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This week on 60 minutes they have been talking about the Holly Wood most famous actress Angelina Jolie, who has just had a double…
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cbsnews, Angelina Jolie Mastectomy, Afghan prespective (Dari)
Angelina Jolie, the most famous actress of Holley Wood who has already removed her breasts was being interviewed on 60 minutes. She…
Economy of Tajikistan
Tajikistan is a pretty poor country located in Asia. When it declared independence, Tajikistan’s economy situation deteriorated.…
Online Ad Network, Altitude Digital CEO to the Summit Conference
VideoNuze informs companies of significant breaking news and video trends to certify that managers are aware of current events in…
Man of Steel 3 New Posters!
Man of Steel has just released three new super cool posters, watch them below! In Man of Steel, a young boy learns that he…
Judo and Wrestling, an essential part of Mental and Physical Development and Sustainable Education and Business Development
A few days ago, I was invited to attend a round table about the Save Olympic Wrestling movement and how to support the idea to bring…
Tajikistan Economy
Tajikistan is from the poorest countries among the soviet union republics.The gross product of Tajikistan was around 2 milliard dollars…
Film Friday - It's a Wonderful Life
When George Bailey prepares to commit suicide, an angel shows him what the world would be had he never been born. For a full synopsis,…
Mark Ruffalo AKA Dr. Bruce Banner Explains "Iron Man 3" Cameo
If you have seen "Iron Man 3" (and really, unless you're hiding in Mandarin's lair, you should have seen it by now), and stayed for…
Nawaz stages comeback in landmark polls
Once ousted in a military coup in 1999, first thrown in jail and later sent into exile for seven years, Pakistan’s most popular…
Another Man of Steel Poster!
Superman the Man of Steel flies straight to the sky in the newest poster of his upcoming film!Watch it below! In Man…
The Most Surprising "Anchorman 2" Cameo Yet!
Is Kanye West going to appear in "Anchorman 2?" That's the surprising claim from Hollywood.com which reported that West was seen in…
SCOTT JACKSON: AN INSPIRING FIGURE IN THE WORLD OF SUSTAINABLE PHILANTHROPY
Last Sunday I watched the last episode of "60 Minutes" on CBS, and was inspired by the story of billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, a former…
Science in Film: GMO Crops and the War On Drugs
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What It Means to Disappear Here wraps the story of displaced families from Colombia with passion, in a new play by Jeremy J Kamps…
The Future of Fashion Runway Show at FIT, Showcasing the New Faces of Fashion
On May 1st, 2013 the Fashion Institute of Technology presented the Future of Fashion runway show. Semyon, Elaha and myself walked…
If I had known they were shooting Mr Selfridge, I'd have brought my suit
If I had known they were shooting series two of MR SELFRIDGE in Bloomsbury in Central London I'd have brought my suit. As it was my…
EXAMER: A MODEL OF STUDENT EVALUATION IN THE AFGHAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
This past weekend I proctored a high school student during the SAT test, the most common standardized test for college admission in…
Man of Steel New Poster
Watch Superman fly in the latest Man of Steel movie poster! Watch Man of Steel in 3D, 2D and IMAX theaters on June 14.…
Empowering Women: Theatre Opening Doors to Deeper Understanding
How to empower women? This is a question I ask myself every day. I seek it out in my day to day activities. How can I empower myself…
Aghan History Malalai Afghan heroine of Maiwand
While in Britain, no one has heard of her, in Afghanstan Malalai (or Malala) is a legend. Smaller facts in the story vary slightly,…
Future Asian Economic Powers of the World
The end of 2012 has revealed, for the first time in modern history, that Asia has become the richest region of the world, according…
International garment brands moving production to South East Asia
After 6 months with the joint venture between Alfatex and Hyunjin, we finally headed to visit the 2 factories. Highvina and Kovina…
CHAMPION OF FEMALE EMPOWERMENT ROYA MAHBOOB MAKES IT TO TIME MAGAZINE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
A pioneer is a person who is among the first to explore an area - geographical or knowledge-based - in which he or she will be leading…
Mysterious Mose has come to haunt you!
Today I'm writing about another crazy and classic Fleischer Betty Boop cartoon: "Mysterious Mose!" In it Betty Boop gets menaced…
Did You Like This Year's Oscars? Producers Are Set to Return for Oscars 2014!
Academy President, Hawk Koch, has announced that Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, acclaimed motion picture, television, and theater producing…
Oona Chanel on issue 13, Fashion as Art, Art as Fashion
When watching this movie try not to dwell on these facts... That Oona Chanel is the great-grand niece of the iconic Madame…
Soccer vs Cricket in South Asia
Soccer is probably the most popular game in the world, considering the huge number of fans and all the rituals that are connected…
LIONEL MESSI INSPIRES THE AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM
Lionel Messi is the God of soccer. Long-standing records have been falling like domino pieces since he started his professional career.…
Leather Apparel in Guangzhou, China
After Shanghai, we are off to Guangzhou to visit our best full package business, a leather factory called Twincity. In 2008, we met…
The Lady of Myanmar
Photo Courtesy of MovieSpirit.com The Lady of Myanmar Written by Nikki Shaver Continuing with my research into Myanmar…
OONA CHANEL with Original Music from the BLOOM TWINS - VOLT Magazine; Fashion as Art, Art as Fashion
VOLT Magazine shared their latest fashion film with us today, a behind the scenes look at Rui Faria's photoshoot with model Oona Chanel.…
The Road Warrior in Textile Product Development
Mike Sweeney defines me as the road warrior of MTI USA and it sounds like a Hollywood hero. But in reality, I enjoy traveling the…
Hillary Clinton and Afghan Women Empowerment with Secure Economy and Mobile Money
Yesterday I read an article about Hillary Clinton: Helping Women Isn’t Just a ‘Nice’ Thing to Do in The Daily Beast. Depriving…
TARGET THINKING, CONTENT PRODUCTION AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES: THE 3 PIT STOPS ALONG THE JOURNEY OF TEAMWORK
Teamwork is the cement that keeps together the individualistic genius of multiple brains. Unanimously defined as "work done by several…
FAMUSICTV LIBRARY, SCOTTISH ROCK, MOGWAI
If you want post-rock, Mogwai’s your choice. Influenced by famous rockbands such as The Pixies, The Cure, Aphex Twin, …
INDIE NAMES, XIU XIU, POLYVINYL RECORD CO.
