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Movie Review

2016 Slamdance Film Review: “How To Plan An Orgy In A Small Town”

By: Alystar McKenneh-O’Neill The movie could have gone so many other directions, when it took a left turn into the most delightful story. After her mother’s death, Cassie (Jewel Staite) heads to the small town she escaped from after high school, where she expects and finds the old gang just as catty as she left them. But then the story takes a turn south and … Continue reading 2016 Slamdance Film Review: “How To Plan An Orgy In A Small Town”

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Sundance Film Festival 2016 Has Now Started!

  The 2016 Sundance Film Festival has officially started.  With an array of unique and cutting-edge voices tackling such controversial issues as gun control, abortion and the state of politics today; it is no wonder that this year’s 2016 Sundance Film Festival will be one that is truly unique.  For 11 days the 2016 Sundance Film Festival will take those attending on a grand journey … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival 2016 Has Now Started!

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Spirituality

10 Tribal Teachings To Live By

By: Nick Polizzi Director, The Sacred Science Like many of the teachings that come from indigenous culture, the 10 virtues below are intended as a roadmap for living a more balanced and connected life. The beauty of these ancient pillars of existence is that they always remain relevant, regardless of how evolved or learned we think we’ve become. 1) The Earth is our Mother, care … Continue reading 10 Tribal Teachings To Live By

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Anthony Figueroa: A Man of Strength and Honor

  By Monteque Pope-Le Beau In a perfect world there would be equality. There would be no suffering because everyone would have a multitude of opportunities. The world would be a different place where people were kind to one another and our most precious resource, our children would always be safe; but that’s not how the real world is. The reality is there are parts … Continue reading Anthony Figueroa: A Man of Strength and Honor

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About The Artist

Mary Fashbaugh: An Artist Of The Senses

  The artwork Mary Fashbaugh explores expectations and limitations of the senses in regard to human interaction. As Western culture grows more and more touch-averse, we rely on visual representation to navigate a majority of our communication. Loss of a more physical engagement with others and the world around us provokes her to explore personal boundaries and to question the integrity of sight. Humans have … Continue reading Mary Fashbaugh: An Artist Of The Senses

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Farhad Jafari Kiasaraei: An Artist Of Inter Contemplation

It seems there is no relationship between this course and painting and drawing, but in reality nothing is separated from these two at all.  Farhad Jafari Kiasaraei   Farhad Jafari Kiasaraei was born in a very beautiful and green city which is in the north of Iran named “Lahijan”. He feels his existence belonged to no special time or place during all of his life … Continue reading Farhad Jafari Kiasaraei: An Artist Of Inter Contemplation

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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SHORT FILM PROGRAM FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

72 Full-Scale Stories in Short Form will Inspire, Challenge, Engage and Entertain Audiences Sundance Institute announced today its full lineup of 72 short films that will leave a lasting impact on audiences long after the lights go up at their screenings at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sundance and Ogden, Utah. Among the short films the Festival … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SHORT FILM PROGRAM FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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SLAMDANCE 2016 ANNOUNCES SUBVERSIVE LINE UP OF SPECIAL SCREENINGS, BEYOND FEATURES AND SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS

  From Adam Rifkin & Penn Jillette to Embers and Deep Gold, Slamdance Festival to showcase daring new filmmaking from four continents! Slamdance has announced its Special Screenings, Beyond, and Shorts programs for their 22nd Film Festival. The programs present bold DIY films by a variety of acclaimed and visionary filmmakers from all over the world and include 23 World, 13 North American, and 13 … Continue reading SLAMDANCE 2016 ANNOUNCES SUBVERSIVE LINE UP OF SPECIAL SCREENINGS, BEYOND FEATURES AND SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS

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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

  Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and Special Events: Bright Stars, New Stories and Fest Favorites Round Out Robust Festival Program Sundance Institute has completed its feature film lineup for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival with the highly anticipated narratives, documentaries, episodic work and events in the Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and Special Events sections. The Festival takes place January 21-31 in Park … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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Movie Review

A Review Of “All About E” A Simplistic Lesson In Self Acceptance

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau What does it take for someone to stop running from themselves and face who they are? How hard can it be to step up and be your true self without fear or worry of what others may think about you let alone your family? Sometimes it may be harder than one might think! In the film “All about E” E played … Continue reading A Review Of “All About E” A Simplistic Lesson In Self Acceptance

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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE CELEBRATES NEW FRONTIER 10TH ANNIVERSARY AT 2016 FESTIVAL

  (1) #100humans, Credit: 8i; (2) theBlu: Encounter, Credit: Wevr;  (3) Queen Rose Family (da Stories), Credit: Kalup Linzy Studio. A revolution a decade in the making, Sundance Institute celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its New Frontier program with an exhibition of new work at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, including immersive cinematic works, virtual reality installations, an extensive lineup of documentary and narrative mobile VR experiences … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE CELEBRATES NEW FRONTIER 10TH ANNIVERSARY AT 2016 FESTIVAL

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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FILMS IN COMPETITION AND NEXT FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

  (1) Morris from America, Credit: Sean McElwee; (2) The Lure, Credit: Robert Palka; (3) The Fits, Credit: Paul Yee.   The Sundance Institute is offering a first look at the year ahead in independent film, culture and new ideas, Sundance Institute announced  65 films selected for the U.S. Competition, World Competition and out-of-competition NEXT category set to premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FILMS IN COMPETITION AND NEXT FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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About The Artist

Andrea Monroe: An Artist Of The Universe

  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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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