Zana Briski facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zana Briski
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Zana Briski in 2011
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| Born | 25 October 1966 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge, International Center of Photography |
| Occupation | Photographer, filmmaker |
| Known for | Born into ... |
Zana Briski (born October 25, 1966) is a talented British photographer and filmmaker. One of her films won an Oscar in 2004 for Best Documentary Feature.
She also started a group called Kids with Cameras. This non-profit organization teaches photography to children around the world. These children often live in difficult situations. Zana Briski became interested in photography when she was just 10 years old.
After finishing her master's degree at the University of Cambridge, she studied photography. She learned about documentary photography at the International Center of Photography in New York.
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Zana Briski's Projects
Born into ...
Zana Briski is widely known for her powerful documentary film, Born into .... This movie shows the lives of children living in one of the poorest disctricts of Kolkata, India. Briski lived in Kolkata for several years to make this film. She taught the children how to use cameras. The film shares their unique views of the world.
The movie won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. It helped many people learn about the children's lives. The project also helped some of the children get a better education.
For her film, Zana Briski and co-director Ross Kauffman received grants. These came from the Sundance Institute, the Jerome Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts. These grants helped them make the movie.
Kids with Cameras
Zana Briski founded Kids with Cameras to continue her work. This group helps children learn photography skills. It gives them a way to express themselves. The program also helps them share their stories. It shows how art can change lives.
Reverence Project
Zana Briski's latest project is called Reverence. It is a special art show that uses photos and videos. The project is about change and discovery. Zana was inspired by dreams about a praying mantis. She traveled the world to photograph insects. She captured their unique looks and personalities.
Zana says her work is a tribute to insects. She wants to show their intelligence and beauty. This project got its first money from a website called Kickstarter in 2010.
Awards and Recognition
Zana Briski has won many awards for her work. These awards recognize her talent as a photographer and filmmaker.
- She received a fellowship from the Open Society Institute.
- In 2000, she got the Alicia Patterson Journalism Fellowship. This helped her research and photograph in India.
- She also won a fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts.
- In 1999, she won 1st Prize in the World Press Photo competition. This was for her "Daily Life stories" category.
- She also received the Howard Chapnick Grant.
See also
In Spanish: Zana Briski para niños
