Digital Open Source project to bring film makers to Fogo Island

Fogo Island Arts Corporation and the National Film Board of Canada partner in contemporary version of the legendary “Fogo Process”

Fogo Island, NL, June 1, 2010 – Three award-winning filmmakers are coming to Fogo Island as part of a new, multi-faceted digital project announced today by the Fogo Island Arts Corporation and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), in partnership with the Shorefast Foundation.

The three-year project will feature a visiting filmmaker program, the creation of an open source digital archive of Fogo Island’s oral history and culture, a residency for emerging filmmakers  and the production of a collection of short films that reflect the Fogo Process in the 21^st century digital age, training programs and a triennial film festival on Fogo island.

PRESS RELEASE JUNE 2 2010

Open Source Joint Press Release

A Newfoundland Outport Stage for the Arts

Fogo Island Arts Corporation launches arts programs with opening of spectacular new studio

Fogo Island, NL, June 1, 2010 – On June 2, the Fogo Island Arts Corporation celebrates the opening of a stunning new studio, and officially launches an artist Residency Program designed to attract some of the world’s top contemporary artists to Fogo Island.

Located in Joe Batt’s Arm, the Long Studio – the first of a series of buildings being built for the program – offers an inspiring work space for creative thinkers and innovators from around the globe. The program’s first visiting artist, New Delhi-based designer and photographer Siddhartha Das, will be present at the grand opening of the studio on June 2.

FROM THE OPENING ON JUNE 2 2010

a few words at the opening

PRESS RELEASE JUNE 1 2010

A Newfoundland Outport Stage for the Arts

Backgrounder – The Fogo Island Arts Corporation

Backgrounder – Staff and Advisory Board

Backgrounder – Studio Architecture