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Money for free /Experimenteren met gratis geld

My last film for Tegenlciht/Backlight April 12, 21.00 NPO2

The film is an attampt to connect the dots and ask provocative questions about the realtionship between work and laybor.

Synopsis: Around the globe, experiments are conducted with alternatives for the currently failing social security system. These are using different methods, experimenting with handing out free money in order to create social security.

Both english and dutch versions are now online!

Backlight / Money for Free / EN

Tegenlicht / Experimenteren met gratis geld / NL

#work #Tegenlicht #basicincome #basis inkomen #documentry

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My new film on  Tegenicht. October 26, 21.00 NPO2

Grote voetbalclubs worden gekocht door buitenlandse zakenmannen, die louter op geld belust zijn en geen emotionele band hebben met het voetbalverleden. Volkssport nummer één raakt in een identiteitscrisis. En wat doe je als je als supporter moet aanschouwen hoe jouw club van naam verandert, of je ineens rood in plaats van blauw als clubkleur hebt? Juist, zo goed en zo kwaad als het gaat het heft in eigen handen nemen. Deze protestbeweging staat misschien wel voor meer dan alleen voetbal. 

english text  soon.

#tegenlicht #fcum #documentary #work #football #identety

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The trailer of my new film Superjews. Released on IDFA 2013. 

#superjews #superjoden #docuemntary #work #own work #jewish #identity #ajax #football

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Article in daily news paper Parool today. For dutch readers only :)

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Superjews will be screening a couple of times in the International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam Nov, 2013. Check the schedule and the discription in the IDFA Catalogue.

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Superjews

I became intrigued by the 'Superjews' already a long time ago. In fact, my first encounter with the Superjews - this is the nickname of certain Ajax supporters - happened in the first month, after having moved from Tel Aviv to Amsterdam. I was 22. I was accepted at the Rietveld Art Academy and moved to Amsterdam. When I left my beloved Tel Aviv, my dad told me to be careful: ‘Not everywhere people like Jews,’ he said. ‘Put away your Davidstar necklace, so that you will not be recognized as a Jew immediately. You never know who supports you – or doesn’t.’ Not even a week in town, I found myself in a tram, going from the Stadionplein in Zuid towards the centre, full of loud, young and sweaty people. Many of them were bold headed. Skinheads? They appeared to be Ajax supporters. Some of them were waving with Israeli flags, some had a David star stitched on their coat or, even, tattooed on their arm. I could not believe my eyes. ‘Jeeeeews, Jeeeeews / Jooooden, Jooooden’,  they screamed. 'Who are these people?', was my first thought. They were chanting all kinds of songs which I never heard of. And then all of a sudden I heard them sing: ‘Hava Nagila Hava…’.  They only sang the first  few words, about the rest of the song they had no idea. 'Hava Nagila Hava' is an old, classic Israeli folk song. I was amazed, I did not know how to react. ‘Superjews’, they called themselves. Who are these people? Certainly not Jews. What were they doing with my flag and my Davidstar? I left the tram – intimidated, scared. I was appalled and intrigued in the same time. I had many questions, that basically also reflected on my own Jewish identity. Why have these supporters taken – or borrowed – my identity? Why my flag? Why my songs? What do these Superjews have to do with me? This documentary explores the concept of identity, the use of symbols, and what it means to be Jewish or feel Jewish in the Netherlands and in Amsterdam in particular.  World Premiere at IDFA 24th November 2013 Tuschinksi Amsterdam

#work #poster #jewish #identity #ajax #superjews #superjoden

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Where is Israel

The exhibition ‘Where is Israel?’ in the Israeli Center for Digital Art in Hullon, is a colloboration between Malkit Shoshan and Nirit Peled. This work tells the stories of Israeli presence and interest all over the world through the medium of maps and portraits. The idea of ‘territorium’ as a means of connection has come to end in these times of globalisation. For this exhibition Nirit made a series of portraits (text and still photogrpahy), about Israelis who live in Amsterdam.

#current #identity #photography #work #own work #exhibition

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Say My Name

Documentary. Own work.

Debut documentary featuring a series of portraits of women in hip-hop. Say My Name offers a unique and inspiring view into the though world of hip-hop in which the portrayed women make music, search for their own voice and survive. With Erykah Badu, Estelle, Monie Love, MC Lyte, Jean Grae and many many more.

saymyname.org

#Cinema release #Feature Length #Female MCs #documentary #film #gender #identity #xs #hip hop #work

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Momumentary, raising an olympian (2012)

Content development and short doc. Client: Wieden + Kennedy

Short documentary about the mother of the British Paula Radcliffe, one of the most successful long-distance runners ever – however still without an Olympic medal. This Momumentary is part of a worldwide campaign by the American company P&G, one of the main partners of the Olympic Games.

#commercial #current #documentary #film #xx #work

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Yes and No / Ja en Nee

In opdracht van Donorstichting.

Reclamespot voor Nederlandse televisie. Opgenomen in Hensbroek, met de burgemeester van Hensbroek.

#campaign #commercial #tv #xx #work

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Water Stories

Interview. Client: BKB

These visionary talks were made for the Deltaprogramma Ijsselmeergebied. These videos and portraits (photography) focus on the Dutch battle against water, the climate change and the future of the Netherlands. With among others former politician and writer Jan Terlouw.

Client: BKB

#campaign #climate change #xx #film #online

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I Can / IkKan

Short docs. Client: BKB

These short docs about youth employment were made for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. Part of a campaign called ‘I Can’ which encourages employers to work more with youth.

#campaign #documentary #online #xs #commercial #work

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PLAY International Music & Film Festival (2011)

Trailer. Client: PLAY International Music & Film Festival

For this festival Nirit Peled developed the logo and the ‘house style’, plus made the animation and the festival trailer.

PLAY

#campaign #cinema #commercial #online #xx #film #work

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Durft / Dare

Portrait photography. Client: municipality of Rotterdam / City Marketing

Combination of photography, story telling and art in the public space. Eight creatives speak about Rotterdam. Why do they live and work in this city? What does it mean to be a creative?

durft.nl

#photography #campaign #outdoor #xxl #work

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 Say My Name Rotterdam

XXL photography portraits. Own work.

For the festival La City Nirit Peled created SMNR: a combination of portrait photography, story telling, graphic design and art in public space. SMNR tells the story of twelve women in Rotterdam. With life size XXL portraits on buildings, high walls, shops and subway stations these women presented themselves in the city and asked for attention for their passions, their activities – themselves.

#campaign #outdoor #photography #xx #xxl #identity #gender #work

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'KEEPIE UPPIE'

Short. Client: Wieden + Kennedy.

For FIFA 10 this ‘behind the scenes’ short was made for online use.

#football #xs #commercial #online #work

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How big football can get

Short doc. Client: Wieden + Kennedy

Short documentary for FIFA 10 about the making of an international advertisement. With top players like Xavi (Barcelona), Rooney (Man United), Ronaldinho (AC Milan) and Benzema (Real Madrid).

#documentary #football #online #xx #commercial #film #work