Zaqistan Arts Council
Zaqistan, being a nation of artists, has a rich cultural heritage. The Zaqistan Arts Council supports Zaqistani artists by comissioning, funding and supporting new works located in or pertaining to Zaqistan.
Secret Device for Distant Locations
2011
Arduino programmed to play messages in Morse code on a loop, using a small solar panel to charge lithium ion battery. Partially buried in the ground.
DEFIANCE: Zaqistan at 5 years from Sofia Gallisá
Originally screened at Union Docs in Brooklyn, NY as part of the One Eye, Two "I's" program, curated by Lynne Sachs. The film documents the Sixth Expedition to Zaqistan and describes the state of the nation in its fifth year. Shot by Scott Riehs and Sofia Gallisa, edited by Sofia Gallisa.
Once Upon a Time in Zaqistan by Scott Riehs.
The first non-documentary film shot in Zaqistan. Directed by Scott Riehs, starring Ingrid Burrington.
Ring of Fire
Sam Feather-Garner
2010
Secession As Gesture and Gesture As Secession
Critical Essay
Ingrid Burrington
2010
Winner of the Lexus VCAM contest, through Current TV. Proceeds from this contest have funded sucessive expeditions. By Sofia Gallisa and Pablo Verona Borges.
Hanger Cairn
Charles Harlan
2009