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"Fencing: The Art, Science & Passion" Trailer

2010-11-03T15:21:16.000Z

Ever wondered what’s its like to duel with a sword or a rapier?
This 6-part documentary introduces you to the intensely competitive actions of the sports fencer and the elegant traditional moves of the classical duelist.

See bouts at fencing academies in the USA and in distinguished fencing clubs in London. Hear fencers on their inner thoughts about what its like to outwit an opponent

Through exciting close-ups, the fast moving action of dueling weapons are captured with a clarity rarely seen on TV or in movies. Slow motion segments let you see that magic moment of a “hit” or a “near miss.”

Fencers interviewed include the legendary Dr. Aladar Kogler, Dr. William Gaugler and Mark Holbrow.

See Ziemek Wojciechowski the international champion coaching a young fencer for the Olympics.
He speaks of “the fantastic moment” the need to win and the “Zen-like” or dream-like experience
of being in the “zone”.

See and hear famous fencers in action as they speak about the intellectual approach to fencing.
Watch as 11-year-old fencers are coached in this sport that has its beginnings in ancient times.

Begin to see what goes on behind the masks. Go beyond swashbuckling to see this exciting skill enjoyed around the world by men and women and fencers of all ages.

Specially choreographed and performed for this film is a musical re-enactment of a baroque fencing bout in period costume. Performed by dancers Carlos Fittante and Caroline Copeland.

Want an introduction to fencing?
Just screen “Fencing: the art, science and passion” plus the information packed chapters.

"The Organistas" Trailer

2010-11-03T15:19:18.000Z

“The Organistas”, a 27 minute documentary is a
winner of a Directors Award at the prestigious Black Maria Film Festival.

In this impressionistic view behind the scenes into the fascinating world of the pipe organ, master musicians reveal why they are passionate about the "King of Instruments".

World-renowned designers and craftspeople
show how the sophisticated, rarely-seen skills of “voicing” and molten-metal forming are used to make the organ “speak” with a unique sound.

The film uses music ranging from Bach to the contemporary master Stephen Paulus. Their glorious sounds are heard and “seen” in magnificent churches,
chapels, concert halls and private homes. Also included is rare filming of a tiny instrument built about 1680 being played in a private office in London, performed especially for the film.

Additional screenings awards and comments from:
Rochester Film Festival
3rd place Zoie Film Festival
Southside (Bethlehem Pa) Film Festival
New Film Makers Festival NYC

......it is one of the most amazing films I have ever seen on
pipe organ building.......

...The overall effect is one of respect for craft and artistry .......

...not only documents the process of organmaking, but also the passion of the organmakers.....

....camerawork is wonderful....

....."art to convey art by other artists".......a fine and outstanding work!

From molten metal to music.....the artists behind the pipes

For 27 minutes, one is taken on this roller-coaster ride, footage is a joy in itself.

"Speaking for Myself"

2010-11-01T16:38:56.000Z

A new documentary film directed by Bert Shapiro

A rare and insightful view of Manhattan’s creative heart,
seen through the eyes and passions of eight contemporary artists.