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MontequeOctober 9, 2015October 9, 2015

A Review of “Surviving Me: The Nine Circles Of Sophie”, A Cautionary Tale

By: Austin Winter-Chase In the middle of the journey of our life I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight way was lost. Dante Alighieri One might imagine when they go off to college that it will be a piece of cake or moreover a brand new life of freedom. Where they can do what they like, live as they … Continue reading A Review of “Surviving Me: The Nine Circles Of Sophie”, A Cautionary Tale

MontequeOctober 9, 2015October 9, 2015

A Review of “The Key” A Deviously Erotic Story Of The Manipulation Of A Marriage

By: Austin Winter-Chase THE KEY is an ambitious film, both technically and emotionally, and exactly the kind of film I have always wanted to make. Technology now provides me (and all filmmakers) with the tools to finally fulfill my vision, and I’m so looking forward to what the future holds for us all. Jefery Levy, Director Jefery Levy’s 2014 film “The Key” is … Continue reading A Review of “The Key” A Deviously Erotic Story Of The Manipulation Of A Marriage

World Premiere of THE BIG SHORT To Close AFI FEST 2015

AFI FEST 2015 presented by Audi is bringing another world premiere to this year’s festival…and it’s a “big” one. The Paramount Pictures and Regency Enterprises film THE BIG SHORT will be the Closing Night film of AFI FEST on Thursday, November 12 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Directed by Adam McKay with a screenplay by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay, the film stars Academy Award® … Continue reading World Premiere of THE BIG SHORT To Close AFI FEST 2015

World Premiere of BY THE SEA To Open AFI FEST 2015

AFI FEST 2015 presented by Audi kicks off on Thursday, November 5 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. The Opening Night Gala, the world premiere of BY THE SEA, follows an American writer (Brad Pitt) and his wife (Angelina Jolie Pitt) who arrive in a tranquil and picturesque seaside resort in 1970s France, their marriage in apparent crisis. The film is written, … Continue reading World Premiere of BY THE SEA To Open AFI FEST 2015

MontequeOctober 8, 2015October 8, 2015

WORLD PREMIERE OF CONCUSSION TO PLAY AS CENTERPIECE GALA AT AFI FEST 2015 PRESENTED BY AUDI

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced that the World Premiere of Sony Pictures’ CONCUSSION — starring two-time Academy Award® nominee Will Smith, written and directed by Peter Landesman, and produced by Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, David Wolthoff, Larry Shuman and Elizabeth Cantillon — will be the Centerpiece Gala of AFI FEST 2015 presented by Audi. The honored event will take place at the TCL … Continue reading WORLD PREMIERE OF CONCUSSION TO PLAY AS CENTERPIECE GALA AT AFI FEST 2015 PRESENTED BY AUDI

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW, MULTI-YEAR INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THEATRE ARTISTS FROM MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

Sundance Institute announced a significant expansion of its international cultural exchange programs for independent artists with a new, multi-year initiative to support theatre-makers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). With the goal of creating new opportunities for cross-cultural connectedness and in-depth mutual artistic reflection and exploration, the Institute will expand its existing international Labs to include a pilotTheatre Lab in MENA, to … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW, MULTI-YEAR INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THEATRE ARTISTS FROM MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

SUNDANCE FILM FORWARD TRAVELS TO MIAMI OCTOBER 20-23

Sundance Institute and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities announced that Sundance Film Forward will host free screenings of acclaimed independent films and moderated discussions and workshops with talented filmmakers October 20-23. The events will take place in a range of venues from the program’s host, the Bill Cosford Cinema at University of Miami, to small community centers, including branches of the … Continue reading SUNDANCE FILM FORWARD TRAVELS TO MIAMI OCTOBER 20-23

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR CREATORS OF TV AND ONLINE SERIES; 10 PROJECTS SELECTED FOR 2015 EPISODIC STORY LAB

Sundance Institute announced the 10 projects selected from more than 2,500 submissions for its second Episodic Story Lab, representing some of the most promising new writers creating TV and online series. The Lab supports first-time show creators and is one of 24 residency Labs the Institute hosts each year for independent artists in theatre, film, new media and episodic content. Under the … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR CREATORS OF TV AND ONLINE SERIES; 10 PROJECTS SELECTED FOR 2015 EPISODIC STORY LAB

MontequeOctober 8, 2015October 8, 2015

Slamdance 2015 Writing Competition Announces Winners

Shane Andries’ The Delegation wins Grand Prize (LOS ANGELES, CA—October 8, 2015) The Delegation written by Shane Andries has won the 2015 Slamdance Writing Competition Grand Prize. Andries was awarded $7,000 in cash prizes for his feature script at the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Writers Guild of America, West last night on October 7, 2015.The Delegation tells the story of a rookie congressional staffer … Continue reading Slamdance 2015 Writing Competition Announces Winners