Searching for music to make me feel at peace, I stumbled upon a video titled “Honeysuckle” by a band named Xiu Xiu. …
Online Film Distribution, Building Schools in Afghanistan, Afghanistan Economy, Sustainable Philanthropy
Do you know why I like this picture by Angela Shah* so much? Just read below. In 2006. I started Film Annex with the intent to…
I Move 'Cause I Got a Purpose in Life
From 1982 to 1988, I was in the United States Army Reserve. My Basic Training was at Fort Dix, New Jersey. My clearest…
Economy of Afghanistan
Afghan economy has grown since the fall of the Taliban and flow of International troops to Afghanistan. When president Karzai became…
Economy of Afghanistan
Afghanistan has had a substantial growth in economy since the fall of the Taliban. Based on Afghan financial officials Afghan and…
South Asian Culture
Important South Asian countries from the cultural point of view are: India, Pakistan, Iran, Nepal, or Sri Lanka. Pakistan is a young…
Secretary of State John Kerry and Roya Mahboob Discuss Afghanistan Economy, Education and Social Media Development
Last week, Roya Mahboob was in Dubai celebrating the Persian New Year. At the same time, I was travelling to D.C. with Fereshteh…
ONE OF THE BEST RUSSIAN FILMMAKERS IN HISTORY, SERGEI BONDARCHUK
Who is the one of the best Russian filmmakers in history? Many old school communities would easily claim Sergei Bondarchuk was one…
AFGHAN GIRLS ARE TEACHING OUR STUDENTS A VALUABLE LESSON
Times change, and it's not just a saying. I am currently teaching in a school, but I remember very well when I used to sit on the…
Garment production in South East Asia: Vietnam
Since 2007, Said Dib and I have traveled to China and Hong Kong at least 4 times a year with the intention of establishing our business…
THE DEPARTURE OF MCR, FAMUSICTV NEWS
The news that stunned the pop/rock and roll fans of not just America, but the “rock nation” of the world. A career that…
SWEDISH SINGER MISS LI OR MISS LI'S STEADY RISE TO FAME
Swedish singer Miss Li combines fundamentals of jazz, pop, and blues to create her own unique warped pop songs. It was on one day…
Fereshteh from NYC, AUAF with USAID Director Dr. Rajiv Shah, Maura O’Neil on Afghanistan Education and Women Empowerment
This week was a special one for me. First of all, our new year started on Wednesday, 20th of March, the first day of spring, that…
Afghan forces growth
After the fall of Taliban, Afghanistan had neither Police nor Army. When International Community came to Afghanistan, they helped…
Dr. Rajiv Shah, Ambassadors Crocker and Jawad, Sustainable Education with The American University of Afghanistan
Happy Afghan New Year, 1392! Today, in addition to celebrate the Afghan New Year, Nowruz, we traveled to Washington DC to attend…
Mighty China!
I can’t stop thinking about Asia and its measure. The biggest continent with so many different nationalities, religions, and…
Fahim Fazli: Hollywood Actor, Author, War Veteran and Afghan-American
Introduction: There is a famous Afghan Proverb that says, “Sar zenda baasha, kolaah besyaar ast.” (If there…
Jimmy Pedro, US Judo Team Coach, on the 2013 NY Open Judo and Save Olympic Wrestling
Jimmy Pedro, Coach of the US Judo Team, 2012 US Olympic Judo Coach and 2-time Olympic Medalist, about the 2013 NY Open Judo: "The…
Situation of Central Asian Countries
The concept of central Asia is used to define, as a geographical region, the republics from the former Soviet Union and the eastern…
Review of The Rat Pack – Footage from ‘Live at Kiel Opera House 1965’
There is little singing, but a great atmosphere is obvious in this extract from The Rat Pack live at Kiel Opera House, filmed…
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Free Market in Afghanistan
King Amanullah Khan was the first one to take the first step towards regularizing Afghanistan economy. We had different economic experiences,…
THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPIC FOREIGN FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN ECONOMY: WHEN BUSINESS BECOMES SOMETHING BIGGER THAN ITSELF
Creating, developing and managing businesses give birth to the global economy. It's because of those three essential bricks - repeating…
THE WOMAN IN ME - A Fashion Film w/ Music by Romina Arena & Ennio Morricone
Two of Italy's most internationally renown musicians combine their artistry in "Morricone.Uncovered an album of songs from some of…
Malaysia and Thailand!!
What do you know about Malaysia? Hello, my highly educated and slightly degraded friends! Today SweetAsiaTV (Sweet Asia TV)…
Mystical trip-hop from Russia, Linda - Russian singer
Hi dear friends. Today I want to present you with one of the most mystical singers of Russian showbiz – LINDA. Linda is a Russian…
Wadia Samadi, Editor in Chief at Wadsam-Afghan Business News Portal about Social Media and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
Wadia Samadi is thePolicy Administration Manager-ICA; Editor in Chief at Wadsam-Afghan Business News Portal. Below is an interview…
HOW THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN IS DEFINED BY THE FIGHT BETWEEN EDUCATION AND OPIUM PRODUCTION
Opium is a drug obtained from the poppy plant Pavaper Somniferum. Since it contains about 12% morphine, it's used in medicine…
Afghanistan Economy
Due to decades of war, Afghanistan's economy fell apart. And the basic economy of the country was faced with many problems.…
Carrie Mathison: Case two in the study of a great character
In the following discussion I draw reference to Richard Walter's arguements that make a good character in a screen play as per the…
Newtonian Physics, Galileo, Film Annex and Afghan Proverbs
This may be the first time that Sir Isaac Newton, Film Annex, Galileo Galilei, and Afghan Proverbs have been…
Film Friday - Rear Window
For this week’s film friday I figured I would analyze one of my favourite films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window.…
Women and Security in Afghanistan
When there is no security in a country, the internal affairs will not go a head successfully in such a country…
رسانه اجتماعی و انکشاف آنلاین فلم-چگونه فیلمسازان شبکه فیلم انکس کار خود را انکشاف میدهند؟
اخیرا برجسته ساخته ایم که اشتراک گذاری موضوعات شما در فیلم انکس در رسانه…
Herat people and 2014
The people of Herat city are optimistic about Afghan army and they believe in their professional troops…
WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN USE MUSIC AS A VEHICLE OF SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Every place in the world, every people, every culture imaginable has, is and always will produce music. Humans have always felt the…
Oscars 2013 Social Media Trends and Predictions - Film Annex Industry News
Last Sunday night was one of the biggest nights of the year for the film entertainment industry: The Oscars. Everyone went with their…
AFGHAN WOMEN AND MEN LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN
The war in Afghanistan has been going on for 11 1/2 years. Before the US entered the country looking for Osama bin Laden, Afghanistan…
Fareedoone Aryan, Director of Afghan Media Productions on Social Media and Journalism in Afghanistan
Fareedoone Aryan is the Director of Program at Afghan Media Productions (AMP). Below is an interview of him about Social and Digital…
Oscars 2013 Live-Blogging, Plus All the Winners!
