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"Peter Sichel, the legendary American spy". NBC News Today does a wonderful tribute to the subject?of our upcoming documentary THE LAST SPY. A remarkable life truly well lived. https://lnkd.in/e3k9ce5e #Dogwoof #TheLastSpy

Congratulations Katharina! https://lnkd.in/erp3gFyx

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news about the passing of Peter Sichel, a dear friend and subject of our upcoming documentary THE LAST SPY. We are honored to have had the privilege to capture his extraordinary and inspiring life, and look forward to sharing his timely story with all of you. Rest in Peace, Peter. We will miss you. https://lnkd.in/e6rrrk5d

We are proud to share that FMI founder Katharina Otto-Bernstein is being presented with the prestigious John Jay Award on March 5th, 2025! Since 1978, the Award honors five Columbia College alumni for distinguished professional achievements in their respective fields. Congratulations to our Katharina! Columbia University Columbia University School of the Arts #JohnJayAward

Berlinale friends, join us for a screening of THE LAST SPY, the riveting biography of 102-year-old CIA spymaster Peter Sichel, who unpacks the obscured roots of conflicts that plague today’s world and the toll espionage took on his personal life. This upcoming documentary by Katharina Otto-Bernstein will be presented at?the European Film Market, on?Saturday February 16th?at Cinemaxx 6, h16:40.?Don't miss it! Dogwoof #Berlinale #EFM #TheLastSpy

"Oh, Canada” premieres in select theaters on?December 6th! Kino Lorber just released the trailer, check it out! A collaboration with Katharina Otto-Bernstein as Executive Producer! https://lnkd.in/gbp5bRfK

“As WFF reaches its current milestone, it remains a vivid example of how a small, passionate idea can grow into something indisputably extraordinary. The festival’s lasting success is a testament to the power of art to bring people together, to inspire and to heal. As the Woodstock Film Festival continues to evolve and expand, it looks to remain a beacon of creativity and community.” – Isabella Joslin of The Mountains Magazine Read the 2024 Recap ???? https://buff.ly/4fkHWuS

Last night one of our mentees, Gleb Osatinski was awarded the Best Short Award at the Oscar Qualifying Woodstock Film Festival for his film, Resentment (Obraza). Osatinski directed this film with J Dixon Byrne as the producer on the project, they received a great honor at the Woodstock Film Festival in their statement from the jury... "For its bold and artful immersion into the conflicted psyche of a teenager facing prejudice while striving for a new life, the jury awards the Short Film Award to Gleb Osatinski for “Resentment.” https://lnkd.in/eApN7eiR

Happy to announce that our film, The Last Spy has joined Dogwoof in collaboration with our fearless leader, Katharina Otto-Bernstein!