We are all ambassadors of the Universe here to express something larger than ourselves. Andrea Monroe is a very talented self-taught artist and writer who has worked in creative fields all her life. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, her only viable art lesson that she received was as a child for one semester at the Art Institute of Chicago. But during that brief encounter, … Continue reading Andrea Monroe: An Artist Of The Universe
CRUCIFIED I think I know how Jesus must’ve felt Before a crowd of his jeering nonbelievers I’m a prisoner now of my own pain A martyr of my marriage I’m sucked shallow Fucked dry By a hostile gathering of my own heathens Who go by native-sounding names like Totally Broken Dreams, Love Left Me, and Big Fucking Failure. Once a tree, I’m now a drooping … Continue reading Poems By Andrea Monroe
Daniele Bongiovanni is an international painter, historian, poet and illustrator. Daniele Bongiovanni, was born in Palermo, Italy on 11 April 1986 and graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Palermo. Over the years he realizes several thematic cycles that he presents in museums and galleries of major Italian and foreign cities: in Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States and elsewhere. He exhibits also in … Continue reading Daniele Bongiovanni: An Artist Of The Extraordinary
Chose wisely what to accept and what to reject. Artist Doug Sandelin Much of Doug Sandelin art is socially engaging. He is for the most part a self taught artist. Doug Sandelin passion is painting portraits and figures. His work is to him like life, just a series a of mistakes in a process of correction. The series “Idyllic America” that he is currently … Continue reading Doug Sandelin: An Artist With An Engaging Mind
Karen Fiorito strives to make the viewer feel as she does. Which is that all beings are sacred and magical. She combines traditional and modern techniques to produce unique prints and murals with considerable detail. Each work represents a sacred being and is a meditation or prayer for that being. Karen Fiorito combines aspects of different religions, such as Buddhism and Hinduism, to give … Continue reading Karen Fiorito: An Artists Of The Sacred
Adrenaline junkies and genre film-lovers know the real fun at the Sundance Film Festival starts at midnight. Sundance Institute announces nine feature films that will screen in its iconic Midnight section at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Which has launched films includingThe Blair Witch Project, SAW, Super Troopers, The Babadook, Black Dynamite, What We Do In The Shadows,Dead/Alive, Delicatessen, The Descent and Hard … Continue reading Director Rob Zombie’s Film 31 To have World Premiere At The 2016 Sundance Festival Midnight Section
The Lineup is full of premieres and highlights first-time directors from around the globe including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Italy and UK. That tackles subjects of redemption, agoraphobia, misfits, captivity, friendship and whistleblowers The Slamdance Film Festival announced their Narrative and Documentary Feature Film Competition programs for its 22nd Festival edition. As the premiere film festival by filmmakers for filmmakers, Slamdance’s showcase of emerging … Continue reading SLAMDANCE ANNOUNCES 2016 FEATURE FILM COMPETITION WITH INCREASED GLOBAL REACH AND DIVERSITY
Thirty three independent documentary films have been selected for Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program support in 2015, with grantees including original voices from around the world. The Sundance Documentary Fund moved to a limited rolling open call in 2015, encouraging filmmakers to submit applications only when they feel their film is ready to share. Rahdi Taylor, Film Fund Director, said, “This past year was … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE DOCUMENTARY FILM PROGRAM ANNOUNCES PROJECTS SELECTED FOR 2015 SUPPORT
DIG (Digital, Interactive and Gaming) is an exciting and innovative new showcase from the Slamdance Film Festival dedicated to emerging independent artists working in hybrid, immersive, and developing forms of digital media art. Ten works will feature in the inaugural DIG show, hosted by Big Pictures Los Angeles (2424 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018). DIG opens December 4 from 5-9pm, and runs … Continue reading Slamdance Uncovers Dig: A New Digital, Interactive & Gaming Showcase for Emerging Artists Launches In Los Angeles on December 5th 2015 at Big Pictures Los Angeles
Sundance Institute and Jaunt Studios announced their collaboration to launch a groundbreaking cinematic virtual reality residency program designed to empower artists on the cutting edge of storytelling. The first artist selected to participate in the six-month Sundance Institute New Frontier | Jaunt VR Residency Program is Lynette Wallworth, and three additional artists will be selected to participate in the coming months. Through this collaboration, Sundance … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE AND JAUNT STUDIOS LAUNCH SUNDANCE INSTITUTE NEW FRONTIER | JAUNT VR RESIDENCY
