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BAFTA Nomination for Breadmakers
Submitted by robin_m on Mon, 05/11/2007 - 14:47Breadmakers, a short documentary by young Edinburgh filmmaker Yasmin Fedda, is one of three films nominated by BAFTA Scotland in the best short film category.
It tells the story of a community of Edinburgh workers with learning disabilities in the Garvald Bakery in Gorgie, who make a range of organic breads for delivery to shops and cafes all over Edinburgh.
Produced by Jim Hickey and Robin Mitchell, the film has just been screened at Iran's International Documentary film festival and has recently been signed up for international distribution by Network Ireland Television.
Yasmin Fedda, a Lebanese Canadian working in Edinburgh, said, "I'm delighted that the film has been nominated by BAFTA. I found the bakery to be an inspirational place and making the film allowed me to capture a world that would not normally be seen."
The Lloyds TSB BAFTA Scotland Awards 2007 takes place on Sunday 18th November in the City Halls, Glasgow.
BREADMAKERS, which can be viewed on the BBC Film Network website, was made as part of the Scottish Documentary Institute's Bridging the Gap scheme. The film has already won the Short Scottish Documentary Award at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival.
London Screening for Breadmakers
Submitted by robin_m on Fri, 12/10/2007 - 15:25Breadmakers will be screened in London at the 8th London International Disability Film Festival.
The festival takes place from 14th-19th February 2008 at the British Film Institute.
The Disability Film Festival is a unique and internationally acclaimed showcase of drama, documentary, animation and experimental films made by disabled filmmakers. It is the largest and most inclusive disability cultural Festival in Europe.
The Festival works in collaboration with many organisations and media partners, such as the Big Issue magazine. Film London’s Audience Development Fund supports this project.
More details of the festival programme will be published nearer the time.
Breadmakers secures an International Distribution Deal
Submitted by robin_m on Thu, 04/10/2007 - 15:13Breadmakers has been signed up for international distribution by Irish-based development and distribution company Network Ireland Television.
Headed by Managing Director Derry O'Brien, Network Ireland Television is the first Irish-based development and distribution company – established in October 1995. Since its start-up, Network Ireland Television has now accumulated a catalogue of over 1,000 hours of quality English language programming and short films, and is currently selling to over 100 overseas broadcasters, home video/DVD distributors and in-flight entertainment companies.
“I realize how rare it is to get proper distribution for a short film, so I’m understandably delighted”, said Director Yasmin Fedda. “It’s a chance to get my work seen by a wider audience”.
Breadmakers is the Short of the Month
Submitted by robin_m on Sun, 23/09/2007 - 13:19Breadmakers has been selected as "The Short of the Month" by the Independent Cinema Office.
Established in July 2003, the Independent Cinema Office is a national organisation that aims to develop and support independent film exhibition throughout the UK. The ICO works in association with independent cinemas, film festivals, film societies and the regional and national screen agencies.
Director Yasmin Fedda was delighted with the ICO's selection. "My inspiration to make this film came from a variety of sounds I experienced while working there."
Breadmakers at Cinema Vérité Festival, Tehran
Submitted by robin_m on Sun, 26/08/2007 - 15:49Breadmakers has been selected for the first International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, Cinema Vérité in Tehran in October 2007.
DEFC (Documentary and Experimental Film Center) is the main centre for production, distribution and promotion of fiction, documentary, animation and experimental films in Iran, as well as in the Middle East.
About 80 feature and 2500 professional and amateur short films are produced annually in Iran.
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Breadmakers wins Short Documentary Award at Edinburgh
Submitted by robin_m on Sat, 18/08/2007 - 00:00Yasmin Fedda, the director of Breadmakers, has won the Short Scottish Documentary Award (funded by a donation from Baillie Gifford) at the 2007 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The judges had a difficult decision to make, so much so, they presented a runner-up prize to the film How To Save A Fish From Drowning (dir: Kelly Neal).
Made as part of the Scottish Documentary Institutes' Bridging the Gap scheme, Breadmakers tells the story of a community of Edinburgh workers with learning disabilities making a variety of organic breads for daily delivery to shops and cafes in the city.
The film has already been selected by the BBC Film Network and will be screened on the site after its Edinburgh premiere.
Breadmakers at Edinburgh International Film Festival
Submitted by robin_m on Thu, 12/07/2007 - 00:00There are two chances to see Breadmakers at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (15–26 August 2007).
On Tuesday 21st August at the Filmhouse (12:30pm), Bridging the Gap present a selection of short documentaries on the theme of 'white'. Run by the Scottish Documentary Institute, Bridging the Gap is the only documentary talent initiative for cinema in the UK offering training linked to production.
All six titles in this programme (including Breadmakers) have been selected to compete for the Short Scottish Documentary Award. This screening takes place at the Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh on Saturday 18th August at 12:45pm.
Breadmakers debuts on BBC Film Network
Submitted by robin_m on Sun, 08/07/2007 - 00:00The 10-minute documentary Breadmakers (Dir. Yasmin Fedda) has been selected by the BBC Film Network and will be screened on the BBC site after its premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Film Network is the BBC’s interactive showcase for new British filmmakers, screening three new short films in broadband quality every week, adding to a growing catalogue of great shorts.
The site allows people to comment on and rate films and also provides filmmakers with tools to create online profiles and exchange tips, advice and ideas. The purpose is to expose new talent and create a platform for some great films that are rarely seen elsewhere.
More details here.