August 2011:
WORLDSESSIONS films of 2010/2011: Finalized worldsessions films, filmed in U.S.A: Rupa & the April Fishes (SanFrancisco); Somi (New York); Gaby Moreno (L.A.). Filmed in Europe (UK, France, Portugal) Fatoumata Diawara; Netsayi, Carminho.
Films are screened before each concert of the artist on tour. For tour dates please WS site.
February 2010:
CAMON MEDIA Recently developed website for our corporate film activities. Amaní Productions will fully focus on Documentary and Artistic productions.
SOUTHEAST SHOOTOUT Recently developed website for our newly initiated activities: Subscribe for a professional photoshoot at our Southeast studio's, and let the visagist & photographer do your make-over !
"Chants of Uwishin" (working title; currently scripting and prepoduction fase) Theme: Reflections of a traditional Amazonian medicineman. Format: Trilogy. Due: 2011
t.b.a.
"Mexilio" (working title; currently scripting and prepoduction) Theme: A story of Spanish Civil War, Exile and family. Format: 52min. Due: 2012
t.b.a.
June 2009: Completed
> OVEREIND! (Completed)
Through the production of a youth made documentary, the Municipality of Eindhoven takes a closer look at the safety in the it's nightlife, and the effectivity of their policies, while at the same time stimulating youths to discuss their own responsabilities.
This film, workshops and practical training will be directed by Mano Camón.
Produced by Amaní Productions
A coproduction with Centrum voor Jeugd en Cultuur Dynamo
May 2008 Cymbalom Legacy:
2008, 2009 FILMFEST
Screenings UK, US and Spain:
Imagine India (Madrid): May 20-30 2009
New York Gypsy Film Festival: July 8th - 13th 2008
Cheltenham Festival (UK) on July 19th 2008
more info:
2008 WORKSHOP FILM
> OVEREIND!(workshop documentary)
During one year a crew of 12 youths will be trained in filmmaking, going through all stages of pre- to post production, making a film about safety amoungst youths in the nightlife of the southern city Eindhoven, in the Netherlands.
This film, workshops and practical training will be directed by Mano Camón.
In assignment of jongerencentrum Dynamo, Het Veiligheidshuis and the Municipality of Eindhoven .
more info:
2008 REVIEW:
> Cymbalom Legacy: Review in Percussive Notes, June 2008
Percussive Notes 56 june 2008
This 45-minute documentary features the brilliant playing of Miklós Lukács and exposes the general public to the traditional and current trends of the cymbalom. A kin to the hammered dulcimer, the cymbalom is played with two sticks but has a pedal like a piano.
The film briefly discusses the instrument's history and how it became the official instrument of Hungary. However, it soon turns to the musical musings of Lukács, a virtuoso cymbalom performer.
While there are videos of him performing, the film focuses on the various styles of music and direction in which Lukács is trying to steer the cymbalom's evolution.
Although the cymbalom comes from a Gypsy background, Lukács performs everything from classical transcriptions of Paganini to Oscar Peterson-inspired jazz. The performances are stellar, and the ideas Lukács has about transforming this relatively unknown instrument to a more well-known and accepted instrument in today's world are inspiring.
- Brian Zafar
2008 SHORT DOCUMENTARY
> Neco Novellas / EPK Doc.video
Anselmo joao Johanhane (Neco) Born and raised in Maputo-Mozambique as part of a musical family.
All the influences lead to a style that Neco describes as "'MY MUSIC FOR THE WORLD" because in these rhythms, melodies and harmonies you will hear Jazz,classical,Brazilian, and a authentic multi styled music compositions.
more info:
2008, REVIEW
Review by Andrew Cronshaw in fROOTS magazine
Jan/Feb issue
more info:
2007 FILMFESTIVAL
Gypsy Music Film Festival London > Cymbalom Legacy screening 4.11.2007
Cymbalom Legacy - The soundscape of Miklós Lukács: Screening @ Garth Cartwrights 'Princes Amongst Men 2007- The Gypsy Music Film Festival.
Time: 20.30 hrs
Location: The Ritzy Cafe Bar
Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
London, LO SW21JG
United Kingdom
For all screening times & price please call 0871 704 2065 Ritzy café
live performance to be ascertained.
more info:
www.myspace.com/manocamon
Check out the myspace site: www.myspace.com/manocamon
Find the 2 teasers for "Cymbalom Legacy - The Soundscape of Miklós Lukács" here.
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2007 POST PRODUCTION
Music Documentary> Currently in Post-Production> opening at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam, april 19th 2007
'Cymbalom Legacy - The soundscape of Miklós Lukács' dur.45min.
• Hungarian cymbalom virtuoso Miklós Lukács is a Roma whose radical way of blending traditional gypsy tunes with classical harmonies, contemporary jazz and popular music is taking him and his cymbalom into new and exciting musical territory.
