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SUMMARY:Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Language Speakers
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Migrant/Bilingual Department has awarded a first-ever Heritage Language Program Grant to Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver\, WA\, to develop a year-long remote-learning program for Heritage Language speakers of Romanian\, Russian\, and Spanish. The project will support the students to develop their language proficiency and literacy in their Heritage Language while also preparing a portfolio for the Global Competence Certificate in the Heritage Language (and English too\, if they like) through the World Affairs Council in Seattle. \n \nUpon completion of the program\, students will also have the opportunity to complete World Language Competency-Based Credit testing to earn high school credits in their language and potentially qualify for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy.  They may also qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy https://theglobalseal.com/. \nThe grant will also fund a series of workshops for teachers throughout the state to learn more about effective Heritage Language teaching practices. \nEvergreen Public Schools will be partnering with a number of community-based organizations\, including the American Romanian Cultural Society\, Ethnic Heritage Council\, Slavic East European Teachers Association of Washington\, Washington Association for Language Teaching\, Washington State Coalition for International Education\, and the World Affairs Council Global Classroom. \nThe program will be open to Heritage Language speakers of Romanian\, Russian\, or Spanish in Evergreen Public Schools and other public high schools throughout the state. \nTo receive our email announcements please fill in this contact form. Or contact: \n\nDr. Michele Anciaux Aoki\, Grant Project Manager\nintledwa@gmail.com\nDr. Otilia Baraboi\, Romanian Program Lead Instructor\notilia.baraboi@arcsproject.org\nDr. Svetlana Abramova\, Russian Program Lead Instructor\nsvetlana.v.abramova@gmail.com\nMr. Pedro Lopez\, Chaves\, Spanish Program Lead Instructor\npedroeuropais@gmail.com\nRyan Hauck\, Education Director\, World Affairs Council\nrhauck@world-affairs.org\n\nView our presentation at the WAFLT 2020 Virtual Conference. \nInfo Sessions on Zoom October 22\, 26\, 29\, Nov 2 and 5 – Register Now!\nCome learn more about the new Heritage Language Grant for the Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Speakers. \nWhat:  \nYear-long remote-learning program for students to earn the Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Speakers and the Global Seal of Biliteracy. \nWho:  \nPublic high school heritage speakers of Romanian\, Russian\, or Spanish. The students need to have intermediate knowledge of Romanian\, Russian or Spanish. \nWhen: \nThe program will run through the school year\, beginning mid-December. \nHow Much: \nThe program is free for qualified public high school students\, but space is very limited. \nTo receive our email announcements please fill in this contact form. To access this information in Romanian go here. \nFAQs\nQ: Who can register for this program? \nA: Because of the state grant funding through OSPI Migrant/Bilingual\, this program is only open to students attending public high schools in Washington state. \nQ: What is the cost of the program? \nA: The cost of the program is funded by the state grant\, so there are no registration fees required of students and their families. \nQ: When does the program begin? \nA: We are planning to recruit students during October-November and expect to begin the program mid-December. \nFor more details about the program please go here.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/global-competence-certificate-for-heritage-language-speakers/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Romanian American National Heritage Award - 5th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Romanian American National Heritage Awards\, 5th edition - 2021 The Romanian American National Heritage Award is an annual competition for youth with Romanian heritage or background. Applicants of non-Romanian descent may qualify\, as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian community in the US.  The jury representing the three organizations involved based their decision on the national and international impact of the volunteering activity described\, the candidate's academic achievements and leadership potential and tracked record\, as well as their future vision for the benefit of the Romanian community\, locally and beyond. Congratulations to the Winners of This Year's Edition :  • Platinum\, National -  Andreea Haidău ( Wheeling High School\, IL) • Platinum\, West Coast - Victor Ene ( Sunset High School\, OR) • Platinum\, East Coast - Daniel Niculescu ( Cranbrook Schools\, MI) • Gold\, West Coast  - Larisa Sâmbotin  (Skyline High School\, WA)                                   - Alex Iliescu (Interlake High School\, WA)                                  - Tamara Toma (Homestead High School\, CA)  & Ilinca Flăcău  (Leland High School\,  CA)  • Gold\, East Coast  - Stefan Julian Cordaș ( Trumbull High School\, CT) • Silver\, Central  - Andreas Miclea (Northside College Preparatory High School\, IL) \, Fevzy Ghiuve-Osman (Walter Payton College Preparatory High School\, IL)\, Gruia Radu ( New Trier Township High-School\, IL)                            - David Burcă (Sconzo Early College High School\,  TX)  Presented by the American Romanian Cultural Society \, Alianta and Romanian United Fund\, with the endorsement of the Embassy of Romania to the United States  Community Partners (please let us know if you would like to join us as a community partner):  Romanian Cultural Institure USA/New York Românul Corp HORA-Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota Mission and Purpose The award recognizes exceptional contributions to the cohesion of the Romanian community and the preservation of its heritage\, language\, culture and traditions.  Recognition and Awards All eligible participants will receive the official recognition of the Romanian Embassy in United States and the top winners will receive scholarships of up to $500 dollars each.  The award has helped the recipients distinguish themselves in their admission process to top colleges and institutions\, such as Dartmouth College\, Wesleyan Univ\, Pitzer College\, UC Berkeley\, UCLA\, UC Davis\, UC Santa Barbara\, UC Irvine\, Whitman College\, Purdue Univ\, UW Honors\, and many others.  Timeline  June 30 - Submission of Applications Opens September 30 - Submission of Applications Closes October 15 - Winners Announced  November 18 - Award Ceremony at the Alianța Gala in Washington DC Application   Please submit your application HERE Eligibility for participation​​Age and residence: For the 2021 edition\, participants must be enrolled in High School in United States for the 2020-2021 academic year. Academic: Minimum unweighted High School GPA of 3.0 – or equivalent\, running average for the last school year.Team work: Both individuals and teams can participate in the competition. Participation in teams is encouraged. To encourage leadership and simplify the evaluation process\, the maximum team size is 5.  