EWA gives Special Mention for the screenplay “It’s Bonny by the Sea“ by Rebecca Innes

The high quality and diversity of the projects submitted for the EWA´S 2nd Female Scriptwiter´s Residency in Berlin made the decision-making process very challenging and inspiring, that´s why the jury of the European Women´s Audiovisual Network decided to give the project „It’s Bonny by the Sea“ by Rebecca Innes a special mention and a script consultancy session with the script consultant Suzanne Pradel.

Rebecca Innes
Whilst studying Media Production BA (Hons) at Northumbria University Rebecca also worked freelance within the Art Department on several short and feature films including the BAFTA-nominated ‘I Am Nasrine‘ and Gillian Wearing’s art documentary ‚Self Made‘. She then moved to London to work at the London Film Academy where she met Writer-Directors Syed Zul Tojo and Kevork Aslanyan and co-wrote feature films and pilots ‘Melaka‘ and ‘No White‘. Since then Rebecca and Syed have co-written ‘Hijabsta Ballet‘, Malaysia’s first research film, which was released theatrically in July 2017. Rebecca continues to co-write with Kevork and works on her own projects in the U.K. Rebecca is also an Associate Lecturer at Northumbria University, teaching screenwriting on the Animation BA (Hons) degree. BuchScout Agency is her agent.

Synopsis
„It’s Bonny By The Sea“ is a film about love, heartache and self-care. Polish care worker Irena arrives to the run-down coastal town of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in Northumberland looking for breathing space from her failing marriage but instead she finds Alex, a caring and capable young man stunted by his small-town existence. Brought together through their mutual care for Alex’s nan Sally, a simple but wise old woman trapped by Alzheimer’s disease, the pair bring hope to one another and come to learn the value and purpose of pragmatic love.


Winners of EWA’s 2nd Female Scriptwriter’s Residency

“Testosterone Story – The Fragile Beauty of Masculinity”, written by Andrea Culkova, has been selected for the 2nd EWA’s scriptwriter residency programme in Berlin.

The female scriptwriter residency program of the European Women´s Audiovisual Network (EWA) is a great initiative dedicated to supporting the next generation of screenwriting talents, and helping them enter the industry by working the strategic positioning of the project with the best script possible. Its purpose is offering to one selected woman scriptwriter or director the possibility to be mentored by the script consultant Suzanne Pradel to work with her before and after Berlinale and to have the opportunity to attend the EFM at the Berlinale 2018 to make connections.

Andrea Culkova is a film director, creative artist, pedagogue and mother of three. She received a degree in art education from Prague’s Charles University and later in documentary direction from the Film Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU). Her feature film “Sugar Blues” had its international premiere at CPH:DOX in 2014 and was screened at numerous festivals and sold worldwide. The meta-art project H*Art On was made in cooperation with the National Gallery in Prague and the Dok.Incubator Workshop 2015, and premiered at Dok Leipzig 2016 – Next Masters competition. Alongside “The Brainwashing Experiment” it was included in the 2016 Camp4science program. Andrea Culkova’s background in fine arts is evident in the original style she brings to her audiovisual work and the unique interpretation she finds in each of her projects.

Synopsis: In the heart of Europe there’s a swimming pool where the water is almost completely still and the surface is just barely disturbed by the clumsy limbs of those who have been kissed by death. Testosterone’s fanatic riders have been brought here, the Kladruby Sanatorium, from all over the world to attempt the practically impossible – a return to life. To do this they must reconsider all their previous goals and accept the fact that the world will never be the same as before death’s kiss, but that even this is a triumph. Yet not everyone is able to understand this and not everyone will make it during their five-month stay in the sanatorium. After all, it’s the past with all its debts, mortgages, and unresolved relationships that mercilessly catches up with them here. Indeed, nothing tests a relationship more than the serious injury of a partner. And what about Adam and his wife, the rehabilitation nurse Štěpánka? How do they fit into all of this?

 


July 18th, Premiere in London “Why women need to climb mountains”

WhyWomenneedINf A journey through the life and work of Dr. Gerda Lerner – a grassroots activist, social reformer and pioneering feminist historian.

Dr. Gerda Lerner is one of the most inspiring women of the 20th century. This documentary shows in detail her courageous life and work and ask the question: How does knowing our history affect our potential to shape the future?

This film is deeply inspiring for women and men!

The Premiere followed by Q&A with the director Renata Keller will take place on Monday, July 18th, 7pm at Ethelburgas, 78 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG (www.stehlburgas.org)

Reservation: whywomenneedtoclimbmountains@gmail.com


Learn more about Why Women Need To Climb Mountains!

 

WhyWomenneedINf

BuchScout is happy to announce the PREMIERE of the amazing documentary WHY WOMEN NEED TO CLIMB MOUNTAINS in London.

Doing script consulting on this project about the grassroots activist, social reformer and pioneering female historian Dr. Gerda Lerner – one of the most inspiring women of the 2nd century – has been a wonderful experience. The film is amazing for women as well as for men!

The Premiere will be followed by a Q&A with the film director Renata Keller

Monday, July 18 7pm
Venue: Ethelburgas, 78 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG
Reservation: whywomenneedtoclimbmountains@gmail.com