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Free Tickets to Regina Belle 10/28-29,Yoshi's- Oakland; Omar Sosa 11/4-5,Yoshi's- Oakland; Brenda Wong Aoki 10/30,Yoshi's- SF; The Velveteen Rabbit 11/26, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St, SF; Business Strategic Plan; Entertainment Jobs Sep
We were honored in Miami, Florida and Port Au Prince, Haiti last month for the Relief Missions that we have sent to Haiti since the earthquake and are currently up for an EMMY with "OUT. The Glenn Burke Story", have already won several honors for it and expect more.
Special "Thanks" to all that have supported our efforts over the years! FREE tickets to Regina Belle w/ Special Guest Chris Walker, Friday and Saturday, October 28-29, 2011, 10:00 pm, Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland Ca 94607; Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet, Friday and Saturday, November 4-5, 2011, 10:00 pm, Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland Ca 94607; Brenda Wong Aoki and Mark Izu KABUKI JAZZ CABARET, Sunday, October 30, 2011 5:00 pm,Yoshi's,1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco; The Velveteen Rabbit, Choreographed and directed by KT Nelson, Saturday, November 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., Novellus Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street (at 3rd Street), San Francisco, CA
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Regina Belle w/ special guest Chris Walker
Friday, October 28, 2011 and
Regina Belle performing This Is Love. (C) 1989 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Chris Walker Performs on Sirius Radio "Everyday Woman"
It's not without some measure of fear and trepidation that gospel music puts checks and balances on reverse crossover artists. After all, for every general-market hopeful with pure, Christ-honoring motives, there's always a controversial artist—good-intentioned, but ultimately far from the integrity, character, and value system required to represent Jesus to the church and to the world.
Four-time GRAMMY®-winning R&B/Pop songstress Regina Belle is a different story. Even as the New Jersey native rode high in the urban charts throughout the '80s and '90s with such urban classics as "Baby Come to Me," "Make It Like It Was" and "What Goes Around," faith, churchgoing, and gospel music remained at the very core of her life in the spotlight.
Brenda Wong Aoki/Mark Izu's Kabuki Jazz Cabaret
"… Brenda Wong Aoki presents a new work, blending kyogen and noh with jazz by her no-less eclectic husband, Mark Izu."
—Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle
Mark Izu and Brenda Wong Aoki are back for their annual Halloween Home Season! With all new stories and music.
YOSHI'S SAN FRANCISCO
Kabuki Cabaret at the San Jose Jazz Festival. August 13, 2011
KABUKI JAZZ CABARET – Blending Noh and Kyogen dramatic performance, with thundering Taiko, under a cascade of contemporary koto steeped with jazz, veterans on the avante garde music and theater scene, writer/actor Brenda Wong Aoki, and her long time creative partner bassist/composer Mark Izu, a seminal force on the Asian-American jazz scene, bringing together the best of the best – Grammy nominated multi-percussionist Dr. Anthony Brown, natori koto master Shoko Hikage, Mas Koga 2010 Best Latin Jazz flutist, vocalist Moy Eng and Janet Koike with PJ Hirabayashi on Taiko.
Program to include: The Soul of the Great Bell, a traditional Chinese legend of a mighty emperor and the ghost of a young girl imprisoned in a temple bell; and Travelings, musical musings on real hauntings in Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and the San Francisco Bay.
The work of Brenda Wong Aoki has been produced throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia and Austria. Her awards include three National Endowment Theater Fellowships. The Queen's Garden (re-release 2008) and Tales of the Pacific Rim (1990) won INDIE awards for "Best Spoken Word." Her book/CD Mermaid Meat and Other Japanese Ghost Stories was released in 2008. In 2009, she released Legend of Morning Glory, a kabuki love story and Taiko oratorio.
Mark Izu, a third generation Japanese-American, has fused the traditional music of Asia with African-American improvisation. He plays acoustic bass as well as several traditional Asian instruments. Izu has gained international recognition for developing a new musical genre, Asian American Jazz, and his CD Threading Time received Critic's Choice as one of the top 10 spiritual jazz releases of 2008. He was artistic director of the Asian American Jazz Festival in SF from 1990-2000.
Brenda Wong Aoki , drama, vocals
Mark Izu , bass, multi-reed Japanese and Chinese instruments
Dr. Anthony Brown , percussion
Shoko Hikage , Japanese zither
Masaru Koga , Japanese end-blown flute, saxophone
Janet Kolke , Japanese taiko drum, percussion
P.J. Hirabayashi , Japanese taiko drums, percussion
Moy Eng, vocals
Oakland City Attorney Resigns! FORCED OUT!!! Can't Dodge Fraud, Corruption Charges!
Crooked former Oakland City Attorney John Russo was forced to resign from a constant three year barrage of fact laden reports of fraud and corruption by Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim, has been appointed the Alameda city manager position sources have confirmed. You can view the 2009 video of Former Oakland City Attorney John Russo's Political Suicide- Must Resign at:
For more information go to www.odcdance.org, for Group Sales 10+ contact groupsales@odcdance.org or call 415-678-5956, for Family Pack discounts call YBCA Box Office at 415.978.2787 (Closed Mondays) The "Milk & Cookies post-performance party in the YBCA FORUM on Sun, Nov 27th must be ordered separately from the 2pm performance.
Here's some new videos for the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation Social Services Programs. The first is the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation Free Food Program Celebrity Giving Back.
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The Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation (A&MWF) is a non-denominational, multi-cultural,100% volunteer financed and operated relief organization that provides FREE food, medicine, clothing, educational and employment opportunities, mental and physical health referrals, legal aid, shelter and other necessities to individuals, children, families, and organizations who lack these essentials for any reason. We provide private school and college admissions educational opportunities; assists with referrals for job training and placement; rental assistance; social services assistance; homelessness assistance; mental and physical health assistance; medical assistance and legal aid assistance referrals FREE for ANYONE whom has the need at the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation website.
