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The Friends of Education Internship, Department of Film (MoMA)

15 May

The Friends of Education Internship, Department of Film

Dates of 2013–2014 term: September 9, 2013–September 5, 2014
Application Deadline: May 24, 2013
Applicant Notification: July 8, 2013
Required Commitment:  Full-time (Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
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This internship is supported by MoMA‘s Friends of Education, a Museum affiliate group dedicated to supporting African American and African diaspora artists and audience development at the Museum. The intern participates in the entire spectrum of curatorial activities that the Department of Film engages in, from exhibition planning and execution to working with the Celeste Bartos Film Preservation Center.

Focus: The internship focuses on three exhibitions in particular: the exhibition and accompanying publication for The Berlin School, which explores the new and aesthetically driven form of German political cinema; the ongoing MoMA partnership with the Berlin Film Festival; and Vienna Unveiled, a major collaborative exhibition that explores Vienna throughout the history of cinema as a city both real and mythic. In addition, the intern assists various curatorial and administrative staff of the department in all aspects of film operations.

Eligibility:  Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. International candidates are eligible to apply.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a liberal arts academic background and a general knowledge of film and film culture. Fluency in German is preferred. Any previous experience working in a museum is helpful, but is not essential

Stipend: Approximately $22,000, based on available funding. Health benefits, two weeks paid vacation, and an additional $1,500 to cover travel expenses and registration fees for one approved professional conference, are also included
Learn more about the MoMA Films and this internship (+more)

Haiti Artist Collective with TOMS shoes

27 Mar
Source: TOMS

Source: TOMS

“About the Initiative

This initiative creates and supports local jobs, while giving artists a global canvas to bring the beauty and richness of Haitian culture to people worldwide.”  via TOMS

Source: TOMS"Some current members of the collective show off the fruits of their labor."

Source: TOMS
“Some current members of the collective show off the fruits of their labor.”

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Video: Stay strong! Move on…

13 Jan

3 years after the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti “Freedom – Move On” shares a positive message in this video set in the beautiful Haiti.

Event: Haiti Cherie: Pride. Love. Commitment (2.28.13)

10 Dec

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Event: Haiti Cherie: Pride. Love. Commitment (more info)
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (EST)
Location: TBD
Admission: $50  VIP: $150
Additional Info:
Haiti Cherie was founded by Fabrice J. Armand, native son of Haiti, entrepreneur Continue reading 

Haiti Optimiste: An Evening Celebrating New Cinema From Haiti (1.24.13)

1 Dec
Source: FIAF

Credit: FIAF

Event: Haiti Optimiste: An Evening Celebrating New Cinema from Haiti
Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: FIAF’s Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th St. New York, NY 10022
Entry: $50 – $300+ (ticket info)

 

Credit: Cine Institute

Credit: Cine Institute

Event Schedule + Additional Info:

“The night will take a celebratory look at Haiti’s new cinema movement known as Jollywood, named after the town of Jacmel where  Continue reading 

Event: Art Fashion + Music for Haiti (Nov. 29th)

28 Nov Source: Avery James Designs

Source: Avery James Designs

Event: Art Fashion + Music for Haiti
Host: Monica Watkins of Art in Motion
Date: November 29th, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Rare Gallery 547 w. 27th St. Suit 514 NY NY
Special Performance by: Eric Sosa
Entry: Free

Proceeds from this event will benefit Haitian American’s United for Progress (HAUP) & Love + Serve Haiti

Additional Info: On November 29, 2012, Avery James Designs (AJD) will launch “Prologue,” a collection of four utilitarian bags. The launch event will take place at RARE Gallery, 547 West 27th Continue reading 

Video Series: Investigating the Haitian Zombie

19 Nov

Below is a 6 part video series “Investigating the Haitian Zombie”, from the perspective of a young American writer and filmmaker named Hamilton Morris.  In this series he embarks on a journey through Haiti to try and discover the science behind the process of zombification.  Hamilton interviews Wade Davisethnobotanist and author of  The Serpent and the Rainbow, a book turned film largely influenced by the story of Clairvius NarcisseClairvius Narcisse was a Haitian man said to have been turned into a zombie by a combination of drugs, often referred to as “zombie power”.  That zombie powder is the subject of Hamilton’s investigation.

Hamilton also interviews Max Beauvoir, a well-known Haitian biochemist and houngan.

Ultimately, Morris leaves Haiti without the answer that he went looking for. The mystery continues!

Part 1 -6

Warning: These videos are graphic.

Check out “Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia,” Hamilton’s monthly column for Vice.com.

Event: Canned Food Drive @ Negril Village (Nov. 20th)

19 Nov

For all you Kompa lovers, check out Kompa Tuesday’s hosted by Freddy Boom Boom at Negril Village in NYC!

This Tuesday, Adolphine Blueprints, LLC  and  Boom-Boom Entertainment NYC  join forces to feed the hungry. The goal is to collect 100 pounds of non-perishable goods to donate to City Harvest, Inc. and Morning Star Community Christian Center.

Source: Boom Boom Ent.

Event: Giving Thanks on Kompa Tuesday “CANNED FOOD DRIVE”
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Time: 6pm-Midnight

Location: Negril Village Restaurant (lower level)
70 West 3rd Street (btw LaGuardia & Thompson), New York, NY

Directions: Take A, B, C, D, E, F or M train to West 4th St or 6 train to Bleecker

Cover Charge: TWO or more canned goods per person.

Must be 21 or older to enter

Check out the flyer below for more info about Kompa Tuesday’s:

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Event: The 1804 List of Haitian American Changemakers

17 Oct

Book: The Haiti Experiment by Hugh Locke

12 Sep

Hugh Locke, Co-Founder and Former President of Yéle Haiti has written a book entitled “The Haiti Experiment”.  In 2005, he co-founded Yéle Haiti with musician Wyclef Jean and music producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis.  Check out the video and book description below for more info.

Click this image to take a look inside!

Book Description Brief:
The Haiti Experiment is Hugh Locke’s account of his efforts to help the people of Haiti.
Locke traces the roots of Haiti’s loss of economic power to key events in its history, and offers a revealing and irreverent portrait of the inner workings of global agribusiness and foreign aid.
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