Daniele Bongiovanni: An Artist Of The Extraordinary

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

Doug Sandelin: An Artist With An Engaging Mind

    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: An Artists Of The Sacred

  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

Director Rob Zombie’s Film 31 To have World Premiere At The 2016 Sundance Festival Midnight Section

  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

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE DOCUMENTARY FILM PROGRAM ANNOUNCES PROJECTS SELECTED FOR 2015 SUPPORT

  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

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

  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 LAUNCH SUNDANCE INSTITUTE NEW FRONTIER | JAUNT VR RESIDENCY

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

GENRE RE-DEFINING INDIE FILMMAKER JASON BANKER RAMPS UP NEW FEATURE FILM WITH REVOLVER AND RANDOM BENCH

    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

Kasim Patton: An Artist Finding Freedom And Beauty In The Discarded

    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

2015 AFI Film Festival Wrap Up

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

A Review Of “Landfill Harmonic” Out Of Ugliness Comes Beauty

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

A Review of “Big Eden” Finding Acceptance And Healing

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

A Review Of “Cold Nights Hot Salsa” A Film About Love And Passion

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

A Review Of “Me” A Truly Mind Bending Trip

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

A Review Of “The Tainted Veil” Taking A Look At The Layers Of The Veil

By: Austin Winter-Chase A woman’s mind is a gift. Her beauty is sacred, but she also very powerful. Wars have been launched, civilizations leveled, discoveries made and untold numbers of lives saved because of a woman. There is no difference now then in ancient times of how women are perceived; the only issue now is if a woman is allowed the right and freedom to … Continue reading A Review Of “The Tainted Veil” Taking A Look At The Layers Of The Veil

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

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