Awwww.....Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron rocked it!Daniel Radcliffe and Joseph Gordon-Levitt! What a handsome pair!Okay, this…
Council of Ministers to soon approve Afghanistan’s mining laws draft
The Council of Ministers gives preliminary approval to the delayed mining laws of Afghanistan. According to the presidential palace…
Iranians suffering from the sanctions, while the nuclear program is speeding up
Iranians are facing a medical crisis amid tightening sanctions from the US and its allies. Iranian pharmacies are running out of life-saving…
Economy of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a state located in central-south Asia; other south Asia countries are: Pakistan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Iran or Bangladesh.…
Film Productions, Wisdom on Digital Media, Solution to Fiscal Cliff, Budget Sequestration, International Financial Markets
I have no interest in becoming an expert on US and international finance. But all I can hear in the news are conversations about Fiscal…
Afghanistan Women Education and Empowerment with Online Transparency, Professional Blogging and Video Distribution
Transparency is the key to developed countries' success, in particular in the world of Internet, Social Media and Online Advertising.…
Women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan
One of the most important factors that can improve the level of knowledge and power in a country is economy of…
AS VALENTINE'S DAY PROMOTES FEMALES EMPOWERMENT, GETTING PAID FOR WRITING BLOGS FACILITATES THEIR INDEPENDENCE
Last Thursday we passed yet another Valentine's Day. Couples from all over the world celebrated their love in honor and memory of…
More people join FAMUSICTV, new blogger on Film Annex
FAMUSICTV made its step forward. New blogger joined our team. Let us bring Ivan K to your attention. The quantity of FAMUSICTV representatives…
Expertise
Economy is one of the most important factors of growth, knowledge, and power in a country. To have a strong economy,…
Handicrafts by Afghan women gain international recognition
Kunduz businesswomen association said women’s handicrafts have gained popularity overseas. The handicrafts include traditional…
My Complete, Fearless Oscar Predictions in All Categories!
Predicting the Oscars? Whew! It’s a tough one this year! Besides, honestly, Anne Hathaway and Daniel Day-Lewis, there’s…
Образование и реклама в Афганистане, Центральной и Южной Азии
Около 10 лет назад я познакомился со своей женой в баре на Нижнем Ист-Сайде…
Афганистан, деньги от рекламы
Строительство школ в Афганистане является сложной перспективой. Некоторые…
Оккупационные силы в Афганистане заменены на компьютеры и фильмы со всего мира.
Война в Афганистане является большой темой обсуждения за последние 10 лет.…
Forged money flooding Kabul markets
A number of residents and moneyexchangers have expressed their concerns about the rising circulation of counterfeit money in the market.…
3 international firms willing to launch Afghan satellite
Three international companies have expressed interest to launch a satellite into Afghanistan’s space, the Ministry of…
MUSIC HELPS THE AFGHANISTAN EDUCATION TRAVEL THE WORLD
I play guitar. I'm not a great musician, to any stretch of the imagination, but I've been actively involved in music all my life.…
Economy of Afghanistan
Economies play a major role in the world today and determine the position of the countries in the world. The countries that have the…
Music of NYC (RU) / Музыка Нью-Йорка
Я живу в городе, где небо сменяют тучи, облака сменяют туман. Где после солнечного…
Afghan Musician Omar Akram won the 55th GRAMMY Award for his Album Titled Echoes Of Love
“I was always fascinated by musical instruments as a child, so when I was six, I began taking piano lessons from a member of…
Jimmy Pedro's Impressive and Inspiring Black-belt Techniques
In this short film one of the most successful American judo competitors ever, Jimmy Pedro displays an impressive 5 techniques…
Social Media Effectors for Afghanistan Education and Economy
I had a research about social media marketing, specifically in Afghanistan. I have found an interesting and important subject that…
Afghanistan’s corruption cost up to USD 3.9 billion in 2012
According to a report by the UN office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) and Afghanistan’s anti-corruption unit, the total cost of corruption…
My World Premiere at the 2013 28th Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Recently, I had the world premiere of my latest animated short film, Yellow Sticky Notes | Canadian Anijam at the 2013 28th Santa…
Kyle Review
Relationships are never easy to figure out. There is almost no one you can talk to who can give you perfect advice on the subject.…
Sem Maltsev: Video Production in New York
Yesterday I watched Les Miserables. Its motion-picture adaptation of the beloved musical seen by more than 60 million people in 42…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York City (day 1) "Social NetWalking"
Day 1 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 fashion shows was a nice adventure. Bittersweet in the fact that our favorite fashion…
Julian White, Managing Director at AdMetrics Media about Digital Advertising in Afghanistan
Julian White is the Managing Director at AdMetrics Media, a Digital Media Company with a global reach. It enables Advertisers and…
John and Jan Bradley from The Lamia Afghan Foundation on Afghanistan Education and Economy
"With the right vision for the future and the right emphasis on improving the quality of education and getting 100 % of school age…
Oscar Nominee Director Ryan Buckley Directs Superbowl Ad, SXSW Film Line-up, Koch Documentary - Film Annex Industry News
Were you watching the Superbowl last night? For many people, the Superbowl isn't only about football, it's also about advertising.…
New York City Lisa Stock Independent Filmmaker about Women's Annex and Afghanistan Filmmaking
"I think filmmaking and social media can break down a lot of barriers and clear up a lot of misconceptions quite quickly." Lisa Stock…
Alison Wistner of Mercato Partners on Women's Annex, Advertising on Central Asia and Altitude Digital Investment
Alison Wistner is a Director at Mercato Partners, a growth capital fund investing in high growth technology and branded consumer companies. …
Omid Mehdavi Chief Editor and Publisher of afghanexaminer about Social Media in Afghanistan
Omid Mehdavi is the Chief Editor and Publisher in Afghan Examiner, it is the first Afghan American English newspaper in the United…
cbs news,Did 60 Minutes help create the myth of Lance?:An afghan perspective (dari)
