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By Maria Esteves - November 10, 2009
The 29th CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival 2009 (CMJ09), opening night screening of LEONARD COHEN: LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT 1970, directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Murray Lerner was held at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex, New York, Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 PM. Attendees included recording artists, filmmakers, industry professionals, songwriters, producers, promoters, and journalists. A special Q&A session immediately followed the sc...
By Maria Esteves - November 3, 2009
The New York Premiere documentary film FOUR SEASONS LODGE, directed by Andrew Jacobs will commence Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at IFC Center, New York. A special Q&A session will follow the premiere documentary film observing Kristallnacht Pogrom anniversary (November 9, 1938) with director Jacobs and cast members.
FOUR SEASONS LODGE, winner of Audience Award for Best Documentary, 2009 Miami Jewish Film Festival, depicts the power of love and ...
By Maria Esteves - October 28, 2009
The 47th New York Film Festival 2009 (NYFF09) presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Closing Night Premiere of "BROKEN EMBRACES (LOS ABRAZOS ROTOS)," written/produced/directed by Pedro Almodóvar was held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, on Sunday, October 11, 8:00 PM. NYFF09 closing night red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, directors, producers, industry executives, and celebrity guests. BROKEN EMBRACES, a Sony Pictures...
By Maria Esteves - October 26, 2009Dedicated to the loving memory of Florence Perlow Shientag (September 9, 1908 - October 7, 2009)As Lincoln Center celebrates it's 50th Anniversary (October 15, 2009 - January 16, 2010), Richard Pena (RP) program director and chairman of the selection committee at The Film Society of Lincoln Center presents Italian Neorealism and the Birth of Modern Cinema at the Walter Reade Theater, October 30 - November 24, 2009. Pena discovered his love of film early in l...
By Maria Esteves - October 21, 2009
The 47th New York Film Festival 2009 (NYFF09) presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, was held at the new state of the art Alice Tully Hall, September 25 - October 11, 2009. A special press screening of "PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE," preceded the press conference with director Lee Daniels moderated by NYFF selection committee Melissa Anderson, at the Walter Reade Theater, on Thursday, October 1, 1:00 PM.
PRECIOUS,...
By Maria Esteves - October 15, 2009
The World Premiere of THE MINISTERS written/produced/directed by Franc Reyes, presented by Remy Martin commenced on Tuesday, October 13, at the Lowes Lincoln Square, New York. THE MINISTERS world premiere gala was held at The Empire Hotel Rooftop. The red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, recording artists, producers, industry professionals, and celebrity guests. "The Ministers," distributed by Maya Entertainment, opens at the AMC Empir...
By Maria Esteves - October 7, 2009
The 47th New York Film Festival 2009 (NYFF09) Centerpiece Presentation of "PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE, directed by Lee Dainels was held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, on Saturday, October 3, 7:00 PM. NYFF09 presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Centerpiece
red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, directors, producers, recording
artists, and celebrity guests. PRECIOUS released by Lionsgate, winner of the Audien...
By Maria Esteves - October 1, 2009
Franc. Reyes is a songwriter, choreographer, dancer, scriptwriter, and film director. His songs have charted on the Billboard Magazine’s Top 40 list and in films. In 2002, Universal Pictures released director Reyes first major film “EMPIRE,” and his second feature film "ILLEGAL TENDER," in 2007. Reyes latest film "THE MINISTERS," is set to premiere in New York, Friday, October 16, 2009. I had the honor and privilege of interviewing ...
By Maria Esteves - September 30, 2009
The U.S. Premiere of BRIGHT STAR directed by Jane Campion, presented by Vanity Fair & Apparition was held at the Paris Theater, New York, Monday, September 14, 7:00 pm. Sponsored by Grand Marnier, as part of Vanity Fair's Campaign New
York (celebrating N.Y. culture, art and style), the premiere coincided with New York's Fashion Week. The films lovely fashionable outfits from the British Regency era (1795-1820) were designed by ERDEM, CHRISTIAN CO...
By Maria Esteves - September 27, 2009
The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 Collections (MBFW/SS10) presented by IMG Fashion were held at the iconic runways in Bryant Park and off-site, September 10-17, 2009. Mercedes-Benz presented designer Narciso Rodriquez as this season's highest level of quality, dedication, and innovation in design. Day one Spring/Summer 2010 runway shows preceded "FASHION'S NIGHT OUT," the biggest global fashion industry celebration of style by...
By Maria Esteves - September 27, 2009
The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFW/SS10) Narciso Rodriquez Spring/Summer 2010 runway show was held at Bryant Park, New York, September 15, 2009, 8:00 PM. Mercedes-Benz Presents designer Narciso Rodriquez as this season's highest level of quality, dedication, and innovation in design. Narciso Rodriquez Spring 2010 collection presented an elegant combination of sculptural tailored dresses with fluid shapes (silk, crepe, cotton, pleated and embr...
By Maria Esteves - September 26, 2009
The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 (MBFW/SS10) Collections runway show from designers MICHAEL ANGEL and MARA HOFFMAN were exceptionally stunning at Bryant Park, September 10, 2009. MARA HOFFMAN part of People’s Revolution runway show (with designer Nicholas K and Whitney Port) featured a classic collection of draped silk dresses, one-shouldered dresses, open back gowns, voluminous party and mini dresses.
NY MBFW/SS10 M...
By Maria Esteves - September 26, 2009
The New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 (MBFW/SS10) Collections runway show from designers MICHAEL ANGEL and MARA HOFFMAN were exceptionally stunning at Bryant Park, September 10, 2009. MICHAEL ANGEL featured rich colors on structured printed fabrics with precious crystal and gemstones that fused a modern and playful look (peplum jackets, Swarovski cystal trims, sapphire dresses). Michael Angel stated in the show notes, "THERE I...