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October-November 2011 New Job Listings
Leading independent Production Company, based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Manager of Development to join its innovative and growing Development department. Key qualities include solid writing ability, strong work ethic, and sharp intellect. Must have experience developing and formatting original program ideas and a sincere interest in non-scripted television. Shooting and editing skills preferable, but not required. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to development.mgmt.job@gmail.com
Established Below the Line Agency is expanding their Commercial/Music Video Department and is seeking to hire an experienced agent or someone with relevant experience. For consideration please email your resume as an attachment only to Andrew@lspagency.net
International Creative Management, Inc, a major talent and literary agency, is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated and detailed orientated Exec Assistant to support senior level exec and corp team. Must be able to work well in a fast paced deadline driven environment. Great opportunity to experience the exec side of the entertainment world. Competitive entry level salary and full benefits package. Send resumes to careersla@icmtalent.com
Seeking Production Coordinator for Executive at a prominent film studio. Knowledge of the development and physical production process preferred. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are integral, as are brains and personality. Ambitious attitude and the ability to play well with others are key to fitting in this environment. Duties include rolling calls, scheduling, expenses, booking travel, Mac, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Quicktime Pro proficient and working with the team in various aspects of the production process. This is a full-time, paid position. Submit resumes and cover letters to physical.production@gmail.com
G3/ GRAMMNET, a POD at Lionsgate TV is looking for a full-time assistant. Duties will include all general assistant work (answering the phone, scheduling, handling travel, script coverage and research for potential projects). We are looking for someone with desk experience, who is extremely organized, thick-skinned and excited about the job. Please send all resumes to mpanzer@lionsgate.com
Executive Producer on network, reality show is looking for a new office assistant. Looking for an organized, tech-savvy, and eager person willing to travel on short notice. Typical office administrative duties and editing abilities on Final Cut Pro is a plus. Must have a love for reality TV and knowledge of the space. Email resumes to realityexecassist@gmail.com
Talent management / Production Company seeking experienced Assistant for its CEO. Candidate must be able to work extremely well in a fast paced environment and be able to handle a busy desk. At least one year of development, talent agency or management experience preferred. There is potential for growth. Please send resumes to EntertainmentPosition00@yahoo.com
Leading entertainment advertising company seeks a Post Production Coordinator. University degree and 2+ years experience. Mac, Excel, Word, Outlook, SnapZ and Quicktime Pro proficient. Knowledge of the post production process, tape formats, budgets, storyboards, research and finishing required. Team player with exceptional people skills to deal with demanding clients. Must be able to work very long hours under pressure. Send cover letter, resume and salary history to: job9032@gmail.com
Newly launched feature film production company is looking to hire a Development Assistant / Story Editor. Responsibilities range from heavy phones and scheduling to script analysis and notes, and generation of information regarding talent and new material. Candidate must be mature, ambitious and have impeccable communication and organizational skills. Excellent opportunity for growth. Send resumes to developmentasst8899@gmail.com
Major Film Producer seeks Assistant. Producer requires somebody with celebrity asst experience. Position is very fast paced. Must be able to stay organized under high pressure and deadline oriented environment. Must be very detail oriented, have thick skin, and good communication skills. Duties include heavy travel, manage busy schedule, roll calls, and script coverage. Must have reliable car, good attitude, and Mac / PC savvy. Send resume/CV to producerassistant15@gmail.com.
FlynnPictureCo. is looking to hire an assistant to the company's primary exec. This will require general assistant responsibilities, as well as performing story editor duties (i.e. reading, coverage, tracking material, etc.). Rock star, get-it-done, thick skinned attitude is a must. It's a small, but very busy company. One year minimum agency/management experience required. Please send cover letter and resume to: info@flynnpictureco.com
Media Rights Capital is seeking an ambitious and hardworking assistant to support the Corporate Development and Finance departments. This is a demanding position at a fast-paced film and television studio with an Executive Trainee Program and growth opportunities for the right candidate. Must be detail-oriented and comfortable managing phones, scheduling, and working with Excel and PowerPoint. Ideal candidate will have a strong interest in learning the business side of the industry. Bachelors degree required. Please submit a resume and cover letter to recruiter@mrcstudios.com.
The Executive Producers of a reality TV Production company are looking for a very qualified assistant/coordinator. Candidates must have a four-year degree from a major college or university and prior experience as an assistant. The position offers strong growth potential for someone seeking an Executive/Producing path in media production, and provides the opportunity to travel. Please submit a cover letter and resume to gurneyjobs@gmail.com. Full Time Paid Position.
Actor seeks personal assistant. Duties include driving (including weekends), personal/work scheduling, handling errands, general multi-tasking and personal assistant duties. Must have clean driving record and insurance. Previous personal assistant experience is required. Please email resume and cover letter to Norma@freemarkcpa.com
Career Assistant need for Successful Film Producer. Discretion is key as you will be dealing with High Profile Individuals on a daily basis. Familiarity with the Entertainment Industry is preferred. Someone who can take initiative and think on their feet, always one step ahead. Experience running busy desk or assisting Entertainment Professional required. 20% Personal Errands including coordinating with his wife. Salary DOE: $50,000. jobs@thehelpcompany.com
Senior publicist at top firm seeking experienced assistant to manage busy desk with a-list client roster. Duties include handling both publicist and client schedules, rolling calls, covering clients as appropriate, multi-tasking, etc. Must be a self starter who is forward thinking and extremely detail oriented. Experience required. Email resume to prjobassistant@gmail.com
Red Light PR , a boutique fashion firm specializing in product placement, publicity, entertainment marketing and celebrity seeding seeks to fill positions in their internship program with potential transition to full-time employment. Qualified candidates should have excellent communication/people skills, prior experience in fashion PR field, and open schedule availability. Email resume and cover letter as soon as possible to internship@redlightpr.com
PR firm based in Hollywood seeking motivated assistant with prior industry experience to work with A-list clients and red carpet events. Candidates should be extremely detail-oriented, outgoing, organized, and creative with strong communication skills. Also important, a knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Cision Point is a plus. We are looking for someone with a passion for public relations that wants pursue their PR career to the fullest. Place resume and cover letter in body of email as well as attach and send to PRassistantPosition@gmail.com
B|W|R Public Relations is seeking a highly motivated assistant for its Corporate/Lifestyle division. We are looking for an individual with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communication or a related field, to work with the Corporate/Lifestyle Managing Director and staff on a wide range of clients. Responsibilities include creating media lists, assembling press kits and clips, assisting staff with special events, media outreach, and administrative duties. Submit resumes to bwrasstposition@gmail.com
Entertainment Public Relations Firm, with A-Level clients, seeks an executive assistant to work for senior publicist. Minimum one year of experience in personal publicity required but will consider agency or management. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-pace environment. Medical/Dental benefits. Email resume to prjobsearch2011@yahoo.com
Online & digital animation/casual game company is looking for an executive assistant to work with the CEO in it's Beverly Hills offices. Must have prior desk experience. Candidates must be extremely organized, have excellent communication skills and be proficient with both pc and mac with seasoned Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel abilities. Not afraid of working hard and must have hands-on/proactive approach. This is an, exciting and friendly company to work for. Email all cover letters, resumes and salary requirements to jobs@liquidgeneration.com and re: Exec. Asst. Position in subject line
Looking for a photographer/graphic designer to help assist with photos for a celebrity business's website. Applicants should have experience in high-resolution photography and knowledge of digital photography software. Attention to detail is a must and duties will include: taking & editing photos/updating website with new photos of product and being able to work 1-2 days out of the week. This is an hourly paid job and the candidate must own his or her own camera and equipment. Please submit resume and type/brand of camera to gellerjt@aol.com
CEO of a fashion based digital media company in need of detail-oriented, extremely organized and enthusiastic assistant. Will be responsible for heavy calendar management, booking travel, running errands, and maintaining general organization. No task is too big or too small. Must have a Bachelors degree or higher and be Mac proficient. An interest in fashion and/or digital media is a plus. Please send resumes and cover letters to marisa@rachelzoe.com
A-list management and production company in Beverly Hills seeks an ambitious intern interested in the digital side of the music business. Applicants must have a love for social media and experience with Photoshop is preferred. This internship is a great opportunity to gain work experience in digital marketing and the music management area of the entertainment field. This is an unpaid internship, so students must be enrolled in an accredited college's undergraduate or graduate degree program and must receive school credit to be eligible. E-mail cover letters and resumes to Kristi@thecollective-la.com.
