Algorithms documentary has qualified for an Academy Award for Best Documentary From the Press Release ALGORITHMS, the acclaimed documentary about the world of Blind Chess directed by Ian McDonald, has officially qualified for an Academy Award for Best Documentary. The film, which recently completed a theatrical run in NYC, LA, and London has received critical […]
Algorithms is released in the UK
ENGROSSING & INSPIRING, ALGORITHMS IS RELEASED IN THE UK ON 7 NOVEMBER In India, a group of boys dream of becoming Chess Masters, driven by a man with a vision. But this is no ordinary chess and these are no ordinary players. Algorithms is a documentary on the thriving but little known world of Blind […]
Algorithms
Algorithms, Documentary on Blind Chess October 24, 2014FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kelly Hargraves(323) 493-1548kelly.hargraves@firstrunfeatures.com FIRST RUN FEATURES PRESENTS The Blind Chess Players of India inALGORITHMSOpens in New York City on October 24 In India, a group of boys dream of becoming Chess Grandmasters. But this is no ordinary chess and these are no ordinary players. Opening […]
Algorithms comes to the US
Algorithms | India | 2012 | B&W | 100 mins English, Hindi, Tamil, Odiya with English subtitles Dir: Ian McDonald | Prod: Geetha J PRESS RELEASE: 14 OCT 2014 Four years in the making, ALGORITHMS, a multi-award winning documentary on young blind chess players from India, comes to USA! Algorithms, a compelling documentary about young […]
‘Blind’ Passion
Recognising Their ‘Blind’ PassionBy Sonali ShenoyPublished: 27th September 2014 06:00 AM CHENNAI: They say chess is the only game where a blind person can play on a par with a sighted opponent. And it’s likely you’ll agree after a glimpse of Algorithms — a documentary that follows the championships and conversations of three junior visually-challenged […]
Algorithms nominated for Grierson Award
Algorithms nominated for Grierson AwardBY NEWSDESK • PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 Algorithms, the award-winning documentary about India’s young blind chess players, directed by Ian McDonald and produced by Geetha J, has now been nominated for a Grierson Award in the Best Newcomer Documentary category. The Grierson awards are the most prestigious documentary awards in […]
A chronicle of blind moves
A chronicle of blind movesBy Shyama Krishna KumarPublished: 23rd July 2014 09:07 AMLast Updated: 23rd July 2014 09:07 AM BANGALORE: In 2006, Ian Mcdonald, an independent filmmaker, happened to read a small newspaper article about a tournament for visually impaired chess players in Kerala. The report captured his imagination and a couple of years later […]
Algorithms – Mumbai International Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival preview | Algorithms Ian McDonald enters the world of blind chess players Nandini Ramnath A documentary about chess, blindness and hope, Algorithms is likely to win many hearts and minds, if not an award or two, when it is screened at the forthcoming Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), scheduled for 3-9 […]
Blind Chess film at World Championship
Blind Chess film receives plaudits at the World Chess ChampionshipNov 22, 2013 Chennai, 21 Nov: A full house and an enthusiastic response greeted the award winning documentary Algorithms about young blind chess players from India, screened at the FIDE World Chess Championship on Thursday evening. Directed by British filmmaker Ian McDonald and produced by Geetha […]
Algorithms comes to Chennai at World Championship
Algorithms brings struggles of blind Chess players to lightBy Venkata Krishna B | ENS – CHENNAI Published: 22nd November 2013 01:20 AM Last Updated: 22nd November 2013 01:20 AM The chess enthusiasts at the venue here were for a real treat. As the round nine of the World Championship was under progress a documentary — […]