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The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies is proud to announce a new partnership with The Calvert Journal Film Festival (October 18th through October 31, 2021). The Calvert Journal Film Festival provides a journey across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia through the lens of the region’s independent filmmakers. The festival will screen 35 films across seven categories: documentary feature, animation film, fiction feature, student film, experimental film, short film, and special screenings. In six of the categories, entries will compete for the prize of best film, awarded by a jury of renowned industry figures. The special screenings category, meanwhile, is an out-of-competition group featuring five more boundary-pushing films. Festival screenings will be open to viewers worldwide, and a special audience prize will also be given to one film from across all categories. Films will be available for 56 hours on the festival platform, with tickets for individual films available alongside wider category and festival passes. A special series of articles, interviews, and online events will also run alongside the screenings, to spark new conversations on the region’s challenges, opportunities, and contemporary identity. By showcasing fiction and documentary films that are both authentic and original, the Calvert Journal Film Festival hopes to be a window on a diverse region that is still underrepresented in mainstream film festival programs — celebrating the rich culture and creative output of its 28 countries. As part of our partnership with this film festival, the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies offers a limited number of free category passes on a first-come, first-serve basis, primarily but not exclusively to University of Pittsburgh faculty, students, and staff. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE CATEGORY PASSES: Please fill out this survey by OCTOBER 1 indicating which films you are interested in seeing. Sent to your email address by OCTOBER 15, your category passes will provide you with access to all films in the categories in which you expressed interest. Due to the limited availability, please request passes only for the categories you are committed to viewing. For more information on the films, supporting events, and other questions, please visit the official festival website: https://www.calvertjournal.com/filmfestival. Films include: Les Deux (2021): A love story in a remote Ukrainian village is recounted through a pile of old letters and secret voice recordings.
The Moon (2021): Based on an Udmurtian Folktale, The Moon is an audiovisual reflection on death and emptiness.
A Swimming Lesson From Dad (2020): After a swimming lesson with dad, Vivi realizes there are more terrifying things in life than the children's pool.
Sigh (2019): A grey man lives in a smog-covered city-- until one day, he realizes there is color even in life's darkest moments.
The Vibrant Village (2019): In a quiet Hungarian village, men drink beer at the bar while woen mass-produce sexual satisfaction.

The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies is proud to announce a new partnership with The Calvert Journal Film Festival (October 18th through October 31, 2021). The Calvert Journal Film Festival provides a journey across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia through the lens of the region’s independent filmmakers. The festival will screen 35 films across seven categories: documentary feature, animation film, fiction feature, student film, experimental film, short film, and special screenings. In six of the categories, entries will compete for the prize of best film, awarded by a jury of renowned industry figures. The special screenings category, meanwhile, is an out-of-competition group featuring five more boundary-pushing films. Festival screenings will be open to viewers worldwide, and a special audience prize will also be given to one film from across all categories. Films will be available for 56 hours on the festival platform, with tickets for individual films available alongside wider category and festival passes. A special series of articles, interviews, and online events will also run alongside the screenings, to spark new conversations on the region’s challenges, opportunities, and contemporary identity. By showcasing fiction and documentary films that are both authentic and original, the Calvert Journal Film Festival hopes to be a window on a diverse region that is still underrepresented in mainstream film festival programs — celebrating the rich culture and creative output of its 28 countries. As part of our partnership with this film festival, the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies offers a limited number of free category passes on a first-come, first-serve basis, primarily but not exclusively to University of Pittsburgh faculty, students, and staff. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE CATEGORY PASSES: Please fill out this survey by OCTOBER 1 indicating which films you are interested in seeing. Sent to your email address by OCTOBER 15, your category passes will provide you with access to all films in the categories in which you expressed interest. Due to the limited availability, please request passes only for the categories you are committed to viewing. For more information on the films, supporting events, and other questions, please visit the official festival website: https://www.calvertjournal.com/filmfestival. Films include: Les Deux (2021): A love story in a remote Ukrainian village is recounted through a pile of old letters and secret voice recordings.
The Moon (2021): Based on an Udmurtian Folktale, The Moon is an audiovisual reflection on death and emptiness.
A Swimming Lesson From Dad (2020): After a swimming lesson with dad, Vivi realizes there are more terrifying things in life than the children's pool.
Sigh (2019): A grey man lives in a smog-covered city-- until one day, he realizes there is color even in life's darkest moments.
The Vibrant Village (2019): In a quiet Hungarian village, men drink beer at the bar while woen mass-produce sexual satisfaction.