There are no Romanian or US citizenship requirements. There are no fees required\, this competition is entirely free to participate for eligible students. ​Eligibility for national participantsThe top 5 winners of the regional competitions advance to the national competition Evaluation criteria The following criteria will be used in the evaluation process (not all criteria are required\, but they will strengthen your application):  1) Community work and leadershipThe number of volunteering hours and their visible outcome and results will be a strong factor in the evaluation. Where applicable and possible\, volunteering and community work in Romania (e.g. groundbreaking projects with children\, youth and seniors from underprivileged social backgrounds\, or religious and ethnic minorities) will receive the jury's highest consideration. Please highlight this aspect in your application. Please provide a detailed description of your working experience\, highlighting the ways in which your activity and leadership initiatives impacted the targeted community\,  strengthening its civic spirit and sense of unity\, bringing awareness to the role of the Romanian language and traditions in shaping the Romanian American identity and legacy in the US. The description should be either in Romanian or in English\, and should not exceed 650 words.   2) Essay Please submit an essay that will describe how your community work influenced your own personal growth and brought awarness to your bicultural and bilingual identity in the US. We strongly encourage applicants to model their essay from their college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail. The essay shall have no less than 200 words and no more than 650 words.  3) Recommendations from local community leadersYour essay and recommendations will play an important role in the evaluation process. A formal letter is not required\, a name and contact info (email and/or phone number) will be sufficient. The contest organizers will reach out to confirm the recommendations. Romanian Heritage ConnectionApplicants of any cultural backgrounds may qualify\, as long as they are able to prove their interest\, work experience and connection to Romania. Examples of such proof: Passing an officially recognized Romanian language test – where availableAn essay in Romanian Volunteer work in Romania* For past editions\, winners and photos\, please visit Romanian American Heritage Award page.  Organizers:  American Romanian Cultural Society Alianța  Romanian United Fund With the Support of the Romanian Embassy in Washington D.C. 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-american-national-heritage-award-5th-edition/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Romanian Heritage Language School - Fall 2021
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in stimulating your children’s creativity\, nourish their bicultural and bilingual heritage?   \nOur Romanian Heritage Language School offers innovative virtual classes and workshops for children\, youth and adults with Romanian background or with an interest to learn Romanian\, nationwide. Our teaching methods are based on the core principles of Heritage Language Education to nourish bilingualism and address holisitically the bi-cultural identity of our students through project-based activities\, play\, authentic sources\, critical thinking\, and meaningful interactions with their families and communities. Our students gain pride and confidence as heritage language speakers and learners of Romanian\, while developing a global understanding of the world. \nWe are the first and only Romanian secular community-based school to have developed a teaching curriculum according to the priciples of HERITAGE EDUCATION\, since 2016. We are looking for partners and happy to share our methodology with other communities in the Romanian diaspora. Please write to Otilia Baraboi at otilia.baraboi@arcsproject.org to find out more about our programs and possible collaborations with your communities. \nOur current students come from numerous regions in the US. We can accommodate to various time zones and have demonstrated experience teaching multiple levels and age groups. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION is now OPEN  for ages 4-14+. Please REGISTER here. We will contact you to schedule a brief language evaluation. \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please contact Otilia Baraboi at otilia.baraboi@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. \nPayment Options\nMost of our courses cost 25$/hour\, 350 for 14 sessions in the fall semester 2021. Româna la Liceu is $450 for 12 sessions of 90min each. Please close down to chose the payment option right for you. Thank you. \nCalendar and Holidays\nWe will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nInstruction Weeks: \n•Week of Oct 11\, 18\, 25 \n•Week of Nov 1\, 8\, 15\, 29 \n•Week of Dec 6\, 13 \n• Week of Jan 10\, 17\, 24\, 31 \n• Week of Feb 7 \nHolidays:  \n•Veteran’s Day: Nov 11 \n•Thanksgiving Break: Nov 22-26 \n•Winter Break: Dec 20\, 2021- Jan 7\, 2022
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heritage-language-school-fall-2021/
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SUMMARY:Romanian Film Festival - 8th Edition
DESCRIPTION:THE ROMANIAN FILM FESTIVAL\, 8TH EDITION: “One Eye Laughing\, One Eye Crying: Back to Wonderland” WHEN: NOVEMBER 12-21\, 2021WHERE: Northwest Film Forum (online platform) \nBUY TICKETSBUY PASSES \nAfter a successful virtual edition in 2020\, the Romanian Film Festival in Seattle brings you back to Wonderland\, this time with exclusively new film productions from Romania and Europe\, showcasing the creative spirit and resilience of young\, or more established directors. Moreover\, the festival expands with a new branch in Detroit and a partnership with Arizona Romanian Film Festival. More details will be shared soon.  \nDaniel Ursache has worked his magic again designing the visual concept of the 8th edition of the festival. Get comfortable under the dim light of your home screen or projector for a two-week feast of films that you can watch together with your loved ones between November 12-21\, 2021. \nWe will offer you virtual opportunities to interact with local\, national and international special guests. Stay tuned to find out about our exciting partnerships\, line-up\, guest list\, and schedule.    \nIn the meantime\, please support our fundraising efforts. Let’s keep the story going for the 8th time!  \nIf you have a business or reprezent an organization\, please check out our sponsorhip package and let us know if you would like to benefit from our advertising opportunities.  \nFestival Official Partners and Co-Organizers: \n                          \nFestival Institutional Partners:  \n                     \nCulture & Politics Program (SFS) Georgetown University \n    \nCommunity Partners - Thank you for helping us spread the word about the film festival:  \n                                                              \n                                                                  \n  \nFILM FORMATS AND WATCH PARTIES: \nAll film programs in the 2021 festival will take place online between Nov. 12–21\, and are available to view ONLY in the U.S. You can purchase our films and watch them when it is most convenient for you\, during the period of the festival. You have between 2-5 days to finish watching a film after you start playing it. Few restrictions may apply to certain films\, please read the instructions carefully.  \n**All screenings in Romanian Film Festival in Seattle 2021 include a live discussion or filmmaker Q&A\, available on zoom and livestreamed on FB. All panels and talks take place over Zoom\, and will be automatically recorded and added to the end of the film playlist on Northwest Film Forum's Eventive virtual cinema for viewing throughout the fest. (Please note: all festival programs\, but the opening\, closing night mixers and other talks\, are available only to viewers in the U.S.) ** FilmsÎntregaldeby Radu Muntean\n2021\, Drama\, 104 min \n    \n        In Radu Munean’s latest feature film\, well-meaning urban professionals drive up muddy unpaved mountain roads on their annual humanitarian trip bringing aid to the remote village of Intregalde. As night... \n        In Radu Munean’s latest feature film\, well-meaning urban professionals drive up muddy unpaved mountain roads on their annual humanitarian trip bringing aid to the remote village of Intregalde. As night falls and temperatures drop they take shelter in an abandoned sawmill with a jabbering senile old man. It tests their altruism in the face of having reached their own limits and questions the ethics of their motivations as benefactors. This film was recently selected in the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs section at Cannes. \n        Read More\n    \n	 The Campaignby Marian Crișan \n2020\, Comedy\, 93 min  \n    \n        The Campaign\, also known as Berliner\, is Marian Crișan’s most recent feature\, a political comedy\, starring Ovidiu Crisan\, Ion Sapdaru\, and Ioana Chitu\, among excellent young actors. Inspired by Gabriel... \n        The Campaign\, also known as Berliner\, is Marian Crișan’s most recent feature\, a political comedy\, starring Ovidiu Crisan\, Ion Sapdaru\, and Ioana Chitu\, among excellent young actors. Inspired by Gabriel Andronache’s novel Ich bin ein Berliner\, the famous quote from President J.F. Kennedy\, the film follows the mishaps of a Romanian politician (Ion  Sapdaru) running for the European Parliament in hopes to escape charges of corruption once elected and given immunity. His car breaks down near a farm. He immediately sees the opportunity to make the villagers into his voters by adopting the façade of a commoner\, the “old friend” of the farmer. Compromise doesn’t pay very well\, but well enough for Viorel (Ovidiu Crisan). Filmed in Crisan’s native Salonta\, under the mater cinematographer Oleg Mutu\, The Campaign / Berliner was nominated for several “Best Film” awards at international festivals and won the main competition at the Moscow International Film Festival in 2020. Crisan had previously won the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film with Megatron at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. In 2010\, he won the Special Jury Prize at the 63rd Edition of the Locarno Film Festival with his first feature film Morgen\, which was also the Romanian entry for the 84th Academy Awards.  \n        Read More\n    \n	No Rest for the Old Lady by Andrei Gruzsniczki\n2021\, Comedy drama\, 99 min \n    \n        No Rest for the Old Lady is Andrei Gruzsniczki’s drama which was premiered at the Moscow International Film Festival earlier this year. Tackling fundamental issues of life—friendship\, faith\, respect for... \n        No Rest for the Old Lady is Andrei Gruzsniczki’s drama which was premiered at the Moscow International Film Festival earlier this year. Tackling fundamental issues of life—friendship\, faith\, respect for the dead\, religious rituals\, as well as the routine of everyday life— Gruzsniczki’s film tells the story of Emil (Mircea Andreescu)\, a nonbeliever\, who is challenged by the faith of his best friend Titi (Valer Dellakeza) and his confession: Emil’s late wife has moved in with Titi and haunts him. This delicate\, impeccably acted comedy-drama gives viewers an honest glimpse into the life of the elderly.  Nominated for the Tiatan Award at the Beijing International Film Festival\, No Rest for the Old Lady adds to Gruzsniczki’s list of awards\, among which is the 2008 Main Award\, FIPRESCI Award at CinePecs Moveast IFF\, and the 2009 Best Romanian Film at Transylvania IFF for The Other Irene; and the 2013 Special Jury Award at Rome IFF for Quod Erat Demonstrandum. \n        Read More\n    \n	Occasional Spiesby Oana Giurgiu \n2020\, Documentary\, 119 min  \n    \n        Occasional Spies follows newly recruited young Jews living in Palestine return to their home countries of Romania\, Yugoslavia\, Slovakia and Austria\, helping the local resistance to fight the German invaders... \n        Occasional Spies follows newly recruited young Jews living in Palestine return to their home countries of Romania\, Yugoslavia\, Slovakia and Austria\, helping the local resistance to fight the German invaders during World War Two. The film highlights the little known history of these heroic acts\, not through grand gestures\, but through the voices of genuine people. By using both genuine archival and recreated photos based on retellings\,the film amplifies the fears and hopes of these young Jewish heroes navigating an increasingly hostile and violent Europe- one they used to call home. \n        Read More\n    \n	 Mia Misses Her Revengeby Bogdan Theodor Olteanu\n2020\, Comedy\, 82 min  \n    \n        Mia\, a young actress\, finds herself back at her parent’s home after her boyfriend slaps her on the face. She struggles with her own feelings and trauma surrounding the event\,... \n        Mia\, a young actress\, finds herself back at her parent’s home after her boyfriend slaps her on the face. She struggles with her own feelings and trauma surrounding the event\, turning to friends and family to process her feelings\, as well as developing her own plan for revenge. Mia Misses Her Revenge tackles the complicated intersection of personal turmoil and uncertainty in a world full of strong opinions and the inherent need to broadcast them. \n        Read More\n    \n	Unidentifiedby Bogdan George Apetri\n2020\, Drama\, 123 min  \n    \n        Detective Florin Iespas\, despite facing his own personal issues\, decides to take on a seemingly dead-end case. While making progress and even finding a suspect\, Florin faces more obstacles as... \n        Detective Florin Iespas\, despite facing his own personal issues\, decides to take on a seemingly dead-end case. While making progress and even finding a suspect\, Florin faces more obstacles as his colleagues dismiss his work and persist that he give up. He is forced to take his own measures\, and the case ends up putting up much more than just one suspect on trial. \n        Read More\n    \n	 Servants by Ivan Ostrochovský\n2020\, Drama\, 80 min \n    \n        This chilling drama set in a seminary explores the tortuous choice students must make in 1980 totalitarian Czechoslovakia. Will Michael and Juraj choose to capitulate to the Communist Party-approved program... \n        This chilling drama set in a seminary explores the tortuous choice students must make in 1980 totalitarian Czechoslovakia. Will Michael and Juraj choose to capitulate to the Communist Party-approved program the seminary tutors try to shape them into or endure draconian surveillance by the