ARTISTS ON STRIKE WINS AWARD IN IMPACT DOCS AWARDS
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Warsaw, Elena de Varda has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Impact DOCS Awards Competition. The award was given for Elena de Varda documentary, “Artists on strike”, which tells about the power of artists in the freedom process.
Artists on strike features an exceptional story about ART AND FREEDOM.
The power of art could change the world and make the walls collapsing. An Italian-Polish story, connected to the grate HISTORY, which has led to the destruction of the Berlin wall!
Join the documentary an outstanding roster of artists and personalities, such as Lech Wałęsa
(Nobel Price, Soldarność Movement), Krystyna Janda, Olgierd Łukasiewicz, Teatr Ósmego Dnia – “Eight Day’s Theatre”, Jerzy Kalina, Krzysztof Skiba (“Orange Alernative” and “Big Cyc”),Tymon Tymanski (TOTART), Janiccy twin brothers (Kantor theatre actors), Józef Robakowski, Jerzy Bereś, Joseph Beuys and many others. a collective fresco of an unforgettable historical period never told that will inspire future generations.
“We are honored to receive this prize dedicated to all the artists who are activist in the world, fighting for freedom, democracy and human rights” – said Elena de Varda, author of the documentary.
Impact DOCS recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Documentaries were received from 30 countries, including veteran award winning filmmakers and fresh new talent. Entries were judged by highly qualified and award winning professionals in the film and television industry.
In winning an Impact DOCS award, WOJTEKFILMS joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award including the Oscar winning director Louie Psihoyos for his 2016 Best of Show – Racing Extinction, Oscar winner Yael Melamede for (Dis)Honesty – The Truth About Lies, and Emmy Award winner Gerald Rafshoon for Endless Corridors narrated by Oscar winner Jeremy Irons, and many more.
Rick Prickett, who chairs Impact DOCS, had this to say about the latest winners, “ “The judges and I were simply blown away by the variety and immensely important documentaries we screened. Impact DOCS is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. Impact DOCS helps set the standard for craft and creativity as well as power catalysts for global change. The goal of Impact DOCS is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve for their dedication and work.”
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Impact DOCS Awards is in its second year and is the newest member of the Global Film Awards (GFA) family of competitions who have been hosting competitions for 14 years. As one of the original trend-setting digital online competitions, GFA set the standard for this exciting new breed of film competitions.. GFA’s Accolade Competition was named by MovieMagazine “…as one of the top 25 festivals worth the entry fee”. It is truly international in scope offering filmmakers from large powerhouses like Disney, The Weinstein Company, Discovery and Ridley Scott all the way to first time filmmakers and students, the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from an impartial judging panel comprised by highly qualified and award winning professionals in the industry. Often the first stop on the festival circuit, GFA award winners have gone on to win Oscars like the short doc “The Lady in Number Six” and “Mr Hublot” as well as countless Emmys, Tellys and more. Information about the Impact DOCS Awards and a list of past and recent winners can be found at www.ImpactDocsAwards.com
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