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This film is mine, yours and everyone who once dreamed of living true freedom.
I am a veteran Egyptian Movie Star,director, and producer passionate about Film, Art and Life.
This film is a personal ongoing experimental film. Produced in 2012, with constant re-editing (2013) as per progress of events. The tragic events that have not stopped, worldwide.
As I am an Egyptian movie star, who has endured and suffered so much from the revolution and its consequences and impact on my personal life and the lives of others, it was during the peak of our revolution, I had this urge to create my own statement about world politics,dictatorships,racism,violence, corruption in my own artistic way, a silent way, an inner emotional poetic revolt through drama, and documentary , a world message expressed through an international language of picture and act, declaring complete refusal of dictatorships in all its aspects.
I invite you to join spreading our message for democracy out you will be one of our loyal supporters, in giving a vibrant voice to this film worldwide. With your financial support we can continue to foster future editing to our film and enrich the diverse artistic landscape of the film through the appropriate international distribution channels.
Film Synopses
No is a universal outcry against all kinds of repression, oppression and suppression of freedoms, religious extremism and sectarian sedition.It is presented through 19 connected to separated sketches, connected by the general idea and separated by the events.
It is an experiment of a one man act ( monodrama ) showcased and translated through a cinematic reel which is a combination of documentary, drama, body language , movement, (mime) described through 19 silent sketches tending to be experimental.
These meanings, ideas and concerns signified above represent us and you as a tremendous nightmare.
How we produced this film
No was produced in the most difficult peak of the Egyptian Revolution, originaly to be a live theatrical show, performed at the Cairo Opera House, and cancelled at the very last minute due to the upraising violence and protests at Tahrir Square and the numerous obstacles it faced from the regime.
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The Official Website for NO The Film.
Production
Hesham Abdel Hamid, writer, performer, actor, director and producer of the show, then insisted and decided that his project will not rest, he imediatley rented a small dark room in the middle of Tahrir Square and took a wise decision to film his show into a movie, believing in the film, in his own inner protest against the regime, through his personal view and this experimental artistic project.
There after, post production became another difficult task, in Cairo, being forced to work all night and unable to leave the studio until the morning comes, due to the time restrictions put upon people from the military for people to be out and about., hesham travelled to canada, insisting to continue his project, filmed his last scene on a roof of a rented house off college street, in Toronto, thereafter finalising editing in a basement in a small apartment in Toronto, he finally fullfilled his dream and NO is being completed and almost ready to screen and to overcame all financial obstacles!
Who is Hesham Abdel Hamid ( The Producer, Director, Scriptwriter & Lead Actor)
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Graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Acting and Directing from High Institute of Art , was appointed Professor in Acting and Directing at the Institute .
Masters in theatrical directing.
The Movie Star Hesham Abdel Hamid started his career in 1988 as a first lead role in the film Poisonous Passion,which set him off to becoming a lead Star for over the twenty year he starred in more than 25 films, over 30 series, more than 10 Radio Series and over 6 Theatrical Plays.
Hesham has been locally and internationally Awarded and honoured for his unique performance and career.
Why Contribute?
This campaign is extremely important to everyone, to you and me. It speaks no language, its only shouts out FREEDOM. Your contribution will allow me to keep changing, editing and adding to my film, keep spreading the word out worldwide at International Film Festivals, Cultural Centers, and important worldwide humanitarian events.
If you believe in democracy,equal human rights, you will never hesitate in your contribution. Just choose the Perk that suits you, if you yourself are campaigning for Human Rights, Justice, Equality, Women Rights, Freedom of Speech, Anti Violence, Democracy, Contribute!!
My film is not only about political dictators, but its about the cruel unfair dictator in every human, every nationality. What We Need & What You Get
We need to raise at least US$ 100 000, towards filming, editing, postproductions and touring our film worldwide.
Even if we acheive less than the funds we are trying to raise we will make it, nothing will stop us from spreading the word out.
Contributors names will be added on the end film titles with a special thank you mention.
We have no minimum and no maximum amount of a contribution, as we said, freedom has no price.
The Impact
Your contribution will make a huge impact and difference.
- The value and price of freedom has no boundaries, thats why we ask for your contribution.
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Why Contribute?
This campaign is extremely important to everyone, to you and me. It speaks no language, its only shouts out FREEDOM. Your contribution will allow me to keep changing, editing and adding to my film, keep spreading the word out worldwide at International Film Festivals, Cultural Centers, and important worldwide humanitarian events.
If you believe in democracy,equal human rights, you will never hesitate in your contribution.
My film is not only about political dictators, but its about the cruel unfair dictator in every human, every nationality.
- Our film has already been seen at many International Film Festivals, Cultural events . We desperatley need to raise funds to carry on the screening, continue editing and adding onto the film, getting more copies , marketing , pr and public awareness through social media, and advertising. The cost which is too high for us to endure alone., thats where your help comes in.
Film Festivals and awards:
Muscat International Film Festival- Official Selection 2014
Malmo Arab Camera Film Festival - Winner Best Documentary 2013
Rotterdam Arab Film Festival- Official Selection, Special Screening 2013
Congressional Recognition Certificate from US CONGRESS House of Representatives2012
Congressional Commendment from Canadian House of Parliament 2012
Indie Film Festival AWARD OF EXCELLENCE WINNER Los Angeles
Official Selection Special SCreening JAIPUR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - INDIA
Official Selection Special Screening Martil Mediteranean Film Festival - Morrocco
Official Selection Special Screening Speechless International Film Festival- Minnesota
Colortape International Film Festival Winner 34rth Runner up- Australia
Avanca International Film Festival Official Special Honorary Screening- Portugal
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Other Ways You Can Help
Some people just can’t contribute, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help:
- Folks you can simply share our page and help by geting t the word out and make some noise about our campaign.
- Remember to always use the Indiegogo share tools!
And that’s all there is to it.
Please be part of the freedom movement and click YES to contribute TODAY!
Thank you !
