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
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
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: 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 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
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
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
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
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
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”
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”
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”
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
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