Please join us for a special event to celebrate former VTIFF Executive Director Orly Yadin. First, we’ll highlight Orly the filmmaker, screening a selection of her own short films in the Film House. She’ll provide the introductions. Then we’ll step downstairs to our new space (!!!) at 60 Lake Street, right next to Skinny Pancake, where we invite you to enjoy some sweet treats and a cash bar. It’s a great opportunity to say thank you to Orly for her immense contribution to growing the film culture in our community. Pick up a 2023 VTIFF program guide as well, check out our new in-progress space, and meet new Executive Director, Steve MacQueen. Be sure to book a ticket in advance, as seating is limited.
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This program is a selection of short animation films produced by Orly Yadin while living in London. Most of these films are animated documentaries – an approach to the telling of true stories and facts pioneered by various women animators in the 1980s. Orly will introduce the films. If you’re interested in the concept of documentary animation, you may read/download a transcript of a lecture by Orly given at the Imperial War Museum (London) for a conference about The Holocaust and the Moving Image.
Blind Justice series – 1988
A selection from a 30-minute series of 4 short films about women and the law, based on real court cases in the UK – Produced by Orly Yadin
Someone Must Be Trusted
Directed and animated by Christine Roche and Gillian Lacey
7 mins 26 secs
An opera in 3 tragic acts, portraying different aspects of discrimination against women – at home, at work and in the courts, through use of music and humor
Some Protection
Directed and animated by Marjut Rimminen
10 mins
Based on the true story of Josie O’Dwyer, who was jailed for “her own protection” after being raped as a teenager. Using Josie’s own voice as personal commentary.
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The Stain – 1991
Directed and animated by Marjut Rimminen and Christine Roche, produced by Orly Yadin
Inspired by a brief newspaper story about suicidal octogenarian twins. Uses a variety of animation styles to spin a claustrophobic web of incest and intrigue. 1991, 11 mins
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Silence – 1998
Written, Directed and Produced by Orly Yadin and Sylvie Bringas
(Short-listed for the Academy Awards)
Animated documentary about a little girl holocaust survivor and her learned and self-imposed silences. 1998, 11 mins
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Treasure series – 2002
Co-produced by Orly Yadin
An episode from a 26-part satirical series about a teenage girl as perceived through her mother’s eyes
The Goldfish Murderer
Treasure discovers that her goldfish are sick, and while she manages to save them for a while, an oddball friend of hers makes it all worse. 2001, 10 mins
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One Alcoholic to Another – 2011
Written, Directed and Produced by Eleanor Lanahan and Orly Yadin
Trailer for a 40-minute film about Vermont’s history with alcohol