New York is a Big Apple is an essay film built from appropriated images and audio. The piece explores the complex and contradictory role of the ‘author’ in the construction of society and its artifacts. (2010)
André Valentim Almeida’s deep engagement with documentary filmmaking and interactive media also extends to exploring how these platforms can discuss and disseminate information on public health issues. Recognizing the power of documentaries to influence public opinion and spread valuable information, Almeida is interested in creating a documentary that explores the complexities of chronic pain management and the use of medications such as Gabapentin. His aim is to highlight the challenges patients face in accessing effective treatment and to spark discussions about medical policy and patient care. Through this work, Almeida hopes to merge his passion for filmmaking with impactful storytelling that educates audiences about critical health issues.
Team
André Almeida
André Valentim Almeida is a Portuguese award-winning filmmaker, documentary editor, professor and PHD candidate currently finishing his dissertation on about interactive documentaries. Almeida has been teaching media production at the University of Porto and was the scientific coordinator of a major video training program at the newsroom of the Portuguese news agency. He was part of the first yearlong collaborative documentary program at UnionDocs, and then became the Collaborative Studio Director. As a media maker, his work has been screened at MoMA, Doclisboa, IndieLisboa, Visions du Réel, Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, and TEDx Brooklyn.
Will Martin
Will Martin is an urbanist and media artist trained in architecture and economics. His design and research inhabits the spaces between narratives and the built environment. He has lived and worked in Buenos Aires, New York, and Paris. His current research and production take place in Detroit, MI.
André Almeida
André Valentim Almeida is a Portuguese award-winning filmmaker, documentary editor, professor and PHD candidate currently finishing his dissertation on about interactive documentaries. Almeida has been teaching media production at the University of Porto and was the scientific coordinator of a major video training program at the newsroom of the Portuguese news agency. He was part of the first yearlong collaborative documentary program at UnionDocs, and then became the Collaborative Studio Director. As a media maker, his work has been screened at MoMA, Doclisboa, IndieLisboa, Visions du Réel, Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, and TEDx Brooklyn.
Will Martin
Will Martin is an urbanist and media artist trained in architecture and economics. His design and research inhabits the spaces between narratives and the built environment. He has lived and worked in Buenos Aires, New York, and Paris. His current research and production take place in Detroit, MI.