Marketing/Social Media Administrator needed for a well-known, high-end jewelry retailer in Beverly Hills. Duties include: managing the firm's Facebook; managing Website content and updates; working with stylists; advertising oversight and some office assistance. Applicants must be fluent in social media marketing. Salary: $35,000-$45,000 depending on experience. Please apply to: resume.mindsprint@gmail.com
Constellation, an online movie theater channel, launching in November, is seeking dedicated fall interns to assist in areas including film research, PR/marketing, and social media. Interns will be exposed to a dynamic startup environment and will learn about the changing landscape of film distribution on the front lines. We are seeking students who are well-organized, personable, ambitious, have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in social media platforms. Ideal candidate would be available 3 days per week for a minimum of 3 months. Please send resume /cover letter: contact@constellation.tv.
Looking for a graphic designer/digital artist who is looking to gain experience. An interest in Entertainment/PR is preferable, but not required. Candidate should possess all or most of the following skills: Photo editing/manipulation, layout design, video editing, flash animation (this is one of the main qualities we are looking for), web design, drawing. Required Materials: Must have their own laptop , be able to commit to 15-20 hours a week and some weekends. This is a non-paid internship. Please send a resume to hr@hypecreative.com and/or a link to your online profile.
NY based film production company seeking Production Finance / Physical Production Coordinator. Should be self-motivated, with strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication with ability to work extended hours during peak periods. Necessary Experience: Coding, logging and processing check requests, wires and invoices. 1-2 years feature film/ TV accounting experience. 1-2 years assisting an executive. Bachelor's Degree and proficient in Excel. Please E-Mail resumes to greattopassistant@gmail.com
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, a creative advertising firm located in San Francisco, is looking for an executive assistant for the principal partner. GS&P produces some of the most awarded and watched commercials in the world. The ideal candidate would be personable, have industry experience as an assistant, be savvy to culture, restaurants and event organization and have overall good instincts. Requires traditional executive assistant duties such as answering phones, setting up meetings, organizing events, expense reports and other general office duties. The salary for the position is between $60,000 to $70,000 depending on experience. Email resume to Michele at job_inquiry@gspsf.com
Acquisitions and Marketing Assistant: Screen Media Films, an independent film distribution company in New York, seeks a Marketing and Acquisitions Assistant. Prior marketing and assistant/office experience preferred. Responsibilities include scheduling, screening and tracking submissions, online research, assist in marketing campaigns for theatrical releases, including familiarity with booking ads, viral marketing, social media and general office management. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office (InDesign and Photoshop a plus). Email cover letters and resumes to tom@screenmedia.net
Looking for a smart, hard-working intern to read scripts, write coverage, and assist with day-to-day duties at Muse Entertainment, a production company located in Studio City. Latest projects include the Emmy-nominated, The Kennedys and Pillars of the Earth. Position is unpaid. It's a great opportunity to learn how the development process works alongside high-level execs, as it's a small office with large projects. Academic credit offered. Please contact museusafrontdesk@gmail.com
Leeding Media is a top-tier US-CHINA co-production company currently seeking self-motivated interns with a strong passion for the Asian Film Industry to start immediately at our Santa Monica office. Duties include, but are not limited to: script coverage, research, running errands, copying, filing and phones. No pay, but college credits are provided. Interested applications should email their resume to: info@leeding.com
Office of a Feature Director seeking intern while in prep for Major Fox Picture. To start immediately – Mid November possibly longer (TBD) Must have own car (will reimburse mileage) and personal laptop. Offices are on The Lot in West Hollywood. Please contact Luke: lukezf@gmail.com
Occupant Entertainment is looking for readers. The internship consists of heavy script coverage and research. This isn't a "busy work" internship and doesn't require office hours. Occupant is a small company and has numerous film, television, and web projects in active development. This position is unpaid. College credit is available. Send resumes to occupantintern@gmail.com
Black Sheep, a radio show on Global Voice Broadcasting, is looking for an intern/producer. Responsibilities will include brainstorming topics, booking guests, partial management of social media, and audience engagement/measurement. This person will also be expected to be on-site live in studio with co-hosts every Tuesday night from 8:00pm-10:30pm (show is live 9pm-10pm). Please email BlackSheepGVB@gmail.com with resume and short cover letter.
The Montecito Picture Company is looking for enthusiastic development interns. Candidates should be hard working, familiar with script coverage, and excited to learn about the industry in a fun, fast-paced environment. Internship is unpaid, and college credit is required. Interested applicants should email their resumes to receptionbho@montecitopic.com
Bi-coastal production company is seeking an intern for their office in Santa Monica. Interns' responsibilities including helping the assistant with scanning many film documents, reading scripts, writing coverage and assisting with current productions and development, as well as standard office duties. This is an unpaid internship that requires a commitment of 1-2 days per week. If interested, please email a cover letter, resume and coverage samples if you have any to danielle@pressman.com
Fuse Entertainment seeks motivated interns for the months of October-December 2011. Candidates should possess strong writing skills and a great work ethic. You will be encouraged to ask questions and contribute creatively. Script coverage and social media skills are appreciated. Unpaid. Must be for school credit. Minimum commitment of two days a week. Send resume and cover letter to supportdesk@fuse-ent.com
A busy and growing talent management company in West Los Angeles, seeks a friendly, outgoing and upbeat intern interested in any aspect of the entertainment industry. Hours and time commitment are flexible. We will work around school/work schedules as this is unpaid. A great learning experience for anyone new to LA/the entertainment industry. Room for growth available for the right person. College credit can be offered if needed. Duties will vary. Please send resumes to internmgmt11@gmail.com
Inferno Entertainment is looking for production interns to start immediately. Applicants must have excellent phone etiquette with prior phone and office experience, please do not apply without prior phone and assistant experience. Interns will also be responsible for reading scripts and writing coverage and will talk with development executives about their opinions. Ideally, interns would be available 2 or 3 days a week. Apply with resume and cover letter to InfernoInterns@gmail.com
Talent management company is looking for a new intern to start ASAP. The company manages actors, writers, and directors in film and television and develops features and TV series. Candidate must be organized with excellent computer and phone skills and have the ability to juggle various duties in a fast-paced environment. Opportunity for advancement exists for someone with drive and interest in representation. Must have college degree or be currently enrolled. E-mail cover letter and resume to schachterinternship@yahoo.com
Radar Pictures, a major production company, is looking for enthusiastic, hard working interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include answering phones as needed, script reading/coverage, research, assisting executives and assistants, errands, and/or general office needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. We are looking for interns who can commit to 2 or more days/week in our Westwood office. Please email resumes to reception@radarpictures.com
Major entertainment company seeks enthusiastic, hardworking undergraduate or law school student with an interest in film production/development. Previous experience in the entertainment industry and/or classes in entertainment and transactional law a plus. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Duties include conducting general research and assisting with the daily operations of the business and legal affairs department. Please email cover letters and resumes to reception@radarpictures.com
