International submission:
Bridging Communities
Country of origin: South Africa
Created by: Sonwabise, April, Zethu Jiyana, Thina Kamnqa, Bongiwe Maome, Elethu, Ntseth
Cellphilm description:
We are a group of ‘Girl-led from the ground up’ young activists studying at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. What we understand about ‘Bridging Communities’ is finding out what our community is lacking and where can we help out to try and have better communities where we care for each other, lend a helping hand and make a difference.Our cellphilm is about young community activists who help in their community by finding which household or citizen needs assistance, especially with old people who may not have enough people to help them.In this certain cellphilm we broadcast some of the areas where we help older people by cleaning for them, fetching water, washing clothes for them and painting. In this cellphilm we also point out that we got sponsor for paint from a paint company, meaning there are doors that are willing to open and help out, we just need to ask.We believe that this cellphilm festival will touch people’s lives and show them you do not need money to do a difference but with your hands you can do something for your community and make a difference and it also taught us cellphilm making techniques.
Local/Canadian submissions:
1) On the Number One
Country of Origin: Canada
Created by Casey Burkholder
Cellphilm description:
This cellphilm contains elements from my visual diary when I worked a split shift teaching English to “New Canadians” at a non-profit in Calgary, Alberta (2010-2011). During this year, I managed to take the bus 780 times (or three times a day, five days a week), each trip lasting between 45 minutes and an hour, traffic dependent. It was pretty miserable. But, during the trips, I took to drawing, and it helped to pass the time. I drew all elements in this cellphilm by hand over that year during those many bus rides, and took all photos with my cellphone today, in 2013. Then, I edited the photos in iMovie (also today).
And in Joint second place
2) All hope
Country of origin: Canada
Created by Nick Dangeli
Cellphilm description:
My submission was inspired by Richard Van Camp’s “Lesser Blessed” and a few other of his short films that I witnessed at Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival 2013 in Vancouver. I liked how he made the audience interpret how they see the story and its meaning, rather than telling them what it meant. As you can see in my film I encourage the viewers to find their own meaning to the story. For me the message is that no matter how much a person goes through they can always find hope in the end. That’s just one of the many ways to read this film.
2) Intercultural Recipe Share: Canadian-esque Egg & Tempura Don Bori
Country of origin: Canada
Created by Laurel Hart
Cellphilm description:
This recipe was re-invented following a visit to a traditional style Japanese Izakaya on the top floor of a modern building in Tokyo’s Harajuku neighbourhood. The dish was a simple rice bowl with egg and tempura pieces, but was somehow magically delicious! This version is super fast to make, which is useful for hard working people. When my high-school Vancouver friend and fellow tech-artist Vanessa stepped off the plane from Denmark to visit me in Montreal, I put together this quick filling treat for us. Strangely, I had anticipated her enjoyment of this Asian-inspired food prior to her arrival, being that we are from the West Coast. She asked if I could send her the recipe, and I saw this as the perfect occasion for my 60 second cellphilm entry on the “bridging communities” theme. Also, in the video I forgot to put the tempura pieces in! Tenkasu is available pre-made. Egg & Tempura Donbori Recipe. Ingredients for two: 4 eggs, freshly made rice, tougarashi (Japanese powdered chili pepper spice), rāyu (Japanese chili oil), Tenkasu (tempura bits), black sesame seeds soy sauce bonus additions: ripped nori (good for iron), sesame oil, other spices and sometimes lemon pepper. Layer rice, egg, sprinkle toppings and season to taste!