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Finding Hillywood

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Finding Hillywood
Produced byChris Towey, Leah Warshawski [1]
Release date
  • 2013 (2013)
Running time
57 mins

Finding Hillywood is a 2013 documentary film which examines the budding film industry in Rwanda (now popularly known as Hillywood).[2]

Synopsis

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The film introduces viewers to the very beginning of Rwanda’s film industry,[3] key members of Hillywood like Ayuub Kasasa Mago, and Eric Kabera.[4] alongside its impact on Rwandans.[5]

Awards

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  • Best Documentary, Rainier Independent Film Fest (2014)[6]
  • Audience Award, Napa Film Festival (2013)[7]
  • Critic’s Award at Sebastopol Documentary Festival[8]
  • Best Pacific Northwest Film, Eugene International Film Fest (2013)[9]
  • Best Mid-Length Doc, Montreal Black Film Fest (2013)[10]
  • 3rd Prize, Afghanistan Human Rights Festival (2013)[11]

Festivals

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References

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  1. "Africiné - Seattle International Film Festival - SIFF 2013". Africine.org. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  2. "The Academy Explores Rwanda Film Industry With "Finding Hillywood" Screening In NYC". Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  3. www.oberon.nl, Oberon Amsterdam, Finding Hillywood (2013) - Leah Warshawski, Chris Towey | IDFA, retrieved 2022-08-05
  4. "Leah Warshawski, 'Finding Hillywood' | The Business". KCRW. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  5. "Africiné - Seattle International Film Festival - SIFF 2013". Africiné (in French). Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  6. "Awards". RAINIER INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  7. "Finding Hillywood | Inflatable Film | Feature Documentary". Inflatable Film. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  8. "Finding Hillywood | African Film Festival, Inc". Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  9. Lyons, Emily (2016-07-21). "Finding Hillywood". Eugene International Film Festival. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  10. "The retrieval and Small small thing receive top honnor at the 9th Montreal International Black Film Festival". Newswire.ca. 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  11. "Second Afghanistan Human Rights Film Festival ends with awards and prizes ceremony". UNAMA. 2013-10-10. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  12. "SIFF Announces First Lineup of Films From the 2013 Festival". www.siff.net. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  13. Robbins, Caryn. "Bahamas Int'l Film Festival 2013 Lineup Revealed". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-08-05.