Films by Napier Academics screening in Londo
Nov 7, 2024
Summary
The short documentary film Leonel & Lesli by Paul Gray and the feature drama film Itu Ninu by Ita Jansen are both screening at the Garden Cinema in London in November as part of an event on New eco-narratives in Latin American film.
Film by Napier academic will be screening at UCLA
Oct 21, 2024
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The film Itu Ninu by Napier academic Ita Jansen will be screening at UCLA. The event is organised by the Latin American Institute at UCLA.
The film is a Science fiction drama and tells the story of two climate migrants.
From January 22nd to January 24th Screen Academy Scotland is organising a Symposium and different film screenings on Eco Narratives and Sustainability in Film with support of an AHRC grant and in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth.
Global Film Industry Forum Held During Cannes Film Festival
May 29, 2024
Source
Beijing News (新京报)
Summary
Global Film Industry Forum Held During Cannes Film Festival
Dr. Joe Li from Edinburgh Napier University, co-chaired the Global Film Industry Forum at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, held at the China Pavilion. The event brought together international producers, directors, and scholars—including BBC documentary director Heyden and the producer of the film The Last Emperor , Mary Cao, for discussions on global film development and sustainability. Dr. Li proposed strategies for leveraging the UNESCO Creative Cities Network to foster cross-cultural collaboration and green filmmaking. The forum also highlighted the Global Film Industry Blue Book, supported by UNESCO since 2017.
Malayan tiger documentary selected for AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival
Nov 13, 2020
Source
Yahoo News
Summary
The Malayan Tiger Documentary Selected for AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival
The documentary The Malayan Tiger: It’s Now or Never! has been selected to compete at the prestigious AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival. Directed by Malaysian filmmaker Raja Mohamad Amin Raja Azhar and written by Taylor's University Associate Professor Joe Qiao Li, the film highlights the urgent challenges in protecting the endangered Malayan tiger, a species on the brink of extinction. The documentary follows Malaysian forest rangers as they battle poaching and work towards conservation efforts in Taman Negara.
The documentary, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, was selected to showcase the vital importance of tiger conservation on an international stage. The AVIFF Cannes exhibition, renowned for promoting contemporary art from emerging markets, will provide a platform for this important issue. Additionally, Professor Joe Qiao Li, also an award-winning filmmaker, has been invited as a jury member for the upcoming festival.
This recognition highlights the significant contribution of Professor Joe Qiao Li to the global film industry, showcasing his expertise in both academic and creative domains. It also underscores the role of his work in shaping discussions on conservation and sustainability in the film community.
Edinburgh Napier shines at Wonderful World International Student Media Art Festival in USA
Jun 15, 2023
Source
Edinburgh Napier University
Summary
Edinburgh Napier Triumphs at International Student Media Festival
Edinburgh Napier University made a strong impact at the 4th Wonderful World International Student Media Art Festival, winning four top awards from over 1,000 global entries.
The short film Connection (2023), created by third-year BA Film students Alex McNeill, Jack Weir, Ben Anstruther, and Yathin Lee, won Best Drama Film and Best Screenplay, highlighting emerging Scottish filmmaking talent. Set in Leith, the film explores the unlikely bond between a scammer and his elderly victim through a shared love of football.
Guided by Film Lecturer Dr Qiao (Joe) Li, students Jack Weir and Bethany Isles also took part in the festival’s 72-hour filmmaking challenge, collaborating internationally and earning Best Performance (Weir) and Best Young Filmmaker (Isles).
Dean Diane MacLean and Subject Lead Paul Gray praised the students’ achievements, reaffirming SACI’s commitment to international collaboration and industry-relevant learning.
The 2024 edition of the festival will be hosted by Korea Kookmin University, with Edinburgh Napier invited to return.
