Internationally Acclaimed Documentary "To Touch the Soul” Screening at the Action on Film International Film Festival
"To Touch the Soul," the internationally acclaimed, award-winning documentary about art and AIDS in Cambodia, is screening in Pasadena, Calif., on Wednesday, July 30, at 8 p.m. in theatre #3 of the Laemmle Theatres.
Pasadena, CA, July 27, 2008 --(PR.com)-- “To Touch the Soul,” a 70-minute, award-winning documentary about the experiences of artist educator and social activist, Carlos Silveira, and his California State University, Long Beach students who traveled to Cambodia to create art projects with impoverished children impacted by HIV/AIDS, will screen during the Action on Film International Film Festival on Wednesday, July 30, 8 p.m., in Theater 3 (Program 95) at the Laemmle's One Colorado Cinemas, 42 Miller Alley, Old Pasadena, Calif.
Directed by Ryan Goble with cinematography by Erin Henning and narration by Cassandra Hepburn, the film captures the emotional context as Carlos and the students bond with the children and discover the true meaning of kindness, selflessness and courage.
“My team and I are thrilled that the Action on Film International Film Festival is giving us this opportunity to share our story with the film festival audience and the beautiful city of Pasadena,” said Teresa Hagen, producer and owner of Cut Loose Productions, located in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. “It was a privilege to follow Dr. Silveira and his students as they worked with Cambodian youth who are either infected with HIV/AIDS or have become orphans due to their parents dying from the disease (a population expected to grow to 108,700 over the next five years).”
“I focused on capturing both the beauty that surrounds Cambodia and the tragedy that hides within,” commented Goble, who is making his feature film directorial debut. “Our goal was to make the viewer feel like they were in Phnom Penh working with these kids. We chose to use the point of view of the Cal State Long Beach students because they had no idea what to expect when they arrived. They were naïve. That’s easy to relate to because the majority of the viewers have probably never worked with Cambodian children infected with H.I.V.”
Featuring original music composed by Martin Herman, “To Touch the Soul” is nominated for Best Documentary Cinematography. The film has so far won eight awards, including, most recently, Best Documentary at the San Joaquin Film Festival, as well as Best Documentary and Certificates of Distinctive Achievement in directing and debut film at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines, Iowa, and honorable mentions at the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) International and Byron Bay (Australia) Film Festivals. The documentary has also won a prestigious Best of Show Award as well as an Honorable Mention (motivational/inspirational category) from the Accolade Competition, which recognizes film, television and video professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change.
The 4th Annual AOF International Film Festival takes place from July 25-31. The festival will features celebrities including: 2008 AOF Lifetime Achievement Award winner John Savage, 2008 AOF Legacy Award winner Michael Madsen, actor Vinnie Jones and action star Jason Stathem. For more information, visit www.aoffest.com.
For information on purchasing tickets for the screening, visit https://www.aoffest.com/store/Tickets-c2.htm (be sure to enter the name of the film in the order form comment box). For ordering by phone, call 626-355-6929. To learn more about “To Touch the Soul,” visit www.totouchthesoul.com.
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Directed by Ryan Goble with cinematography by Erin Henning and narration by Cassandra Hepburn, the film captures the emotional context as Carlos and the students bond with the children and discover the true meaning of kindness, selflessness and courage.
“My team and I are thrilled that the Action on Film International Film Festival is giving us this opportunity to share our story with the film festival audience and the beautiful city of Pasadena,” said Teresa Hagen, producer and owner of Cut Loose Productions, located in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. “It was a privilege to follow Dr. Silveira and his students as they worked with Cambodian youth who are either infected with HIV/AIDS or have become orphans due to their parents dying from the disease (a population expected to grow to 108,700 over the next five years).”
“I focused on capturing both the beauty that surrounds Cambodia and the tragedy that hides within,” commented Goble, who is making his feature film directorial debut. “Our goal was to make the viewer feel like they were in Phnom Penh working with these kids. We chose to use the point of view of the Cal State Long Beach students because they had no idea what to expect when they arrived. They were naïve. That’s easy to relate to because the majority of the viewers have probably never worked with Cambodian children infected with H.I.V.”
Featuring original music composed by Martin Herman, “To Touch the Soul” is nominated for Best Documentary Cinematography. The film has so far won eight awards, including, most recently, Best Documentary at the San Joaquin Film Festival, as well as Best Documentary and Certificates of Distinctive Achievement in directing and debut film at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines, Iowa, and honorable mentions at the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) International and Byron Bay (Australia) Film Festivals. The documentary has also won a prestigious Best of Show Award as well as an Honorable Mention (motivational/inspirational category) from the Accolade Competition, which recognizes film, television and video professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change.
The 4th Annual AOF International Film Festival takes place from July 25-31. The festival will features celebrities including: 2008 AOF Lifetime Achievement Award winner John Savage, 2008 AOF Legacy Award winner Michael Madsen, actor Vinnie Jones and action star Jason Stathem. For more information, visit www.aoffest.com.
For information on purchasing tickets for the screening, visit https://www.aoffest.com/store/Tickets-c2.htm (be sure to enter the name of the film in the order form comment box). For ordering by phone, call 626-355-6929. To learn more about “To Touch the Soul,” visit www.totouchthesoul.com.
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Teresa Hagen
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www.totouchthesoul.com
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310-346-3650
www.totouchthesoul.com
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