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"NOMBE SECRETO: MARIPOSAS" y su directora, Cecilia Domeyko pasaron gran parte del ano 2009 viajando a presentar el documental en festivales y eventos en varios países del mundo. |
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En diciembre del 2009, el documental fue seleccionado para competir en el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana. Cecilia viajó a La Habana para presentar el documental en el festival el 9 de diciembre.
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En octubre, Cecilia viajó a Arad, Rumania donde fue invitada por los organizadores del Festival Internacional de Cine de Rumania a presentar "Nombre Secreto: Mariposas", que quedó en la lista oficial del evento. El documental compitió dentro de la categoría "Mujeres Cineastas".
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El 2 de julio, invitada por Lidia León, Directora de la Fundación León Jiménez, Cecilia presentó el documental en el Teatro León Jiménez de la ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros. Al día siguiente, presentó el film ante un amplio público en un teatro de la ciudad de Jarabacoa, donde fue invitada por la Municipalidad. En ambos eventos, Angie del Riego cantó la canción temática de la película ante el público.
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En mayo del 2009, Cecilia fue invitada por la Revista Ellas, un suplemento del Diario La Prensa de Panamá a presentar el documental a un selecto público panameno, como parte de la celebración de la edición mil de Revista Ellas.
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 The Washington Premiere of "Code Name: Butterflies" drew an audience of 500 invited guests. The historic Hall of the Americas at the Organization of American States was packed with attendees that included seven members of the Mirabal family, Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic, cultural and social world of Washington, DC. There was a large number of Washington's press corps covering the event. |
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Among the members of the Mirabal family who flew from Santo Domingo for the Premiere were surviving sister Dedé Mirabal; Minou Tavárez Mirabal, daughter of Minerva Mirabaland currently a congresswoman in the Dominican Congress; Leandro Guzmán, widower of María Teresa Mirabal, and his wife and daughter; and Noris González, daughter of Patria Mirabal. The documentary was introduced by the President of the Inter-American Commission of Women, Laura Albornoz Pollman. Ms. Pollman is also the Minister of Sernam, the Chilean National Women's Service in Santiago, Chile and flew in for the premiere. She praised the film and talked about the importance of National Women's Month. Next at the podium was Dominican congresswoman Minou Tavarez, who praised documentary Director Cecilia Domeyko for her passion and love for the story of the Mirabal sisters, for the incredible quality of her work, and for the dedication she shown for so many years. During the documentary the Mirabal family and other Dominican members of the audience were visibly moved and tearfully embraced each other and then Cecilia Domeyko at the end of the film. Following the showing of the documentary there was a question and answer session in which Cecilia Domeyko, as well as Minou Tavarez and Leandro Guzman enlightened the audience about the documentary´s production and Dominican politics. Mr. Guzman praised the documentary, adding that though the documentary had brought back painful memories, it truthfully portrayed events during the Trujillo regime and others related to the personal life of the Mirabal sisters and their family. The Premiere of "Code Name: Butterflies" was sponsored by Inter-American Commission for Women at the OAS; the Museum of the Americas; the Department of Cultural Affairs at the OAS; the Permanent Missions of Chile, the U.S. and the Dominican Republic to the OAS; Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana; Mr. Angel Garrido; Ms. Carmen Lomellin; the Mariposa Cultural Foundation, and the organization, Group of Dominican Professionals in Washington, DC.
