A SHIFT IN PERCEPTION

EXPERIMENTAL DOCUMENTARY FILM

DIRECTED BY DAN MONCEAUX

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'A Shift in Perception' is a 16 minute humanistic documentary film loaded with visual poetry and an air of nostalgia. Enter the worlds of Leander, Edna and Rhonda- three vision-impaired women from South Australia. Join them as they lead you through their daily lives, dreams, fears and observations. Shot on Super8 film in predominantly black and white, a broad range of camera techniques (including stop-motion animation) have been employed to engage the imagination and playfully illustrate their beautifully unique perspectives.

Initially installed as part of the 'Living Dreams' exhibition at Higher Ground, the work is currently appearing at film festivals around the world, and is being warmly received. 'Living Dreams' was the title of the original Community Cultural Development project initiated by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield for which still photographic and moving image works (including this film) were created.

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REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS :

Kodak - Super8 Success Stories
July 2007 INTERNATIONAL
(detailed interview)

Realtime OnScreen Magazine
September 2006 AUSTRALIA
(Film and exhibition review)

OnSuper8.org
January 2007 UK
(review and detailed interview)

Blindawareness.com
March 2007
(detailed interview)

Reportage
July 2007 AUSTRALIA
(article on Accessible Cinema @ SFF)

Emvergeoning
December 2006 USA
(Sound Experimental short review)

Jutarnji.hr
February 2007 CROATIA
(ZagrebDOX review in Croatian)

Ditore TemA
December 2006 ALBANIA
(TIFF review in Albanian)

COMING SCREENINGS:

International Festival of Cinema & Technology
International Tour
Various dates 2008

PAST SCREENINGS:

Pantheon Xperimental 6
Nicosia, CYPRUS
November 24 2007

San Luis International Film Festival
Buenos Airies, ARGENTINA
November 16-25, 2007

DocuDays - Beirut Int. Documentary Festival
Beirut, LEBANON
November 2-11, 2007

Detroit Docs International Film Festival
Detroit, Michigan, USA
October 17-21 2007

International Film Festival of Lifestyle
Szolnok, HUNGARY
October 8-14 2007

ElectroProjections @ Electrofringe
Newcastle, NSW, AUSTRALIA
September 28-29 2007

Focus on Media Art
Friesland, NETHERLANDS
September 20-30 2007

Assim Vivemos
Brasilia, BRAZIL
September 18-30 2007

In The Palace - International Short Film Festival
Sofia, BULGARIA
September 9-15, 2007

Experimental Film & Video Festival in Seoul
Seoul, Republic of KOREA
August 24-30 2007

Assim Vivemos
Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
August 7-19 2007

Da Vinci Film Festival
Corvallis, Oregon, USA
July 20-22 2007

Pärnu International Film Festival
Pärnu, ESTONIA
July 8-15 2007

Emotion Pictures / Documentary & Disability
Athens, GREECE
June 15-19 2007

Bayside Film Festival
Brighton, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
June 13-15 2007

Sydney International Film Festival
Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
June 8-24 2007

GAFFERS Global Art Film Festival
Sacramento, California, USA
June 2, 2007

Global Super8 Day @ The Squeaky Wheel
Buffalo, New York, USA
May 13 2007

Super8 Film Day @ Chilternwood Studios
Albury Wodonga, AUSTRALIA
May 6 2007

Hearts & Minds Film Family Fare Showcase
Dover, Delaware, USA
May 5

Documenta Madrid
Madrid, SPAIN
May 4-13 2007

Amakula Kampala
International Film Festival
UGANDA, May 3-13 2007

Cronograf
Chisinau, MOLDOVA
May 1-5 2007

Bridgetown Film Festival
Bridgetown, BARBADOS
April 28-May 6 2007

Dokfilm
Volda, NORWAY
April 24-29 2007

Iowa City Int. Documentary Festival
Iowa City, Iowa, USA
April 20-22 2007

Ybor Festival of the Moving Image
Tampa, Florida, USA
April 19-22 2007

Granada International Festival of Young Filmmakers
Granada, SPAIN
April 14-22 2007

