The “33 and Me” Film Project
33 countries. 33 filmmakers. 33-year-olds
Stephanie Gardner, a 33-year-old filmmaker based in Taos, NM sets out to explore the world and interact with other 33-year-old filmmakers from over 33 different countries around the globe.
She selected a diverse array of talented film directors in their thirties, from over 33 countries on every inhabited continent, to visit, document and feature in the “33 and Me” Film Project.
“33 and Me” is a cross-cultural exchange program with an international travel documentary series, which explores cultures through the eyes and experiences of the approximately 33-year-old filmmakers from each country we visit. Each episode features a specific country and introduces audiences to the current generation of storytellers who are dynamically challenging the status quo of the world today. “33 and Me” also explores the past, present and future of cinema in each country we visit.
Not a cineaste? No problemo! “33 and Me” is about the inspiring journeys of the individuals we meet along the way in the context of their countries today.
Cinema is a powerful tool that transcends borders and overcomes barriers to connect across cultures. “33 and Me” creator Stephanie Gardner says, “This is why I am compelled to make films and even more so why I am drawn to traveling around the world: to connect with other individuals who are doing like-minded things in various countries. Through ‘33 and Me,’ I intend to share the stories and experiences of these 33-year-old filmmakers to present a kaleidoscope of visions which show that we are all connected, we are all human, and that communicating with others and experiencing their cultures is a positive way to learn and understand how we fit into the world at large.”