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what makes me happy
Annie Gibbs visits Uganda
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Annie Gibbs visits Vietnam
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The International Sahara Film Festival
Annie Gibbs was invited to take the films from the Ragdoll Foundation’s ‘what makes me happy’ international initiative to the Sahara Film Festival….
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Annie Gibbs visits Armenia
On Sunday 27th July I went in search of a story for the second series of 'what makes me happy' in Armenia.
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Annie Gibbs visits Sudan
On March 2nd Annie set off with 2 colleagues to film the first film of the second series of what makes me happy; Angelina’s Film.
To mark and remember the journey, the people and the place, Annie has written a diary to share her experiences and to give us a taste of life in South Sudan.
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Annie Gibbs Visits Ramallah, Palestine
"My name is Annie Gibbs and I work as a Producer/Director for the Ragdoll Foundation. A year ago I carried out a 5 day workshop with a young group of teenagers in Ramallah, Palestine. This workshop was to encourage the art of storytelling and programme making aimed at young children specifically"
With finance from Feed the Minds, a charity which invests in peace building and conflict resolution in some of the world's most violent regions, I was able to return to work with these young people to make a film of one of the chosen stories - Annan's Film...
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'what makes me happy' Awards
Angelina’s Film, South Sudan
Angelina’s Film, South Sudan was nominated at the 3rd INTERNATIONAL CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL 2009.
The film was nominated by the children advisory board for competing in the pre-school/early education/animation category.
CHINH supports social initiatives promoting causes of children and marginalized nomadic communities through harnessing traditional wisdom, art and culture and rediscovering them in contemporary contexts.
Angelina’s Film, South Sudan
Angelina’s Film, South Sudan was screened at the 26th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL between October 22 and November 1, 2009.
In 1983, Facets founded the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, the first competitive festival of films for children in the US, which introduces new, culturally diverse films for children to American children's audiences, and recognizes excellence in children's filmmaking. In addition, the Festival sought to empower children by involving them directly in the jurying process. From its inception, the Festival has had independent juries of children and adult media professionals awarding prizes in multiple categories.
Angelina’s Film, South Sudan is a recipient of CINE – FALL 2009 GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD – in the Professional Non-Fiction Short Division for Children’s Short Programming.
The CINE Golden Eagle Award has been recognized as a mark of excellence throughout the film and television industry for over 50 years. Since its founding, CINE has been instrumental in promoting the careers of thousands of filmmakers through juried competitions, educational programs, and networking opportunities.
Amran's film, Ethopia
Amran's film, Ethopia nominated for the Chicago Film Festival and shown at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Junjie's film, China
Junjie's film, China nominated for the Chicago Film Festival and received a Special Award at the Ningbo Children's Film Festival and shown at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Mahmoud's film, Occupied Palestinian Territories
Mahmoud's film, Occupied Palestinian Territories wins Golden Butterfly Award. Winner of the best short video at the 21st Children’s Film Festival in Iran.
This Film Festival is the most important film event in the country and presents not only the cream of the local cinematic productions, but also offers a representative selection of films from all over the world.
In fact Fajr Festival functions as a bridge between film communities from the East and West. The Festivals declared objective is to discover and screen films that deal with man’s unique capacities and capabilities and his position in the universe.
Mahmoud's Film also won the Golden Statue at the Roshd Film Festival.
Other Foundation News
104 Films
"Special People" wins first place at the Chicago Film Festival
Live action short film "Special People" nominated for Edinburgh Film Festival
Whole New Worlds
A pack of activity cards is available, allowing individual parents and early years practitioners to explore some of the simple play ideas with their babies.
You can buy Whole New Worlds Pack from Lisa on +44 (0)113 213 7290 or lisa.parrott@wyp.org.uk
Packs cost £7.50 each plus £1.50 p+p. To order A Whole New Worlds Activity Pack please send a cheque for £9 (payable to West Yorkshire Playhouse) to Lisa Parrott, Creative Education Manager.