Introduction soundbites from activists (2005)
May 19th, 2009Packing for the trip
May 17th, 2009Started packing the production bag a week before to figure out how the equipment will fit.
Made a list a month ago, asked other filmmakers, looked at tips. Kept changing my mind about how much equipment to take, less more, lights, no lights, do I rent there, will I need them?
While packing, a filmmaker friend calls from the Midwest! What a timing! Ended up chatting on speakerphone while shuffling things around. It took the anxiety off and I was amazed that I could pack and talk. The secret was the list and… shhhsh, the fact that I tried packing 2 weeks before, then unpacked. Thanks Joan!
Now that big bag is full, lights in. Meaning PA needed. Any volunteers?
Tip to nervous travelers: talk on the phone while packing.
Film Synopsis
May 17th, 2009Read it on www.aflama.com/documentaries/lebwomen.php
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“Women in Lebanese Politics”
This documentary film features the challenges and successes to increase women’s participation in current political life in Lebanon. We learn about programs and efforts encouraging women to run and vote. A 30% women’s quota was proposed at the Lebanese parliament by some women’s organizations and government officials, but was rejected.
We follow female political activists from the Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) and learn about what prompted them to be active in political life, in comparison to some of the apathetic youths.
Welcome
May 17th, 2009Coming along the journey of the production trip to Lebanon this May-June 2009.
Harissa, Lebanon
October 9th, 2004
View of Harissa