Apple & sweet crude
In a small corner of Nigeria, billions of dollars of crude oil flow under the feet of a desperate people. Immense wealth and abject poverty stand in stark contrast. The environment is decimated. The people have had enough. After decades of nonviolent protest, in 2005 a new militancy was born. The Niger Delta is seething. Sweet Crude is a documentary about the Niger Delta. It tells the story of the humanitarian, environmental and economic devastation there in the wake of 50 years of oil extraction; the Movement forth Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND); and the opportunity for the international community to do something about the crisis before it’s too late. It also raises broader issues of oil politics, mass media agendas and the role of independent journalists in getting the truth out.
In a small corner of Nigeria, billions of dollars of crude oil flow under the feet of a desperate people. Immense wealth and abject poverty stand in stark contrast. The environment is decimated. The people have had enough. After decades of nonviolent protest, in 2005 a new militancy was born. The Niger Delta is seething. Sweet Crude is a documentary about the Niger Delta. It tells the story of the humanitarian, environmental and economic devastation there in the wake of 50 years of oil extraction; the Movement forth Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND); and the opportunity for the international community to do something about the crisis before it’s too late. It also raises broader issues of oil politics, mass media agendas and the role of independent journalists in getting the truth out.
Big screen art scene
August 28th at 7:00pm the Big Screen Art Scene at Old Fort Bay Club. The Big Screen Art Scene is a show whereby 75 renowned artists offer a piece to be drawn at random by ‘Collectors’. The 75 pieces of art, which will include also a variety of media, objects, services related to creativity, will be displayed at the event.
‘Collector’ will gain the right to the draw by buying tickets at a cost of $300.00 each. Each ticket holder will be entitled to a work of art or service, however the work of art taken home will be a surprise! ‘Guest’ tickets will also be on sale for $50.00, which entitles the ticket holder to attend the event, take part in the festivities, but not receive a work of art.
August 28th at 7:00pm the Big Screen Art Scene at Old Fort Bay Club. The Big Screen Art Scene is a show whereby 75 renowned artists offer a piece to be drawn at random by ‘Collectors’. The 75 pieces of art, which will include also a variety of media, objects, services related to creativity, will be displayed at the event.
‘Collector’ will gain the right to the draw by buying tickets at a cost of $300.00 each. Each ticket holder will be entitled to a work of art or service, however the work of art taken home will be a surprise! ‘Guest’ tickets will also be on sale for $50.00, which entitles the ticket holder to attend the event, take part in the festivities, but not receive a work of art.
BIFF 09 photo gallery
Visit our Photo Gallery to see photos from this year's screenings, workshops, and events.
Photographs by Dominic Duncombe