"Mrs. Judo" Selected for Sheffield Doc/Fest Videotheque

We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful has been specially selected by the Sheffield/Doc Fest's panel to participate in the festival's Videotheque program. The Sheffield Doc/Fest takes place in Sheffield, England from June 12-16, 2013. It is considered one of the most prestigious documentary gatherings on the international festival and market circuit.Participation in the Videotheque portion of Sheffield/Doc Fest will make Mrs. Judo available for film industry delegates to view during the festival, as well as 90 days afterward. The Videotheque will provide important exposure to a growing list of film industry professionals from around the world, including television buyers, distributors, sales agents and festival programmers.The Sheffield Doc/Fest Videotheque invitation for Mrs. Judo comes on the heels of the film's successful international premiere at Moscow's International Festival of Sport Movies Krasnogorski, where it won the Grand Jury Prize for "Best Documentary." This marks the second international milestone for Mrs. Judo in just a matter of months. This is only the beginning of our journey to share Fukuda Sensei's story with the world.

All world rights to Mrs. Judo are available, except in the United States,where the film is distributed by CAAM: Center for Asian American Media.The film is currently available for film festival bookings and community screenings worldwide.

Screening Inquiries can be made to:Yuriko Gamo Romer, Director/Producer, Flying Carp ProductionsPhone: 415-641-4232 - Email: ygr@flyingcarp.net - Website: www.MrsJudoMovie.com