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با نام و یاد خداوند مهربان که به بندهگان خود نعمت های فراوانی چون صحت عقل…
Fereshteh from NYC, Women in Politics, Military, Business and Filmmaking using Social Media
For me this week was all about women and their activities. I read several articles about Women Empowerment specially in developing…
Sem Maltsev: Production of a Movie
The Oscar-nominated black and white animation is available for all to see. And this is great news. I think especially for short films…
Joseph Cattaneo Principal at Packaging & Recycling Communications Consulting on Afghanistan Economy
Joseph Cattaneo is the Principal at Packaging & Recycling Communications Consulting. Below is an interview of him About Educational…
Debbie Smith Executive Director at PATHS on Afghanistan Disabled Children
Debbie Smith is the Executive Director at Parents and Teachers Helping Students PATHS , below is an interview of her about …
Sharing on Social Media Networks
Sharing on social media is no longer just a trend; it has become a lifestyle that creates communities of thousands or millions of…
Paris Men's Fashion Week by Photographer & Fashion Film Director Naqia Lee (#1)
by: NAQIA LEE So it's mid-day on the 15th of January, a nice day albeit a little cold, and I am sitting by the window in the room,…
Trey Titone, Manager of Publisher Development in MeFeedia on Women's Annex- Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Marketing
Trey Titone is the Manager of Publisher Development in Beachfront Media that offers video solutions for publishers, advertisers, enterprises,…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - Kerry comes full circle, January 24, 2013 1:08 PM
سلام دوستان عزیز من ذاکر"تنها" با مقاله دیگری که بادیدن فیلمی در سایت سی…
Afghanistan economy
Economy in Afghanistan is the most important matter after security nowadays.Since the progress and development is depend on…
Sem Maltsev: Movie Production
Friday, January 25, 2013. My week recap. Shooting Jobs: 1. Today was a big shooting for Cupcake Digital. We welcomed guests from…
Plot 2 Rags to Riches (part1):
This plot is a real favourite and seems to be told over and over again, and yet we never seem to get sick of it! It’s the plot…
INTERVIEW WITH FERESHTEH FOROUGH, SUCCESSFUL FEMALE AFGHAN ENTREPRENEUR
Meeting a successful female entrepreneur doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary, but when this person comes from a country…
NEW YORK LIVE CONCERT, AMERICAN AND RUSSIAN BEATS, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8TH
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls… What I am about to introduce to you is an opportunity to witness a group of talented…
Downtown Live Jazz and Hip Hop Concert, Friday February 8th
There is a large event coming up February 8th, in downtown lower east Manhattan! Film Annex Music TV presents: FKBAND, the new Russian-American…
AFGHAN WOMEN FIGHTING AGAINST GENDER DISCRIMINATION
Gender discrimination is a reality across the globe. The western world prides itself that equal rights and opportunities are being…
Jayant Kadambi and Ayyappan Sankaran YuMe Founders on Digital Advertising in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
YuMe is a digital video advertising solution provider that drives brand results and digital media revenue. Below is the interview…
Seeing the opportunity not the problem
seeing the opportunity not the problem Ok so I’ve been away for a while, physically and mentally I guess. After graduating…
When Film Defines Fashion
This year fashion is paying an homage to the 1920s as evidenced by Ralph Lauren's Fall 2012 women's and Spring 2013 menswear collections…
Why Oscar Needs to Take a Backseat
Judging from videos like the one above, entertainment columnists devoting their columns to the voting selections of octogenarians,…
Jennifer's Recap - Online Film Distribution for Talented Filmmakers
This week I worked on several blogs. First for the Filmmakers on Social Media blog series. I interviewed Sorcha Anglim, a female filmmaker…
Semyon Maltsev: Video and Film Production
January 18, 2013. Here is my week recap. Shooting jobs: 1. New episode of "An Afghan Perspective on CBS' 60 minutes", where Fereshteh…
Judo Team Championship, Showdown with six teams from Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Russia, USA - New York Open Team Judo Ch
NEW YORK, NY, January 13, 2013 – Film Annex is proud to be sponsoring The New York Open Team Judo Championship, a showdown of…
Filmmaker Amy Hill To Fight Poverty in Zambia
Amy Hill has been part of the Film Annex family for a few years now. She's very active on the platform and has expressed her interest…
MUSIC IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON
Music is the most powerful weapon ever! Each era, each country, each community has its own musical leader, its own musical…
Fashion, Politics and the Oscars' Red Carpet
As the Oscar Red Carpet approaches and the self-proclaimed style police rustle up to see which actress has aligned herself with which…
The economy of Afghanistan
The base of a country is economy, to have a strong government we should have a strong economy. Afghanistan is a poor country…
Jennifer's Recap - Women In Business and Social Media
If I had a word for this week at Film Annex it would be Women. But of course, why would we reduce it to a single week?... We launched…
Semyon Maltsev: Filmmaking Production
Its Friday, January 11th, 2013. Shooting jobs: 1. Interview with Dr. Augustine Y. Cheung, Chairman and CEO of Medifocus, Inc. Medifocus…
Wacky Tuesdays - BE MY YOKO ONO by Reptile Youth (Dir. Lucy McRae)
This video will have lovers and haters just like Yoko Ono has lovers and haters. The official music video for Reptile Youth's Be My…
Agricultural economy of Afghanistan
According to the USID report, 80 percent of the Afghan population are engross in agriculture, craft and Statistics Agriculture…
The economy of Afghanistan
The base of a country is economy, to have a strong government we should have a strong economy. Afghanistan is a poor country…
The process An overview in pictures - part 2
A couple days ago i share with the filmannex community some drawings and sketches from one of the process of the 3 last animation…
economy of Afghanistan
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Tailored Long Tail Keywords, Target Thinking and Marketing Strategies to Understand Who You Are
I just gave Jon Pastor access to the keywords list for the Film Annex and the MTI USA Inc. teams. It's my interest to drill down through…
Semyon Maltsev: Entertaining Movies
January 4, 2013.Happy new year everybody.The first week of new year was the shortest in terms of work. Just three days, but I've done…
To Festival or Not to Festival...