Unsatisfied with the archaic approach the cymbalom is known for, Lukács decided to expand the horizon of this ancient instrument by dedicating himself to the exploration of what he likes to call his “infinite treasure chest".
Written and directed by Mano Camón
OPENING prior to the Karnatic Lab Festival on APRIL 19th at the Bimhuis, centre for jazz and improvised music in Amsterdam. Time: 20.15 hrs.
In co-production with Steve Weiss Music, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
• Lukács Miklós can be seen performing with Beáta Palya at the Bimhuis in VPRO's TV program Vrije Geluiden (beginning and end). Follow the link: [here]
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2006 MINI-DOC
Mini-Doc by Amaní prod. now online at VPRO's 'Vrije Geluiden'
'Magic Carpet' mini-doc about Beáta Palya
• The short documentary about Beáta Palya, a film by Amaní Productions, can now also be seen online at VPRO's Vrij Geluiden. For the TV program, Beáta performed with her band at the Bimhuis. This can be seen on sunday March 18th at 10.30 and on saturday March 24th at 9.00, on Nederland 1. The tv program can be seen online [here].
mini-doc 'Magic Carpet' directed by Mano Camón
• Miklós Lukács, protagonist of our new documentary production 'the soundscape of Miklós Lukács' can also be seen performing in VPRO's Vrije Geluiden.
click on the imageto go to the site of VPRO's Vrije Geluiden
www.vpro.nl (Vrije Geluiden)
www.vpro.nl (tv program)
2006
Currently in post-production >Documentary >Burlesque Theatre
• Currently in coproduction a film former Electro Côco singer and film director Viviani Godoy. This film, title t.b.a. is a documentary about performer AnA MontAnA, and her place within the Burlesque Theatre. The film includes interviews with Burlesque photographer Katharina Bosse (Germany) and the famous Burlesque performer Dirty Martini. Camera: Mano Camón
Exposition / E-Shot !
• 4 young people of different origins living in Eindhoven. Through workshops and coordination by Mano, and using video and photography as their medium, they are creating their own vision on urban culture in Eindhoven. Their work will be exposed at the High Five Hi exposition at the MU in Eindhoven, organized by Architectuur Centrum Einhoven. Opening: November 23. MU/Witte Dame
This project is a result of a cooperation between ACE, Dynamo, MU, Eindhovense School and Amaní Productions.
artists:
| Tamlyn | (photography & video) |
| Aad | (photography) |
| Chillo | (videoclip) |
| Sidebé | (videoclip) |
click on the image to see more
2006
>Promotional film 21WORLD
• 21WORLD (read: to one world) wishes to end poverty and prosperity problems in the world by sharing the strengths of rich and poor. Therefore 21WORLD organises festivals to create awareness, selling products from poor countries to support a sustainable and healthy world and promote effective and transparent aid organisations. Amaní is contributing to this mission by editing a promotional video of the last event.
Next event: 07/070/07 !!
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2005 NEWS
'Transylvania' closing film at CANNES
• 28th of may the new film of Tony Gatlif ' Transylvania ', starring Asia Argento, Amira Casar and BEATA PALYA, will make first appearance at Cannes 2006. It will be running out of competition though as official closing film. Amaní Productions artist management.
2004
Documentary: 'The Empire of Juramidam'
• The latest documentary film 'The Empire of Juramidam' of Colum Stapleton (Smirsh Film & video production, Ireland), has been finished. We did the filming in Amsterdam for this documentary about the Brazilian Santo Daime church. This church is expanding throughout Europe and Latin America. Of African, Christian and Indian origins, founded in the Amazon by the late Mestre Raimundo Irrineu Serra 'Juramidam', an entheougenous Ayahuasca tea called 'Santo Daime' is taken during ceremonial 'works' to elevate percepcion and getting in touch with (self-) healing power and with 'O Creador'.
In Development >Dance animation film >'La creación'
• Currently in development, an animated dance video called 'La Creación'. It is a short story about Life and Death based on a poem /indigenous chronicle by the writer Eduardo Galeano (Uruguay) from his book 'La Memoria del Fuego / 1.Los Nacimientos'. The choreography was made by profesional dancers and teachers Marcelo Evelín (Brazil) and Seon-Ja Seo (South Korea), and directed (and filmed) by Mano. They performed with their bodies painted entirely green, to afterwards apply a reversed green screen keying technique in the animating process. Music by Vicente Pino (venezuela)
Short Documentary: 'Lost on the SuperHighway'
• A film by Viviani Godoy about the Z-Magazine, a magazine sold by homeless people in and around Amsterdam. dur.: 8 min. Editing: Mano
Just finished and was shown at the CREA in Amsterdam on the 13th of June 2005.