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"Code Name: Butterflies" was selected as an official competitor at the 11th Annual Washington, DC Independent Film Festival (www.dciff.org). Screening of the documentary tool place on Sunday, March 8 at 12 noon at the Phoenix Theaters at 50 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., with Cecilia taking questions and answers from the audience. The documentary was also on the official selection list at the 2009 International Film Festival of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. |
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 A Gala Fundraiser and Silent Auction held at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic and hosted by Ambassador Flavio Dario Espinal and Minerva de Espinal on October 1, 2008 was a huge success!. The event was organized in support of the "Code Name: Butterflies" documentary film, and non-violence against women. The event was attended by Washington's elite, diplomats, members of the film industry, and representatives from women´s organizations around town. "Code Name: Butterflies" director/producer Cecilia Domeyko was introduced by Ambassador Espinal. Cecilia gave a brief description of the documentary and showed a trailer of the program. The director and her team thank all who attended the event and generously donated funding through tickets purchases and for the purchase of items at the silent auction. All proceeds will go toward completion, promotion and distribution of the documentary. |
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 Audience during Cecilia Domeyko's presentation at the fundraiser and silent auction.  The audience enjoys a comment by Manny Acta during the presentation.  Graphic designer Rodrigo Vera, Butterflies editor Jamie Godfrey, organizers Marisa Domeyko, Rouane Itani, Veronica Maturana and Silvia Sanchez at the registration desk.  Event organizer Yesmin Chabebe with her daughter Ana Teresa, Silvia Sanchez and Marisa Domeyko.  Minerva de Espinal; Ada Hernandez, Press Attaché at the Dominican Embassy, organizer Alexandra Mastroguiseppe, and friends during the embassy event. |
 Cecilia Domeyko after being introduced by Ambassador Flavio Dario Espinal and Minerva Espinal.  Filmmaker Aviva Kempner, director Cecilia Domeyko, Chilean reporter Antonieta Cádiz and her husbando Rodrigo at the event.  The party at the Dominican Embasssy in full swing.  Editor Jamie Godfrey; Edilio Paredes, first guitarrist; composer for Butterflies, Angie Del Riego, and performers.  Director Cecilia Domeyko introduces TV celebrity Nancy Alvarez to the audience during the embassy event. |
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Nancy Alvarez, the Oprah Winfrey of Spanish-language television, the host of Univision TV´s "Quién tiene la razón" and also a clinical psychiatrist came to Washington in support of the documentary "Code Name: Butterflies." On September 30, she gave a lecture at the Inter- American Development Bank connecting issues and thoughts related to non-violence against women to the documentary "Code Name: Butterflies". The evening commenced with a showing of the documentary trailer and then Nancy spoke supported by a powerpoint presentation. |
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 The Butterflies team at the Interamerican Development Bank for the Nancy Alvarez lecture. From left to right: Veronica Maturana, Angie Del Riego, Hainess Egas, Alexandra Mastroguiseppe, Silvia Sanchez and Marisa Domeyko.  Television celebrity Nancy Alvarez during her lecture at the Interamerican Development Bank.  Organizer Yesmin Chabebe, TV celebrity Nancy Alvarez and Director Cecilia Domeyko on stage after Nancy´s lecture at the IDB.  A member of the audience asks a question during Nancy Alvarez´lecture at the IDB. |
 Director Cecilia Domeyko at the IDB event.  Director Cecilia Domeyko presents the trailer for "Code Name: Butterflies" at the IDB lecture.  IDB Alternate Director for the Dominican Republic and Mexico, Roberto Saladin gives a brief introduction during the lecture at the IDB. |
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 Catalina is the narrator for the Spanish version of the documentary |
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 Music was recorded with Ben de Menil at IASO Studios in New York |
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 Javier Leon is mixing the audio for the documentary in both English and Spanish |
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On June 20, Professor Anthony Stevens, Professor of Dominican Studies at the City College of New York, brought together a group of fellow Dominicans who watched the documentary trailer, and pledged their support by donating ovr $2,000. Thank you!! We truly appreciate your help! | |||
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 A dynamic multinational team is now preparing a series of events to help raise funds and bring the documentary to completion. Yesmin Chabebe and Angie del Riego from the Dominican Republic; Silvia Sanchez from Spain; Richard Cisneros from El Salvador; Marisa Domeyko from the U.S., Rouane Itani, a filmmaker from Lebanon, Accent VP, Jack Jorgens and Director/Producer Cecilia Domeyko are working hard to get the documentary seen by the world. Others may soon be joining us. Talented volunteers are welcome! |
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