TWIFF 2013 AWARDEES

CONGRATULATIONS WINNER

BEST SOCIAL ENTERPRENEUR (Short)

LIFE CHANGING MOMENTS – Uganda

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BEST SOCIAL ENTERPRENEUR (Feature)

NOTHING LIKE CHOCOLATE -- Grenada

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BEST NARRATIVE ( Feature)

ALAGWA/BREAKAWAY – Philippines

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BEST NARRATIVE (Short)

1) WALKER -- Nepal

2) HARK –USA

3) THE SWEATSHOP -- Thailand

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HUMAN SPIRIT

WHERE SHOULD THE BIRDS FLY – Palestine

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BEST DOCUMENTARY (Feature)

1) DPRK –THE LAND OF WHISPERS Vietnam/North Korea

2) CONSCIENCE OF CAMBODIA – Cambodia

3) JOURNEY OF HOPE –Guyena

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BEST DOCUMENTARY (Short)

1) GAWAH -- India

2) A STORY OF REVOLUTION – Syria

3) SURVIVING THE DEATH ROAD – Bolivia

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HUMANITARIAN AWARD

HEARTS IN THE HIMALAYAS –Nepal

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BEST INSPIRATIONAL FAMILY DRAMA

THE CARRINGTON EVENT -USA

Awaiting The Arrival of TWIFF 3

The Countdown is on...with less than 2 months until the 3rd annual --TWIFF, we're pleased to share exciting updates.

Sept. 19-22 2013: Third World Indie Film Festival celebration

Sept. 19, 2013: Red Carpet event will be held at Dave and Buster’s in Great Mall Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sept 20 2013: After Party event will be held at Summitpointe Golf Club, Milpitas, Ca 95035 from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sept 20 – 22 2013 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Century Theatre at Pacific Commons, 43917 Pacific Commons Blvd., Fremont Ca 94538 .

Third World Indie Film Festival, an encapsulation of education, entertainment, truthfulness, playfulness and justice, is almost here!

TWIFF’s role in enticing compassionate, dedicated human beings toward becoming better-informed advocates for world empowerment is crucial. This celebration will break not only the commonly held stereotypes of Third World countries, but also shed light on how most First World peoples have suffered relatively more from the recent economic downturn than those in less-developed nations. This singular distinction makes paramount the study of life in Third World socioeconomic systems.

TWIFF, a collection of films depicting Third World hardships and triumphs, gets at what matters to people - not only Third World people - all people. We accomplish this by celebrating the capacity for love and connection all we all share whether rich or poor. Films screened will include those from Uganda, Grenada USA, Philippines, Nepal, India, Thailand, Lebanon, Vietnam, North Korea, Cambodia, Syria, Bolivia, Guyena, Sudan, Nigeria, Guatemala, Finland, Australia, and USA.

For tickets, sponsorship and advertisement information, visit http://www.thirdworldindiefilmfest.com/.

• Admission is only $20 for a day pass (watch 6-8 films) - $40 for the entire Festival!

• We welcome wholeheartedly sponsors and partnerships with governments, private corporations and other entities. Thank You!

• Volunteers, crew, donors, planners, writers, and contributors of every sort are very much in demand - and ideas in general are welcome! Please join us!

• For more information on how to be a catalyst for change, please contact Gracie Suzara at 408-907 6925.

We look forward to seeing you there!

TWIFF 3 Press Release

MDS Foundation announces the 3^rd Annual, Third World Indie Film Festival (www.thirdworldindiefilmfest.com), happening this September 20-22, 2012 at the Century @ Pacific Commons, 43917 Pacific Commons Blvd., Fremont, Ca 94538. Red Carpet event venue will be announce later. A pioneering collection of films artistically encapsulating the plight of the disenfranchised. This festival underscores the need for adaptive global change to deal with our contemporary fiscal crises.

The Third World has much to offer--by way of its countless struggles, missteps, and victories--to the rest of the world.  Our intention is to bring these experiences to light--and to a broader audience--so that First World audiences not only are witness to its plight, but may also come to know the Third World experience as being present in every country.

Want to experience different culture? Join us.

Please visit our website: www.thirdworldindiefilmfest.com , and contact us via email: admin@thirdworldindiefilmfest.com  or call 408 907 6925 on how we might work together toward a brighter future.

