Film Festival 2008 is now OPEN!
In 2007 we received "World's Best Public Relations Project Award" from JCI (Junior Chamber International) World Awards. 2008 is going to be even better!
This is the 3rd annual NNYCR - JCI Istanbul Crossroads International Short Film Festival and Contest. Entries are now being accepted and the deadline for submission is in September 2008. The final date will be announced shortly, so check back often for updates.
Go to the Film Festival 2008 Home page for more information about submission guidelines and other important festival information.
Global Immigrant Stories Book
Wins Prestigious Awards!
Our Global Immigrant Stories book received;
"Best International Development Program" JCI Turkey 2007 National Organization Award.
2007 has been a great year for NNYCR. Our books and international film festival are winning top awards from JCI and receiving wider international recognition and support. Thanks to the work of many dedicated volunteers and the shining leadership of our co-founder and prize-winning author, Vedat Akman, NNYCR is making a difference for people and the communities we live in.
Global Immigrant Stories also won "Best Publication Award"
NNYCR Global Immigrant Stories book won Best Publication Award in JCI European Congress Maastricht 2007 at the world famous MECC Congress Centre. Read more here.
Global Immigrant Stories is sold in both English and Turkish
Film Festival 2007 Winners are announced!
Winners are announced and the 2007 photo galleries will be up soon.
Please also read all about the 2006 Film Festival and enjoy pictures from the Galas, Premieres and other exciting events. Read more here.
Available Now
New NY Crossroads:
Global Immigrant Stories
"We say good deeds and good stories should be shared, so here are the stories of New NY Crossroads. Our approach is fundamentally comparative, the main theme being the possibility of love and understanding across cultures."
Read an Excerpt Here!
Now in Turkish:
Küresel Göç Hikayeleri (Global Immigrant Stories)
Küresel Göç Hikayeleri (Global Immigrant Stories) is also available in Turkish. It will be released on March 2007 from Yakamoz Publications at http://www.yakamozyayinlari.com
Our talented composer and friend Richard Holley’s inspirational songs are also now translated and available in Turkish. We say "Love in people and love of people has no boundaries."
"Immigration is a global issue that we must give more serious consideration. This work will contribute towards a better understanding and world prosperity."
- Prof. Uğur ÖZGÖKER
Director, Center for European Studies at Kadir Has University
Read more here. . .
Our Sister Web site in Turkey
"We welcome JIC Istanbul and www.jcistanbulcrossroads.com to our growing international family. We hope to bring together all peoples of different religions and cultures in the promotion of lasting peace through "thinking globally and acting locally". We hope to have your city and country participating in this "Meeting of the Cultures" project. We would like to ask your support and participation in our globally collaborative effort to promote international peace and respect for diversity. More than ever before, we are on a urgent quest for “Peace at Home, Peace in the World”.
Please visit our sister web site in Turkey at www.jcistanbulcrossroads.com
Our First Book and CD are Available!
New NY Crossroads:
A Journey to Oneness
In our book, New NY Crossroads, we bring you the stories of America's immigrants and their extraordinary life experiences. Our hope is that you will find great value for yourself in the stories of others. We believe you will recognize parts of yourself in many of the thoughts, experiences and day-to-day activities so courageously chronicled by these brave new Americans. This book offers a new paradigm for day to day living that will transform the way you see, feel and interact with the world around you. Ultimately, you will have a new experience of yourself and a renewed appreciation for your own existence. It is through this story telling that we will convey the rich wisdoms of human beings and help preserve and expand our appreciation of the diversity that ultimately unites us and makes us whole. Read more here.
Music by Richard Holley
For more of Richard's exciting music and free downloads, click here.
"Can I Count On You?"
(The Immigrant Song)
Free Download Available
(click on picture)
The extraordinarily talented and soulful New York City composer, Richard Holley, has created an inspired song that celebrates the courage, love, trouble and triumph of the immigrant experience. We proudly offer this remarkable single for free. Richard is so committed to making a difference in the world that he helped create Food For Children, an organization that accepts donations to help get food to children around the world who need it. This modest organization is administered on a volunteer basis, so all donations go directly to the children.
Thank you for visiting New NY Crossroads.
Please have a look around. This site is a "home" for all humanity. Our love and commitment for all people is vast and growing every day. So, too, is our magnificent on-line "home"
We know you'll enjoy what you find here and we look forward to your comments and e-mails.
With much Love and Respect,
Richard, Vedat, Michael and Louis