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--- Marina Vishmidt <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> STAYING ALIVE
>
> Cinenova is a resource based in London that distributes
> videotapes and
> film prints, made by women. In addition Cinenova has an
> extensive
> collection of articles and publicity material that
> relates to the work
> distributed. Cinenova serves women artists and directors,
> in the
> distribution, promotion and dissemination of their film
> and video work,
> acting as an agent between artists, researchers,
> curators, educators,
> and audience.
>
> Founded in 1991, from the merger between Circles and
> Cinema of women
> and since the inception of the feminist media arts
> movement in the UK
> and it's redefinition of social, cultural, political,
> psychological and
> economic concerns. The early work of establishing these
> organisations
> is a testament to the critical practices that although
> marginalised
> then, have become pivotal in a discussion of the wider
> distribution of
> the means of engagement with art, cultural diversity and
> social
> inclusion today. It is crucial that we acknowledge this
> work, and
> prevent its dispersal.
>
> Cinenova is a source of very specific knowledge and is a
> network and
> cultural community that not only engages directly with
> women's film and
> video work, but with how to make this knowledge more
> widely available.
> The ways in which Cinenova operates, as well as the
> information it
> disseminates are vital to a wider understanding of work
> made by Women.
> This understanding is of inestimable, critical
> importance, as urgent
> now as it was twenty years ago with the founding of
> Circles and Cinema
> of Women.
>
> Two years ago, all funding stopped for Cinenova and at
> the moment
> activities continue to be based at 113 Roman Road in
> London and
> distribution is handled by Emma Hedditch. The British
> Film Institute
> who had been handling the storage and dispatch of all
> Cinenova film
> prints, are no longer able to do this and are in the
> process of
> returning the material to Cinenova. Re-housing the prints
> is
> logistically difficult given that Cinenova are currently
> operating from
> a small office space. Coupled with the pre-existing
> withdrawal of
> public funds the situation is at a critical point. We
> want to continue
> and genuinely believe that it is culturally, politically
> and socially
> important that we do so, but faced with these practical
> and financial
> constraints, it is becoming increasingly difficult, to
> fulfill this
> desire.
>
> We would like to hear from you. Please write to
> [log in to unmask] or
> Cinenova, 113 Roman road, E2 OQN or attend one of our
> meetings
>
> 24th of June, at the Ritzy Cinema Cafe Brixton, at 7.30pm
> for one hour
> followed by a more social discussion. Please note this
> will be a woman
> only.
>
> 25th of June at Lux, 18 Shacklewell lane, Dalston, 7.00pm
> until 8.30pm.
>
> Please email the address above, or write if you can
> attend, with
> further questions and suggestions.
>
> Please consider the following questions for discussion at
> the meeting,
> and in all correspondence.
>
> At this point in time when the very material (film
> prints) are being
> moved, and possible worker space and
> facilities for work to operate Cinenova, are being
> sought, what could
> you do to support Cinenova?
>
> What could be done with the organisation, with fewer
> resources, but
> greater support and communication?
>
> Can or should Cinenova continue to operate with the very
> little money
> it has and what will happen to this work if Cinenova
> closes?
>
> In relocating or storing material, how can Cinenova
> re-address its
> activities and make new plans with active support?
>
> What of the existing institutions and individual
> researchers,
> academics, artists and curators that have expressed
> interest in
> Cinenova and benefit from Cinenova=92s services now and
> in the past? How
> can we mobilise this support and increase our visibility?


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