This past June, the Global Studies Center and the University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh hosted the Interdisciplinary Global Educators Working Group, where teachers came together virtually to design an interdisciplinary global unit or lesson. They were provided time, space, and materials to gather with like-minded colleagues and collaborate on unique and inspired lesson plans across subject areas. Join us over Zoom for virtual presentations from our working groups on their newly designed projects and the process they went through in designing their interdisciplinary lessons. If you are interested in participating in this workshop in the future, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more! This showcase is open to all K-12 educators and administrators. No registration is required, please join at the following link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91931181262

The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies is proud to announce a new partnership with The Calvert Journal Film Festival (October 18th through October 31, 2021). The Calvert Journal Film Festival provides a journey across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia through the lens of the region’s independent filmmakers. The festival will screen 35 films across seven categories: documentary feature, animation film, fiction feature, student film, experimental film, short film, and special screenings. In six of the categories, entries will compete for the prize of best film, awarded by a jury of renowned industry figures. The special screenings category, meanwhile, is an out-of-competition group featuring five more boundary-pushing films. Festival screenings will be open to viewers worldwide, and a special audience prize will also be given to one film from across all categories. Films will be available for 56 hours on the festival platform, with tickets for individual films available alongside wider category and festival passes. A special series of articles, interviews, and online events will also run alongside the screenings, to spark new conversations on the region’s challenges, opportunities, and contemporary identity. By showcasing fiction and documentary films that are both authentic and original, the Calvert Journal Film Festival hopes to be a window on a diverse region that is still underrepresented in mainstream film festival programs — celebrating the rich culture and creative output of its 28 countries. As part of our partnership with this film festival, the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies offers a limited number of free category passes on a first-come, first-serve basis, primarily but not exclusively to University of Pittsburgh faculty, students, and staff. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE CATEGORY PASSES: Please fill out this survey by OCTOBER 1 indicating which films you are interested in seeing. Sent to your email address by OCTOBER 15, your category passes will provide you with access to all films in the categories in which you expressed interest. Due to the limited availability, please request passes only for the categories you are committed to viewing. For more information on the films, supporting events, and other questions, please visit the official festival website: https://www.calvertjournal.com/filmfestival. Films include: Microcassette (2020): In a garbage heap on a Croatian Island, Zoki uncovers a microcassette that sets him off on an unexpected journey.
Cities I haven't Been To (2019): An abstract travelogue traces the skylines of unknown cities.
State of Emergency (2020): State of Emergency takes viewers through a deserted video game. There, a virtual city mirrors time itself, a labyrinth that is both endless and uncertain.
Citizens of Nowhere (2019): A Polish filmmaker creates an autobiographical response to the Brexit referendum-- and the increased xenophobia that followed.
All the dreams We Dream (2020): A hand-drawn animation brings to life memories of the 1930 famine in Kazakhstan.

The I Stand With Immigrants Initiative, powered by FWD.us, leads narrative campaigns that empower immigrants and their allies to share stories and drive action that demonstrate immigration is good for our communities, economy, and country. They do this with the goal of encouraging everyone to explore their individual heritage and celebrate both our distinct and shared experiences. Join Pitt Global for a Day of Action and sharing how immigrants have inspired you. Stop by the Global Hub to participate in our photo booth and show your support for our immigrant community.

The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies is proud to announce a new partnership with The Calvert Journal Film Festival (October 18th through October 31, 2021). The Calvert Journal Film Festival provides a journey across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia through the lens of the region’s independent filmmakers. The festival will screen 35 films across seven categories: documentary feature, animation film, fiction feature, student film, experimental film, short film, and special screenings. In six of the categories, entries will compete for the prize of best film, awarded by a jury of renowned industry figures. The special screenings category, meanwhile, is an out-of-competition group featuring five more boundary-pushing films. Festival screenings will be open to viewers worldwide, and a special audience prize will also be given to one film from across all categories. Films will be available for 56 hours on the festival platform, with tickets for individual films available alongside wider category and festival passes. A special series of articles, interviews, and online events will also run alongside the screenings, to spark new conversations on the region’s challenges, opportunities, and contemporary identity. By showcasing fiction and documentary films that are both authentic and original, the Calvert Journal Film Festival hopes to be a window on a diverse region that is still underrepresented in mainstream film festival programs — celebrating the rich culture and creative output of its 28 countries. As part of our partnership with this film festival, the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies offers a limited number of free category passes on a first-come, first-serve basis, primarily but not exclusively to University of Pittsburgh faculty, students, and staff. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE CATEGORY PASSES: Please fill out this survey by OCTOBER 1 indicating which films you are interested in seeing. Sent to your email address by OCTOBER 15, your category passes will provide you with access to all films in the categories in which you expressed interest. Due to the limited availability, please request passes only for the categories you are committed to viewing. For more information on the films, supporting events, and other questions, please visit the official festival website: https://www.calvertjournal.com/filmfestival. Films include: Microcassette (2020): In a garbage heap on a Croatian Island, Zoki uncovers a microcassette that sets him off on an unexpected journey.
Cities I haven't Been To (2019): An abstract travelogue traces the skylines of unknown cities.
State of Emergency (2020): State of Emergency takes viewers through a deserted video game. There, a virtual city mirrors time itself, a labyrinth that is both endless and uncertain.
Citizens of Nowhere (2019): A Polish filmmaker creates an autobiographical response to the Brexit referendum-- and the increased xenophobia that followed.
All the dreams We Dream (2020): A hand-drawn animation brings to life memories of the 1930 famine in Kazakhstan.

MODERATOR:
Asli Igsiz, New York University PRESENTERS:
Hakem Al-Rustom, University of Michigan
Vladislav Beronja, University of Texas at Austin REGISTER AND FIND OUT MORE: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/crees/intersectionality-in-focus.