2013 welcomes the release of my lastest short film, Yellow Sticky Notes | Canadian Anijam (watch trailer here: http://www.filmannex.com/webtv/meditatingbunny/movie/trailer-yellow-sticky-notes-canadian-anijam/32355)…
Persephone by Lisa Stock to Premiere Exclusively on Film Annex in March 2013
Filmmaker Lisa Stock chose Film Annex to premiere Persephone, her new 4-episode web series. Persephone will be exclusively shown on…
SOCIAL MEDIA & E-COMMERCE - IN MOTION AND MOVING FORWARD
BY: Keely Shea Smith As 2012 holiday sales continue to grow, online shoppers can find massive discounts and deals on almost every…
Semyon Maltsev: Classic Films Online
December 28, 2012 There was no shooting on this week, only editing and here is what I've done: 1. Christine Norrie – Creative…
Film Annex Filmmakers Help Create A Filmmaking Curriculum for Afghan Students
Recently, the Film Annex Creative Director, Eren Gulfidan, and social media coordinator, Jennifer Bourne, worked together on creating…
Accademia Belle Arti di Firenze, Communication Strategies Lab, Film Annex, Afghan Development Project, grandi opportunita'
Questa settimana il mio amico e collaboratore Tiziano Bonanni mi ha presentato a due Professori, Luca Toschi, direttore Communication…
Semyon Maltsev: Film Entertainment
Today is Friday, 21st, 2012 - The End of the World.Here is my quick week recap:First of all, as I said in previous blogpost, I would…
Florence, Afghanistan and Film Annex Sharing Students and Citizens Creativity
Florence is my city of birth. With 370,702 inhabitants and thousands of years of history, it is known as the cradle of Renaissance.…
PAKISTANI AND AFGHAN WOMEN CHEER MALALA YOUSAFZAI'S NOMINATION FOR TIME MAGAZINE'S PERSON OF 2012
According to Wikipedia, Time Magazine's Person of the Year is an "annual issue of the United States newsmagazine Time that…
Security in Afghanistan
What is security? …
Afghanistan’s Economy
Due to decades of war, Afghanistan's economy fell apart. And the basic economy of the country was faced with many problems. Including…
SCHOOLS IN AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN CONTINUE TO BE UNDER THE THREAT OF BOMBINGS
Many kids living in "developed" countries keep education for granted these days. They consider it as something they have to do, and…
The scary Western monopolies or the Central and South Asian economies and cultural diversities?
Want to see a scary scenario? The most powerful economies of the World in the hands of a handful group of companies: Apple, AIG, Goldman…
Semyon Maltsev: Making Movies Today
Today is December 14,2012 and here is my week recap. (shooting Susan Miller) The week began with a lot of shootings. Monday we…
The Hulk is asking Santa for more computers for Building Schools in Afghanistan
Film Annex is like the Hulk, an ever growing beast, with millions of monthly viewers, hundreds of thousands of registered users, and…
Music Video for Hee Young - Buy Myself A Goodbye
Two days ago, I wrote a blog about the launch of our brand new music channel, FA Music TV. Today, I'm doing a little self-promotion…
AFGHANISTAN EDUCATION IS IMPROVING THROUGH THE DONATION OF INTERNET CLASSROOMS
I was recently watching an episode of "60 Minutes" on CBS, when one of the pieces on the show caught my attention. Scott Pelley was…
Afghanistan Educational System
During the last decade, Afghanistan has recorded progresses through promoting and protecting human rights, women rights, freedom of…
Living at the Edge of Chaos: The Case of Afghanistan
The United States department of State committed billions of dollars for the reconstruction of the Afghan infrastructure, to date the…
Minister of economy Message
Message form H.E Minister Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal It's a pleasure to have the opportunity with this message to address the brave and…
Women Excelling in a Male Dominated Market: Afghanistan
Just got done reading an exciting article, from the Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty website. It talks about Roya Mahboob and explains…
Afghanistan's economy
Afghanistan's economy has been devastated by over 20 years of war. Hampered by an un integrated economy until relatively late in the…
Digital Media, Women Empowerment, Education, Economy, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
Digital media is a term that defines many forms of communication and information. For me, it all starts with blogs and articles just…
THE COURAGE OF AN AFGHAN WOMAN INSPIRES COUNTLESS OTHERS IN THE WORLD
According to the dictionary, courage is "what makes someone capable of facing extreme danger and difficulty without retreating.…
The Adventure of Afghanistan’s Pashtanay Bank: Is it fight against corruption or fight against Afghanistan’s banking system?
Establishment of banking system in 1312 (equivalent to 1913 in Gregorian calendar) with the inauguration of Bank Milli Afghan (Afghan…
Amy Hill - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
"The buzzscore is an awesome incentive. [...] You're getting rewarded for sharing your own work. That's rare! - Amy Hill. Amy Hill…
PUSHPA & RAZIA, HEROINES FOR NEPALI & AFGHAN WOMEN
Last night CNN broadcasted "2012 CNN Hero of the Year", a television event set to give awards and monetary rewards to 10 people from…
Afghanistan’s future is not that bleak
Let’s go back a decade and remind ourselves of what Afghanistan was like then. It was the regime of Taliban- a period when human…
ARE SAUDI WOMEN LESS FREE THAN AFGHAN WOMEN?
Can you imagine a world in which, if you happen to be a woman, you are forced to have a "male guardian" - a father, brother or husband…
Myanmar Beach - Economic Growth In Asia
Myanmar, the largest country located in South East Asia is officially open for business!…
The Planet Of My Dream
I don't know why, but out of nowhere, while listening the pianist Alexander Mahnev, I caught myself on thinking about "lost" people.…
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters International Poster
A new international poster for Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters is now online, courtesy of IMP Awards. The film…
Foreign Forces and Military in Afghanistan as Educators and Peacekeepers, Armed With Educational Tools
I was born in Italy in 1968 when the military was compulsory for 12 months. I entered my military service at 19 years old and served…
Jeremy Ostermiller and Fereshteh Forough Discuss Technology, Education and Development in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
Jeremy Ostermiller is the CEO of Altitude Digital in Colorado, USA. Fereshteh Forough is the Founding Partner of the Afghan Citadel…
Thanksgiving Day at Film Annex
Today is Friday, November 23, 2012 and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Most of the time on this week I worked on video editing. …
Afghan Army Officer wins International Medal in Running
As a country that is undergoing rebuilding at a scorching pace, sports cannot be left far behind. The facilities might not be of international…
BAMIYAN: THE PYRAMIDS OF AFGHANISTAN CULTURE
There are monuments in the world that exert the type of charisma that transcends geographic borders and brings cultural differences…
Social Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets. First stop, Central and South Asia.
