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DocumentingIan now on Facebook

DocumentingIan now on Facebook

Posted on July 22, 2013

For news and updates about upcoming screenings of Ian’s completed films as well as what he is currently working on, please visit and like the DocumentingIan Facebook page.

Ian’s latest film holds North American premier under new title

Ian’s latest film holds North American premier under new title

Posted on July 17, 2013

Ian’s second film about how the nuclear disaster in Fukushima is affecting the children living near the damaged nuclear power plant has recently been renamed ‘A2-B-C’. Full story HERE. The North American premier of ‘A2-B-C’ has just been announced.  Details HERE.

Cultural Typhoon hosts screening of ‘A2’

Cultural Typhoon hosts screening of ‘A2’

Posted on July 14, 2013

A screening of ‘A2’ was held in Tokyo during this weekend’s Cultural Typhoon conference, “one of the largest events of Cultural Studies in Asia-Pacific Regions”.  Following the screening, Ian, along with Toshi Fujiwara (‘No Man’s Zone’) and Atsushi Funahashi (‘Nuclear Nation’) participated in a debate with the theme “Representing Loss: the Ethics and Aesthetics of ‘Fukushima’ Related Documentary Films”.  More information on the event can be found HERE.

“From Frankfurt to Fukushima” uploaded to DocumentingIan Channel

“From Frankfurt to Fukushima” uploaded to DocumentingIan Channel

Posted on June 25, 2013

A new short piece entitled “From Frankfurt to Fukushima” has been uploaded to the DocumentingIan Channel.  Ian’s explanation about what the title means and what it is about is HERE.

And the winner is…

And the winner is…

Posted on June 12, 2013

PHOTO: Nippon Connection Film Festival © 2013 Ian has just returned from the World Premier of his documentary film ‘A2‘ at the 13th edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival in Frankfurt, Germany.  At the closing night ceremony, ‘A2’ was announced as the recipient of the Nippon Vision Award from among the 12 nominated films. For more information, please visit Ian’s blog: “Connecting with an audience“, about the great audiences and cinemas at Nippon Connection “Playing to a packed house“, about the World Premier of ‘A2’ “Filming the filmmaker“, about being in front of the camera for a change “And the award goes to…“, about the honour of receiving the […]

Documenting a Demonstration in Tokyo

Documenting a Demonstration in Tokyo

Posted on May 19, 2013

Since the March 11, 2011, disaster in Japan, Ian’s work has been focused mainly on the situation directly affecting the children living in Fukushima.  Yesterday, however, Ian turned his camera on an anti-nuclear demonstartion in Tokyo.  Some of the resulting photographs documenting the rally can be found HERE.    

‘A2′ preview screening and press conference held at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan

‘A2′ preview screening and press conference held at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan

Posted on May 13, 2013

Ahead of the World Premier of Ian’s feature documentary ‘A2‘ in Germany next month, a preview screening and press conference for the film was held today at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan.  For more photos and a personal description of the event, please visit Ian’s blog.