Film Club director Em Cooper has collaborated with artist Anna Cady and radio journalist Jenny Cuffe to make 30% (Women and Politics in Sierra Leone), which was chosen as a Vimeo Staff Pick today.
In the film three passionate women tell stories of kidnap, corruption and secret societies as they fight to improve the position of women in politics in Sierra Leone. Oil painted animation and live action present issues of gender and politics as compelling and thought provoking viewing.
Em and Anna will be speaking about the film at the London Feminist Film Festival tonight. 30% was also part of the official selection at Sundance Film Festival 2013.
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EM COOPER at Sundance
Em is at Sundance this week with her Sierra Leone film 30%
The Artist as Indie Film Darling? 10 Films About Creativity at Sundance 2013
by Sara Roffino writing for BLOUIN ARTINFO
While not about art, the use of oil-painted animation combined with documentary footage to tell the stories of three women working to change gender inequities in post-conflict Sierra Leone is possibly the most creatively produced film in the festival this year.
The Artist as Indie Film Darling? 10 Films About Creativity at Sundance 2013
by Sara Roffino writing for BLOUIN ARTINFO
Published: January 25, 2013
Art-lovers among the filmmakers and fans gathered in the snowy Utah mountains for the 2013 Sundance Film Festival have a plethora of art-related viewing options this week. ARTINFO presents the 10 selections we are most excited about at Sundance this year……..
While not about art, the use of oil-painted animation combined with documentary footage to tell the stories of three women working to change gender inequities in post-conflict Sierra Leone is possibly the most creatively produced film in the festival this year.
Em Cooper's short film '30%' features in todays Guardian
Short film '30%' co directed by Film Club director Em Cooper about women in politics in Sierra Leone is featured in todays Guardian
Em's animation style is a powerful mix of oil paint and live action and works to communicate strong messages and view points through animation using imagery that cannot ordinarily be filmed. The film was commissioned by Screen South.
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