World on a String wins Best Documentary Award

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Dawn Schwartz won the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation’s College Television – Best Documentary for her upcoming yo-yo documentary World on a String!

Check out the Trailer;

World on a String Trailer from Dawn Schwartz on Vimeo.

SYNOPSIS
Yo-Yos are not just nostalgic toys from a bygone era; they are equipment for competitive sport and intricate art. WORLD ON A STRING follows members of the yo-yo community, focusing on four players, as they prepare, travel to, and experience the 2010 World Yo-Yo Contest. The contest is an international championship, drawing hundreds of contestants to compete, each player aiming to reach their sport’s pinnacle of success: to be world champion.

WORLD ON A STRING is a high energy film that combines the most compelling elements of documentary favorites Spellbound and Dogtown and Z-Boys. While it portrays a contest with its drama, disappointment, and exhilaration, it is far more than just a competition. It is a story of a community that has created from scratch the rules and traditions that underlie a vibrant subculture. It’s a story of self-expression, loss, friendship, and coming of age set against the backdrop of a dramatic competition.

Through the experiences of four characters, viewers are brought into an international, quirky, lively world. Described by industry viewers as a ‘pure joy to watch,’ WORLD ON A STRING is the documentary film that leaves viewers feeling satisfied, enlightened, and motivated to follow their passions. As one industry professional put it, the film “is not just about yo-yos, it’s about the world.”

Interweaving intimate verite scenes, stylized interview footage, scenic yo-yo shoots, and compelling graphics, WORLD ON A STRING creates a unique, breathtaking visual style that brings viewers on the film’s journey to understanding the main characters, the yo-yo community, and the world.

Content from : http://stringsthefilm.com/