Blog Archives
Standing room only at “Boys for Sale” Tokyo screening
Boys for Sale was screened publicly for the first time in Japan yesterday during the city’s Tokyo AIDS Week events. While the screening was a great success, so many people showed up that dozens had to be turned away due to restrictions on the size of the venue. Photos and more details about the event can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.
Ahead of Japan screening “Boys for Sale” in the news
Two in-depth articles about the DocumentingIan-produced documentary Boys for Sale were published today in Japan, including a full page feature in the influential Japan Times. Links to the articles and information on the first public Japan screening can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.
“Boys for Sale” awarded in Mexico
Boys for Sale, on which Ian served as Executive Producer, was recently awarded Best Feature Documentary in Mexico. More about this and other awards the film has received as well as information on upcoming screenings of the film, including the first public screening in Japan, can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.
“Boys For Sale” to hold first Japan screening
On November 26, 2017, the DocumentingIan-produced Boys for Sale will screen for the first time in Japan. The screening, which will be followed by a panel discussion, will take place during the annual Tokyo AIDS Week events. More information about the screening can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.
“Boys” screens in Mexico, Ecuador, Romania; Australia Premier announced
This week, the DocumentingIan-produced Boys for Sale will screen in two cities in Mexico, Ecuador and Romania. The film also announced its Australian Premier set for February 2018. Details of the screenings are on the DocumentingIan Blog.
Watch “Dying at Home” On Demand until Nov 13
Following the rebroadcast on October 29th and 30th, “Dying at Home”, Ian’s NHK World-commissioned documentary about a home hospice doctor in rural Japan, is now available On Demand for free until November 13. More information about the program can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog. 「Dying at Home」（在宅緩和ケアについて）の番組が、NHK Worldのオンデマンドにて、11月13日まで無料で観られます。
Boys for Sale “one of the standout documentaries of the year”
Following the East Coast Premier in New York City’s NewFest, the DocumentingIan-produced Boys for Sale was called one “one of the standout documentaries of the year” by the Diva Review and was given 4.5 stars by the James Wegg Review. Links to the reviews and highlights from the screening in New York can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.
“Boys for Sale” awarded Best Doc in South Africa!
The documentary “Boys for Sale“, on which Ian served as the executive producer, has received the award for Best Documentary at the 2017 Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in South Africa. More on that and upcoming screenings in Atlanta, Taipei, Berlin and NYC can be found on the DocumentingIan blog.
Nine more screenings of “Boys for Sale” announced
Nine more screenings of the DocumentingIan-produced documentary “Boys For Sale” have been announced. From Mexico to Romania, the total number of screenings in international film festivals is now 22. More information about the screenings, including the East Coast Premier in NYC’s NewFest, can be found on the DocumentingIan blog.
“Dying at Home” to be re-broadcast globally on Oct 30
“Dying at Home”, Ian’s 2016 documentary about home care doctor Dr. Kaoru Konta, will be re-broadcast around the world on the NHK World channel and (free) app. Times for the four screenings on October 30 can be found on the NHK World page for the documentary, while more about Dr. Konta and Ian’s relationship with her and her patients can be found on the DocumentingIan blog.