By Maria Esteves - September 24, 2009
The 12th Latinbeat Film Festival special panel discussion "LATIN-O-AMERICANA" was held at Walter Reade Theater, New York, on Thursday, September 10, 7:00 pm. Presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Cinema Tropical and NALIP-NY, the event celebrated emerging filmmakers of Latin American and New York-based Latin American descent. The panelist included filmmakers Natalia Almada (THE GENERAL), Cruz Angeles (DON'T LET ME DROWN), and Alex...
By Maria Esteves - September 23, 2009
The 13th Annual 2009 New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) sold out theatrical performance of 38 WITNESSED HER DEATH, I WITNESSED HER LOVE: THE LONELY SECRET OF MARY ANN ZIELONKO (Kitty Genovese Story), directed by Jody Oberfelder was held at the Robert Moss Theater, August 14, 15, 16, and 18.
A LuLu LoLo Productions, 38 WITNESSED HER DEATH, I WITNESSED HER LOVE: THE LONELY SECRET OF MARY ANN ZIELONKO (Kitty Genovese Story), is a compe...
By Maria Esteves - September 22, 2009
The 13th Annual 2009 New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) sold out, standing room theatrical presentation of THE BOXER, written and directed by Matt Lyle was held at The Connelly Theater, August 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30.
A Bootstraps Comedy Theater production, THE BOXER is a superb heartfelt award winning one hour silent comedy play with live music set in the 1940s depression era. The play depicts young Velma (Kim Lyle) who posed as a ...
By Maria Esteves - September 5, 2009
The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Spring/Summer 2010 Collections runway shows at Bryant Park runs from September 10-17, 2009. More than 60 designers will present their spring/summer 2010 collections, including Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, Phillip Lim 3.1 and HERVÉ LÉGER by MAX AZRIA. "Mercedes-Benz Presents" Narciso Rodriguez, as the season's spring 2010 distinguished fashion designer. Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2010 Runway S...
Despite some gloomy talk about this year's economic climate, the '09 Expo - held this past Aug. 10-13 at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City-managed to outdraw the 2008 show by 8-percent (4,700). While the square footage of the show's exhibits was down a smidge from last year, the Expo actually attracted more exhibiting companies by a dozen.
Presented by DJ Times magazine and its publisher Testa Communications, the Expo offered four days of educational seminars, three day...
By Maria Esteves - September 3, 2009
The 13th Annual 2009 New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC09), a production of The Present Company, is the largest performing arts festival showcasing over 200 Off-Off-Broadway companies in more than 19 venues from August
14 - 30, 2009.
FringeNYC09 Opening Night Party commenced Thursday, August 13,
10:00 pm - 12:00 am, at CAIN LUXE, New York. Production company executives, producers, writers, performing artists, musicians, comedians, ...
By Maria Esteves - September 3, 2009
The 10th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) presented by HBO, celebrating ten years of cinematic excellence World Premiere feature documentary TREK TO THE HOLY LAND, directed by Edward Harris was held at the School for Visual Arts (SVA) theatre, August 1, 2009, 6:00 pm. The world premiere of TREK TO THE HOLY LAND, red carpet arrivals included artists, producers, directors, and celebrity guests.
TREK TO THE HOLY LAND is a provocativ...
By Maria Esteves - September 2, 2009
The 10th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) Panel Discussion "HBO and CNN Present: A Conversation With..." was held at HBO Manhattan headquarters, on Saturday, August 1, 3:00 - 4:15 pm. The all-star panelist included actors Luiz Guzman (remake of The Taking of Pelham 123), Rosie Perez (The Hero of Color City), and Lauren Velez (Dexter), moderated by CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O'Brien. The panelist successfully...
By Maria Esteves - September 2, 2009
The 2009 New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF09) celebrating it's 10th Anniversary presented by HBO, World Premiere of INSIDE A CHANGE, directed by Rik Cordero, was held at the School for Visual Arts (SVA) theatre, Thursday, July 30, 7:00 PM. A special Q&A with director Cordero preceded the World Premiere after party at STAY, NYC. Director Cordero is winner of the 2009 New York International Latino Film Festival Best Film Award.
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By Maria Esteves - September 1, 2009
The 32nd Annual 2009 Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF09) Closing Night Awards Ceremony presented by official sponsor Toyota and Asia Cinevision (ACV) commenced Sunday, July 26, 8:00 pm at the Chelsea Clearview Cinemas, New York. AAIFF09 Closing Night Film Presentation FRUIT FLY, directed by H.P. Mendoza preceded the awards ceremony. AAIFF09 Closing Night Reception held at Velour, immediately followed the awards ceremony. The official vehic...
By Maria Esteves - September 1, 2009
The 32nd Annual 2009 Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF09) Closing Night Awards Ceremony presented by official sponsor Toyota and Asia Cinevision (ACV) commenced Sunday, July 26, 9:00 pm at the Chelsea Clearview Cinemas, New York. AAIFF09 Closing Night Film Presentation FRUIT FLY, directed by H.P. Mendoza preceded the awards ceremony. AAIFF09 Closing Night Reception held at Velour, immediately followed the awards ceremony. The official vehic...
By Maria Esteves - November 18, 2008
The 46th New York Film Festival 2008 (NYFF08), presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Closing Night Premiere of THE WRESTLER, directed by Darren Aronofsky was held at the Avery Fisher Hall, Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:30 PM. A special Q&A with director Darren Aronofsky, producer Scott Franklin, actor Mickey Rourke, and actress Marisa Tomei, moderated by NYFF selection committee chairman, Richard Pena, program director, Film Society of Lincoln...
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