MontequeOctober 8, 2015October 9, 2015

A Review of “SUMMER” A Beautifully Told Dutch Gay Teen Love Story

By: Austin Winter- Chase Life is hard at any age, but especially when you are a teenager and you’re still trying to figure out who you are and your place in your work in this world. For sixteen year old Anne life is a bit more complicated. She is a beautiful young girl who feels out of place. Not really knowing how to fit in, … Continue reading A Review of “SUMMER” A Beautifully Told Dutch Gay Teen Love Story

MontequeOctober 8, 2015October 9, 2015

LA Documentary “East LA Interchange” in 2 LA Film Festivals

By: Austin Winter-Chase “I came back because I am who I am because of the community I grew up in.” –will.i.am, The Black Eyed Peas Besty Kalin’s award winning documentary and Audience Award Winner for Best Documentary “East LA Interchange” to screen at the New Urbanism Film Festival and the Highland Park Independent Film Festival. In a country where freedom and equality goes hand … Continue reading LA Documentary “East LA Interchange” in 2 LA Film Festivals

About The Artist

My Story

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Many have suggested that I write a biography or share my story, but that doesn’t align with who I am. I value my privacy greatly. However, I prefer solitude over privacy. Therefore, I rarely discuss myself. Instead, I often talk about my family and my upbringing, especially focusing on my mother. Recently, I had ample time to reflect on my life … Continue reading My Story

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MontequeJune 28, 2015June 28, 2015

The 2015 L A Film Festival Review: “Maiko: Dancing Child”

By: Vernon Nickerson Norwegian Writer and Director Ase Svenheim Drivenes has crafted a beautiful tone poem of an artist risking all for the love of her chosen profession – prima ballerina – in his film “Maiko: Dancing Child”. It is easy to see why it was nominated as Best Documentary at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival. We are introduced to this story of … Continue reading The 2015 L A Film Festival Review: “Maiko: Dancing Child”

MontequeJune 28, 2015June 28, 2015

The 2015 L A Film Festival Review: “Sweet Mickey for President”

By: Vernon Nickerson Director Ben Patterson and Writer Pras Michel (member of the Fugees) have combined forces to bring us a vivid and vibrant 21st Century snapshot of life in Haiti in their documentary, “Sweet Mickey for President”. The film focuses on the post 2010 earthquake campaign of Haitian pop music icon and populist and activist Michel Martelly (aka Sweet Mickey) as he seeks to become … Continue reading The 2015 L A Film Festival Review: “Sweet Mickey for President”

MontequeJune 28, 2015June 28, 2015

The 2015 L A Film Festival Review: “In Football We Trust”

By; Vernon Nickerson For the love of the game or for the power and fame? This is one question directors Tony Vainuku and Erika Cohn address by telling the stories of 4 Polynesian football players struggling to overcome gang violence and poverty in a world where a contract to play football in the NFL is the only endgame in town as depicted in the documentary … Continue reading The 2015 L A Film Festival Review: “In Football We Trust”

MontequeJune 24, 2015June 24, 2015

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FILM AND MUSIC LINEUP FOR SUNDANCE NEXT FEST, AUG. 7-9

3-Day Summer Festival Celebrates Renegade Spirit of Independent Artists at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles Mistress America + Sky Ferreira >> Finders Keepers >> Entertainment + Sharon Van Etten >> Cronies >> Turbo Kid + Neon Indian vs. Toro Y Moi ’80s-inspired DJ battle Aug. 2 Kick Off Event with Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Cop Car Los Angeles Premiere Tickets on … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FILM AND MUSIC LINEUP FOR SUNDANCE NEXT FEST, AUG. 7-9

MontequeJune 24, 2015June 24, 2015

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE SELECTS EIGHT PROJECTS FOR 2015 DOCUMENTARY EDIT AND STORY LABS

Sundance Institute today announced the eight projects selected for its annual Documentary Edit and Story Labs, taking place in two sessions at the Sundance Resort in Utah from June 19-27 and July 3-11. The Labs are among the highlights of the Institute’s year-round work with documentary feature filmmakers and are part of the 24 residential labs the Institute hosts each year to discover and foster … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE SELECTS EIGHT PROJECTS FOR 2015 DOCUMENTARY EDIT AND STORY LABS

MontequeJune 24, 2015

Healthy Living

Cucumbers The Mighty Vegetable

By: Jannie Vaught The first day of summer arrived with a bang! The storm was a hit and run. We had been out doing the weekly mow–ugh– and rushed inside to get cover. Welcome summer. This may be the beginning of another interesting season. This week cucumbers seem to be the topic. This is the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world. And known to … Continue reading Cucumbers The Mighty Vegetable