Michael Camerini
Encyclopedia
Michael Camerini is a film director
, producer
and cinematographer
. His filmmaking credits include Twelve Stories: How Democracy Works Now
, Well-Founded Fear, These Girls Are Missing, Becoming the Buddha in L.A., Dadi's Family and Born Again: Life in a Fundamentalist Baptist Church. His films have been featured on HBO, CNN
, PBS
, Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
in London and New York City and The Sundance Film Festival
among others.
Camerini’s filmmaking style is “non intrusive” and “encourages people to tell their own stories.” Camerini states that “his interest in what it means to be a foreigner is the unifying theme in his work.” Camerini currently lives in New York City
where he and his filmmaking partner, Shari Robertson, have a production company, The Epidavros Project, Inc.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and cinematographer
Cinematography
Cinematography is the making of lighting and camera choices when recording photographic images for cinema. It is closely related to the art of still photography...
. His filmmaking credits include Twelve Stories: How Democracy Works Now
How Democracy Works Now
How Democracy Works Now: Twelve Stories is a 12-part documentary film series that examines the American political system through the lens of immigration reform from 2001–2007...
, Well-Founded Fear, These Girls Are Missing, Becoming the Buddha in L.A., Dadi's Family and Born Again: Life in a Fundamentalist Baptist Church. His films have been featured on HBO, CNN
CNN
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, PBS
Public Broadcasting Service
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, Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters are in New York City and it has offices in Berlin, Beirut, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo,...
in London and New York City and The Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
among others.
Camerini’s filmmaking style is “non intrusive” and “encourages people to tell their own stories.” Camerini states that “his interest in what it means to be a foreigner is the unifying theme in his work.” Camerini currently lives in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
where he and his filmmaking partner, Shari Robertson, have a production company, The Epidavros Project, Inc.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Credits | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Twelve Stories: How Democracy Works Now How Democracy Works Now How Democracy Works Now: Twelve Stories is a 12-part documentary film series that examines the American political system through the lens of immigration reform from 2001–2007... |
Director Producer Cinematography |
Official Selection Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters are in New York City and it has offices in Berlin, Beirut, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo,... Film Festival |
| 2000 | http://www.pbs.org/pov/archive/wellfoundedfear/frameset.php3?section=waitingroomWell-Founded Fear Well-Founded Fear Well-Founded Fear is a 2000 documentary film from directors Shari Robertson and Michael Camerini. The film takes its title from the formal definition of a refugee under the UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, as a person who deserves protection, "owing to a well-founded fear of... ] |
Director Producer Cinematography |
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| 1997 | Tashilham | Director Producer Cinematography |
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| 1995 | These Girls Are Missing | Director Producer Cinematography |
The National Educational Film Festival 31st Chicago International Film Festival Chicago International Film Festival The Chicago International Film Festival is an annual film festival held every fall. Founded in 1964, it is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America.... |
| 1993 | Becoming the Buddha in L.A. | Director Producer Cinematography |
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| 1990 | Kamala and Raji | Director Producer Cinematography |
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| 1987 | Born Again: Life in a Fundamentalist Baptist Church | Director Producer Cinematography |
Blue Ribbon, American Film Festival Cine Golden Eagle |
| 1987 | The Frescoes of Diego Rivera | Director Producer Cinematography |
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| 1981 | Dadi's Family | Director Producer Cinematography |
External links
- Michael Camerini at Epidavors
- How Democracy Works Now Bio
- http://www.howdemocracyworksnow.com/filmmakers-statements/michael-camerini-statementDirector's Statement for How Democracy Works Now
- About Michael at nytimes.com