Uruguay International Film Festival
Montevideo, URUGUAY
March 24 - April 8 2007

700.is
Egilstraddir, ICELAND
March 24-31 2007

DocAviv
Tel-Aviv, ISRAEL
March 15-24 2007

OxDox:MK Int. Documentary Film Festival
Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM
March 10-25 2007

One World International Film Festival
Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Feb 28 - March 8 2007

True / False Film Festival
Columbia, Missouri, USA
March 1-4 2007

ZagrebDox
Zagreb, CROATIA
Feb 26 - March 3 2007

Big Muddy Film Festival
Carbondale, Illinois, USA
Feb 23 - March 4 2007

Adelaide International Film Festival
Adelaide, SA, AUSTRALIA
Feb 22 - March 4 2007

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Missoula, Montana, USA
February 15-21 2007

Best Of SA Short Screen Awards
@ Mercury Cinema,
Adelaide, SA, AUSTRALIA
Sat 17 February, 7:30pm

Picture This... Film Festival
Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
February 12-16 2007

SA Film Corporation Industy Drinks
Adelaide, SA, AUSTRALIA
February 9 2007

IDFA
Official Selection - Paradocs
Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
November 23 - December 3 2006

Installation @ Headquarters
(SALA Moving Image Program)
Richmond, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
August 6 2006

Living Dreams Exhibition @
Higher Ground Inc.
Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
August 4 2006

AWARDED SCREENINGS:

Con-Can Movie Festival
Winner Tamashii Award &
Global Audience Prize (Documentary)
Online, JAPAN
May 15-Sept 22 2007

Super8mm Festival
Winner 'Best Foreign Language Film'
Szeged, HUNGARY
Sept 6-9 2007

Black Maria Film & Video Festival
First Prize
February-June 2007
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Strawberry Super8 Festival
Winner 'Best Film'
Cambridge, UNITED KINGDOM
June 1-2 2007

Bandits-Mages
Winner 'Bonnet de Haïdouc'
Bourges, FRANCE
May 9-13 2007

Cinepobre.com
Winner 'Ideology Cola Award'
La Paz, MEXICO
May 2007

Arizona International Film Festival
Winner 'Best Short Documentary'
Tucson, Arizona, USA
April 20-29 2007

Dawson City
International Short Film Festival
Winner 'Lodestar Award'
(for artistry & vision)
Dawson City, Yukon, CANADA
April 4-8 2007

United States Super8 Film & DVFestival
Winner 'Honourable Mention'
New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
February 16-18 2007

Park City Film Music Festival
Winner 'Gold Medal for Excellence'
Park City, Utah, USA
January 18-28, 2007

Sound Experimental Film Festival
Winner 'Best of Show'
& 'Audience Choice'
Laredo, Texas, USA
December 16 2006

Tirana International Film Festival
Nominee for Best Documentary
Tirana, ALBANIA
December 4-10 2006

Fleurieu Film Festival
Winner 'Best Film' (Pro Category)
McLaren Vale, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
November 11 2006

RELATED EVENTS:

Guest Lecture @ University of South Australia
'A Shift in Perception'
From idea to accolades
Magill Campus, Adelaide, Room C1-79
Jun. 4, 2007 @ 5.30-6.30pm

Speaker was director Dan Monceaux.

"Hear the story of the independent development of a leftfield idea to celebrated international screen success. The director outlines every step the film has taken from its genesis to its string of overseas screenings, with an emphasis on the exciting potential of cinema fueled by passion, not fashion. Sit back, tune in and let Dan rekindle your independent spirit."

Australian International Documentary Conference Seminar: Perspective on Alternative Voices
Hyatt Hotel, Adelaide, Balcony 3 & 4
Feb. 26, 2007 @ 11am

Speakers were Dan Monceaux, Safina Uberoi,
Khee-Jin Ng & Bruni Burres.

"The boundaries of Australian documentary form and content are increasingly being pushed by people working outside traditional funding structures. Who are these film makers? What are they trying to say?"

"This is not a session about “how to get your film made even if the Broadcasters don't give you the money”, this is about the creative and cultural imperatives of truly independent film making. "

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