Revolver Picture Company and Random Bench have teamed up to produce the next feature from TOAD ROAD and FELT filmmaker Jason Banker. Known for mashing genres of film to create new and powerful viewing experiences, Banker has emerged from a ‘filmmaker to watch’ to one building enviable relationships in the independent film world. TOAD ROAD, which won a number of festival awards during … Continue reading GENRE RE-DEFINING INDIE FILMMAKER JASON BANKER RAMPS UP NEW FEATURE FILM WITH REVOLVER AND RANDOM BENCH
Lisa Rae’s mantra is #artislife. Lisa Rae loves the way creative expression allows her to connect to others through her work. Nature and works of art inspire her to be a better artist, but the true inspiration lies within herself. Lisa Rae does her best to express that through her paintings and pictures. She fell in love with drawing and painting during her teen … Continue reading Lisa Rae: An Artist Guided By Her Passion
Kasim Patton creates art using only recycled and found materials. He strives to create original pieces that challenge himself and the viewer. Kasim Patton is a artist and photographer from Southern California. After working a few dead end jobs, he decided to pursue his passion for photography full time. Kasim Patton started shooting weddings and other events by word of mouth. While working … Continue reading Kasim Patton: An Artist Finding Freedom And Beauty In The Discarded
Salma Arastu was born into the Hindu tradition in her native India, and embracing Islam later on, she has enjoyed the beauty of these two distinctive traditions first hand. At birth, Salma Arastu was given the life-defining challenge of a left hand without fingers. Through her belief in the unity of an all-encompassing God, she was able to transcend barriers of religion, culture, and … Continue reading Salma Arastu: A Sculptor of the Spirit
By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau The Art Of Monteque had the wonderful pleasure of attending the 2015 AFI Film Festival. Just like years pass this year’s Film Festival did not disappoint. With extravagant galas, wonderful premieres and those wonderful treasures that make going to a film festival worthwhile.The AFI panels were wonderful and very informative. Along with the panels discussing the emergence of virtual reality … Continue reading 2015 AFI Film Festival Wrap Up
The Art Of Monteque Team would take to this time to send our prayers and sympathies to our colleagues, our contributors and to the people of Paris who have been affected by this heinous and hideous act of violence. The Art Of Monteque Team stands With the people of Paris in these dark times. Let these unspeakable acts not stop us from caring about one another, … Continue reading Together We Stand United In The Darkness
By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Another man’s garbage is indeed another man’s treasure in the film “Landfill Harmonic” it showcases that from garbage can come wondrous beauty. In a place where is beyond apparent poverty and living conditions are substandard, but the norm come see the breathtaking inspiration and creation of the Recycled Orchestra. “Landfill Harmonic” which premiered at the 2015 AFI Film Festival in Official … Continue reading A Review Of “Landfill Harmonic” Out Of Ugliness Comes Beauty
By: Austin Winter-Chase Sometimes it’s very hard for us to face who we are along with the fact that we all deserve and our own right to be happy. Sometimes you have to go home to find happiness and acceptance, but most importantly to find yourself and to heal. “Big Eden” is a uniquely American fable about home and family. It hits upon the universal … Continue reading A Review of “Big Eden” Finding Acceptance And Healing
By: Austin Winter-Chase “Most meaningful undertakings are personal. My goal is to tell the story of salsa in such a way that it reaches beyond the dance world. The aspirations of Victor and Katia are just as much my aspirations. They want to reach the top and show to the world what they can do on a dance floor. In making this film I want … Continue reading A Review Of “Cold Nights Hot Salsa” A Film About Love And Passion
By: Austin Winter-Chase In the style of Stanley Kubrick with a Clockwork Orange feel director Jefery Levy takes the audience on a psychedelic mind trip of the crazy world that is reality TV. What is real and what is fantasy becomes clearly blurred in this delightfully entertaining and fun film. In the film “Me” director Jefery Levy plays a delusional eccentric who believes he is … Continue reading A Review Of “Me” A Truly Mind Bending Trip
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