TWIFF Announces New Partner: CTC Global

MDS FOUNDATION, CTC GLOBAL TEAMS UP FOR THE THIRD WORLD INDIE FILM FESTIVAL

“The Third World has much to offer--by way of its countless struggles, missteps, and victories--to the rest of the world”

MDS Foundation, a 501-C (3) tax exempt corporation,is happy to announcethe addition of CTC Global as a Partner to TWIFF 2013 -- Third World Indie Film Festival (www.thirdworldindiefilmfest.com)happening this September 20-22, 2013 at the Century @ Pacific Commons, 43917 Pacific Commons Blvd., Fremont, Ca 94538. Red Carpet event will be held at Dave and Buster, Great Mall Plaza Milpitas, Ca 95035 on Sept 19 2013 – Thursday from 6-10pm. Another fun event will be held at Summit Point Country Club in Milpitas Ca 95035 on Sept 20 2013 – Friday from 6-10pm.

Bay Area-based CTC Global also known as California Technological Care is a non-profit 501-C (3) public benefit corporationunder the leadership of Co-Founders Albert “Sandy” Munroe and Demos Punsalan whose mission is to fight information poverty. CTC’s programs are a positive catalyst for change specifically in Northern and Central Valley California as well as locations within the Philippines, South America, Africa and Afghanistan. Its current project, “No Child Left Off-Line” focuses on Children with Special Needs in the Philippines.(http://ctcglobal.wordpress.com/;www.ctcphilippines.wordpress.com; www.no-child-left-off-line.org).

“Our vision is to assist underutilized individuals grasp their hopes and dreams by helping them achieve their rightful place in today’s society”, remarks by Demos Punsalan, CTC Global Executive Director and Co-Founder”. Albert “Sandy” Munroe, CTC Chief Executive Officer who echoed the vision of his co-founder, further stated, “TWIFF represents a pioneering collection of films artistically encapsulating the plight of the disenfranchised.This festival underscores the need for adaptive global change to deal with our contemporary fiscal crises”, says Munroe.

“The Third World has much to offer--by way of its countless struggles, missteps, and victories--to the rest of the world” remarks by Ted Unarce, MDS Foundation Founder and TWIFF Chief Executive Officer. He further added, “Our intention is to bring these experiences to light--and to a broader audience--so that First World audiences not only are witness to its plight, but may also come to know the Third World experience as being present in every country.”

For further information, please visit TWIFF’s website: www.thirdworldindiefilmfest.com, or contact us via email:admin@thirdworldindiefilmfest.com or call 408 907 6925 on how we might work together toward a brighter future.

TWIFF Introduces Sitaarre TV

The Third World Indie Film Festival is proud to announce that we are
Teaming with Sitaarre TV for this year's festival.

Sitaarre TV is a show viewed by more than 8 million people on television
providers such as Comcast, KTSF Channel 26, and Comcast On Demand. This
South Asian television show, hosted by Kavita Arora, covers topics like
segments on Entertainment and Business, profiles, interviews and reviews.
This show is also being watched all throughout the Bay Area.

Follow the blog to hear more about our collaboration with Sitaarre TV as we
get ready for TWIFF 3!

To learn more about Sitaarre TV click here.

***Photos from website***

Are You Ready for TWIFF 3!

Deadline and Entrance Fees

January 2, 2013

Earlybird Deadline

                          Regular     Discounted

Standard Fee      35.00        30.00

Student Fee         20.00        15.00

March 2, 2013

Regular Deadline

                          Regular     Discounted

Standard Fee      50.00        45.00

Student Fee         30.00        25.00

April 2, 2013

Late Deadline

                          Regular     Discounted

Standard Fee      70.00        65.00

Student Fee         30.00        25.00

May 20, 2013

WAB Extended Deadline

                          Regular     Discounted

Standard Fee      85.00       70.00

Student Fee         30.00       25.00

*** Discounted fees apply to projects with pre-purchased Discount Pacts, on etry fees greater than 15.00

***All fees will be charged in U.S. Dollars

Notification Date:

Approximately July 25, 2013

Runtime: Features are from 60 minutes to 120 minutes

Completion Date: Projects completed after January 1, 2008

Click here to submit.

 

TWIFF 2012

Hello Everyone,

please be sure to watch this video for TWIFF's TV coverage.