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Thank You!

 There's still a long way to run, but after two years of production some thanks must be already done:

In Portugal, thanks to Thiago Feier Ricci for the endless support and enthousiasm, either when times are hard and difficult and when days are  joyful. Thanks for being always there. Family too, of course. The dearest Sofia Serôdio, Rosa Gonzaga and Samuel Augusto for the constant interest and friendship. Thanks to my producer, Pandora da Cunha Telles, for clarifying some of the paths and shine a light on the grey areas; Catarina Furtado for immediately believing and wanting to be part of it. Thanks Filipe Casimiro for being there everytime is necessary - you're a genuine part of it. In Turkey, thanks to Handan Ipekçi for the trust, the patience, the love. Massive thanks to Yigit -  without you I guess there won't be a shooting. You were incredible. Thanks to Levent Ozata for the most precious tips and support. Thanks to Sibel Samli and Nurdan Arca for their work and interest on the subject; cheers to the boys of Puzzle Productions. In Italy, thanks to Alina Marazzi for believing and wanting to be part of it; love goes to Merve Iseri for the big work - without you there won't be miracles. Massive thanks to Silvia Brandi, Martina and Paolo Benvenutti for their commitment and good work. Thanks to Karen Ricci; to Politecnico di Milano, Studio Azzurro and Raw store for believing in us.  Thanks to Ilaria Fraioli for opening a door. In the Netherlands, many thanks to Katelijn Scharma who saw the project growing and was always there inspiring with words and experience; thanks to IDFA; thanks to Joni Hayen for shining support and curiosity; Rebecca Breuer for a fruitful long talk and good suggestions; love goes to the many friends in town for never doubting and always inspiring. 

Other locations: Lisbet Rodriguez for being the best companion on the first year of this journey - your work, commitment and friendship were massive; Eylem Atakav for the precious tips, knowledge and dedication.Thanks to Ana Nicolau for immediately accepting the challenge and be always there - your work is beautiful, and fundamental. Thanks to Alessandro Rota for the enthousiasm. Thanks to Flavia Laviosa and Mariette Rissenbeek for the guidance; Miguel Eek, Martijn and Mina Keshavarz.

xx Catarina Neves Ricci

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International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam,  22 Nov 2014

Do women make different documentaries than men? And do women come across different obstacles while trying to finance or produce their documentary projects? A 4 hours’ Industry Talk part of IDFA’s 2014 programme, named Female Gaze, tried to spot what position female directors occupy in the contemporary documentary industry. Some of the guests attending were the directors Kim Longinotto, Jessica Hu and Pirjo Honkassalo. I was invited to take part due to my latest work, especially with the film WOMEN ON WOMEN. Glad I did it. 

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Directors Alina Marazzi and Catarina Neves Ricci in Lago di Mergozzo / shooting WOW. Photography: Filipe Casimiro 

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In the next couple of weeks the director Catarina Neves Ricci will meet a few international and awarded European directors in UK at the 2nd IWFTH International Conference “Doing Women’s Film and Television History” at the University of East Anglia . Catarina Neves Ricci was invited to present WOMEN ON WOMEN at the Conference, which is really exciting. Besides, these work meetings are fundamental for the research, content and script of the film. Through these meetings the directors get to know better each others' filmography, narrative approach, aesthetics and film technics, allowing to learn more and experiment better.

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Catarina Neves Ricci has been recently invited to present WOMEN ON WOMEN's ambitions, and facts, such the shooting in Istanbul and Milan, at Fundação Oriente in Lisbon during the II CCC Conference. The interest of the audience  present at the Conference towards the film, was massive. The director was later interviewed by the national Portuguese TV station RTP, on regarding her work as film director in different countries, and especially about this new documentary now in development. [picture taken at the event]

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What's coming soon?

We are working on our social media, all to keep you closer and easily updated. 

But in the meantime you can join WOMEN ON WOMEN already on https://www.facebook.com/WoWfilm  and http://www.pinterest.com/WoWFilm/ for constant updates on WOW's production and useful contents regarding women filmmakers and network!

Get closer.  xx WOW

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MILANO

On Wednesday 4th of December we started what were 4 wonderful shooting days in the city of Milano and Lago di Mergozzo.

After Handan Ipekçi, who we filmed last May in Istanbul, WOMEN ON WOMEN went on for its 2nd chapter: the Italian Milano based film director Alina Marazzi.

Known for being a grey, rainy and unfriendly city to shoot on Winter, Milano happened to be only sunny - allowing us to capture a hidden charming side. I cannot unveil too much of the shooting, neither of our main protagonist and character, but once again I ask you to keep following us: it will worth it!   Thank you to the crew; thank you Studio Azzurro and everybody at RAW. Catarina

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Auteuse Theory (UK), a publication on women's cinema, published an article about WOMEN ON WOMEN's production. Check it out!

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Catarina Furtado

 I proudly announce WOMEN ON WOMEN first Ambassador!

Catarina Furtado and Catarina Neves Ricci on set.  Photography: Miguel Lopes Catarina Furtado is an actress and TV presenter; since 1999 she works as a United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Goodwill Ambassador, being proudly and tirelessly an outspoken in the name of all women, girls and children for absolute dignity, equality and respect. Since 2006, she has been producing and hosting a series of TV documentaries that introduce the Portuguese audiences to maternal health and youth issues in countries such as Cape Verde, Guinea, India, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and Timor-Leste; she is also often referred as a champion of women's rights. In 2005, Catarina received the "Ordem de Mérito – Comendador" award by the Portuguese Government for her services to humanity.

Welcome to WOMEN ON WOMEN, Catarina. May your work be always inspiring and successful.  It's good to be with who and where we belong. Love, Catarina Neves Ricci

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On last July I spent 14 days in Palermo (Sicily), where I represented Portugal, working under the theme of Women Empowerment and Self Development. On these meetings and workshops, supported by the European Commission, several issues were analysed: the representation of women in media; women...

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Shooting WOMEN ON WOMEN May 2013, İstanbul, Türkiye director: Catarina Neves Ricci production: Catarina Neves Ricci executive producer: Sibel Samli for Arca Medya, İstanbul camera and audio crew: Puzzle Productions, İstanbul

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İSTANBUL

On the Saturday 18th of May 2013, this team gave the kick start on WOMEN ON WOMEN documentary film, in the very special city of Istanbul!

Handan Ipekçi, Turkish film director, was our choice to start this cinematic journey of women directors' portrays. After 3 days of shooting, under very hot weather temperatures, and electric city' vibes, we are thrilled and excited about the results and willing to start the editing of this material.

Also, looking forward for the next destination...

Keep supporting us! Catarina 

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Women visually

And the research goes on... This week Catarina Neves Ricci had a meeting with Katelijne Scharma (Dutch filmmaker; Amsterdam) and both discussed, among other things, the visual language, aesthetics and narrative developed by women directors.  1974 (2011) / Katelijne Scharma

Code Blue (2011) / Urszula Antoniak

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"There’s an incendiary intensity in every detail of Shirin Neshat's work." Catarina Neves Ricci/ Lisbet Rodriguez

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WOMEN ON WOMEN claims to be both inspirational and provocative. As women and art is.