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Previous office Yascita and Kompas Kendari TV has begin on a short workshop on documentary filmmaking training followed by local filmmakers and students in the city of Kendari. From the workshop to produce 4 documentary which will be in place in youtube USConGenSurabaya to follow the race organized by the Consulate General of the United States as an expression of appreciation to the participants of the workshop which turned out to have great potential to become the creative industries in the film sector.
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The event screening of "Come Hell or High Water" by Leah Mahan, who raised the issue of the environment and people's lives in the township US states. Consulate General of the United States chose the city of Kendari as one of the cities visited in the series of the AFS program is considering the issue of the environment is a hot issue again in Kendari and we want to reach the community of young people are creative in Kendari, Reveal Esti Durahsanti of the US Consulate General Surabaya.
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We took Kendari Kreatif (KK) as a social institution that is struggling, the scope creative economy in community empowerment and local communities for the development of creative industries in the city of Kendari Southeast Sulawesi Province. In addition, we read a lot of media coverage about the activities of friends Kendari Kreatif (KK), and would like to get acquainted with KK. Our hope through this program can create relationships and better cooperation between the Consulate General of the US and young children in the city of Kendari, Esti lid.
In this event the organizers invited participants including students, the general public, NGO activists, young entrepreneurs, artists, communities and stakeholders who are interested in environmental issues and the creative industries, in particular the making of a documentary. In this visit the AFS program, Leah Mahan accompanied by Carolina Escalera which is the Public Affairs Officer, Esti Durahsanti and Christian Simanullang which is the Public Affairs Assistant US Consulate General.
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In his speech Carolina Escalera revealed that for the first time I have visited in the city's bay, which became the first city in a series of programs of the American Film Showcase (AFS). Kendari is a green city in the world that still has a wealth of biodiversity and should remain preserved. Embassy and Consulate General of the United States also has a variety of programs intended for young children creative. Among youth exchanges, college scholarships in the United States, grant as relief fund social activities. Opportunities and potential to achieve it is a great program for the creative community and the young generation that is the city of Kendari.
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While Rendra as the Founder KK on the same occasion at the beginning of the show said that, this is a form of appreciation for all the work and the work of the fighters KK who have contributed in the development of creative economy for the citizens and the city of Kendari. Although so far, all the activities KK received less attention and support from the local government. With the cooperation program together with the Consulate General of the United States has proved that sincerity in the fight, work and work to build and develop local creative industries. Surely will reap the results, meaning, value and good prices from outsiders. Hopefully the results of this activity, after the workshops and socialization. The local filmmakers can also produce real work with national and international achievements.
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At the end of the show American Film Showcase (AFS), Kendari Kreatif giving gift to the US Consulate General in the form of application Kendari City Branding "ILIKENDARI" and placards Celebes which is a sand craft works Adham Art. As well as the book of Suharto Center presented by representatives of Sandalwood News is in Kendari, as well as of the Dblitz Hotel Kendari. Instead the US Consulate General provides to Kendari Kreatif gift in the form of a package of accessories and manual US Consul program.
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Synopsis of the film "Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek"
Derrick Evans recounts the journey full of twists but also inspiring. Derrick is a teacher in Boston who returned to her hometown in Mississippi coast when the tomb of his ancestors evicted for urban development Gulfport. For ten years, Derrick and his neighbors against politicians and corporate interests and face the trials that include Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill disaster. Check out their struggle in determining the fate and environmental justice.
Trailer: http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://vimeo.com/75982923
