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By Maria Esteves - August 14, 2009
The 47th New York Film Festival (NYFF) will be held at Lincoln Center, Friday, September 25 - Sunday, October 11, 2009. The festival presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, annually showcase the best in American and International cinema. This year's festival showcasing 29 feature films from 17 countries includes Special Events, HBO Films Dialogues, Avant-Garde, and Oshima.
HBO Films Dialogues with directors Jia Zhangke, Wong Kar-wai, Darren...
By Maria Esteves - August 13, 2009
The 10th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) presented by HBO Opening Night New York Premiere of LA MISSION, written/directed by Peter Bratt, was held at the School for Visual Arts (SVA) theatre, Tuesday, July 28, 7:00 PM. 2009 NYILFF Opening Night red carpet arrivals included HBO vice president, acquisition & multicultural marketing Lucinda Martinez-Desir, festival founder/co-executive director Calixto Chinchilla, festival ...
By Maria Esteves - August 12, 2009
The 32nd Asian American International Film Festival 2009 (AAIFF09) sponsored by Toyota, Opening Night New York premiere of CLAUSTROPHOBIA, written/directed by Ivy Ho, commenced Thursday, July 23, 6:45 pm, at the Chelsea Clearview Cinemas. A special Q&A session with director Ho, moderated by senior program officer of cultural programs and performing arts La Frances Hui, Asia Society, preceded the festivals Opening Night Gala Reception at BLVD.
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By Maria Esteves - July 24, 2009
Marine Comedian Dave Rosner (DR) is an observant Jew who has performed comedy in clubs and synagogues in the United States, Australia, Canada, Kuwait, and Iraq. DR began in the entertainment industry at the age of eight, is known as the only Jewish Marine Comedian. He is member of the Friars Club who produced the Friars Club show "Tell it to the Marines." He hosted and produced "The Dave Rosner Comedy Rooms" in New York. He was recently on ...
By Maria Esteves - July 17, 2009
The 2nd Hola Mexico Film Festival 2009 (HMFF09) Tribute to the legendary actress/singer-songwriter Angélica María sponsored by The Mexican Cultural Institute of New York was held at the Quad Cinema, New York, Thursday, June 25, 6:30 pm. Ambassador Rubén Beltrán, Consul General of Mexico in New York, presented Angélica María with the Recognition of Achievement award. A
special presentation screenings of "Cinco de Chocolate," directed by Ca...
By Maria Esteves - July 16, 2009
The 2nd Hola Mexico Film Festival 2009 (HMFF09) Opening Night Premiere of TEAR THIS HEART OUT (Arrancame La Vida), written/directed by Roberto
Sneider, sponsored by NYC Latin Media & Entertainment
Commission (LATINYC) was held at the Quad Cinema, New York, Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 pm. Executive Director Carlos Manzano, NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission (LATINYC), presented the Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Proclamation, declaring June 23 - 28,...
By Maria Esteves - July 8, 2009
The 10th New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) presented by HBO will be held at select theaters July 28 - August 2, 2009. The festival founded in 1999 by Calixto Chinchilla, is the premiere marketplace for Latino film in the country that supports emerging and established directors of Latino and Latino American descent. NYILFF annually showcase film, music, free community events, and scholarships, to enrich the diversity and spirit of New York's...
By Maria Esteves - July 6, 2009
The 32nd Annual 2009 Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF ‘09) sponsored by Toyota, the official vehicle sponsor will be held in select theaters in New York, July 23 - 26, 2009. The festival founded in 1978 by Asia Cinevision, is the first and longest running international independent festival in the country that supports emerging and established directors of Asian and Asian American descent. AAIFF annually showcase film, video, and music to enr...
By Maria Esteves - June 20, 2009
The 12th Brooklyn International Film Festival 2009 (BIFF) New York Premiere of EM, written and directed by Tony Barbieri, was held at the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, New York, Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 pm. A special Q&A with producer Jim Jermanok preceded the film's premiere after party at Rebar. Producers Jim Jermanok and Harry Gregson-Williams were honored the 2009 BIFF Outstanding Achievement in Production Award.