Feature film production company is seeking development interns to start mid-October. Candidates must have strong literary skills and be willing to work 2 full days per week. Aspiring writers are ideal. Excellent opportunity to learn in a fast-paced demanding environment. Email resumes to developmentasst8899@gmail.com
Verve Talent & Literary Agency based in Los Angeles is seeking hard working, motivated interns for the fall to start in early September. Duties will include research, coverage, phone and database work and general office/clerical duties. Candidates should be resourceful, able to multitask and excited to learn about the industry in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This internship provides the opportunity for real hands-on involvement and a fantastic learning experience. Internship is unpaid, but college credit is available if needed. Please email resume and cover letter to: VerveLAIntern@gmail.com
Underground Films, a well-established production/management company, is looking for interns for their trainee program to start right away. The position is unpaid. You will gain valuable experience and knowledge in the areas of management and production, as well as working in a creative environment. Intern will have the opportunity to attend development meetings, client meetings, generals and listen in on calls. Intern must be able to multi-task as duties include script reading, answering phones, scheduling and other general office duties. No previous experience needed. Please email resume and cover letter to brandon@undergroundfilms.net
Hollywood based Advertising Agency/Production Company looking for a hard working and dependable intern available at least 2-3 days a week. No pay but chance to advance and fun, educational working environment. Must be interested in film and television production as well as creative. Extra work days will be PAID. Great research and computer skills a plus. Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@adorecreative.com
Angry Films is looking for highly motivated interns to assist as we move into a very active period. Job responsibilities would include, but not limited to, organization of script libraries, script coverage, regular office duties and phones, spending one on one time with producers assisting them, and whatever else we can throw at you. Applicants need to be computer literate, well spoken, own a car and have the ability to multitask and be organized. Internship is unpaid. Please send cover letter and resume in body of email to angryfilmscal@gmail.com
A management & production company in Beverly Hills seeks a diligent and ambitious interns who have a strong interest in different departments of: comedy, acquisitions and distribution. Tasks: answering phones, managing schedules, working with clients, and going on runs. This internship is a great opportunity to gain work experience in the management area of the entertainment field as well as develop your professional network and resume. Previous desk experience is preferred but not required. This internship is not paid so those interested must be able to receive school credit from their respective institution. E-mail cover letter and resume to thecollectiveintern@gmail.com
Weed Road Pictures seeks interns for immediate placement. Headed by an Oscar-winning writer/director/producer, we are a feature film production company with a first-look deal at Warner Bros. The internship offers students a tremendous opportunity to learn about the film industry. It involves reading, research, errands, script coverage and typical intern duties. You must receive college credit. Minimum 2 days/week. Reliable transportation required. Please submit resume and cover letter to wrinterns@gmail.com
A busy West Hollywood based film financier and production company requires a part time intern immediately. Duties include office work and script coverage. Candidates should be enthusiastic, computer literate and detail-oriented. This is a great opportunity to learn and see how independent films are financed. Position is unpaid, candidates must have script coverage experience. Please email cover letters, availability and resumes to: Receptionusa@futurefilmgroup.com
Busy Beverly Hills Entertainment Law Firm focusing on motion picture development, production, and distribution seeks Intern. Firm has served as production counsel for Black Swan, The Twilight Saga and Thank You for Smoking. Applicants must be highly motivated, self starters. Interns work closely with Attorneys and support our Film Sales Division and Producer Rep with film and script coverage. Unpaid internship. Undergraduates only. Email resume and cover letter to emailinternship@gmail.com
Sierra/Affinity, a foreign sales, independent finance and production company is looking for hard working interns to start immediately. Responsibilities include film festival prep, answering phones as needed, script reading/coverage, research, assisting executives and assistants, errands, and/or general office needs. We are looking for someone to commit to 2 or more days/week in our Beverly Hills office. We offer school credit to students enrolled in a recognized academic institution. Please email resumes to sierrapicturesinterns@gmail.com.
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"This spiritual love child of Sade and D'Angelo mixes sweet soul vocals, jazz funk instrumentation and hip hop rhythms by underground Bay Area beatmasters. Goapele can kick it in the streets as in the lounge."
Goapele brings an infusion of fresh energy and a classic, yet new sound to R&B music with her sophomore set, Change It All.
The Oakland, California-based songstress broke onto the Bay Area music scene in 2001 with her ethereal EP, Closer, and the follow-up full length album, Even Closer. Released on her family-owned record company, Skyblaze Recordings, the album's mix of soulful grooves and thought-provoking lyrics introduced the world to a multi-faceted artist and songwriter, known as much for her social and political activism as for her lush romantic ballads.
"I grew up," Goapele explains, "inspired by a tradition of soulful singers like Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, and Miriam Makeba, people who created timeless music and positive change in the world. I'm also part of the hip hop generation, and my influences continue to grow, so my music has become a blend of many musical traditions."
Critics from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Essence, Vibe, and a host of others, hailed the songstress as an emerging artist to watch and heralded Even Closer as an album that was ahead of its time. The inspiring title track, "Closer," notched 1's on radio playlists from San Francisco to LA to DC to Baton Rouge, and as of August, 2005, four years after its initial release, was 1 at the two largest urban stations in Detroit.
Goapele followed up the release of her album debut by hitting the road and taking her serene — yet inspiring — sound to the masses, both stateside and abroad. Time and again, the singer wowed sold-out crowds with her emotionally-powerful songs, energetic spirit, and electrifying shows.
While Goapele garnered the support of music critics and fans, a host of fellow musicians and celebrities–including The Roots, Talib Kweli, Magic Johnson, Prince and Stevie Wonder–came under the spell of her music, style and sensibility. "I'm very excited to get the support of artists I've long admired," she says.
For her new album, Goapele returned to her Bay Area roots to craft an artistically challenging sophomore set inspired by her recent experiences both in and out of the industry. The album was recorded largely at her Skylight studios in Oakland with a combination of old friends Jeff Bhasker, Mike Tiger, and Amp Live, and fresh collaborators like the production team Sa-Ra Creative Partners (Jill Scott, Bilal), veteran producer Linda Perry (Pink, Christina Aguilera), Bay Area hip hop producer Bedrock (E-40, the Team) and fellow soulster Dwele.
"It was really important to me to work with the people who helped me with my first album," Goapele says of her long-term and frequent collaborators. "We know where each other is coming from, so there's already a strong foundation to create from. And we've all come along way since we made "Even Closer". Jeff [Bhasker], for example, co-wrote and produced the title track of The Game's album, 'The Documentary,' last year, so I was really excited to come back together in the studio with them and share our new skills and experience."
The result is a collection of love songs and politically and socially inspired songs that remain true to Goapele's firmly planted soul roots while allowing her to branch out in a number of exciting, new directions. Songs like the emotive "Darker Side Of The Moon" and "Love Me Right," with its electro-pop funk, show Goapele taking aesthetic risks while staying true to her signature sound.
"What I am happy about was that I don't feel like any of the collaborations were forced," says Goapele. "They were connections that were already there, and we were just waiting for the right time to work together."
Goapele collaborated with Linda Perry on "Darker Side Of The Moon," a ballad that reflects her ability to travel far beyond the borders of traditional R&B while strengthening the core values of sweet soul music.
