Cinema Nomad is an arts and culture-focused travel series that explores various nations through the lens of the country’s cinematic past, present and future. In each episode, our cinephile host, Stephanie Gardner, takes viewers on a journey around the world through the eyes and experiences of filmmakers from a diverse set of backgrounds, delving into their hopes, dreams, and desires. Each episode delves into the country’s history and socio-political context while viewers are immersed in the local filmmakers’ day-to-day lives, visiting their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, hang-outs, and the locations that inspire their creativity. The series is ultimately about curiosity, empathy, connection, and the universal power of storytelling to bridge cultures and deepen understanding.
Join us at Best Video for a screening of two hour long episodes from Season 2 of Cinema Nomad on Sept 9th at 7pm. Tickets are a suggested donation of $5-10.
There will be a Q&A with Director Stephanie Gardner moderated by Journalist and BVFCC Board Member Karen Ponzio.
Cinema Nomad Season 2 promo/sizzle:
https://vimeo.com/cinemanomad/s2opening
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To catch up on Cinema Nomad Season 1, visit PBS.org/show/cinema-nomad
Albania Episode Teaser: https://vimeo.com/cinemanomad/albpromo
Albania short synopsis: We meet Rain, a spirited photographer who returns home to Tirana to follow her heart towards filmmaking.
Albania synopsis: Through the eyes of women directors, we explore Albania's isolated past, and a rich filmmaking heritagestruggling to survive. We meet young and energetic Rain, who chooses to return to Albania after a few years abroad, while most of her generation aims to leave. And Iris, head of the Albanian Cinematheque trying to preserve the rich catalogue of Albanian films that are at risk of deterioration. (57 mins, 27 secs.)
Jamaica Episode Teaser: https://vimeo.com/cinemanomad/jamaicapromo
Jamaica short synopsis: SAS shows us how to be a one-woman crew while raising her son, who inspires the stories she tells.
Jamaica synopsis: We explore the impact of foreign and local films on creating Jamaican clichés as either a lover’s paradise or a crime-ridden danger zone. We meet SAS, a spunky single mom fighting for her voice in a male-driven film industry; Justine Henzell, who gives insight into her father’s cult classic, “The Harder They Come;” and Gabrielle, a director and cinematographer striving to change the traditional narratives. (57mins, 46 secs.)