Today, I had one of the most interesting meetings of my life. 5 motivated individuals (which I thought would be a good fit for the…
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Economy in Afghanistan is the most important matter after security nowadays.Since the progress and development is depend on the condition…
Employed Women in Afghanistan
Situation of working out for Employed women in afghanistan is really difficult. Because some of the men believes that Afghan…
The economical situation of Afghanistan
Afghanistan's economy is recovering from decades of conflict . After taleban the Afghanistan country start a new way to have a big…
Film Annex, Peer to Peer Networking Capabilities, and Building Schools in Afghanistan
Overall, I know I have explained how excited I am to be a part of Building Schools in Afghanistan, and talking about Central and South…
SPORTS IN AFGHANISTAN AS A VEHICLE OF PROGRESS AND PEACE
People work all over the world to facilitate peace in many ways. Some try to implement it quietly, others use tanks. Some meet with…
Central and South Asia: India next technological powerhouse!?
This upcoming Monday, I have a meeting about the Afghan Development Project. I am extremely excited because I can finally see a strong…
Sports As Fuel of Life and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
Sports is the fuel of life. I always joke about how my wife married me for my body and not my brain. It's a joke, but in essence,…
Napoleon Dynamite on ad:tech 2012
Today is Friday, November 9, 2012. First of all I would like to welcome in our team new member Fereshteh Forough from Afghanistan.…
Empowerment, Wisdom, Thought Leadership - Election Considerations - Francesco Rulli
Empowering people to be thought leaders has always been my mission. This applies when I teach Judo to kids or when I discuss a business…
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In Astrology, we are lead to believe, changes in our lives are in direct correlation to changes in the stars, planets and universe. …
WHEN PROSTITUTION OF AFGHAN WOMEN LEADS TO HONOR KILLING
It's hard enough for young women around the world to escape the spiral of prostitution with their own forces, but it's even harder…
Hurricane Sandy
Today is Friday,November 2, 2012. I am looking back what happened on the past week.Of course the biggest thing is Hurricane Sandy…
OPPORTUNITIES TO JUMP INTO THE ECONOMY OF AFGHANISTAN
Different countries mean different cultures. Different cultures mean different lifestyles. And different lifestyles mean that…
South Asia, Step 1: Cultural Diffusion it's a Global Thing
Cultural diffusion is no longer confined within the melting pot known as America, and hasn't been for a while. This really…
Hurricane Sandy and Werewolves Try To Stop Millions of New Yorkers
Last night was a long Halloween night. Hurricane Sandy hit New York City hard. I live on Pearl Street, at the very border of…
Eugene Braunwald, Business Day Conference, Afghan Restaurant, Eren's Picks...
Today is Friday, October 26 and here is my recap for the past week.The week was very productive and interesting.Monday We shot few…
The Price Teaser Trailer!
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Educational Partnerships During and After the War in Afghanistan
There is a belief I carry that states anyone can obtain a classroom education. Educating…
Top Fashion Films ~ New Music WebTV ~ ZACUTO Webseries #2
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LA JOLLA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL ~ NEW AWARDS CATEGORIES
New Awards at La Jolla Fashion Film Festival to Provide Unprecedented Career Opportunities The world’s largest gathering…
Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey speaks on the pros and cons of Afghan economy
Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey in this video explores different facets of the economy of Afghanistan. He points out that Afghan economy…
FILM ANNEX'S IMPACT ON THE NATIONAL SPORT OF AFGHANISTAN
Film Annex and the Afghan Citadel Software Company are currently building Internet classrooms in 40 schools in Herat – the third…
MALALA, SHAZIA AND KAINAT GIVE COURAGE TO AFGHAN WOMEN
"I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to…
Afghanistan History, Digital Video, Interactive Applications and Target Marketing
I have been writing about Edward Zellem's book Zarbul Masalha: 151 Afghan Dari proverbs, a collection of global wisdom and a…
Online Advertising meets Afghanistan
Today is Friday, Twelve of October and I am looking back to see what I've done on this week.At the beginning of the week I edited…
12 years later: Celebrating learning in Afghanistan
This month marked the 12th Anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. As the war continues in this country, the best way…
Afghan Men Need Afghan Women to Consolidate Afghanistan Economy and GDP Growth
Traditional societies like Afghanistan are shaped by thousands of years of history. Cultural differences appear as a challenge to…
Building Schools in Afghanistan With a Good Buzz Score
People often ask how you can build schools in Afghanistan and support Afghanistan's education and economy. Here are two ingredients…
Will Moro-Philippine Peace Prevail?
Conflict has been waged with Spanish colonialists, the US who followed and finally the Philippines Government, but the Moro Islamic…
Building Schools in Afghanistan With a Good Buzz Score
People often ask me how I am building schools in Afghanistan and supporting Afghanistan's education and economy. Here are two ingredients…
Latest Independent Films - The Master with Philip Seymour Hoffman
The latest independent film I saw was The Master. It's loosely inspired by the figure L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of…
The Daraja Academy
“I want to be an independent lady”-----That one sentence means a lot if one pauses and reflects on who says it. I happened…
Calls for UN Reform: Veto Power, Climate Change to World Economic Growth
Is the United Nations the Titanic with a couple of Captains giving the order or an armada of nations plying toward shared objectives?…
AFGHAN WOMAN NOMINATED CNN TOP-10 HEROINE
Since 2007 CNN has been honoring individuals who make extraordinary contributions to humanitarian aid. These "heroes" come from…
AFGHANISTAN EDUCATION SYSTEM: BETWEEN ACID AND INTERNET
How would you feel if you couldn't go to school because of the fear of being thrown acid on your face? How would you feel if attending…
Sudan-South Sudan Resume Flow of Oil & Blood?
Agreement has been reached between Sudan and South Sudan on resuming oil production and exports for joint benefit, (mainly via pipelines…
Afghanistan – The Unlikely, Yet Very Beautiful Tourist Destination
When talking about Afghanistan, very few people think of it as a tourist destination. However, without all the violence and battle…
Can Liberia Turn Corner & Now Aid West Africa Facing Growing Humanitarian & Political Crisis?