"I met Linda at one of my shows in LA," says Goapele of the collaboration with Perry, "and we talked about the possibility of working together. Although I was a fan of her music, I really didn't know how our styles would mesh, but I'm really proud of what we created together. 'Darker Side' was inspired by Pink Floyd, who I had recently become a fan of and had been a favorite of Linda's for years."
The granddaughter of German holocaust survivors and South African grandparents who lived through apartheid, Goapele knows the importance of giving back time, energy and resources to the community and the planet. "I've been involved in community organization since I was 10, so it's naturally integrated into my music. One of the reasons I wanted to be a songwriter in the first place was so I could sing lyrics that I believed in and that come from my heart. I draw from my own experience and the experiences I've watched others go through. I want my music to truly represent me, instead of trying to fit stereotypes that women in this industry are encouraged to fit into."
The title track, "Change It All," started with a song idea," says Goapele. "I was feeling disempowered and frustrated with the people who were elected in 2000, and then re-elected, and frustrated about the disappearing support for music and art and resources that are being taken away from our local communities in order to fund a war that many of us don't believe in."
In the spirit of Goapele's interest in positive change, she and Skyblaze founded an online community that shares its name with her album. ChangeItAll.org presents Goapele's musical message, highlights political and social change-makers, and provides a forum for Goapele's fans and others to network and create ways to promote action, creativity, courage and positive growth for people and communities everywhere.
"In talking to the team at Skyblaze, we started thinking, 'What if we used this opportunity to create a tool for other people to connect, '" she adds. "So, instead of looking at what's wrong in the world, let's look at what changes are already happening and use it as a way for people to organize around those things."
For a singer whose name means 'to move forward' in Sitswana, a South African language, her new album, Change It All, proves that enlightened change can be a positive force in the world of music and beyond. Note: Goapele is pronounced Gwa-pa-lay.
Friday, April 22, and Sunday April 24, 2011 8:00 PM.
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Tank is one of the most recognizable names in modern R&B, known for vivid storytelling and sensual love songs. He's an icon in the making, with four albums and eight Grammy nominations under his belt. He's also a singer who carries the torch of masters like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, while redefining R&B for a new decade. For singer/songwriter/producer Tank—about to release his Atlantic Records debut Now or Never, his first album in three years, and the one he describes as his most confident yet—the secret is simple. He remains true to who he is, as a man and an artist.
"My music is the real me," says Tank. "I'll either live by that or I'll die by that in this business, but I've got to be me." He's famous for sexy yet relatable love songs that are at once thoroughly modern and yet steeped in the sounds of classic soul. Though fans know and love Tank for smash hits like "Maybe I Deserve" and "Please Don't Go," they may be surprised to learn that he is also behind such chart-toppers as Rubben Studdard's "Change Me" and Omarion's "O." What's more, Tank served as an associate member of the hit-making production team, The Underdogs, with further credits including the smash soundtrack to the 2006 musical film adaptation of Dreamgirls (in which he also made a cameo). Since releasing his previous album Sex, Love, & Pain in 2007, Tank took a moment to step out of the spotlight, but not necessarily out of the studio. He formed the Los Angeles-based production company Song Dynasty, and began shaping the sound of modern R&B with songs for a diverse roster of artists including Keyshia Cole, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, and Keri Hilson. Though he has enjoyed crafting hits for these artists, Tank is ready to step into the spotlight yet again, and returns with an incredibly personal collection. "I put a lot of my personal business into my music because people relate to it. I sing based upon the things that I've been through. I don't just sing about the pain, I sing about getting through it. Whether I'm singing about sex, relationships, or the occasional party, the songs are still about classic R&B themes."
Poised to release his fourth studio album Now or Never, Tank is ready to share the intensely intimate themes his fans have come to love, even as he prepares to show an entirely new side of himself. "The sound of this new album is still the traditional R&B formula, but sonically it's very current," says Tank. His first single, "Sex Music," perfectly illustrates his new sound. The high-energy track lives up to its name with a spacey, shuddering beat. Produced by Song Dynasty with Harvey Mason Jr. (Dreamgirls, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake), "Sex Music" is sure to appeal to die-hard Tank fans.
"We're going to keep pressing forward with this R&B thing," promises Tank. During the process of bringing Now or Never to life, he's experimented with new technology and new collaborators, even as he explores the themes that have always moved him. "Emergency" is an emotional ballad with a sense of humor, comparing a woman's desire to a four-alarm fire. "You Mean that Much" is a soaring, orchestral anthem. "Can I Make Love", says Tank, "is self-explanatory… I'm known for having songs that give you an opportunity to not say much. All you need is a little eye contact, and it's on."
These timeless songs of love, lust, and loss take cinematic tone in the hands of Tank, as he crafts imagery that is uniquely tangible and real. Perhaps it's his new love of acting that has deepened his storytelling. Tank recently graced the screen in The Preacher's Kid, and he has been studying acting, though he promises that music will continue to be his first love. "We have to take this stand now because R&B is slowly becoming a lost art," explains Tank. "R&B music is the thing that connects people." Though he loves a fantasy party scene as much as any man, Tank writes about the real, everyday emotions and situations that people relate to because, as he says, "we're meant to move people with this music, and I want to be part of that movement."
It's been an incredible journey since Tank was an undiscovered artist with a dream, penning "Maybe I Deserve" in the basement of his mother's Maryland home, on "an MPC and two keyboards." The single would go on to dominate urban radio in 2001, when Tank released his gold-certified debut album Force of Nature. Though he has enjoyed remarkable successes throughout his career, Tank considers Now or Never the album when "it all came together." The title doesn't just refer to the urgency he feels within R&B as a whole, but also the growth he's done over the years as an artist. Now re-emerging with a new team and a renewed confidence in his music, Tank is ready to have these songs heard.
"Everything I've been through has prepared me for this moment right now. I've got a new deal, new energy and new people around who are just as excited about the album as I am. Everything I've learned over the years as a producer, writer and artist have gone into Now or Never."
Tank – Emergency [Official Music Video]
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A List Celebrities Comps for Kentucky Derby, May 5-7, 2011
If you are or have "A List" Celebrities that would like to attend the Kentucky Derby, May 5-7, 2011you may be able to attend as a select V.I.P. The "A Lister" could receive: air transportation or Private Jet service from major U. S. cities, hotel suites and accommodations, ground transportation, VIP tickets to the Derby, special V.I.P. guest invitations to the exclusive events,
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Throughout the years of the Kentucky Derby, the race has had a special appeal to the celebrity set. The rich and famous that mingle among the Derby Day crowd add a unique dimension to the spectacle of the "Run for the Roses."
One of the first celebrity sightings dates to 1877 when famed Polish actress Helena Modjeska attended the third running of the Kentucky Derby. In the 1945 book, Down the Stretch, it was noted that Modjeska was impressed by the Derby but even more charmed by the mint julep to which she was introduced by Churchill Downs founder M. Lewis Clark following the race.
Terrell "T.O." Owens and Friends at the Derby
Over the years, a stream of celebrities from film, music, sports, politics and wealth have been drawn to the Derby. On at least one occasion, a celebrity with a more notorious background was the talk of the Derby. The 15th renewal in 1889 brought bank and train robber Frank James to Louisville. The brother of famed outlaw Jesse James and a leader in their outlaw gang, Frank was on hand to watch Spokane take the victory over favored Proctor Knott.
