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A small team of filmmakers set out for Greece, documenting human stories from the frontlines of the European Refugee Crisis, focused on humanity and hope. The world was changing and we found ourselves at a crossroads in history, so we set out to help in the way that we knew best - with the telling, and sharing, of stories. www.RefugeProject.co A film by Matthew K. Firpo This was made to be watched full screen and loud. Executive Producer | Maximilian Guen Producers | Matteo Zevi, Haris Katsigiannis, Rosanna Bach, and Matthew K. Firpo Cinematographer | Jake Saner (www.JakeSaner.com) Editor & 2nd Camera | Stephen Michael Simon (www.StephenMichaelSimon.com) Project Photographers | Elliot Ross, Rosanna Bach, and Matthew K. Firpo Music | Shane Carruth Sound Design & Mix | Sean Higgins Color | Josh Bohoskey, The Mill Drone Footage | © RT - RUPTLY We're forever grateful to everyone who trusted us to share their stories. All interviews were filmed on-location in Greece. To learn more about the making of the film, watch our BEHIND THE SCENES featurette that chronicles the team’s experiences working on-location in Greece | Vimeo.com/MagnaCartaTV/MakingRefuge A Magna Carta Special Project | © MMXVII www.MagnaCarta.tv | www.RefugeProject.co @MatthewKFirpo | www.MKF.tv _________________________________________ These incredible organizations are still on the frontlines helping people every single day. If you're looking to help or donate, please consider these non-profit organizations: www.HelpRefugees.org.uk www.BoatRefugee.com https://www.UnicefUSA.org/donate/help-syrian-children/16078 _________________________________________ WINNER - Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2017, Best Documentary Short WINNER - San Luis Obispo Intl Film Festival 2017 - Best Documentary Short WINNER - Oxford Film Festival 2017, Best Documentary Short WINNER - IndieFest 2017 - Humanitarian Outstanding Achievement Award OFFICIAL SELECTION - SXSW 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - CamerImage 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - Savannah Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - St Louis International Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - Leeds International Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - Berkshire International Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - River Run International Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - Melbourne International Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - CATE International Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - UMFF International Film Festival 2017 OFFICIAL SELECTION - Belin International Film Festival 2017