David in El Comercio (spanish):

Hasta pronto -- Mitch

SOY ANDE-NEWS | A Prize | seeking office mate

1. Allow me to brag -- I won a cool award:

2. Now back to the grind. Anyone interested in sharing a work space in Manhattan for a mere $250/month?

Here's the deal:

I rent a desk at the Studio Guild, a collaborative space on West 27th St. off Bway. With conference room, kitchen, wireless web. I'm here usually 3 afternoons a week. Seeking someone else needs part-time desk, and could alternate days, or sometimes overlap. Best for independent solo professionals.

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NEW ON THE BLOG:
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- Soy Andina screening in Central Ohio (for educators)
- Inspiring story of Elena Tuero
- Raul Gallegos's trailer from new doc

and more....

SOY ANDE-NEWS | Jan 8, 2007

" Anyone who's ever been curious about where their family came from, or had to leave their family to pursue opportunity, will relate to Soy Andina. Learning about Peruvian culture was fascinating; knowing these 2 amazing women has enriched my life." - Nancy Rosenfield Barber (Oscar-nominated editor)

IN THIS ISSUE:

1) Upcoming screenings
2) Help choose our name!
3) Seeking Intern for outreach
4) Links we Like

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1. UPCOMING SCREENINGS
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From a grass-roots cultural center...to a glitzy International Film Festival...to a university survey of Latino Culture:

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Thu Nov 17 | QUEENS, NY
Latin-American Community Alliance
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Wed Jan 30 & Fri Feb 1st | SANTA BARBARA, CA
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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Fri Feb 15 | MONMOUTH, NJ
Monmouth University & Two Rivers Film Festival
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The director (yours truly) wil be at the NY and NJ screenings.

As for Santa Barbara:

We're looking for a SPONSOR for a flight (from NY) so I can do Q&A, perhaps do other screenings in a city where 35% of the population is Hispanic and immigration a vital issue.

More info (time, directions) about above screening here

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HELP NAME OUR COMPANY
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To the relief of my accountant and lawyer, I realize it's time to create a more formal production company entity for Soy Andina and future projects. One big step is coming up with a name. We've narrowed it down to 2 candidates. Cast your vote

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SEEKING COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
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Would you like to help promote Soy Andina to audiences worldwide? Gain experience and credit in the documentary film world? We are looking for a part-time, internet-savvy volunteer (for now) to help promote Soy Andina. More info

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AND CHECK THIS OUT....
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* Video of our Q&A from the New York Hispanic Film Festival

* New online TV for Peruvian-Americans (and friends like me)

* A superb Andean music group in Miami, originally from Jauja

* When asked for a travel agency to Peru, we say Fertur!

* What? A Fiesta Patronal in Greenwich, CT? Believe it!

* Finally....look us up on Facebook! (SoyAndina)

SOY ANDE-NEWS | Oct 24, 2007

"Thanks for a great screening...the film is life affirming, entertaining and beautiful...an authentic story that is not only respectful of Peruvian culture but is imbued in its spirit."
- Marcela Goglio, curator, Latinbeat at Lincoln Center

(Read and post more reactions here)
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Greetings all:

Upcoming shows below -- including an historical event tonight in Berkeley, where Cynthia makes her California debut thanks to the excellent folks at the San Francisco Latino Film Society.

This comes on the heels of big-time screenings at Lincoln Center, LA and Boston Latino film festivals.

And we're aiming to release a DVD before year end. Stay tuned!
- Thanks as always, Mitch

SOY ANDE-NEWS | Tonight Sold out | More Screenings Announced

Hi everyone - tonight's 8:30 screening at Lincoln Center is sold out -- however there is a standby line. The box office tells me they expect the line to start forming at 7:30....

BUT we show again NYC soon -- SUNDAY SEPT 30, 4:00 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Chile Pepper Festival. Get there earlier -- at 2:30 Neli does her Peruvian dance performance.

More info at the Chile Pepper Festival website

When the dust settles I'll let you know how it goes - - plus news about upcoming screenings in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and more...whew.

But most of all, I'll be reminding you about:

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BALLET FOLKLORIC PERU - LIVE!
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The premiere Peruvian folk group in the USA (featured in Soy Andina) returns to New York City:

Friday, Sept. 28, NYC, 7:30 pm
CUNY Graduate Center, 5th Ave at 34th St.

Tickets now on sale by calling 212-817-8215 (Mon-Fri, 9-5)

More in a few days... thanks for all your support! -- Mitch