facing the impossible (plus a giveaway)

a few weeks ago I was asked by The Impossible Project to test and shoot the new PX600 Silver Shade UV+ film and PX70 Color Shade PUSH!, and selected to participate in the new Facing the Impossible exhibition at the NYC Impossible Project Space.

needless to say I am beyond ecstatic (and the lights on our Christmas tree pale in comparison to the beam on my face).

but there's more.

my friend photographer and filmmaker Gail Mooney recently traveled to six continents for 99 days to shoot her documentary film Opening our Eyes about people making a positive difference in the world. I learned so much spending a couple of days in her presence at the European Summit for Global Transformation, about how amazing it is what one small act can do, about being a woman photographer in our society today, about our responsibility to remember the truths about our work, and to hold them at once – of its playfulness, and of its power.

so to celebrate the opening of the Facing The Impossible exhibit, I'm giving away a pack of PX600 Silver Shade UV+ and PX70 Color Shade PUSH! film with a reusable shopping bag from The Impossible Project Store and a Baby Holga camera. all you have to do is back Gail's kickstarter project for a 1$ minimum pledge amount, and leave a comment here before December 24th, 2010 to be entered in a random drawing.

(note: the two images of this post are the ones that are on exhibit at the NYC Impossible Project Space. you can watch a short video of the opening reception here. also, many thanks to Anne, Emilie and Marlene from the Impossible Project office in Vienna for their time and kind encouragement.)

UPDATE: we made it! thank you all so much for your ongoing support and generosity in helping Gail reach her pledged goal! you can still donate and leave a comment here to enter the giveaway. anything pledged forward will be shared with the subjects of the film for their causes.

Comments

[phillippa]

i so look forward to seeing the film! gail and erin are lucky to have you on their side. xox

[Meghan]

Made my contribution. Love this, Irene! xo

[Rey]

It's only a small money, but i hope it could help Gail's project. I think it's an awesome project and can't wait to see the film

[bella]

:) my pledge has been made! what a great giveaway and a great cause. xo

[Alicia Bock]

Happy to help! What a beautiful project... have a lovely weekend Irene!

[Ninotchka]

Anything for you, sweet friend. Especially for such a worthwhile project!

[heather]

stunning photos! So thrilled your work was included in the show. Made a donation and can't wait to see the DVD when it comes out. You have such a big heart.

[Jen]

Going over there now - such a great cause.

[Kat]

Of course I'm going to pledge, even if it's just a little! xo

[michella]

amazing! I'm excited to share this and just made a donation to this wonderful project.

[amanda]

good luck!

[Jen Lee]

So excited for you--Congratulations! I'll go see your photos in person.

[tomo]

i wish i could see your pola pics in NYC. congratulations!
and what a wonderful project!

[Lynn]

Inspirational, Irene: both your Polas, and this remarkable project.....

[jen]

wonderful! excited to see the final project!

[Karen]

what a wonderful organization and idea.. thanks for pointing me in their direction. I left a donation though my amazon account under Phil Dino(my husband)

[Brihannah]

Great cause happy to be a part ♥ from Australia

[Colette]

I would love to win.

[darrah parker]

Count me in! I just watched the video on their Kickstarter page and had to donate.

[Melissa]

Amazing project. Can't wait to see the final film.