I had the privilege of working with Andrew Berends on his film Madina’s Dream in 2014/2015. Andy was one of the bravest people I’ve ever met. His stories of being under fire in Iraq and detained in Nigeria while working on docs were beyond crazy – but for him, it was just part of his work. He was so …
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Chai Vasarhelyi
Director of Free solo, from INSTAGRAM chaivasarhelyiWe have lost a wonderful friend and an important filmmaker – Andrew Berends. I first met Andy in 2006 when I saw his film Blood of my Brother. I was taken by his poignant and human images and asked our mutual friend Gwyn Welles to introduce us. We found …
Aaron Soffin
I last saw Andy a few weeks ago and am feeling devastated, like so many of you. I am very grateful for all of your memories of Andy. There’s some comfort in your words, and so I will try and share some of my memories as well. I was lucky enough to work with Andy …
From Melissa
A time it was, and what a time it was, it wasA time of innocenceA time of confidences Long ago it must beI have a photographPreserve your memoriesThey’re all that’s left you
IndieWire Tribute
Jason Gardner
2008 NY Times Article on Andy’s Detention in Nigeria I remember clearly when this was all going down, and I thought I’d post this as a reminder of how damn brave (and sometimes foolish) Andy was… more later. I’ll always miss you, brother. –Jason
Remembering Andy
I’m filled with sorrow and regret today, but also with joy as I remember the time Andy and I spent together: going to double features at the Roxie, discussing films and sharing our memories of travel and the stories of people we’d met around the world. Watching Andy pick up a camera, a mouse at …
Andy’s Reel
As we digest the personal loss of Andy Berends our friend, one of the best tributes is to honor Andy Berends the filmmaker. He continuously took tremendous personal risk to share untold stories of disenfranchised civilians affected by war and natural disaster around the world. The poetry of his cinematic skills was matched by his …
D-word community reacts
Click here to see reactions to Andy’s death on the D-word.You have to be a member or use free sign up to read. John Burgan, Berlin, Germany For more recent D-Word members, here is the special topic we set up back in 2008 when Andy was arrested by the military in Nigeria. Reading it through, …