THE SECRET GARDEN
What unifies us is our commitment to Women in the Business of Film. As some of you may know, Alice Guy Blache is credited as being the first narrative filmmaker in the United States! After moving to America from her home in Paris, she established a film studio in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
On October 12, 2011, the Fort Lee Film Commission will be celebrating the life of Alice Guy Blache and on October 13, 2011, the Directors Guild of America will be honoring this pioneer filmmaker at their 75th Anniversary celebration in New York City.
Marquise Lepage’s Documentary film The Lost Garden showcases the life of Alice Guy Blache. The film has not been available for a number of years but, with WIFTI's (Janet Davidson) consistent prodding, the National Film Board of Canada has regained the rights to the film and we are able to offer The Lost Garden to all of our Chapters.
In accordance with their screening rules, they will be allowed to offer this film at nominal fee to our WIFTI Member Chapters. The fees will vary with the size of the audience and how the film is used (fund raiser, educational, etc.) by your chapters.
As you can imagine, it’s no small task to become our own small version of Netflix but we are confident that your chapters will enjoy this remarkable film and we are making every effort to engage everyone in this unique opportunity.
Understanding that the actual plan is not firm, we would like to start by evaluating how many Chapters would be interested in showing The Lost Garden as a part of their Chapter Programming.
“I personally have seen the film often and never fail to shed a tear at this remarkable women's life.”
Janet Davidson
As a Board, we hope that in addition to the Short Film Showcase, in the Centennial year of Alice Guy Blache’s accomplishments, you will consider screening The Lost Garden during Women’s History Month.
WIFTI Representative Janet Davidson has been spearheading this project, Please respond to her directly at betbuddy@msn.com. |
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