‘Fruits of our Labor’ film screening Nov 10th at FCCS, Kabul

November 3, 2010

We hope you can join us for the screening of films made by the students of the Community Supported Film documentary filmmaking training.   The students have produced an incredible collection of compelling stories that bring to life Afghan’s experiences of and efforts to address their challenging social and economic conditions.

Fruits of our Labor – Film Screening
Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 15:00
Foundation for Culture and Civil Society (FCCS)
Salang Watt 869, Kabul, Afghanistan (up ally across from the Police Commander Headquarters)
Further Information: Jamal : 0799415454

We are very thankful to The Killid Group for co-sponsoring this project and for the generous support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Danish Embassy.

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5 Comments

  1. Fakhria

    Micheal, Thank you for having wonderful workshop. I learned many things from it. The important thing was story telling.
    I have linked you on you weblog.

    Reply
  2. Clare McKeown

    Good luck for screenings today. Hope it goes really well. Clare XX

    Reply
  3. Kate Raisz

    Hi Michael:

    Will you be posting the films online? I, for one, am eager to see the work of the students.

    Best,
    Kate

    Reply
    • Michael Sheridan

      Thanks Kate, As soon as we have the capacity to upload them we will!

      Reply
      • Kate Raisz

        Fantastic. Keep up the amazing work. Kate

        Reply

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