Although most of the rich and famous that attend are guests of prominent ticket holders, the Derby has also attracted an impressive roster of celebrity racehorse owners. The group has found that the thrill of running their horses in the Kentucky Derby is as moving as any accomplishment in their professional careers.
During the 1990s this group of celebrity owners grew to include: musician MC Hammer, 1992 Dance Floor, 3rd; composer Burt Bacharach, 1994 Soul of the Matter, 5th, and 1995 Afternoon Deelites, 8th; music producer Berry Gordy, 1994 Powis Castle, 8th; film producer Albert Broccoli, 1994 Brocco, 4th; New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, 1997 Concerto, 9th; and former NBA and current University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, 1998 Halory Hunter, 4th, and 2001 A P Valentine, 7th.
A direct descendant of England's Epsom Derby, the Kentucky Derby has been attended on four separate occasions by British royalty. The first came in 1930, when Edward George Villiers Stanley, the 17th Earl of Derby and a representative of the family from whom the term Derby was derived, became the first member of the English nobility to attend. Prohibition was in effect at the time and Lord Derby expressed his disappointment in not being able to sample a mint julep. "You have a great many advantages I should like to copy for England," Derby said, "but prohibition is not one of them." Derby was followed in 1951 by the Duke of Windsor, who had renounced the British throne in 1936 so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Kid Rock & Crew at Derby
The 100th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1974 brought Princess Margaret and her husband, Lord Snowdon. The most recent visit by British royalty came in 2007, when Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II attended with her husband, Prince Philip.
Eight U.S. Presidents have witnessed the Derby and marveled at the pageantry and spectacle of the famed event. Future President Harry S. Truman was reported as the first and was followed in 1952 by Lyndon Johnson who attended as a Texas senator. In 2000, future President George W. Bush, who would win the election that same year, was on hand for the 126th running of the Derby with his father former President George Herbert Walker Bush. Only Richard M. Nixon attended while serving in office. He had visited in 1968 as guest of Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn and commented that if he was elected President he would return to the 1969 Derby. That year also attracted two future presidents Gerald R. Ford and Ronald Reagan. No other President has witnessed more Derbys than Ford. Beginning in 1977, Ford and his wife Betty attended almost every Derby for 10 years as guests of longtime friend John Galbreath, a former Churchill chairman of the board. In 1983, for the 109th Derby, two past Presidents and one future president were in attendance. Ford was joined by Jimmy Carter, the Democrat who had defeated him in 1976, and then Vice President George Bush, who would win the 1988 presidential election. In 1999, Al Gore joined the list of vice presidents that attended the Derby. That list includes: 1931, Charles Curtis; 1937, John Nance Garner; and 1958 Alben Barkley.
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MAY-APRIL 2011 New Job Listings
Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier is currently expanding its adult theatrical department. We are seeking an experienced adult theatrical talent agent. The candidate should have at least 2 years' experience as a sub-agent. No trainees or assistants. Our agency is seeking someone to expand on our already successful adult theatrical, youth, commercial and below the line departments. All inquiries are completely confidential. Please contact John Frazier at frazier@aeftalent.com.
Experienced commercial agent needed for one of LA's top commercial departments in a full service bicoastal talent agency. Agent must have at least two to three years' experience in a busy commercial department. Seeking an addition to an established team, must have excellent industry relationships and verifiable history of developing and servicing talent. Please email cover letter and resume (paste your resume into the body of the email – NO attachments) to agencyjobs@aol.com
The People's Production Company is hiring four Story Editors. These are full-time positions based in Sherman Oaks. As a Story Editor at PPC, you will compose story notes and script coverage, help in the story evaluation process, identify scripts and films for feature development, and assist in the managing of freelance Story Analysts. Each Story Editor will oversee one of four Genre groups. To apply, please go to https://us-amazon.icims.com/jobs/intro and search for any of these job numbers: 136878, 136876, 136874, 136872. If you have questions, contact us at ProjectQD@gmail.com
United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks qualified candidates for its agent trainee program. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn the business of talent representation. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film, Television, Music, New Media and Entertainment Marketing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Compensation includes overtime and full benefits. References required. www.unitedtalent.com for more information. Fax cover letter & resume to (310) 247-1111 or email to HR@unitedtalent.com. Attn: Human Resources. No calls.
Looking for motivated first assistant to established literary manager in Beverly Hills. All the usual assistant duties. Interest in becoming a manager a must. This is a promotion track job. Please email cover letter, resume, coverage sample and references to jobs@radmincompany.comwith subject line: Literary Assistant.
A leading Beverly Hills independent film company has a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with great administrative experience to assist the chairman of the company. The candidate must have a minimum of 2+ years relevant experience working with key players in the entertainment industry, including executives, producers and managers. This is an extremely busy desk and all candidates must have excellent written, oral & interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills, follow up and ability to multitask. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits included. Please email resume90210@gmail.com
A busy and growing talent and literary management company seeks a part-time assistant to start May 2nd. Duties include but are not limited to heavy phones, scheduling, organizing, helping with submissions, and other duties. Ideal candidate should be personable, able to multi-task, possess good communication skills, and be PC proficient. Great introduction to the representation side of the business. College degree required. Hours are weekdays 10AM-1PM & 3PM-6PM. One year commitment preferable. Salary to be discussed. Please email cover/resume toptasst2011@gmail.com
Busy talent manager with 14 clients and a number of other ventures seeks a trained, intelligent, type A assistant who is interested in managing actors, developing tv and film projects and a multi-tasker as well as a skilled communicator. Experience in rolling calls, scheduling and anticipating is preferred. Please contact us at assistus@ktmgmt.com.
Theatrical Talent Agency seeks Assistant with 3-5 years' experience, tapped into the milieu, with a strong passion for the business and desire to take on Jr. Agent responsibilities. Must have excellent phone and people skills, as well as a knack for writing. Applicant will be responsible for standard office tasks, should be MAC savvy, detail oriented and organized. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HRtalentagency@gmail.com
Assistant to EVP of Production at a busy reality TV company. Ideal candidate has worked at a production company or agency. Person must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks. Responsibilities include assistant duties, managing production office, and providing support to production staff. Technical knowledge of Mac products is required. Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@rrstaff.comwith "Assistant to EVP of Production" in subject line.
Looking for an assistant for two executives at MTV scripted development. Prior experience on an entertainment desk a must. Detail-oriented, best of the best, etc. Send resumes to scriptedasst@gmail.com
Verve Talent & Literary Agency is seeking a new assistant for one of its partners. Candidates must be detail-oriented, extremely motivated and passionate about being involved in the representation business. Extensive knowledge in both features and television, and a year of relevant agency/management experience is required. Job responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling and extensive coverage. Must be a team player with a great attitude and the ability to prioritize several tasks simultaneously. This is a great opportunity at a growing company for the right person. Please email resume and cover letter to: VerveAsst@gmail.com
Independent television/film/digital production company seeks experienced executive assistant to partner of the company. Candidates must have 2-3 years' experience supporting a senior level executive at studio/network/agency. Applicants should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, hardworking team players with excellent communication skills and a great attitude. Proficiency with Macs, iPads, Blackberry is necessary. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to careers@bermanbraun.comand write Executive Assistant in the subject line.
