EPIC Global Conference: Highlights From The 24 Hour Event
Michelle Sciarrotta reflects on some of the highlights of EPIC, the global entertainment conference that ran for 24 hours on January 10 2022.
Tag: film
EPIC Profile: Mehmet Ünal Ensemble And Theremin To Metaverse
Mehmet Ünal Ensemble performed at The EPIC global online entertainment conference held across 24 hours on 10th January 2022.
Golden Globes 2022: Nominees Announced Amid Controversy
The Golden Globes 2022 nominees have been announced amid controversy from recent years affecting the ceremony with NBC pulling the broadcast.
Sun Picture Gardens – The Oldest Open-Air Cinema in the World
Are you a movie aficionado? Do you love open air cinemas? Then you should travel to Western Australia! The Sun Picture Gardens (also known as Sun Pictures) is the world’s oldest picture gardens still in operation. It is located in Broome, Western Australia. And, unlike most outdoor cinemas around the globe, this open-air cinema screens multiple films per night. Most outdoor cinemas which are in areas with favourable climate conditions screen only one or two films per week.
How Do We Create?
It is a question often asked, how do artists, theatre makers, and other creatives create? What is their process? That is what I wanted to explore in my latest TheatreArtLife article.
Zurich International Film Festival 2021 – The Highlights
The Zurich International Film Festival (ZFF) is always worth a visit. Each year, the excellent and eclectic choice of films is astounding. As is everything else the festival offers to its guests and audiences. Workshops and presentations with international film makers. An international film music competition. The awarding of Lifetime Achievement Awards throughout the festival days. As well as the main awards ceremony honoring film creatives from all over the world.
The Last Blockbuster, Beloved Analog Remnant, Still Up and Running
Do you remember those times when you wanted to watch a movie over the weekend, and you went to the video rental store to browse around for a while? To find just that perfect little gem of home evening entertainment? Nowadays, almost all those stores are gone from cities around the world. However, one store of what used to be one of the largest franchises for video rental still remains: the last Blockbuster.
Popcorn – A History of That Little Extra Bite of Entertainment
Popcorn. Who here hasn’t munched on it at some point in their lives? It is inextricably linked to entertainment. Not all kinds of course. Connoisseurs of classical music and opera would most likely be aghast at all the crunching and rustling of paper bags during a performance. But, in circus, cinema, as well as during a myriad of other entertainment events, the iconic scent of popcorn will waft through the venue… and, most likely, you won’t be able to resist and will get yourself a bag, too.
Camelot’s Aaron Dalla Villa on Working Through the Pandemic
After a long, dark year and a half, live theatre has begun to make its return to New York. Aaron Dalla Villa is one of many in the industry who is excited to return to normal. He plays Mordred in Bay Street Theater’s summer outdoor concert production of Camelot, in Sag Harbor, NY. Returning to […]
Vince Gilligan Creating New Shows Following Better Call Saul
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul has confirmed that a new deal with Sony Pictures Television has been extended for another four years. The deal will mean that Gilligan, who has been with Sony for the last 15 years, will be part of one of the longest collaborative partnerships with the […]
Cinderella: The New Movie Musical Coming To Amazon Prime
The latest exciting live action musical theatre film, Cinderella is due to be released in a matter of weeks on Amazon Prime. Starring pop sensation Camila Cabello as the lead, the film features an all-star cast and crew, and has been anticipated since pre-pandemic times.
The 10 Best Documentary Feature Films About Dance
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to my favorite documentaries about theatre. This time, I want to put the emphasis on dance. Here is a small collection for you. The 10 best documentary feature films about dance. Needless to say, this is highly subjective. These films are not on any official list, but rather my personal Top 10.
Matt Burke: Theatre, Film and TV Actor – Theatre People
Another great week, Theatre People! Today I’m eager to introduce you to yet another extraordinary actor and teacher in the theatrical, television, and film arena—Mr. Matt Burke.
Robyn Cohen: Theatre, TV and Movie Actress – Theatre People
Good morning, TheatrePeople! Another great week as 2021 marches forward, and the promise of more and more stages opening and the stories we love being told again. Speaking of, I am so thrilled to introduce you to an incredible actor and teacher, Robyn Cohen.
The 10 Best Documentary Feature Films About Theatre
Are you a film addict as well as a theatre addict? I sure am and am always on the lookout for interesting documentaries about shows and theatre. Here is a small collection for you. The 10 best documentary feature films about theatre. Needless to say, this is highly subjective. These films are not on any official list, but rather my personal Top 10.
The Extraordinary Cinema Culture of Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich offers an astonishing palette of cinematic experiences. Independent movies from all corners of the world. Theatres dedicated to old classics only. Hollywood mainstream. Film festivals. Everything in the original language with subtitles. The movie theatres themselves are a sight to behold. Everything from large multiplexes to tiny cinemas with wooden chairs, to theatres which remind one more of being in an opera house, due to the opulent surroundings.
Geoffrey Wade: Theatre, TV and Film Actor – Theatre People
Good day, Theatre People! This week I’m so excited to introduce you to acting powerhouse, photographer and gentleman, Geoffrey Wade. I had the pleasure of meeting Geoffrey through Elaine Bromka, and I’m thrilled to share his interview.
DriveINSIDE Manchester: The World’s First Covid Compliant Theatre
The World’s First DriveINSIDE COVID compliant Theatre has been setup in Manchester’s Trafford Centre. Providing a marquee to shelter from the infamous British weather, the venue can welcome 800 visitors by car and is host to an array of upcoming events, as well as being available for private hire.
The Power to Pitch
Artist’s Strategy’s primary goal is to empower actors. Empowering them to take control of the things they often feel like they have no control over. This comes in many forms, including but not limited to relationship building, marketing, creating financial stability and, of course, self producing.
Wunika Mukan, Nigeria-Based Curator, on Giving African Artists a Voice
Wunika Mukan is a Nigeria-based curator who works passionately with interdisciplinary artists, creatives, and organizations to create meaningful productions and sustainable initiatives that build strong communities. In our interview she explains her own journey into the arts and shares her vision and dreams for the future.
Meet Nigerian Film Maker Ema Edosio Deelen
Ema Edosio Deelen is a gifted Nigerian film director and producer whose feature comedy Kasala! successfully made the global film festival circuit in 2018. In this interview we are not only looking at her first successful feature film, however. We are also getting to know more about Ema’s motivations. We hear about her dreams and her vision for the future of her peers and the creative arts in Africa.
NuNu Deng and the Pangea Under the Stars Film Festival
NuNu Deng is the Founder and executive director of the inaugural Pangea Under The Stars Film Festival: Juba in South Sudan. It is a festival in the making. Presently, the first edition is set to open in the city of Juba in South Sudan in October 2021. The arts, the magical realm of movies, as an avenue for healing, dreaming, and societal transformation.
Exploring Our Planet with the ‘What a Trip!’ Festival in Montpellier
At the end of September 2020, I was fortunate to experience the What a Trip! festival in the beautiful city of Montpellier, in France. This festival is a celebration of travel and nature, presented through the eyes of documentary filmmakers and photographers.
Isaac Lee: When Dreams Meet Brilliance And a Strong Work Ethic
Isaac Lee is a young international artist of Korean descent. He was born in 1997. I first met him when he was 16 years old. Even then, he inspired me. Isaac dreams big. Yet, I believe, over the coming years he will show us what can happen when dreams meet brilliance and a strong work ethic.