“As Liberia moves toward its tenth year of sustained peace, we can state with conviction that our country has turned the corner.…
Good Language and Respect, the Base for Afghanistan's Education and Economy
Here are two more proverbs from the book Zarbul Masalha: Good language is the comfort of life, bad language is the enemy of life.…
Occupation forces in Afghanistan replaced by Computers and the World Film Industry
The War in Afghanistan has been a big topic for the last 10 years. Now the time is coming when the western troops will hand over the…
New Highly Dangerous Killer Virus Stalking Globe?
"At the moment, we still don't know very much about this virus. We do know that it is in the Corona family of viruses - Corona…
Assad Intends to Perpetuate his Rule is UN/Arab League Envoy’s Assessment
His public comments were less direct and more circumspect about what next on Syria; however the private assessment of new UN/Arab…
Currency Markets Strongly Hint Obama Victory, (as do World Financial Markets as Whole)?
Since the end of the GOP and Democratic Party Conventions, the US Dollar has fallen dramatically with respect to major currencies,…
Myanmar Political Prisoners
“Bold steps are needed now to overcome the legacy of the past and to ensure that no prisoners of conscience are left behind,”…
A WELL OF DIFFERENCE: EDUCATION IN AFGHANISTAN AS AN EXAMPLE OF CULTURE PROGRESS
In 2011 I spent the month of July traveling through Rajasthan, an iconic region of central-north India filled with historic…
Concern Over Religious Minorities in Iran
Release of Christian pastor charged with apostasy has been welcomed; however, arrest and detention of many others continues to be…
Does UN Session start with Prayer? - & a Hope!
Religion and culture does play an integral role in the work of the United Nations, but a benediction or blessing as seen in the US…
Afghanistan Culture and Education with Saad Mohseni or Obama and Jay-z-Beyonce Party?
Today was a busy day. We started posting the video of the construction of our 5th Internet classroom in Herat, Afghanistan. Later…
Japan-China East Sea Island Dispute to Undermine Economic Growth in Asia?
It is already leading to military stand-off and diplomatic confrontation between Tokyo and Beijing – the risk of war is not…
More Income Equality Equates to Stronger Economic Growth Rate
Perhaps it is mere coincidence, but as the wealth gap has grown in the US and middle class real income has lagged, the overall US…
Is Occupy Movement Still Viable – See Moscow First?
September 17, 2012 will be the first anniversary since Occupy Wall Street, but this Saturday in Moscow may be the next big…
SIGUR RÓS Music Video Competition ~ Tak Kuroha
Tak Kuroha, a top fashion film director and editor who's work can be viewed in his Film Annex WebTV has created a piece for the…
Will QE3 Work for Jobs or American Consumer in lieu of Fiscal Policy Stimulus?
QE3, (Quantitative Easing program Stage 3), has already made millionaire traders and speculators richer even before it was initiated…
Understand Thailand
Thailand is the country in Southeast Asia with the most tourists, and for a reason. You can find almost anything here: thick…
Know about My Thailand
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia with coasts on the Andaman Sea and…
Francesco Rulli speaks about Afghanistan's economy
As someone who has been writing about Film Annex for a few months now, I completely love their multiple initiatives both on the ground…
Why Behind the Scenes Matter
By Paul Cezanne [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons (left); Me eating lemons in Beyza Boyacioglu's In a Manner of Speaking (right).…
Soros Offers Germany Choice: Abandon Austerity Program(s) Policy Prescription or Leave Euro?
Perception: Marriage or Divorce, but Sharing a Bed is No Longer Working for Eurozone? George Soros in effect projects German policy…
Afghanistan Human Boom, Not Just a Potential for a Mining Boom
Today, The New York Times' writer Graham Bowley opened his article, Potential for a Mining Boom Splits Factions in Afghanistan, with…
Confronting Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan
“Police Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” is a new initiative launched this week…
Is Beijing Aiding Myanmar Junta in Kachin State Conflict?
Myanmar is now the new "gold-rush," and human rights and political freedom both appear to be the collateral damage. While London and…
How to Film Successful Online Video
Thousands of people are becoming famous because of their videos online. How to film online video successfully? 1. Make it viral This…
Social Media - Professional Video Search Engine - Education in Afghanistan and the Rest of the World
The concept of professional video search engine is directly connected to the work of our artistic director Eren Gulfidan and her team.…
Afghanistan Currency and Afghanistan GDP Next to Silvio Berlusconi and Clint Eastwood
Many people ask me what the Afghanistan currency is and how the Afghanistan GDP is growing. My approach on Afghanistan is very…
Blasphemy Laws Against Person & God?
Many want to present themselves as defenders of God, but again it appears that God is most abused by some of such would be enforcers.…
Extra Time
Most of us have taken part in some form of sports activity when we were young and some of us take it to the next level as we grow…
A TIGER AMONG LIONS: A WOMAN MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE AFGHANISTAN CULTURE
Last week 17 people were slaughtered in Afghanistan just because they were attending a party. They were caught while engaging themselves…
Politics Failing Global Economy-More Photos Ops Over Substance
Broad challenges to global economic health are rising gradually perhaps not yet fully recognized as they seem to be still far…
Myanmar Trials-No Transparency: Has Anything Really Changed with Authoritarian Junta?
It is believed that all those sentenced to multi-year terms are UN and international NGO aid workers, and apparently are Muslims.…
Giving Up My Right to Be Me: Young Afghan Girls Pose As Boys to Gain Social Acceptance
Imagine donning short hair and wearing clothes traditionally worn by a man...as a female. How far could someone go to achieve their…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY - Army Of Me - by HYUNA SHIN for CULTURE MAGAZINE
I am thrilled to share a beauty editorial shot by fashion photographer Hyuna Shin for Culture Magazine. Hyuna has shot an array of…
Woman Becomes First Openly Gay General
From NY Times 08/18/12 An Army officer being promoted to brigadier general openly acknowledged her homosexuality on Friday by having…
Rohingya/Myanmar Investigation?