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Assistant needed for Producer in prep on studio film with others in development. Responsibilities include office management (schedules, phones, submissions), project coordination and working side-by-side with Producer in all aspects of job. Must be Mac, Office proficient. Tech proficiency a plus. Must be energetic, reliable, and detail-oriented. Previous agency/management or assistant experience mandatory. Entry-level salary with basic health plan; and bonus/incentive structure. Send resumes/cover letters to ProdAsst310@gmail.com.
Mess Media, a reality TV production company, seeks a temporary assistant to the president/CEO that could lead to a permanent position. Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling, filing and some heavy lifting. Additionally, the assistant will be exposed to development, production and post-opportunities. Qualifications needed for this position are an understanding of computers and office software, phone experience and an interest in reality television. Please send resumes to frontdesk@messmediatv.com.
Santa Monica based TV Production Company seeks a professional administrative assistant with 3-5 years' experience to work with two busy television executives. Applicant must be a motivated self-starter with exceptional people skills. Must have excellent written and organizational skills and be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Administrative duties will include scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, handling incoming calls, arranging travel and managing correspondence. Looking for a team player who can thrive in a fast paced work environment! Please send resume and cover letter to: agoodproduction@yahoo.com
Preferred Content, a film, television and digital production, sales and finance advisory company, is seeking an experienced administrative assistant for one of its Managing Partners. Responsibilities include heavy phones, scheduling, film/television/digital project tracking and evaluation and general administrative duties. Fast paced, high energy work environment with potential for growth. Agency experience a must. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to info@preferredcontent.net.
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In Unsane, Sawyer Valentini (Claire Foy) moves across the country to escape her stalker David (Joshua Leonard), but can't break free from his grasp. She still sees his face everywhere she looks. She still feels like she's unravelling. She still experiences flashes of pain and anxiety at inopportune moments — when a Tinder date is getting hot and heavy, for example. Alone in a new city, Sawyer seeks professional medical help, yet even that exacerbates her situation. Signing what seems to be a routine form, she's soon trapped in a mental health centre "for her own safety". Even worse, she spies David among the staff.
Directing his second feature following his short-lived retirement from filmmaking, Steven Soderbergh puts Sawyer through a recognisable ordeal. As scripted by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer (in quite a departure from their previous work, the Jackie Chan vehicle The Spy Next Door), the movie takes a leaf out of the well-thumbed psychological thriller playbook. Or does it? Surprises are part of the film's nightmarish world, as well as the genre that it knowingly fits into, but Unsane isn't just a chip off the old block. It slides smoothly into Soderbergh's filmography — in fact, if his 2013 flick Side Effects met his excellent TV series The Knick, it might look something like this. More than that, Unsane pairs a savage takedown of America's profits-before-patients health system with an equally sharp take on society's treatment of women.
Specifically, Soderbergh and company dive into the mindset of someone who has been violated and attacked, providing a devastating expression of a victim's fraught, overwhelmed viewpoint. The film's plot continues to set the appropriate scene, pitting Sawyer against hostile doctors, nurses and cops, as well as her stalker, with allies few and far between (Amy Irving plays her mother, while Jay Pharoah pops up as a fellow detainee). If it sounds broadly familiar, that's by design. Here, a woman is harassed through no fault of her own, and is stuck reliving the trauma. She's subjected to unwanted attention from her assailant, and is scrutinised by the powers-that-be when she tries to take control. Further, when she asks for assistance, she's left at the mercy of a system that's complex at best and oppressive at worst.
Indeed, Unsane's biggest shock doesn't spring from anything in its narrative, even when the film toys with reality. Instead, what's truly astonishing about the picture is how effectively it relays its perspective. The twists and suspense all work swimmingly, keeping the audience on edge throughout, but figuring out what's true or false is really beside the point. What matters in Unsane is how Sawyer is made to feel over and over again, and how the movie conveys her emotional and mental agitation to the viewers.
Who, under intense stress, hasn't imagined something they definitely didn't witness? Who, in the same circumstances, hasn't felt like they're being watched? Who hasn't questioned their own sanity? Who hasn't felt hyper-alert, physically reacting to everything and everyone around them? In bringing these aspects of Sawyer's turmoil to the screen — and making her anguish seem to seep from the screen — Soderbergh's decision to shoot the film on three iPhone 7 Plus handsets is particularly astute. Every shot is intimate and urgent, as well as both voyeuristic and claustrophobic. Each visual composition feels heightened, frequently positioned at a slightly askew angle and often keeping part of the frame out of focus. Every image looks gritty and grim, even bordering on unpleasant. Crafting a literal picture of distress, the director (who also acts as his own cinematographer and editor under different pseudonyms) matches his style with the movie's substance, in an inventive filmmaking masterclass.
Regardless of who Soderbergh was pointing his camera-phones at, his shooting technique would've hit the mark. But with Foy on the other side of the filmmaker's jumpy handheld lens, Unsane hits home hard. Far removed from the drama and glamour of The Crown (and with the American accent to prove it), the actor's performance couldn't be less regal. It also couldn't be more committed or compelling. The movie itself might come packaged with a pulpy tone, but the uneasy look in Foy's eye, the jitters in her hands and the stiffness of her stance speak to something more than lurid thrills. In fact, as this powerful film makes plain, they've stared back at many a viewer from their own mirrors.


Forget everything you think you know about the jewel of the South Pacific – Fiji's bursting with adventure.
The far-flung islands of Fiji lead you on an unforgettable journey from the white sand beaches to the tops of volcanic earth and untouched jungle. Picture powerful rivers, rocky ridgelines and a culture steeped in tradition, ready for the sharing. Venture to parts of the islands many visitors never get to see. Hike to remote villages and discover the Fijian way of living; ride the rapids on a rafting adventure through the heart of the main island; snorkel off beaches away from the crowds and explore national parks in parts of Fiji where the rainforest and coast collide.
Explore the bustling hub of Nadi on the west coast of Viti Levu.
Discover spectacular views of the Coral Coast and walk through the desert-like mounds of Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park.
Travel further inland on the main island and plunge into Fiji's most majestic waterfall.
Explore the island of Nananu-i-Ra meaning 'daydream of the west' in the Fijian language.
Check out Fiji's capital and meander through the museum showcasing the nation's intriguing history.
Fijians are known for their welcoming hospitality and truly live up to this reputation. Interactions are met with a smile and curiosity is the norm, making you feel like an honoured guest in the most far-reaching places of the islands. Fiji's population is made up of a rich cultural mix of native Fijians at around 57 per cent and Indo-Fijians make up 37 per cent of the population. This means the archipelago is a blend of Melanesian and Indian influences. Indigenous Fijians maintain both traditional cultural practices and strong Christian values with more than half identifying to the faith. Approximately 34 per cent of the Indian-Fijian community is Hindu and 7 per cent practice Islam. One of the most noticeable cultural practices is the act of drinking kava (yanggona) that is consumed as part of ceremonies as well as being a welcoming gesture to guests in communities.
