Open Eyes Open MindsA loud and powerful slogan, a long journey from chaos to peaceful.In these ten months, it leads us going through every step from the programming to implementation, from the opening to the closing. Each step is complicated, but it's firm and substantial.
IDOCS International Documentary Forum was held in Beijing Film Academy from Dec. 12th to 17th of 2009. In Beijing's cold winter, we bring the warm documentary films to the eager audience. We spend 6 meaningful and wonderful days together. The Doc masters bring their wisdom to nourish the audience. The audience opened their heart to embrace the spiritual food. The volunteers give their labors with love selfless. We thank to IDFA, Jan Vrijman Fund, Australian Embassy, Dutch Embassy, Goethe Institute, Xu Xiaoping and other friends gives us timely support. Also we thank to Peter Wintonick, Heddy
Honigmann, Steve James, Pepe Danquart, Thomas Grube, Joost den Hartog,Amanda King, Ester Gould, Melanie Ansley and Rick Minnich. Without you all,without iDOCS!
Now let's share the beautiful moments again!
Opening
Dec.12th 2009, IDOCS International Documentary Forum opened at Beijing Film Academy
Lights,Camera,Opening
Sun Xin(Dean of Beijing Film Academys Graduate Department) was giving speech at opening.
Dr. Geoff Raby (Australian Ambassador to China) was giving speech at opening
International Guests on stage
Heddy Honigmann (director of FOREVER) was speaking
Peter Wintonick (International Documentary Diplomat)
Couldnt help himself aiming the camera to the audience
Host of the opening (Peter Wintonick and Melanie Ansley)
Peter was saying thank to Australian Ambassador Dr. Geoff Raby
Its Heddy's first time visiting China.
Zhang Yue (Host from CCTV) was having conversation with Heddy Honigmann
Heddy was answering the audiences question