secret police? \n        Read More\n    \n	 Poppy Field by Eugen Jebeleanu\n2020\, Drama\, 81 min  \n    \n        Poppy Fields follows the life of gendarme Cristi as he tries to navigate his pluralistic identity as a gay man in a macho\, hierarchal workplace and increasingly religious society. While... \n        Poppy Fields follows the life of gendarme Cristi as he tries to navigate his pluralistic identity as a gay man in a macho\, hierarchal workplace and increasingly religious society. While his long-distance boyfriend visits Bucharest\, Cristi is ordered to deescalate a homophobic protest at a local movie theater. In turn\, Cristi struggles with his own inner demons and how his largely secretive double-life affects those he loves most. \n        Read More\n    \n	Holy Fatherby Andrei Dăscălescu\n2020\, Documentary\, 85 min \n    \n        Andrei and his girlfriend\, soon to be parents\, are both looking for role-models they have never had in their own lives. Holy Father presents a story of reconciliation\, taking care... \n        Andrei and his girlfriend\, soon to be parents\, are both looking for role-models they have never had in their own lives. Holy Father presents a story of reconciliation\, taking care of unfinished business\, parenthood\, healing wounds from growing up in a broken family to rewrite the history and break the pattern. The documentary is emotional\, powerful\, insightful and inspiring\, capturing Andrei’s search for his long-lost father who became a monk on  Mount Athos in Greece. \n        Read More\n    \n	 Kids Rockby Claudiu Mitcu\n2021\, Documentary\, 88 min  \n    \n        Claudiu Mitcu’s documentary Blană Bombă (Kids Rock) follows four boys between 11 and 13 years old\,  members of the rock band Blană Bombă for an entire year. In this coming-of-age film\, the brave Nicholas... \n        Claudiu Mitcu’s documentary Blană Bombă (Kids Rock) follows four boys between 11 and 13 years old\,  members of the rock band Blană Bombă for an entire year. In this coming-of-age film\, the brave Nicholas Butacu (drums)\, Rareș Stănescu (guitar)\, Rareș Rădulescu (bass guitar)\, and Zoran Ion Stănescu (lead singer) are observed both on the path of artistic transformations and on the road from childhood to adolescence. Warmly received by adolescents as well as by the public at large\, the documentary was invited to Transylvania IFF and to Alba Iulia Music and Film Festivals as well as to prominent concert halls in Romania. \n        Read More\n    \n	Wild Romaniaby Dan Dinu & Cosmin Dumitrache\n2021\, Documentary\, 123 min  \n    \n        This exquisitely filmed award-winning documentary\, 10 years in the making\, shares the abundance and beauty of Romania’s natural diversity above and below water\, in forests and wetlands\, through the seasons\,... \n        This exquisitely filmed award-winning documentary\, 10 years in the making\, shares the abundance and beauty of Romania’s natural diversity above and below water\, in forests and wetlands\, through the seasons\, in day and night. It focuses on the Carpathian Mountains and Danube Delta enhanced by a sweeping musical score. We are challenged to preserve and steward this treasure for future generations. \n        Read More\n    \n	Salix Capreaby Valeriu Andriuță\n2018\, Short\, 30 min  \n    \n        Salix Caprea (“Goat Willow” tree) is the type of tree that was supposed to cover a large meadow area in a small village in the Republic of Moldova. As part... \n        Salix Caprea (“Goat Willow” tree) is the type of tree that was supposed to cover a large meadow area in a small village in the Republic of Moldova. As part of a donation from foreign investors\, a couple of thousands of trees were planted by the Americans. After a couple of years\, during a visit along with delegation from the state\, they wanted to see the growth of the trees. In a comedic investigation\, the mayor and the police officer discovered the area all empty and the “goat willow” trees were all gone\, eaten by…the goats. \n        Read More\n    \n	 The Dead Nation by Radu Jude\n2017\, Documentary\, 83 min \n    \n        In this documentary essay\, Radu Jude juxtaposes Romania’s fascist past via the experience of Legionnares\, as well as the country’s increased anti-Semitism during the WWII. Using excerpts of Jewish doctor... \n        In this documentary essay\, Radu Jude juxtaposes Romania’s fascist past via the experience of Legionnares\, as well as the country’s increased anti-Semitism during the WWII. Using excerpts of Jewish doctor Emil Dorian’s diary written during the same period\, Dead Nation highlights the disparity between the Jewish experience during the war as a victim\, and the political propaganda of the war’s perpetrators. \n        Read More\n    \n	 Cradleby Paul Mureșan\n2020\, Animated Short\, 4 min  \n    \n        The young director Paul Mureșan’s short animation Cradle touches people’s hearts as it  reveals how much damage long-lasting wounds can do if left unaddressed. The powerful\, darkened graphic\, accompanied by... \n        The young director Paul Mureșan’s short animation Cradle touches people’s hearts as it  reveals how much damage long-lasting wounds can do if left unaddressed. The powerful\, darkened graphic\, accompanied by the suave\, almost whispering music of a lullaby\, depict the consequences of domestic abuse and alcoholism. Launched in 2020\, Muresan’s animation has already won three major awards: in 2020 it was selected at Warsaw IFF and at Oberhausen International Short Film Festival\, and in 2021 received the Special Mention and the Best Short Film award at Transylvania IFF.  \n        Read More\n    \n	I Am Dorinby Valeriu Andriuță\n2020\, Short\, 23 min  \n    \n        Morale battle\, dilemmas in assuming someone else’s identity to take the final exam in earning a bachelor’s degree\, this is Dorin’s ethical struggle. The night before the exam is filled... \n        Morale battle\, dilemmas in assuming someone else’s identity to take the final exam in earning a bachelor’s degree\, this is Dorin’s ethical struggle. The night before the exam is filled with twists and turns\, negotiations\, losing sleep and getting into promiscuous situations as a preamble of the day of the exam. \n        Read More\n    \n	Waiting for Augustby Teodora Ana Mihai\n2014\, Documentary\, 88 min  \n    \n        Georgiana assumed a mother figure role for her six siblings\, while their mother was in Italy as a migrant worker to provide financially for the family. Fifteen and the head... \n        Georgiana assumed a mother figure role for her six siblings\, while their mother was in Italy as a migrant worker to provide financially for the family. Fifteen and the head of the household\, that is one of the real stories of many others caught up in making life work\, captured beautifully by Teodora Ana Mihai\, who wished to tell “the story behind the story”. \n        Read More\n    \n	 31 Hoursby Claudiu Mitch\n2021\, Short\, 21 min \n    \n        Ștefan\, the only surgeon available\, takes on one final patient after working a 31-hour shift. In what should have been a simple procedure the 8-year old boy dies on the... \n        Ștefan\, the only surgeon available\, takes on one final patient after working a 31-hour shift. In what should have been a simple procedure the 8-year old boy dies on the table. In this powerful short\, the