Blog Archives
Part 2 of doc on FLW Imperial Hotel published
Part 2 of the DocumentingIan-produced series on the building designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright for the Imperial Hotel Tokyo has been published. Links to both the video and column for Part 2, as well as the other pieces commissioned for this series can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.
Ian featured in December issue of Metropolis
The long-time staple reading for English-speaking expats in Japan, Metropolis, published a four-page feature on Ian’s Japanese documentaries in its December issue. More about the article and a link to read it online can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.
Best Feature Doc for “Boys for Sale” in Ecuador
At the Ecuador Premier in the 2017 El Lugar Sin Limites Film Festival, Boys for Sale received the award for Best Feature Documentary. More about this and the other awards the film has received can be found on the DocumentingIan Blog.
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.