The Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa (FHSSA) approached Washington, D.C.-based digital animation and visual design firm Pixeldust Studios to develop a creative new way to reach out to U.S. hospices with the message about the need for additional partners. The result is a breathtaking, just-released, three-minute web video that depicts through 2D animation and graphics the dramatic contrast between what it means to provide hospice and palliative services in the U.S. and what it takes to provide such care in an African country where resources are few and the need so great.nnRicardo Andrade, Executive Creative Director/Founder of Pixeldust Studios, points out that “While we are more well known for our animation work for television shows and films, we are equally interested in providing animated content for important, charitable and non-profit causes, such as those promoted by FHSSA. We truly hope this animation will motivate other organizations and individuals to support FHSSA’s critical mission of hospice care in Africa.” Pixeldust Studios provided their services to FHSSA pro bono. The music on the video is by composer Mark S. Andrade.nnAt the core of its mission, FHSSA (which began as the Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa) works to develop partnerships between U.S. hospice programs and those in thirteen countries in Africa. Through these partnerships, African hospices gain technical assistance, support, and most importantly, friendship.nn”Hospice programs across the U.S. have so generously opened their hearts and arms to programs in Africa, and they work closely together to expand access to much needed palliative care. The rewards are tremendous and quite mutual, but we continue to look for more U.S. programs to join in such a partnership,” states John Mastrojohn, executive director of FHSSA. “Sometimes what it takes to get a message across is a fresh and creative way of delivering that message. We’ve hit a homerun with Pixeldust and are most grateful.”nn
nThe web video can be seen online here.nnAbout Pixeldust StudiosnFounded in 2004 by Ricardo Andrade, Pixeldust Studios is an Emmy Award-winning digital animation and visual design firm with studios in Metro D.C. and New York City. Pixeldust Studios specializes in creating innovative motion graphics, animations and visual effects for television, film, corporations, museums, charities and the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit www.pixeldust.tv or call 301-656-0050.Media Contact for Pixeldust Studios: Dan Harary The Asbury PR Agency Beverly Hills, CA 310/859-1831 Contact Dan via email
Asian World Film Festival Reveals Asian Vision Program Lineup, Snow Leopard and Bruce Lee Honorees, and Jury Members
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is proud to announce the lineup for its inaugural Asian Vision program, which was conceived to showcase new and exceptional Asian features that have participated in major A-list film festivals and/or garnered international acclaim. The program of eight motion pictures (see list below) will be held November 17-19, 2024, with the top film receiving the Asian Vision Best Film Award. The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival takes place November 13 - 21, 2024, at the Culver Theatre in Culver City, CA. This year’s Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Festival’s highest honor, will be presented to acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Sergei Bodrov in celebration of his remarkable 50-year career. Bodrov established his reputation as a visionary filmmaker with “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” (2007), nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Prisoner of the Mountains” (1996), also an Oscar® nominee as well as a Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize-winner. The Snow Leopard Outstanding Cinematic Achievement Award will be presented to director, producer, and screenwriter Peter Ho-Sun Chan, one of Hong Kong’s most critically acclaimed and accomplished filmmakers. Known for his versatility and the scope of his work, Chan’s landmark films, including “Comrades: Almost a Love Story” (1996) and “The Warlords” (2007), have earned him a remarkable 233 awards from more than 400 nominations. As previously announced, AWFF will screen “Comrades: Almost a Love Story,” followed by a Q&A with Chan. Multi-award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo will receive the Snow Leopard... Read More