Monica Sharf
Monica Sharf
New York-based filmmaker Monica Sharf’s While We Lie Sleeping, is a 16mm black and white silent short, pays tribute to the troops who have served and or are still, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan . Sharf’s Tribute 9.11, was created to capture the emotions, impact, loving and care that flowed from all of the people affected by the day of terror in New York on September 11th. Tribute 9.11 was an Official Entry for the Academy Awards®, and was acquired by the Library of Congress for their National Archives. Additionally, the film received the Women in Film International Finishing Fund Prize and was screened at the 2002 Crystal & Lucy Awards in Los Angeles . HBO and Brad Grey Pictures used footage from the film in their Emmy Award® winning documentary, In Memoriam New York City 9/11/01.
Official GIFF Selection: While We Lie Sleeping
