Events

This workshop offers a general overview exploring the ethics and challenges of investigating and documenting high-stakes, dangerous, and traumatic situations and events. Sonya will share strategies for preparing for a high-risk project, including assessing the risk of a project. From Standing Rock to Ferguson, filmmakers and journalists work in increasingly dangerous conditions. Many documentarians may […]

National Bird follows the story of whistleblowers who, despite possible consequences, are determined to break the silence around one of the most controversial issues of our time: the "secret" U.S. drone war. The film will be followed by a talk back with the filmmaker and local and regional activists. This Indie Lens Pop-Up event is […]

Musical performance introduced by local Hudson River water warriors, including Maureen Cunningham and others. “The Nile Project is more than a band,” exclaims Kenyan percussionist/vocalist and Nile Project musician Kasiva Mutua. “This is something completely new. The way we combine collaboration and education is revolutionary—not only here at home in the Nile River but everywhere […]