http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501 An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us GOD’S OPEN HAND is a feature length documentary produced by Ghost Studios, charting the course of fledgling democracy in Afghanistan. The film's focus is Afghanistan's historic first presidential election as seen through the eyes of the Afghan people, as well as the major presidential candidates and western observers. The film begins in the weeks leading up to election day as tensions mount from threats of Taliban and Al Qaeda attacks, rumors of backroom deals, American influence and voter intimidation from candidates and insurgents. Culminating in an election day riddled with problems, this film presents the viewer with an open and balanced look at Afghanistan's troubled first attempt at democracy. "Tickets Available through TICKETWEB":http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=detail&event=661932 !http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i100/shinjikuwayama/image001.jpg! Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:31 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501 Brothers and sisters, let it be known that this is LS member Spencer Mandell's film. Mon, 01 May 2006 13:06:13 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23865 Yes this is my film. I hope everyone in the area can make it. LS afterparty to follow....? Mon, 01 May 2006 15:26:09 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23887 Spencer: looked at Ghost Studios website. Film sounds terrrific! :))) Did you enter the film into Hot Docs? Hot Docs is the EXTRAORDINARY documentary film festival that is held each April/May here in Toronto: frankly, its my favorite film festival (and Toronto is stuffed with film festivals: seems like every week/month)...I really would encourage you to enter your film, as HOT DOCS is one of the pre-emminent Documentary Film Festivals in the world! :) If you're interested on info about it, here is the web site for Hot Docs: http://www.hotdocs.ca/ (im in no way associated with it, except as an admirer and regular buyer of tickets ;)) ) maybe you can enter the festival for next year. Would love to see an LS member have their film(s) screened here. Congrats! cheers, bob Mon, 01 May 2006 15:49:03 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23893 Thanks Bob I'll check it out for sure. Mon, 01 May 2006 16:27:35 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23898 Hey Spenc, good to see you finally got off your lazy ass and got this together. Congratulations to you and Ray and wish i could be at the screening. Cheers Charles Mon, 01 May 2006 22:52:48 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23968 Spencer, do you have any plans for screenings here in DC? Both Sandra (my wife) and I would be very interested, especially Sandra who has worked on a lot of Afghan women's issues. Mon, 01 May 2006 22:55:25 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23969 Congrats man..... wish I was there. Why don't you have a Kabul viewing? Mon, 01 May 2006 22:59:44 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23970 Spencer, Ray, congrats to the both of you. Having seen you guys busting your asses back in Kabul, i just know this film is going to be awesome. wish i could be there... Tue, 02 May 2006 02:14:23 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23985 Spencer sorry i am missing it, well done anyways, see you in town next week. Tue, 02 May 2006 03:48:02 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#23997 Spencer: :)))..you're welcome. ABSOLUTELY, submit your film for Hot Docs. I am certain that it would be accepted and, frankly, Hot Docs provides filmmakers/documentarians an extraordinary amount of international exposure...as I said its one of the top Doc festivals in the world and the range of films it showcases is amazing. If you get your film in, i'll bring a bottle of single-malt scotch for u to the screening next year: that's a promise. And as the few LS members who I've met here in TO (Arantxa, Ali, donald weber) know, i keep my word when it comes to booze! :))...good luck Spencer!...bob Tue, 02 May 2006 08:20:34 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24045 Let's have a live screening sometime on LS... hmmmm, can we, huh, Shinji? (O: </br> The House and Senate have two hour webcasts all the time, so it must be possible. I-: </br> I won't get to see Spencer's film until it comes to IFC....my little town is 2 miles away and has no movie theatres. )-; Tue, 02 May 2006 08:58:28 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24051 Love to play it in DC at some point but no plans as of yet. Maybe Toronto as well.As for Kabul... love to Scott. Kabul Knife Brotherhood forever! Tue, 02 May 2006 09:52:36 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24062 Oh and yes there will be an after party somewhere in the east village. Tue, 02 May 2006 10:06:48 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24065 hey, spencer free drinks and hot snacks for your friends, right? Tue, 02 May 2006 14:01:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24111 I thought the whole point is that people buy me drinks and snacks? What did I make this movie for then? Damn. Tue, 02 May 2006 15:05:29 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24119 Just like at the mustapha. never paying for drinks. Tue, 02 May 2006 15:10:14 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24121 just kidding, spencer is very generous. don't want you folk to get the wrong idea. Tue, 02 May 2006 15:28:23 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24127 All this love from the Belgian contingent is amazing. Vive La Belgique! Tue, 02 May 2006 16:30:24 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24143 So, you're a royalist now, huh. Tue, 02 May 2006 17:27:36 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24163 Hey Spenc, will look out for a dodgy, wobbly, handy cam, shot in the cinema version of your movie in Johor Bahru over the next couple of weeks. it will be almost as good as being at the screening in NYC. except i won't be getting the free drinks and snacks...... Wed, 03 May 2006 00:40:53 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24226 I encourage piracy of this film. Bring cameras. Wed, 03 May 2006 09:49:38 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24335 I am very excited about this film... Wed, 03 May 2006 14:37:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24447 I am very excited about this film... Wed, 03 May 2006 14:38:29 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24448 See you there Nic! Wed, 03 May 2006 17:49:58 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24480 Can't wait! Best wishes. Wed, 03 May 2006 18:00:25 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24481 spencer, ray, all the best with the screening tomorrow. Thu, 04 May 2006 12:37:44 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24725 thanks best belgian friend. Thu, 04 May 2006 14:23:45 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24755 if you come to belgium, you could be our"guest lecturer" Thu, 04 May 2006 17:12:51 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24807 if you come to belgium, you could be our"guest lecturer" Fri, 05 May 2006 02:06:47 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#24895 I hope to run into a few LS members tonight! Fri, 05 May 2006 12:50:08 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501#25048