Dear Friends,
Below is a list of commonly asked questions that we receive at The PROMISES Project. We receive hundreds of emails. The PROMISES Film Project is a small non-profit organization and our resources are extremely limited. So please understand why it is that we are not able to respond personally to all your emails. We hope you will find the answer to your questions right here.
Q: How did you come up with the idea to make PROMISES?
A: In 1995, Justine traveled to Israel & the Palestinian Territories to shoot an episode of Globe Trekker. The strong words and violent emotions she encountered in her Israeli cousins and in the Palestinian children she met, inspired her to make PROMISES…
Q: What years did you shoot PROMISES?
A: PROMISES was shot in Jerusalem and the West Bank primarily in 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2000…
Q: How are the kids from the film doing in light of the current events in the Middle East?
A: We are in touch with all of the kids and they are doing fine. Yarko and Daniel are serving in the Israeli Army…
Q: Will you be making a follow up to PROMISES?
A: A small scale follow up was made and is available on our DVD…
Q: Is there an educational curriculum or a discussion guide for PROMISES?
A: Yes. Please see the Promises Educational Package.
Q: Is the soundtrack for PROMISES available?
A: Sorry, there is no soundtrack available. The piece over the credits is “Darpa” by Wim Mertens…
Q: Can I buy a video copy of PROMISES?
A: PROMISES is available on DVD and video (NTSC)… Click here to order.
Q: What are the directors of PROMISES up to?
A: Justine is developing a documentary series… Carlos has finished “Only God Knows”, and BZ is researching a new film.
Q: How can I book a screening of PROMISES?
A: Contact The Cinema Guild, 130 Madison Avenue, NY 10016
Tel: 800.723.5522 | Email: [email protected]
Q: How can I book one of the directors for a speaking engagement?
A: Visit our speaking engagement page…
Q: Can I work for you? Internship?
A: Sorry, we cannot offer employment or internship positions at this time.
Q: How can I contact the directors of PROMISES?
A: You can send an email to [email protected] but we may not be able to reply personally to all messages.