Skateistan: To Live And Skate Kabul

Skateistan: To Live And Skate Kabul is a beautiful and moving short film that follows the lives of two young skateboarders from Afghanistan who attend the Skateistan charity project. Juxtaposing the harsh reality of life in Kabul with the hopes and ambitions of the country's children, the film is a touching ray of light from a country only ever in the news for all the wrong reasons. For more information about the incredible Skateistan project please visit skateistan.org Film Credits: Director / Producer Orlando von Einsiedel Cinematographer Franklin Dow Editor Peta Ridley Composer Patrick Jonsson The film was made possible with the support of Dazed & Confused and Diesel New Voices "Moving and beautifully Shot" Ben Machell, The Times "The film really knocked me out, it brought tears to my eyes" Stacy Peralta "Captivating. Infectious. Electrifying" Kathy.M.Y.Pyon, LA Times "Astonishing" Stephen Robinson, The Evening Standard The film has been officially selected into over 80 festivals worldwide including: Sundance Film Festival 2011 SXSW Film Festival 2011 Sheffield Doc/Fest 2010 Full Frame Film Festival 2011 One World Human Rights Film Festival 2011 The film has also picked up numerous awards and accolades including: Winner Best Cinematography LA Skate Film Festival 2010 Winner Best Documentary LA Skate Film Festival 2010 Winner Best Documentary Portable Film Festival 2010 Winner Best Editing Underwire Film Festival 2010 Winner Best Cultural Film Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2011 Winner Jury Prize Chamonix Adventure Film Festival 2011 Winner Best Young Director We The Peoples Film Festival 2011 Finalist Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2011 Finalist FujiFilm Shorts 2011 Finalist Best Representation Underwire Film Festival Finalist Rushes Film Festival 2011 Official Selection Economist Film Project