Last week saw a new highlight in the marathon publicity-campaign against the tarsands industry. At the world renowned Visa Pour L'Image photofestival, my reportage was shown during a nightly projection at Campo Santo.
Need I say it? The recognition for this story is tremendous, especially since the edit did not show the rather typical 'up close and personal' view of victims of various natural and man-made disasters. Instead, the editors focused on the large-scale aerial images, those that convey a sense of the dimensions and magnitude of destruction that is happening in northern Alberta. The viewer was left to imagine what this means for people on the ground, rather than being spoon-fed the 'classic' photojournalism genre. Bravo and many thanks to the organisers at Visa - I am honoured and grateful.
My friend and colleague Bjoern Goettlicher was kind enough to record the screening, and it is reposted here with his permission.
Jiri Rezac Slideshow at Visa from Björn Göttlicher on Vimeo.
Hi Jiri,
ReplyDeleteJust popped by to say well done on the deeply deserved recognition. It's been long overdue
Love and kisses
Your old friend
Sue (LittleInsect)