corrupt Romanian healthcare system is put under close scrutiny upon the backdrop of sorrow\, payoffs and threats. \n        Read More\n    \n	 Fragileby Ioana Mischie\n2021\, Documentary Shorts\, 60 min  \n    \n        Fragile\, Oana Mischie’s creative documentary\, gives voice through the amazing interpretation of actress Ioana Flora\, to several Romanian women who suffered abuse and trauma. Written by Ioana Flora in collaboration... \n        Fragile\, Oana Mischie’s creative documentary\, gives voice through the amazing interpretation of actress Ioana Flora\, to several Romanian women who suffered abuse and trauma. Written by Ioana Flora in collaboration with Rucsandra Pop\, the script compiled real stories under one theme: “women are not made to be broken.” An accomplished actress and gifted creator\, Ioana Flora impersonates different characters with kindness and respect\, understanding and empathy. Conceived both as a mini-series and as a feature film in the form of an anthology\, this ingeniously created gem won the Fulbright Alumni Grant and was co-financed by the US Embassy in Bucharest and 8 nonprofit associations in Romania. \n        Read More\n    \n	The Exit of the Trainsby Radu Jude & Adrian Cioflâncă\n2020\, Documentary\, 175 min  \n    \n        In Radu Jude’s latest documentary film\, he explores the history of the Iasi pogrom through written testimonials and images of the Iasi Jewish community. Given that this event has often been... \n        In Radu Jude’s latest documentary film\, he explores the history of the Iasi pogrom through written testimonials and images of the Iasi Jewish community. Given that this event has often been minimized or denied altogether\, recollecting the horrific violent acts during the pogrom and the actions of both civilians and the Romanian military is no small feat. However\, the film is not as straight-forward as it may seem- as the images are not necessarily of the victim or their family of the voice-over. In collaboration with historian Adrian Cioflâncă\, Jude explores how collective memory is shaped and can also be distorted. \n        Read More\n    \n	Chers Amisby Valeriu Andriuță\n2017\, Short\, 20 min  \n    \n        A school age child is waiting anxiously outside the school in the cold weather. He is waiting for his mother to pick him up and he is waiting for his... \n        A school age child is waiting anxiously outside the school in the cold weather. He is waiting for his mother to pick him up and he is waiting for his “verdict”. Inside\, the staff and teachers\, in a school council meeting\, are discussing issues concerning operations and preparation for the winter holidays. Real issue of a poor small village school\, low budget\, mother struggling to pay for food\, embarrassed by her son’s actions. \n        Read More\n    \n	 No Singing After 8by Alex Pintică\n2021\, Musical Short\, 20 min \n    \n        In this delightful short musical\, Andrei and Roxana yearn for some spice in their romantic lives so invite another attractive couple over for dinner. A disgruntled neighbor returns throughout the... \n        In this delightful short musical\, Andrei and Roxana yearn for some spice in their romantic lives so invite another attractive couple over for dinner. A disgruntled neighbor returns throughout the evening to enforce the “no singing after 8” rule in their apartment block.  \n        Read More\n    \n	 The Pastor's Womenby Oana Tenter\n2019\, Documentary Short\, 27 min  \n    \n        The vibrant world of Pentacostal Roma in Romania is seldom seen outside that community. This short documentary explores the life of a pastor’s wife as she works tirelessly for her... \n        The vibrant world of Pentacostal Roma in Romania is seldom seen outside that community. This short documentary explores the life of a pastor’s wife as she works tirelessly for her family and to improve her Roma community. She supports them all as a pillar of courage\, love and hope. We see\, too\, this life from her six daughters’ perspectives. \n        Read More\n    \n	The B Mouseby Ioachim Strobe\n2021\, Animated Short \n    \n        In the quiet city of Genopolis\, Dr. Fronius\, a professor of psychology\, begins a series of experiments\, intending to overturn Darwin's theory. \n        In the quiet city of Genopolis\, Dr. Fronius\, a professor of psychology\, begins a series of experiments\, intending to overturn Darwin's theory. \n        Read More\n    \n	GuestsRadu MunteanRadu Muntean graduated from the Theater and Film Academy in Bucharest in 1994.\n\nFilmography:\n-2001 - FURIA / THE RAGE   Best Film Debut Award by The Romanian Cineastes Union and the award for the Best Cinematography at the Transilvania International Film Festival. \n-2006 - HÎRTIA VA FI ALBASTRĂ / THE PAPER WILL BE BLUE In Competition\, Locarno International Film festival\, Awards at festivals like Sarajevo IFF\, Eurasia\, Las Palmas IFF\, Cottbus IFF and Festival International de Film Francophone de Namur. \n-2008 - BOOGIE was selected for the Director’s Fortnight in Cannes -2010 - MARȚI\, DUPĂ CRĂCIUN/ TUESDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Official Selection of Cannes Film Festival\, in Un Certain Regard section. The film was then sold in more than 30 countries and received awards in festivals in Sarajevo\, Mar Del Plata\, Gijon\, Namur\, Essone\, Bastia.\n-2011 - VORBITOR / VISITING ROOM\, a documentary produced by HBO Romania and co-directed with Alexandru Baciu. -2015 - UN ETAJ MAI JOS/ ONE FLOOR BELOW Official Selection of Cannes Film Festival\, Un Certain Regard section. The film was then selected in other important film festivals like TIFF Toronto\, London BFI\, Karlovy Vary\, Viennale\, Rio IFF\, Melbourne IFF\, Seville European Film Festival(Best Actor and Best Screenplay). \n-2018 - ALICE.T  - In Competition\, Locarno International Film festival. Award for Best Actress \n-2021 - ÎNTREGALDE  - Director’s Fortnight in Cannes\, Toronto International Film Festival\, New York Film Festival\, Busan IFF  \nVlad IvanovInternationally acclaimed actor Vlad Ivanov will be one of our  special guests on November 13\, at 10 am PDT on zoom.  Winner of the LA Critics Award for his brilliant portrayal of Dr. Bebe in 4 Months\, 3 Weeks\, 2 Days (Cristi Mungiu)\, Vlad Ivanov’s versatility has established him as one of Europe’s great character actors. It’s his ability to portray both the kindly neighbour-next-door character and the deceptively evil one that marks him out as a special actor.  In 2005\, Vlad was awarded a Medal For Cultural Merit\, presented by the President of Romania.\n\nOther notable films include Police\, Adjective (Corneliu Porumboiu)\,  Tales From The Golden Age (Hanno Hofer); The Concert (Radu Mihaileanu); The Whistleblower (Larysa Kondracki) and Principles of Life (Emilian Velicanu). He featured in three films in the 2016 Cannes Film Festival: Maren Ade’s Toni Erdmann\,  Graduation (Cristi Mungiu) and playing the role of Samir in Dogs (Bogdan Mirică). Vlad recently appeared as Cristi in Palme D’Or-nominated film The Whistlers.  \nValeriu AndriuțăValeriu Andriuță is a Romanian director\, actor and script writer. In 2016 Valeriu embarked on his directorial project\, a trilogy of shorts inspired by Moldova\, his birthplace. His directorial debut was Chers Amis in 2017\, a short film selected for a large number of festivals. It won numerous awards including ADAMI Media Prize for diversity and was Nominated for Best Short Film at GOPO Awards. The second part of his trilogy\, Salix Caprea\, followed and won The Moldavian Film Union Award. I am Dorin\, his latest project\, brings his Moldavian trilogy to an end\, this short was premiered at 42th International Moscow Film Festival in 2020. Last but not least\, Valeriu is best-known for his part as the priest in Cristian Mungiu's Beyond the Hills (2012). He appeared in most of Cristian Mungiu's films\, whilst also being cast in projects for important directors such as Sergei Loznitsa\, Florin Serban\, Ercan Kesal\, Pavel Lungin\, Marian Crisan and Daniel Sandu (HBO Series - Tuff Money).\n\nFilmography as director:\n\nChers amis | 20 MIN\, short (2017) | Romania\n\nSalix Caprea | 30 MIN\, short (2017) | Moldova\n\nJust one more | 15 MIN\, short | Romania\n\nI am Dorin | 23 MIN\, short | Moldova/Romania\n\nSelective filmography as actor:\n\nLove 1\, Dog - by Florin Serban\, Sarajevo IFF 2018\n\nDonbass - Sergei Loznitsa\, Un certain regard\, Cannes 2018\n\nA Gentle Creature - by Sergei Loznitsa\, Official Selection/ Cannes 2018\n\nGraduation by Cristian Mungiu\, Cannes 2018\n\nOrizont by Marian Crisan\, Locarno IFF 2015\n\nBeyond the Hills by Cristian Mungiu\, Cannes 2012\n\nOccident by Cristian Mungiu\, Cannes 2002 \nMarian CrișanMarian Crișan was born on the 8th of September\, 1976\, in Salonta\, West Romania. He received his bachelor Degree in Film and TV Directing at UNATC Bucharest in 1999. He directed the short films “Family Portrait” - 2006\, “Amateur” - 2007 and “Megatron” - 2008. The latter\, “Megatron”\, won the Palme d’OR for Best Short Film at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival\, 61th edition. In 2010\, his first feature film “Morgen” won the Special Jury Prize at the 63rd Edition of the Locarno Film Festival\, Best Director and FIPRESCI award at the 51st Thessaloniki Film Festival and was the Romanian entry for the 84th Academy Awards®. In 2012\, his second feature film “Rocker” was premiered at the 60th edition of San Sebastian IFF.  "Orizont"\, was screened in competition at Tallin Black Nights IFF.\, 2015 In 2016\, he directed the  TV mminiseries "Valea Muta/ The Valley of Silence" for HBO Europe. His last feature The Campaign (2020)\, premiered in Competition at Moscoww IFF\, 42th edition and received the KeenEye Prize for Best film.  \nAndrei DăscălescuAndrei Dăscălescu is an established Romanian documentary film director\, cinematographer and editor. His first two feature documentaries\, Planet Petrila (2016) and Constantin and Elena (2008) have won prestigious awards (including awards at IDFA and Sarajevo Film Festival)\, have been selected in major international film festivals across the world (IDFA\, San Francisco\, Vancouver\, Krakow\, DocLisboa\, Docaviv\, Sarajevo\, Montpellier etc.). Andrei was nominated 4 times and won "Best Documentary Award" in 2018 at the Gopo Awards (the Romanian equivalent to Academy Awards) with his documentary\, Planet Petrila. His third documentary\, Holy Father (2020) premiered at the Sarajevo Film Festival\, where it won the Jury Award. It also won the Audience Award at Astra Film Festival (Sibiu\, Romania)\, the Best Director Award at Qara Film Festival (Almaty\, Kazakhstan) and has been screened at festival such as Black Nights Tallinn\, Magnificent 7 Belgrade\, Go East Wiesbaden\, Trieste Film Festival\, Zagreb Dox and others). He is the founder and owner of FilmLab production company since 2007. \nOana GiurgiuA law and journalism graduate\, Oana Giurgiu directed television documentaries before working in film on Cristi Puiu’s 2005 Cannes Un certain regard winner\, “The Death of Mr Lăzărescu” and then on Kornél Mundruczó’s 2008 Cannes FIPRESCI winner\, “Delta”.\n\nShe produced three of Tudor Giurgiu’s films: “Love Sick” (Berlinale 2006\, Panorama); the 2012 Romanian box office hit “Of Snails and Men” (Warsaw IFF); and “Why Me?” (Berlinale 2015\, Panorama). She also produced Peter Strickland’s “Katalin Varga” (Berlinale 2009\, Silver Bear\, European Discovery of the year at European Film Academy Awards) and Cristi Puiu’s “Sieranevada” (Cannes 2016). Oana co-produced Hungarian titles “Eden”\, dir. Agnes Kocsis (Rotterdam IFF 2020) and “Spiral” (in post-production)\, dir. Cecilia Felmeri and the Slovak “The Servants”\, dir. Ivan Ostrochovsky (Berlinale 2020\, Encounters)\, and the Turkish “Before two Dawns” (in post-production)\, dir. Selman Nacar (working progress awards at Meetings on the bridge\, Istanbul IFF 2020\, and Antalia 2019)\, produced the greatest Romanian box office hit in recent years\, “Moromete Family: On the Edge of Time”\, which received ten Gopo Awards in 2019.\n\nAfter working on several television documentary productions\, she made her directorial debut with a feature-length historical documentary\, “Aliyah DaDa”\, screened in Astra Sibiu\, Jerusalem Jewish IFF\, alongside other Jewish festivals and screenings worldwide\, and recognized as Best Romanian Documentary at the Gopo Awards 2015\, now she just launched her new documentary “Occasional Spies”\, Special mention of the Jury at Astra Film Festival 2021. \nAdrian CioflâncăAdrian Cioflâncă is a historian\, director of the „Wilhelm Filderman” Center for the Study of Jewish History in Romania and a member of the Collegium of the National Council for the Study of the Securitate Archives. He is also a researcher with the "A. D. Xenopol” Institute of History (belonging to the Romanian Academy). He was a member of the International Commission on the Holocaust in Romania (2003-2004) and expert in The Presidential Commission for the Analysis of the Communist Dictatorship in Romania (2006)\, and a co-author of the Final Reports of the two commissions. Since 2005\, he is a member of the Romanian Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. A “Tziporah Wiesel” Fellow of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington (2009)\, between 2010-2012\, he was a department director in The Institute for the Investigation of the Communist Crimes and the Memory of the Romanian Exile. Adrian Cioflâncă edited\, in collaboration\, eight volumes; the last one: “Discurs și violență antisemită în România modern” (Discourse and Antisemitic Violence in Modern Romania)\, Hasefer\, București\, 2020. He also authored studies in fields like the history of the Holocaust\, history of communism\, political violence\, cultural history\, the theory of history. Consultant for several movies and theatrical plays; co-director with Radu Jude of the documentary The Exit of the Trains (2020).\n\n  \nCristina A. BejanCristina A. Bejan is an award-winning Romanian-American historian\, theatre artist\, and poet. A Rhodes and Fulbright scholar\, she currently teaches history at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Bejan received her Masters and DPhil (PhD) in Modern History from the University of Oxford and her BA in Philosophy (Honors) from Northwestern. A playwright and spoken word poet (Lady Godiva)\, her creative work has appeared in the US\, UK\, Romania\, and Vanuatu. Bejan runs the arts group Bucharest Inside the Beltway. She has published two books (history and poetry)\, a play in the anthology "Voices on the Move" (eds. Domnica Radulescu and Roxana Cazan)\, and 64 articles and the African continent introduction for the US Holocaust Memorial Museum's "Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos Vol. 3." \nIvan OstrochovskýThe Slovak director Ivan Ostrochovský was born in 1972 in Zilina. After several documentary shorts and series\, Ivan directed his feature documentary debut Velvet Terrorists (2013)\, which premiered at Berlinale 2014\, where it won the Taggespiegel Reader's Award.