Iraq in Fragments
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Iraq in Fragments is a documentary feature directed by James Longley
. Longley shot the film in Digital Video
on a Panasonic DVX100 miniDV camcorder
. The film premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival
. The film is also a part of the Iraq Media Action Project film collection. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature
. The film was shot in Iraq and edited at 911 Media Arts Center
in Seattle.
James Longley (filmmaker)
- Career :His work includes the documentary, Gaza Strip, released in 2002. His production, Iraq in Fragments, presents a view of Iraq and Iraqis during the first two years of Iraq war. It was awarded three jury awards at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for...
. Longley shot the film in Digital Video
Digital video
Digital video is a type of digital recording system that works by using a digital rather than an analog video signal.The terms camera, video camera, and camcorder are used interchangeably in this article.- History :...
on a Panasonic DVX100 miniDV camcorder
Camcorder
A camcorder is an electronic device that combines a video camera and a video recorder into one unit. Equipment manufacturers do not seem to have strict guidelines for the term usage...
. The film premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival
2006 Sundance Film Festival
The 2006 Sundance Film Festival was held from 19 January to 29 January 2006. It was held in Park City, Utah with screenings in Salt Lake City, Utah; Ogden, Utah; and the Sundance Resort. It was the 22nd iteration of the Sundance Film Festival, and the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the...
. The film is also a part of the Iraq Media Action Project film collection. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature
Academy Award for Documentary Feature
The Academy Award for Documentary Feature is among the most prestigious awards for documentary films.- Winners and nominees:Following the Academy's practice, films are listed below by the award year...
. The film was shot in Iraq and edited at 911 Media Arts Center
911 Media Arts Center
911 Media Arts Center is a non-profit media arts and access center located in Seattle, Washington. 911 Media Arts Center was incorporated on August 14, 1984 to support the expressive use of media tools through training, equipment and access grants. The organization also provides a forum and venue...
in Seattle.
Film credits
- Director: James LongleyJames LongleyJames Longley is the name of:*James Longley , American documentary filmmaker*James B. Longley , former Governor of Maine*James B. Longley, Jr. , former U.S. Congressman from Maine...
- Producers: John Sinno, James Longley
- Editors: Billy McMillin, Fiona Otway, James Longley
- Camera: James Longley
- Post Coordinator: Basil Shadid
- Sound / Music: James Longley
- 2nd Unit Camera: Margaret Longley
- Re-Recording Mixer: Dave Howe
- Colorist: Bill Lord
- Translators: Ahmed Ayed, Ali Zekki, Dler Hashim, Duler Bojan, Istifan Braymok, Mohammed Mohana, Mustapha Hasan, Nadeem Hamid, Reyal Sindi, Zaid Al Rawi, Zaid Fahmi, Zirak Dilshad