A Conversation With Filmmaker Leonardo Guerra Seragnoli Of The 2016 Slamdance Film “Last Summer”

  By: Saga Elmotaseb Edited by: Colleen Page Images By: Danielle McCormick The Art Of Monteque had a chance to speak with director Leonardo Guerra Seragnoli about The Film Last Summer during the 2016 Slamdance Film Festival. The Story of “Last Sumer” is set on board a luxury yacht in sparkling international waters, this tense and stylish drama captures the four final days a mother is … Continue reading A Conversation With Filmmaker Leonardo Guerra Seragnoli Of The 2016 Slamdance Film “Last Summer”

A Conversation With Alex Simmons, David Giuntoli and Flula Borg of The 2016 Slamdance Film “Honey Buddies”

By: Saga Elmotaseb Edited By: Colleen Page Images By: Danielle McCormick The Art Of Monteque set down with the filmmakers and creators of “Honey Buddies”, director and screenwriter Alex Simmons. Along with screenwriters David Giuntoli and Flula Borg . Honey Buddies had its United States World Premiere at the 2016 Slamdance Film Festival. “Honey Buddies” is about a jilted groom David is convinced by his excitable best … Continue reading A Conversation With Alex Simmons, David Giuntoli and Flula Borg of The 2016 Slamdance Film “Honey Buddies”

A Conversation With Filmmakers Chandler Kauffman & Hillary Cutter Of 2015 Dances With Films “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector”

  By Ellexia Nguyen Edited By: Colleen Page “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector” tells the story of a man who feels that his job as a Postal Inspector (played by Geoffrey Cantor) no longer matters to anyone. Feeling unimportant and useless, Karl acts upon the advice of his life coach (played by Amy Rutberg) and attempts to take charge of his future. The Art of Monteque interviewed … Continue reading A Conversation With Filmmakers Chandler Kauffman & Hillary Cutter Of 2015 Dances With Films “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector”

A Conversation With Renaissance Man Director Ante Novakovic Of The Film: “Leaves Of The Tree”

  By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau To say DirectorAnte Novakovic is a artist would be stating it mildly.  He is so much more,  he is truly a Renaissance man of the modern age. A man of many talents and a human being of deep spiritual wisdom.  The Art Of Monteque had a chance to have a conversation with DirectorAnte Novakovic  about his film “Leaves Of The … Continue reading A Conversation With Renaissance Man Director Ante Novakovic Of The Film: “Leaves Of The Tree”

A Conversation With Powerhouse Valerie Brandy, And The Force Behind The 2015 Dances With Films “Lola’s Last Letter”

By Ellexia Nguyen In this year’s Dances With Films festival, I had the honor of interviewing Valerie Brandy. She is the actress, screenwriter, and director of “Lola’s Last Letter”, a feature film which was shot in seven days in a documentary, found-footage style. Valerie’s film is part of the Competition Lineup at the 2015 Dances With Films Festival, which takes place in Hollywood, California. To … Continue reading A Conversation With Powerhouse Valerie Brandy, And The Force Behind The 2015 Dances With Films “Lola’s Last Letter”

A Conversation With Guillaume Campanacci: A New Rising Star Of Filmmaking

By: Cesar Arredondo Moviemaking wasn’t a top career choice for director Guillaume Campanacci. He may have been born in Cannes, home to the world famous French film festival that bears the city’s name, but apparently the movie bug didn’t bite him. Or so he thought. In the early 2000s, long after earning two degrees in engineering but choosing instead to work as an international model, … Continue reading A Conversation With Guillaume Campanacci: A New Rising Star Of Filmmaking

“Personal Gold” A Film By Tamara Christopherson And A Great Success At The 2015 Seattle International Film Festival

When the digital super highway of information meets four 2012 Women’s Track Cycling Olympic hopefuls a new age in Olympic training is born! By: Adrienne Vaught This is what it means to be an Olympian! Hard work and tons of heart! For these four athletes their spouses and supporters it was a ride they will never forget. At a time when Women’s Track Cycling had … Continue reading “Personal Gold” A Film By Tamara Christopherson And A Great Success At The 2015 Seattle International Film Festival

Dwight Turner An Artist Of The Heart

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Edited By : Colleen Page Images By: Dwight Turner The year is almost over and the film festival season is at its height of excitement. Everyone is wondering where those great Oscar winning gems are going to come from. The Art Of Monteque ran into one of those wonderful gems,  actor Dwight Turner.  If you can’t place him that’s okay because you … Continue reading Dwight Turner An Artist Of The Heart

An Artist Journey Which Inspired Filmmaker Belinda Sallin To Follow Her Dream

By: Vernon Nickerson Edited By : Colleen Page The new documentary “DARK STAR: H.R. GIGER’S WORLD” about surrealist artist H. R. Giger and “Alien” Oscar-winner; the true architect of nightmares opened theatrically on May 15th. It is the brilliant creation of filmmaker Belinda Sallin. Who so masterfully paints a picture of the world of the influential surrealist painter H. R. Giger (1940-2014) who hypnotized audiences with … Continue reading An Artist Journey Which Inspired Filmmaker Belinda Sallin To Follow Her Dream

A Rising Talent! From “Leaves Of A Tree” Introducing A Bright Light And Talented Young Actress Sarah Sebastiana.