\n\nIvan's feature debut\, Koza (2015)\, celebrated its world premiere at Berlinale 2015. It was selected by the festival director to be a nominee for the Best First Feature Award. It was also shortlisted for the 2015 European Film Awards and was the Slovak Oscar Entry for 2016.\n\nIvan is also the co-writer of Censor\, the latest project by Peter Kerekes\, which was presented in the Works in Progress sections of Karlovy Vary IFF and Odessa IFF\, winning awards for best project at both. His latest film Servants (2020) was presented in a World Premiere at the brand new Berlinale competition section Encounters. He is also a co-owner and producer at sentimentalfilm and Punkchart films. \nAndrei GruzsniczkiGraduate of the National Film University in Bucharest in 1994\, he became first AD of Romania's most acclaimed director Lucian Pintilie\, for his Next stop Paradise and Niki and Flo. Also\, he wrote and directed feature films\, short films\, and TV productions. His debut "The Other Irene" won The Main Award and FIPRESCI Award at CinePecs Moveast IFF 2008; was The Best Romanian Feature at Transylvania IFF 2009; Best Actor at the Festival International du Film d'Amour de Mons 2010. The second feature film\, "Quod Erat Demonstrandum" got the Special Jury Award at Rome IFF in 2013. Andrei's third feature film "Zavera" was released in competition at Cairo IFF (2019). "No Rest for the Old Lady" – was selected at Glocal in Progress (2019) and presented at MIA Film Co-production market (2018); world premiere at Moscow IFF (2021).\n\n“După 40 de zile” / “No Rest for the Old Lady” (2021)\n“Zavera" (2019)\nshort film “O faptă bună” / “A Random Act of Kindness" (2015) “Quod Erat Demonstrandum" (2013)\n“Cealaltă Irina” / “The Other Irene" (2008) \nIoana FloraOne of the most appreciated Romanian actresses\, appearing in films\, television\, on stage\, also having been awarded for many roles. Being a mother of two\, Ioana has been actively involved in children’s performances\, personal development workshops for both children and adults and training programs in film and theatre. \nIoana Mischie Ioana Mischie is a Romanian-born transmedia artist (screenwriter/director) and transmedia futurist\, awarded for filmmaking\, cinematic virtual reality\, and innovative concepts. She has successfully collaborated as a writer/director with Channel 4 in the UK (for two doc webseries with a record of views in the UK) and with the Oscars-awarded Legende Films (for the short fiction 237 Years). Her short film\, Cumulonimbus\, was nominated at the Gopo Awards 2018 for Best Short Film and was selected by Gus Van Sant as a finalist of the Coppola Shorts. Co-founder and Head of Storyscapes\, an NGO focusing transmedia storytelling and expanded narratives initiated in 2012. In between 2015 and 2020 collaborated as an arts-based research collaborator of CINETIc \, an Eastern European center focusing on the interaction between neuroscience and groundbreaking audio-visual paths. Starting with 2020\, the protagonist of this bio took a leap of faith to design a fresh transmedia initiative conceived as a transdisciplinary\, trans-generational and trans-real hub. \nBogdan FarcașBogdan Farcaș is a film and theater actor. He starred in the film Malmkrog by renowned director Cristi Puiu\, which won many awards at various film festivals. You can also see him in international productions such as Walking with the enemy\, Backdraft 2\, The Hard way. Bogdan received the Special Jury Award for Best Actor (which he shares with co-star Dragoș Dumitru) when Unidentified premiered at the Warsaw International Film Festival. \nBogdan George ApetriA former lawyer in Romania\, Bogdan George Apetri moved to New York where he graduated from Columbia University's Film Program with an MFA degree in Film Directing. His student films screened and won awards at prominent short film festivals across the world (Clermont-Ferrand\, Rotterdam\, Palm Springs\, Cottbus\, Montreal\, Aarhus\, Rhode Island\, Woodstock\, etc). He was a National Finalist at the Student Academy Awards in 2006.\n\nIn 2010\, he directed and wrote the feature film Periferic (Outbound). Funded in part by Romania's National Center for Cinema\, the film was shown at some of the best festivals across the world (Locarno\, Toronto\, Rotterdam\, New Directors/New Films) and won numerous international awards (Thessaloniki\, Warsaw\, Viennale) including the FIPRESCI Award (The International Federation of Film Critics Award) twice. It was picked up by MK2 in France.\n\nIn 2020 he directed his second feature film\, Neidentificat (Unidentified). Awarded a special Jury Prize in Warsaw\, it went on to gather a FIPRESCI Award at the TIFF Transylvania International Film Festival and the Grand Prize at the Anonimul Film Festival in Romania.\n\nIn 2021 he released his third feature film\, Miracol (Miracle). It premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and was picked up by the prestigious Memento International Sales film company. \nCosmin DumitracheCosmin Dumitrache\, videographer with over 15 years of experience\, joined the project Wild Romania in 2014 and along with Dan Dinu founded NTD Film\, under whose direction he produced several films\, some of which were selected or won at film festivals around the world. Over time he also filmed for large productions which aired on NatGeo Wild. He is a frequent collaborator of environmental NGOs that he worked alongside with on various conservation and education projects. \nDan DinuDan Dinu has been photographing nature for over 20 years\, having dedicated half of this period on the project Wild Romania. He is the founding member and president of Forona (Nature Photographers’ Organization in Romania) and a collaborator with many nature conservation NGOs. In 2013 he started working on documentary films\, being part in local productions as well as large projects for NatGeo Wild and BBC. \nBogdan Theodor OlteanuWithout any formal education\, Bogdan Theodor Olteanu followed a convoluted path to filmmaking. He was a rugby player at a top club in Romania\, an investigation journalist at a leading daily newspaper\, a sports marketing consultant\, a political communication consultant. Meanwhile\, he wrote short stories and founded a cultural magazine – SUB25.\nHis film and theatre work deals mainly with the ever-changing landscape of urban youth. He observes generations of young people in search of identity\, caught between extreme libertarian values and a Balkan background. Born and raised in Bucharest\, Bogdan places all of his stories in that city\, the country capital and a melting pot of Russian\, Oriental and Western European influences. His first feature\, Several Coversations about a Very Tall Girl\, was nominated four times for GOPO – Romanian Film Industry Awards:\nBest Debut\, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Silvana Mihai)\, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Florentina Năstase)\, Young Talent (Tudor D. Popescu\, editor).