ACS Victoria: Geeta Screening and Q&A and Victorian AGM

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Screening of Geeta

After winning a Gold Tripod at the National ACS awards and a very successful opening night screening, Cinematographer Rudi Siira and Director Emma Macey-Storch are joining us for a screening of their film.

(CW: mentions of physical abuse.) “Geeta” is a vibrant, raw, and honest film about a mother’s heartfelt attempt to change her daughter’s destiny and challenge social norms.

Almost 30 years ago, Geeta Mahor was asleep with her three young daughters when her husband, Inderjeet, crept into their room and threw acid on them. Geeta was badly injured, two-year-old Neetu ended up severely scarred and almost completely blind, and eight day old baby Krishna tragically passed away

Set against breathtaking Agra landscapes, unpopulated parts of the Yamuna river, and above all the pace and texture of ordinary life in Agra, this is a film that dives deep into the truth of what it takes to create long-term, lasting change.

Through shadowy backstreets, busy household scenes, protests in the heart of the city, family dramas and family celebrations, we slip into the lives of these two incredible women as welcome guests who are trusted with everything - the traumas of the past and the travails and triumphs of the present. Indeed, you get the sense that this is how the filmmakers saw themselves - not as shapers or curators of a story but as observers and trusted friends. And the result is a story that Geeta and Neetu tell on their own terms, about their power, their victories, their defeats, their vulnerabilities, without filters or mediation. They are vocal, they are funny, they are active, they are fearless, and they live their lives in the urban slums of Agra with gusto, hope and an uncompromising determination to rewrite their futures.

This special screening is happening right after the ACS Vic AGM. You are invited to also attend the AGM starting at 6:30pm

Date: 12th July 2022

Time: AGM at 6:30pm Screening begins at 7pm

Location: The Backlot Studios 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne

Bookings are not necessary.

Your Invitation to ACS Victoria's 2022 AGM

Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Victorian Branch of the ACS will be held Tuesday July 12th 2022.

Time: 6:30pm sharp

Date: Tuesday July 12th 2022

Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC

Available below is a Committee and Executive nomination form. You are invited to either nominate yourself or another member for any of the positions and all positions will be available. Please ensure if you are nominating another member that

1) They are a current financial member; and,

2) You have discussed with them that they are willing to commit to the position.

At the commencement of the AGM all positions of the committee will be made vacant. All new positions will then be voted in by nomination. The current committee may nominate again for their positions and all current financial corporate members may nominate as well. Please note that current Victorian President, Ellery Ryan ACS will not be nominating for the position again this year.

CineKids, Student and Associate Members are non-corporate members and are not eligible to nominate for positions on the committee.

The committee is run entirely by committed volunteers and comprises (usually) 11 monthly meetings. If you feel that you are unable to attend at least 9 of the 11 meetings (either because of distance to travel to the meetings or known work commitments) it is advisable not to nominate for a position. Aside from the meetings, the committee is actively involved in several events that require the dedication of the group to ensure the event’s success. These include (for example) the setting up and operating of promotional booths at various events; the annual awards night (and run-up to it); the monthly screenings at Backlot plus many, many, more ways to become actively involved within the society.

All age groups, membership categories and fields are encouraged to become involved.

The closing date for nominations is Monday 11th July 2022 at midnight. Any nominations received after this time will be void.

All current committee and executive members are advised that they will need to submit a nomination for themselves if they wish to continue with the committee over the next year.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Jack Carter, Secretary.

The AGM will run for approximately 15 minutes and there will be a film screening afterwards.

The film to be screened is the documentary, GEETA and will also include a live Q&A with cinematographer, Rudi Siira and director, Emma Macey-Storch.

NOMINATION FORM

EMAIL JACK CARTER (ACS VIC SECRETARY)

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Victorian Branch
Australian Cinematographers Society
PO Box 2023, SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

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