EM is the most extraordinary and cap...
By Maria Esteves - June 9, 2009
The "Body & Soul NYC" 2009 Memorial Day Weekend dance celebration presented by John Davis, JD Productions with world renown DJs Joaquin "Joe" Claussell, Francois "K" Kevorkian (MAESTRO documentary film), and Danny Krivit (The God Father of Disco, MAESTRO documentary films) was held at the historical
Webster Hall, New York, Sunday, May 24, 6:00 PM. The evening featured talent warm-up by Andi Hanely, lights by Ariel, and host...
By Maria Esteves - June 2, 2009
The Al D. Rodriquez Liver Foundation (ADRLF) presented a Special Advance Screening of MAKING THE BOYS, directed by Crayton Robey at Pines 69 Benefit Gala in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall hosted by Emmy Award winner Carson Kressley and Tony Award winner Sara Ramirez on Saturday, May 30, 2009, 5:30 PM at the Brandon Fradd Theater, Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines. A Silent Auction featuring work by surrealist artist ALVARO and spa package by d'ma...
By Maria Esteves - May 23, 2009
The Eighth Tribeca Film Festival 2009 (TFF09) Special Presentation of MAKING THE BOYS (work-in-progress) documentary, directed by Crayton Robey was held at the SVA Theatre, New York, Monday, April 27, 4:30 PM. A panel discussion immediately followed with director Crayton Robey, actor Carson Kressley (Queer Eye, How to Look Good Naked), playwright playwright/screenwriter Mart Crowley (The Boys in the Band), actor Laurence Luckinbill (The Boys in ...
By: Maria Esteves - May 23, 2009
The 54th Annual Village Voice OBIE Awards ceremony honoring Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theater achievements of 2008-2009, co-hosted by Martha Plimpton and Daniel Breaker commenced at the historical Webster Hall ballroom, New York, Monday, May 18, 2009. The OBIES were web cast live on Paltalk.com.
The 54th OBIES honored music composer/lyricist Stephen Sondeim with the Music and Lyrics Award for "Road Show," directed by John Doyle, played ...
By: Maria Esteves - May 22, 2009
The 54th Annual 2009 Village Voice OBIE Awards ceremony honoring the best Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theater achievements of 2008-2009, co-hosted by Tony Award nominee Martha Plimpton and "Shrek the Musical" performer Daniel Breaker were held at the historical Webster Hall ballroom, New York, with a live Internet webcast on PalTalk.com, Monday, May 18, 8:00 pm. Presented by chairman Michael Feingold, OBIE Committee, producer Eileen Phelan, pub...
By: Maria Esteves - May 22, 2009
The 54th Annual 2009 Village Voice OBIE Awards ceremony honoring Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theater achievements of 2008-2009, co-hosted by 2009 Tony Award nominee Martha Plimpton and "Shrek the Musical " performer Daniel Breaker were held at the historical Webster Hall ballroom, New York, with a live Internet webcast on PalTalk.com, Monday, May 18, 8:00 pm. The 54th OBIE Award presenters were Anne Hathaway, Brian d'Arcy James (Shrek), Gav...
By Maria Esteves - May 12, 2009
The Second Hola Mexico Film Festival (HMFF) in New York will take place at the QUAD Cinema, June 23 - 28, 2009. The festival presents the best films of Mexico. This year's 14 feature films include the Opening Night Premiere of TEAR THIS HEART OUT, directed by Roberto Sneider, Tuesday, June 23, 7:30pm with an Opening Night Fiesta to follow, and the Closing Night Premiere of INSIGNIFICANT THINGS, directed by Andrea Martinez and produced by Guillermo Del Toro, Sun...