\n\nFilmography:\n2018\, Câteva conversații despre o fată foarte înaltă / Several Conversations about a Very Tall Girl\, feature film\n2015\, Dumneavoastră\, tu / I do not know which Maria\, short film\n2015\, Lampioane chinezești / Chinese Lanterns\, short film\n2014\, Duminică dimineața / Sunday Morning\, short film \nClaudiu MitcuClaudiu Mitcu\, born 1976 in Romania\, graduated The Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies. He worked as a editor for the public television station in Romania for 8 years\, and in 2004 started with friends a production and post-production company\, We are basca. He directed several documentaries\, The Merry Circus and Australia produced by HBO Romania\, The Network co-produced by Parada Film and HBO Romania\, The Village called Sands\, Two of us\, Maria\, Easter Memorial and produced documentary films Party and Contest in Ciupelnita\, Dream Images\, short films\, Tie\, Bad Penny\, My Name is Costin\, and co-produced the short film Kowalski and Ramona by Andrei Cretulescu awarded in Cannes 2015 at Semain de la Critique with the Canal + Award. He is also the director for Kids Rock (2021) and 31 Hours (2021). \nAlina ȘerbanAlina Șerban is an independent Roma artist – award-winning actress\, playwright\, director and activist. After acquiring a drama degree at the Academy of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in Bucharest\, Serban attended the Tisch School of the Arts in New York and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Some of her most important artistic achievements are: pioneering Roma feminist political theatre in Romania and becoming the first Roma woman director to have a play included in the permanent repertoire of a state theatre in Romania. For her main role in Gipsy Queen\, Alina Serban earned the Best Actress Award at the Actors Guild Awards in Germany in 2020. She also starred in Alone at My Wedding and she became the first Romanian Roma actress to participate at the Cannes International Film Festival. She won several international awards\, including Best Actress. As far as her film work is concerned\, she made her debut in filmmaking with the short Letter of Forgiveness\, the first film project about the Roma slavery\, directed by a Roma. The film received a Special Mention at Transilvania International Film Festival and it is now in the international festival circuit. She also took part in the artistic decision making process as a script consultant for three European film projects focusing on the experiences of Roma women. \nRaluca Negulescu-Balaci Raluca Negulescu-Balaci is the Executive Director of UiPath Foundation\, a global non-profit organization\, founded by UiPath in January 2019\, to empower underprivileged children from Romania and India to reach their potential through equal access to quality education. Previously\, Raluca coordinated comprehensive educational programs under the umbrella of the Policy Center for Roma and Minorities for 9 years. In 2007\, she worked as a Junior Consultant in a World Bank-supported national program\, focused on enabling 250 disadvantaged communities in Romania to keep up with fast-technological challenges.  In 2013\, Raluca was a Legislative Fellow in the US Department of State professional program “Building grassroots democracy in minority communities” and she received the Annual Human Rights Award of the Embassy of France in Romania\, for her local women empowerment initiative – Mothers' Club. Raluca is a fellow of Aspen Institute Romania’s Young Leaders Program and a member of the Global Shapers Community\, an initiative of the World Economic Forum. \nEugen JebeleanuEugen Sergiu Jebeleanu is a Romanian film and theatre actor\, director. He was born in 1989 in Timisoara\, Romania. He graduated from National University of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography. In 2007\, he plays first role in the movie Cu un pas inainte. He works in Romania\, Germany and France. Since 2010\, he has been staging fables that deal with social issues\, political and social subjects\, in order to question the notions of social norms\, identity and freedom. In 2010\, he founded Compania 28 with Yann Verburgh. Within this company\, between 2010 and 2015\, he wrote and directed several shows. Since 2016\, he has been associated with the National Theater of Sibiu. He recently took his first steps in cinema\, in directing his first feature POPPY FIELD (2020). He currently also works with the Théâtre de la Ville for the Chantiers d'Europe and with the Actoral Festival. \nAlina HaliliucAlina Haliliuc is Associate Professor of Communication at Denison University\, where she teaches in the areas of public persuasion\, rhetorical criticism\, and cultural studies. Her scholarship examines how public language is implicated in subject-formation under conditions of socio-political change\, such as post-communist Romania. She analyzes cultural texts ranging from public debates to museums and memorials\, film\, and popular music. Her work can be found in Text and Performance Quarterly; The Journal of Popular Culture; Communication\, Culture & Critique; Film Criticism; Media and Culture Journal; Review of Communication; Gender Forum\, as well as anthologies in rhetorical and cultural studies. \nMariangela Mihai Mariangela Mihai is a Romanian anthropologist and filmmaker whose work builds on decolonial\, feminist\, and sensory ethnographic methods to understand Indigenous resistance on the India-Bangladesh-Myanmar-China borderlands. Her research\, filmmaking\, and pedagogy\, explore the challenges and promises collaborative mediamaking\, poetry\, autoethnography\, and feminist filmmaking offer to epistemic and social justice. She is co-founder of Ethnocine\, a feminist ethnographic filmmaking collective committed to an intersectional\, decolonial\, feminist lens that pushes the boundaries of non-fiction cinema. With Ethnocine\, Mariangela co-produces Bad Feminists Making Films\, a podcast featuring feminist filmmakers from around the world; and hosts academic panels\, workshops\, Webinars\, and film symposia for students\, faculty\, artists and activists interested in using filmmaking for research and social justice. Her films have screened at international film festivals\, universities\, museums\, and other public and art institutions in Athens\, Bangkok\, Chiang Mai\, Paris\, New York\, Yangon\, New Orleans\, Los Angeles\, and San Jose. Select films include Nobel Nok Dah (2015)\, an intimate view into the lives of three refugee women from Burma\, whose migratory paths cross in Thailand and eventually meet as they resettle in New York; and For My Art (2016)\, a two-channel video installation exploring the sensorial landscape of transition-era Burma through the figures three generations of women performance artists\, and I Am A Whi­­sper\, My Dear (2021)\, an experimental documentary exploring Indigenous LGBTQ activism on the South/Southeast Asia borderlands. Mariangela holds a BA in Anthropology from Emory University\, as well as a Master and PhD in Anthropology from Cornell University. Currently\, she serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Global Media and Film Studies in the Culture and Politics Program at Georgetown University\, where she teaches courses in Transnational Queer Mediamaking and Transborder Feminist and Indigenous Resistance.\n\n 
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