Somalia in the Picture Fundraiser

You’re invited to a cocktail reception benefiting the documentary film Somalia in the Picture by Mark Brecke.

PLEASE RSVP BY MARCH 10

In Mogadishu today, the remains of Somalia’s film industry are literally scattered around the city. Glorious movie palaces that were once filled with thousands of viewers are now dismal shells of their glorious past. Employing the progressively revelatory narrative structure of a detective novel, this vérité film explores 100 years of Somali cinema through one of its directors, Said Salah Ahmed, as he searches for the only known print of his epic film, The Somalia Dervishes.

Adobe, Inc.
601 Townsend Street 
San Francisco, CA 94103

The event will include a silent auction featuring exclusive trips and experiences only available at the event:

-A private dinner experience for 6 with Joe Papach, former sous chef of the French Laundry. Includes a personalized 6-8 course tasting menu served in the comfort of your own home.

-4 night stay in Paris with an insider access: a personal, private tour of the city's art galleries, and a baguette class with a master French baker

-2 night escape to Bodega Bay with close access to the Russian River

-4 night luxury stay in Athens, Greece

-A year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud

-A private test screening of the film for up to 6 people

-Exclusive, limited edition prints from Mark Brecke's 20-year career

-A studio tour with Mark Brecke

Donations and a portion of ticket purchases are U.S. tax deductible through our partnership with Documentary Educational Resources. Proceeds will directly benefit the completion of the feature documentary film Somalia in the Picture.