By Maria Esteves - May 12, 2009
The First Annual 2009 Village Voice Creative Block hosted by La Dolce Musto writer Michael Musto of The Villiage Voice will be held at the historical Webster Hall, New York, Monday, May 18, 8:30 PM - 2:30 AM. Creative Block is a multidisciplinary arts presentation of burlesque, digital art, performance art, dance and fiber arts from New York's creative emerging artists and avant-garde underground. Creative Block 2009 inaugural talent showcase include DJ Randy ...
By Maria Esteves - May 11, 2009
The Eighth Annual 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF09) Jury Competition Awards presented by founding sponsor American Express and hosted by Gideon Yago was held in the Tribeca Filmmaker Lounge sponsored by Union Square
Ballroom, New York, Thursday, April 30, 7:00 PM. TFF09 Audience Choice Award hosted by Heineken were announced at the Awards Wrap Party in the Tribeca Filmmaker Lounge at Union Square Ballroom, Saturday, May 2, 9:00 PM. The festivals award w...
By Maria Esteves - May 10, 2009
The Eighth Tribeca Film Festival 2009 (TFF09) World Premiere of PARTLY PRIVATE, directed by Danae Elon, was held at the AMC Village Theatre, New York, Saturday, April 25, 3:45 pm. A special Q&A immediately followed with director Elon. She is winner of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Best New York Documentary Award.
PARTLY PRIVATE is a compelling and passionate story based on
the Touitou's family decision whether to have their newborn son circumcised o...
By Maria Esteves - May 10, 2009
The Eighth Tribeca Film Festival 2009 (TFF09) World Premiere of PARTLY PRIVATE, directed by Danae Elon, was held at the AMC Village Theatre, New York, Saturday, April 25, 3:45 pm. A special Q&A immediately followed with director Elon. She is winner of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Best New York Documentary Award. Director Elon was interviewed in the Tribeca Filmmaker Lounge, Union Square Ballroom, New York, on Friday, May 1, 2009.
ME: What inspired...
By Maria Esteves - April 23, 2009
The Eighth Annual 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF09) Opening Night Gala World Premiere of WHATEVER WORKS, written/directed by Woody Allen, presented by American Express was held at the Ziegfeld Theatre, New York, on Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 pm. WHATEVER WORKS, released by Sony Pictures Classics, opens in theatres throughout New York and Los Angeles on Friday, June 19th. The Opening Night Gala red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, artists, filmma...
By Maria Esteves - April 22, 2009
The Eighth Annual 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF09) Opening Press Conference presented by American Express was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Tuesday, April 21, 10:00 AM. Press Conference speakers co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal officially opens the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. Additional speakers included director Spike Lee, KOBE DOIN WORK, PASSING STRANGE, and festival juror actr...
By Maria Esteves - April 20, 2009
The 8th Annual 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF09) held at selected theatres throughout New York City April 22 - May 3 features a spectacular line up of music films. This year's slate of music films include:
BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE: THE STORY OF CBGB, directed by Mandy Stein, screens at the AMC Village 7, Friday, April 24, 8:30PM, and Monday, April 27, 3:30PM. The World Premiere will be held at the SVA Theater, Thursday, April 30, 7:00PM.
The histori...
By Maria Esteves - April 19, 2009
The 2nd International Cloud Computing & the th International Virtualization Conference & Exposition presented by SYS-CON Media were held at the Roosevelt Hotel, New York, March 30 - April 1, 2009. Cloud Computing Virtualization annually present global advancement in cloud computing networks, applications and interoperations for the internet technology enterprise.
This year's conference sponsored by IBM, Microsoft, AppSense, CA, ExactTarget, Sun ...
By Maria Esteves - April 14, 2009
The 8th Annual 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF09) sponsored by American Express, the founding sponsor of the festival will be held in selected theatres throughout New York City, April 22 - May 3, 2009. The festival founded in 2001 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff following the attacks on the World Trade Center, is a diverse international film festival that supports emerging and established directors. TFF annually presents the largest celebr...
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