Lightbox Media is awarded the Madrid International Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Documentary 2015. Congratulations to all of the other winners/nominees and thank you Madrid!
Lightbox Media enters the commercial world
Lightbox Media recently produced the first of its travel series by introducing the rebranding video of Exclusive Resorts. Exclusive Resorts is a luxury travel company that grants access to the world’s most sought-after events and locations. With more than 400 private residences in 70+ destinations around the world, Exclusive Resorts provides an elite collection of breathtaking villas and curated experiences. Watch the commercial here:
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Bernice to showcase at Palm Springs International ShortFest 2015
Lightbox Media is proud to announce the acceptance of its internationally acclaimed film, Bernice, into the Palm Springs International ShortFest, which takes place from June 16 – June 22, 2015. This year, the Palm Springs International ShortFest will present more than 300 short films from over 50 countries – the largest event of its kind in the United States. Its winner will qualify for an Academy Award in the short film category.
The Madrid International Film Festival welcomes Bernice into this year’s festival and has nominated the film for three awards
The Madrid International Film Festival has nominated Bernice for three prestigious awards including Best Short Documentary, Best Director of a Short Documentary and Best Cinematography in a Documentary Film. This exciting news comes on the tail of the film’s World Premiere at the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival in Toronto and its upcoming American debut at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. The Madrid International Film Festival opening night begins on July 2nd, with the International Red Carpet Awards Ceremony on July 11th. Lightbox Media is thrilled to bring this incredible story to all of Europe!
Nominations
Bernice
Kristina Sorge, Director
Best Cinematography in a Documentary Film 2015
Bernice
Aaron Grasso, Director of Photography
Best Director of a Short Documentary 2015
Bernice
Kristina Sorge, Director
Huffington Post’s Malcom Harris interviews Bernice director Kristina Sorge
In this beautifully crafted documentary, young Ms. Sorge highlights her subject’s lifelong efforts to support female artists as well as artists of color throughout their careers. When asked why she felt Bernice was the perfect subject for her first documentary film, Sorge responded, “Walking into Bernice’s world felt as if I was living out a scene from Alice in Wonderland, and meeting Bernice is thus best described as falling down the rabbit hole. It was one of those experiences where the instinct to capture this tiny, powerhouse of a woman on film was just instantaneous. Bernice is an incredibly vibrant character and just as big in presence as she is small in stature. A true Queen of Arts. I immediately fell head over heels in love with her.”
Lightbox Media presents the World Premiere of Bernice
A short film by Kristina Sorge
Lightbox Media is proud to announce the world premiere of Bernice at the 2015 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (April 23-May 3). Bernice is a contender for Best Short Documentary as well as the Audience Award. The winner of Best Short Documentary at Hot Docs will qualify for consideration in the documentary short subject category of the annual Academy Awards as well as entry to the BAFTA Short Film at the British Academy Film Awards. Lightbox Media is excited to introduce this powerful film to an international audience.
About the film
Bernice is the story of art world pioneer Bernice Steinbaum’s lifelong efforts to help and empower female artists and artists of color gain recognition at a time when such artists were largely disregarded in America. The featured artists come from vastly diverse backgrounds including China, Cuba and Harlem. The personal obstacles and hardships faced by each were amplified by the racial and gender inequality of the art world in the 1970s and 80s. As a gallery owner in Manhattan and Miami, Bernice became a mentor and advocate for underrepresented artists. She helped them achieve what they had previously thought was impossible – exhibitions at major museums, prestigious awards and worldwide recognition. Ultimately we see the impact one creative visionary can have in changing the landscape of an entire industry.
The film’s star and focus, Bernice Steinbaum, is available for interviews to discuss the project in addition to her legacy in the art world. Also available for interviews is the film’s director and producer, Kristina Sorge.
Please contact Kathryn McQuade for any interview and media requests.
Media Contact:
Kathryn McQuade
(301) 908-5084
Kathryn@lightboxmedia.com