Being an island in the South Pacific region, seafood plays a big part in the local cuisine. Locally grown produce mainly consists of root vegetables and tropical fruits. Coconut is a key ingredient across many dishes and Indo-Fijian influences are evident in cooking across the archipelago.
Think of this as a Fijian style ceviche, the dish uses raw fish soaked in lemon or lime juice and served with a combination of onions, chillies, capsicum and tomatoes.
Indian influences are evident in the cuisine with a variety of curries seen all over the islands – typically made with coconut milk, tomatoes and a combination of local fruit and vegetables such a plantain. Curries are served with roti or dahl.
This traditional Fijian dish is made from taro leaves that's cooked or stewed in coconut milk and is often served on the side with freshly cooked fish.
Hands down the most tender feast you can have in Fiji. Lovo is a traditional style of cooking similar to New Zealand's Hangi. Meats and vegetables are wrapped in banana leaves and buried in a hole to cook for several hours over coals.
Fiji is an archipelago in the South Pacific scattered with around 300 islands and 540 islets. The country is approximately a five hours' flight from the east coast of Australia. The interior of the main island is made up of thick jungle terrain, bursting with waterfalls and large winding rivers. The rich volcanic soil creates an ideal environment to grow crops of coconuts, ginger, kava, bananas, cassava and breadfruit. More than half of Fiji's population live in major towns along the coast, either in Suva, Lautoka and Nadi on the island of Viti Levu.
A nine-day event held in Suva on the main island of Viti Levu each August. The Hibiscus Festival has been running for more than 50 years and is a community celebration bringing together traditional music, food stalls and the crowning of the 'Hibiscus Queen' (as part of the island's beauty pageant).
Much like the Hibiscus Festival, this event is held in Nadi on the western side of Viti Levu and goes for a week-long. The word 'bula' means 'welcome' or 'hello' and is a common gesture of greeting used in most parts of Fiji. Authentic Fijian cuisine is served up as part of the event and visitors are encouraged to join the festivities.
This extraordinary spectacle is held between July and August. The event attracts large numbers from the local Hindu community to Suva Point. The ceremony involves Hindu priests and devotees piercing the tongue and cheeks before walking across hot coals. The event signifies the end of 10 days of abstinence to worship the goddess Maha Devi.
Lautoka is known as the sugar capital of Fiji, situated on the west-coast of Viti Levu, it's the second biggest city (after Suva). Sugar cane holds large economic value for the country. The festival is held over a week in September and is another community celebration that brings in locals from throughout the islands to take part.
Do I need a visa to travel to Fiji?
Is tipping customary in Fiji?
Bargaining or tipping in restaurants, shops and hotels is not traditionally part of Fijian culture but if you receive exceptional service you can consider a tip.
What is the internet access like in Fiji?
Fiji has several phone networks and good internet service available. Phone cards can be purchased throughout major centres and most hotels provide Wi-Fi. Check with your phone provider to find out if they offer mobile roaming in Fiji.
Can I use my mobile/cell phone while in Fiji?
Local networks such as Vodafone and Telecom offer phone services in most areas. Global roaming with other networks may not work in Fiji. Check with your network provider.
What are the toilets like in Fiji?
It's likely that you'll encounter different types of toilets while travelling in Fiji. Western-style flushable toilets are commonly found in high-end resorts, hotels and restaurants, while squat toilets are common in rural areas and homes. Be prepared by carrying your own supply of toilet paper and soap, as these aren't always provided.
Can I drink the water in Fiji?
Drinking tap water in Fiji isn't recommended. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying small bottles of water and refill a reusable water bottle or canteen wherever you can. Check with your hotel and guide as to whether drinking water dispensers are available during your trip.
Are credit cards widely accepted in Fiji?
Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants in all major cities and towns.
What is ATM access like in Fiji?
You can find ATMs in Nadi, Suva and other major towns. If you're heading to the smaller islands or into rural parts of Fiji it's advised to carry enough cash for small purchases.
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling to Fiji?
What public holidays are celebrated in Fiji?
Is Fiji a safe destination for LGBTQI-travellers?
Discretion is advised when visiting Fiji. Although Fiji is one of the more progressive countries in the Pacific region when it comes to the legal status of homosexuality. Laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity were introduced following the implementation of the 2013 constitution. However excessive public displays of affection – both heterosexual and of any sexuality are frowned upon in most South Pacific societies.
Be considerate of Fiji's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
Try to avoid supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
When on community visits or homestays, please refrain from giving individual gifts or money. Check with your guide as to what is the most appropriate gift for your hosts in the community.


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Q: Code style - 'hiding' functions inside other functions Recently I've been doing things like this:
import Tkinter
class C(object):
    def __init__(self):
        self.root = Tkinter.Tk()
        def f():
            print 'hello'
        self.button = Tkinter.Button(master=self.root, command=f, text='say hello')

as opposed to something like this:
import Tkinter
class C(object):
    def __init__(self):
        self.root = Tkinter.Tk()
        self.button = Tkinter.Button(master=self.root, command=self.f, text='say hello')
    def f(self):
        print 'hello'

The question isn't specific to Tkinter, but it's a good example. The function f is only used as the callback for the button, so I've chosen to define it inside __init__. That way, only code inside __init__ even knows about f's existence - outer scopes don't start getting cluttered up with names, and the user doesn't need to care about a load of methods designed to be internal.
My question is: is this regarded as good style? I'm worrying because I've got a GUI class with quite a lot of buttons - __init__ is starting to look very long, with a lot of local function definitions. Is there a more appropriate alternative that I should be using?

A: The typical way to do something like this in the context of Tkinter is to use a lambda function.
self.button = Tkinter.Button(master=self.root,
                             command=lambda:sys.stdout.write("Hello!\n"),
                             text='say hello')

At it's core, this is really the same as your first example though, so if you prefer the first way -- Go with it.  I think that it is generally not idiomatic to create a new method in this case (unless you actually need the instance to be passed to the callback -- in which case, you should do it the second way).
There are two things to worry about here.  The first is readability.  If __init__ gets too cluttered to read, then you have a problem.  You can move those functions to the module level (prefixed with an _ to keep them from importing in the from module import * context) and use lambda to bind local variables as arguments to those functions if necessary.
If __init__ isn't getting cluttered, then feel free to put the functions in there.  Having the functions in there does mean that a new function is created every time a new instance is created (same with lambda) which I suppose could be wasteful as far as memory is concerned, but it shouldn't be that big of a deal (especially in a gui).
The second thing to worry about is namespace cluttering.  However, if your module is so big that moving those local functions to module level functions creates a namespace issue, then your module is too big to begin with.  As long as you prefix the functions with underscores (see suggestion above), you shouldn't have namespace issues importing this module in other ones either.

A: In this case it's harmless. On the whole, though, I would avoid it for two reasons:
1) The definition of the callbacks as a member of the class is somewhat more readable (especially when you're using pydoc to investigate)
2) Creating the function inside another introduces more closures (variables inherited from the calling context).

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