The Mochary Group

The Gloves: Premiering at the HBO/New York International Latino Film Festival

MattMochary — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:11:14 +0000

The Gloves world premier will be at the HBO/New York International Latino Film Festival this July. The films director and cast will be there. Please join us if you can.

When: Thursday July 24, 2008
Where: Directors Guild Theater
Address: 110 West 57th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues)
Time: 3:00pm SHARP

and

When: Saturday July 26, 2008
Where: Fordham University: Lincoln Center
Address: 113 West 60th Street (between 9th & 10th Avenues)
Time: 4:00pm SHARP

Please spread the word and get your tickets!!
Schedule: http://nylatinofilm.com/films_listing.php?order=4&sort=1
Tickets: http://nylatinofilm. com/tickets/info. html

Foundation: Friends of Island Academy

MattMochary — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:32:01 +0000

Mochary Foundation has partnered with the Friends of Island Academy to mentor youth who have previously been incarcerated at Rikers Island. One at a time, Matt Mochary mentors the kids recommended to him by FOIA. The goal is to have each mentee get and keep a job. The mentoring program began on January 14th, 2008. Three weeks later, Kendrick, the first mentee, got a full-time job.

Foundation: Center for Talented Youth

MattMochary — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:23:20 +0000

Mochary Foundation partners with the Center for Talented Youth to provide a class on “How to Make Money” to CTYers from New York City who are on scholarship. Matt Mochary teaches the class from 5 to 8pm, every other Tuesday, at the Mochary Group offices.

The Gloves: Final Cut

admin — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:37:57 +0000

Final cut of The Gloves is completed. The film will now be entered in film festivals in anticipation of an upcoming theatrical release.

Favela Rising: Website Launch and DVD for Sale!

MattMochary — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:36:56 +0000

Favela Rising for sale on DVD at www.favelarising.com

The Gloves: cinematography completed

MattMochary — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:10:15 +0000

Mochary Films completes cinematography on its next project, The Gloves, a feature-length non-fiction film that follows the 2006 heavyweight Golden Gloves boxing championship.

Favela Rising on Netflix

MattMochary — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:00:29 +0000

Favela Rising concludes a 33-city nationwide theatrical release. The film is now available for rent on Netflix.

Favela Rising US Release

MattMochary — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:00:35 +0000

ThinkFilms is preparing to release Favela Rising in New York and other major US metro areas starting Friday, June 2. Check the website for further details.

Favela Rising Beings Tour

MattMochary — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:30:35 +0000

Favela Rising begins its US Favela Tour, providing free screenings of the film in the underserved communities of the United States, where the film’s message finds its most important home. The US Favela Tour brings together audiences of at-risk youth, grass-roots community organizers and local philanthropists, creating the fertile ground from which social change can begin.

link: Favela Rising blog spot

Favela Rising wins International Documentary Award

MattMochary — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 14:00:30 +0000

Favela Rising wins the International Documentary Association’s Distinguished Documentary Achievement Award for “Best Feature Film” of the year.

link: Award Central