By: Adrienne Vaught Edited By : Colleen Page In this deeply philosophical film that deals with such weighty issues as mortality, self service, selflessness and filmed on 2 continents this young actress holds her own among seasoned and skilled talent such as Eric Roberts, Sean Young and Federico Castelluccio. Sarah Sebastiana crafts a style all her own. A quiet yet powerful presence that imparts a … Continue reading A Rising Talent! From “Leaves Of A Tree” Introducing A Bright Light And Talented Young Actress Sarah Sebastiana.

A conversation With Artist Federico Castelluccio: A Renaissance man With A Gifted Soul

  By: Adrienne Vaught Edited By : Colleen Page As I did my research preparing to interview this modern day Renaissance man, the more fascinated I became by his many talents and pursuits. I can tell you I was shaking in my fuzzy slippers (phone interview). What a gifted soul. He paints his characters with the same warmth, vitality and unexpected twists that he paints … Continue reading A conversation With Artist Federico Castelluccio: A Renaissance man With A Gifted Soul

D. J. Healey A Storyteller With A Humble Heart

    By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Edited By : Colleen Page To have a conversation with writer and producer D. J. Healey is to have a conversation with a profoundly humble man. His insights on life and the human condition are made more surreal when you realize that this is not just a storyteller telling an amazing story; this is a gentleman which has lived … Continue reading D. J. Healey A Storyteller With A Humble Heart

An inside Look Into Rob Stewart Film “Revolution”

By: Adrienne Vaught Edited By : Colleen Page This incredibly driven individual will not let anything stop him from getting the truth out there! Not flesh eating bacteria or being lost in the middle of the ocean maybe forever. Filmmaker Rob Stewart is a warrior for the environment and the elegant predators of our wide and wondrous seas. In our conversation we discussed many important matters. … Continue reading An inside Look Into Rob Stewart Film “Revolution”

Going against the grain With (PFX): An Interview with “Harbinger Down” Filmmakers Alec Gillis And Tom Woodruff Jr.

By: Adrienne Vaught Edited By : Colleen Page Harbinger Down (2015) is the exciting and refreshing Sci-Fi thriller that is set to chill you to your very bones! In this epic tale we find ourselves trapped in an icy world with a terrifying monster. Marooned in the Bearing Sea a group of grad students dredge up the bottom of the sea and a lot more … Continue reading Going against the grain With (PFX): An Interview with “Harbinger Down” Filmmakers Alec Gillis And Tom Woodruff Jr.

A conversation with Director Linda G. Mills and her new short film, “Better to Live”

By:Vernon Nickerson Edited By : Colleen Page There have been some excellent films this year at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, there is one that should not be missed;  that is ” Better To Live”  short film that is packed with more emotion than a rollercoaster ride.   The art of Montague was able to speak with the filmmaker of this wonderful and touching film … Continue reading A conversation with Director Linda G. Mills and her new short film, “Better to Live”

An Generational Experience: A Interview with the filmmakers of “Requiem for the American Dream”

By:  Vernon Nickerson Edited By : Colleen Page During the Tribeca Film Festival The Art Of Monteque got to sit down with the wonderfully talented  filmmakers Peter D. Hutchison, Kelly Nyks, and Jared P. Scott who are behind the extraordinary film “Requiem For An American Dream” , the Dr. Norm Chomsky documentary.  Which had its debut premiere Friday April 17th to wide acclaim. When were … Continue reading An Generational Experience: A Interview with the filmmakers of “Requiem for the American Dream”

A Passion for Merging Past and Future: An Interview with Marco Kalantari, writer and director of “The Shaman”

By: Vernon Nickerson Edited By : Colleen Page As a hardworking  artist and creative it is hard to miss what a true genius  Marco Kalantari is and  how humble he is about his craft. A bridge to many different cultures Marco Kalantari is truly a mirror of cultural diversity. The Art Of Monteque had  a chance to sit down with the writer and director to talk about his premiere … Continue reading A Passion for Merging Past and Future: An Interview with Marco Kalantari, writer and director of “The Shaman”

Spotlight ON: Music and The Brain: A Call to Action, a Southern California Radio sponsored community event

By: Vernon Nickerson On Sunday, January 25, 2015 a typical sunny and warm Sunday California winter afternoon, I had the pleasure of being in a standing-room-only crowd at the Crawford Family Forum, broadcast headquarters of Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) station KPPC, 89.3 FM, in Pasadena, California. A diverse group of parents, children, musicians, music and arts educators, student musicians, graduates of public and private school systems … Continue reading Spotlight ON: Music and The Brain: A Call to Action, a Southern California Radio sponsored community event

Portrait Of A Phenomenal Woman

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau   Edited By :Colleen Page   *Images By: Ms. Lonnie Calvin     The Art of Monteque got a chance to sit down with the phenomenal Ms. Lonnie Calvin as she prepares to showcase her second theatrical production of “Miz Bonnie’s Band”. The first was in  March 2013.  Ms. Lonnie Calvin is indeed an extraordinary woman, who’s childhood in Chicago was full of … Continue reading Portrait Of A Phenomenal Woman