Myanmar does not allow itself to be taken at face value - a government that lacks transparency and a junta that maintains a grip on…
Building Schools in Afghanistan in Support of Contemporary Art
Afghanistan has been a land of over 30 years of wars and struggle. The people of Afghanistan are an incredible mix of cultures and…
DSLR Video Shooting
My experience in DSLR video starts from Nikon D90. It was one of the first DSLR camera that allow you to shoot video. 720p HD at that…
Extra Time by Amy Hill - Recommended film of the week
Has anyone got any extra time? Because, you know... we all need it so desperately. Somehow, the time we already have is never enough,…
Vinicius Donola Interviews Roya Mahboob on Afghanistan's Education and Future
New York-based Brazilian journalist, Vinicius Donola, interviews CITADEL CEO Roya Mahboob. During his 25-year old career, Donola covered…
Partnership of China-Africa
In the past ten years,the remarkable growth of China in sustainable economical growth has…
Veteran Neglect
"One of the things the US has always done well is take care of its vets..." So assumes Scott Weisman, a financial executive, in the…
Video Production in New York, Dreams, Jung, & White Magic
I just got home from a rehearsal for a play I'm excited to be a part of. It combines video production in…
Ethiopia in the new era of development
Ethiopia is a developing country found in East Africa currently strives on the way of renaissance and development in economical,political…
"Serious Human Rights Concerns" in Myanmar
In treatment of ethnic/religious minorities and political prisoners still held, UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur on the human…
Building Schools in Afghanistan and the Olympic Vision of De Coubertin
Today, my 6-year old son asked me: “Why do you watch the Olympics all the time?”. This is a very good question. To me,…
Kayla Harrison Olympic Role Model for Afghanistan Women Education and Empowerment
Today, I celebrate the Judo Olympic victory of Kayla Harrison and her coach Jimmy Pedro. I started Judo in 1985. I was 15 years old.…
Iron Ore Production Signals Expanding Global Economy
Global production of iron ore was at an all-time high last year, and is expected to continue to rise for at least the next two years…
Molly Taylor at Neste Rally Finland
After the tarmac of Belgium and Italy, the gravel of Finland for the strong Australian driver of United Business. Next weekend Molly…
Last Guantanamo Child Soldier
“Omar Khadr was a child soldier and our experience around the world clearly indicates that a system focusing on rehabilitation…
Myanmar Security Forces: "Instigation of & Involement in Clashes"
“Reports indicate that the initial swift response of the authorities to the communal violence may have turned into a crackdown…
Organic Inbound Marketing and Organic Followers in the Olympic Year
The most used language online, in particular for business purposes, is English. It is not a coincidence that the Olympics opened with…
DSLR vs Point-and-Shoot Cameras
When starting out for the first time with photography or video, choosing the right camera is an important step to your success. What…
What is Truth of Burma & the Rohingya?
Do not expect a rant now about the “truth” – the unfortunate reality is that few outside of the region of…
Congo: Proxy Wars & Attack Helicopters?
Rwanda and Uganda have been accused of supporting/instigating a renegade arm of Congo’s (DRC) military and former rebel group…
KYLE Behind the scenes...
Hey guys! As a filmmaker I'm always interested in how other people have made their films, whether looking for tips, ideas, inspiration…
Film Annex Studios Techniques for Afghanistan
Recently We received footage from Afghanistan where Elaha Mahboob, a web designer manager and software developer at Citadel Software…
Seeding and Growing Afghanistan's Education and Economy
Linking social and digital media to building schools in Afghanistan is my priority. Using Film Annex's business model to support…
KITES ACROSS THE WORLD
Summer is knocking at the door, and this past Sunday my girlfriend and I walked to Central Park and chilled there for a few hours.…
Aung San Suu Kyi at United Nations
The UN’s International Labor Organization (ILO) played host to the respected Myanmar political/human rights leader at its UN/Geneva…
Troll Hunter?
Next to a ridiculous copy of Ozombie (Bin laden as a zombie...I'll say no more) I pick up a copy of Troll Hunter. I'm actually strolling…
Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Education and Advertising
About 10 years ago, I met my wife in a bar on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She was there with two friends; we spoke for 5 minutes,…
Work Hard! Don't Be Lazy! Afghanistan's Economy is Worth the Effort
Spain's struggling economy is part of my daily news. I remember seeing a growing Spanish economy back in the 80s and speaking about…
I must not be a one trip pony.
Hiding myself away in a quiet corner, I grab a chewed pen and an envelope and scribble down the foundries of a hopefully new and challenging…
Respect Myanmar’s Rohingyas
UN Special Rapporteur, Tomas Ojea Quintana delivered a critical assessment today on the rising tensions among Myanmar’s ethnic…
Representations of the Unknown
Everything about this world that I don't know about, is everything I want to know! and I am sure you do too! I am inspired…
People Scare Me
People scare me. It takes a lot to really freak me out in a film and I barely flinch at gruesome horrors. (That is unless I’m…
WELCOME TO HERAT, AFGHANISTAN
Herat, the third largest city in Afghanistan, houses about 400,000 people. Absent from any list of prioritized locations to visit…
Syria Leads “List of Shame” on Children in Conflict
Children have not only been targeted for murder and torture but have also been employed as human-shields by the Assad Regime…
5 Important Steps for Successful Filmmaking
Have you tried to make movies but haven't had much success? Here are five important steps that you might be missing to be more successful…
“Buddhist-Muslim Fighting in Burma”?
Above headline is troubling both because of what it indicates and for what even worse it can incite. Events and perhaps motives are…
"Some weird film that did well at Sundance"
I'm sitting in the back of the car with some friends on the way back from Nando's discussing what film we're going to watch when we…
June Film Preview
June 1st Snow White and the Huntsman- I am very divided about this film. I’m against turning Snow White into an armored…
AFGHAN WOMEN ARE BEING POISONED WHILE GETTING AN EDUCATION
As Filmannex and the Afghan Citadel Sofware Company celebrate the opening of the new Internet classroom in Kouz-E-Karbas High School -…
Men in Black III Review
RATINGS: 3 / 5 Men in Black III is yet another unnecessary sequel from a film, which was made over a decade before, that nobody asked…
6 Ways Online Video Has Affected Society
Most of us have been watching videos online for years. But have you ever wondered how much of our society has been changed by it?…
Thirsty for New Afghanistan Geo-Political Perspective
It is not about the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Afghanistan and Iran share more than just a long border. The populations…
The Afghan Development Cycle: From Computers to Personal Computers
Question: Why are you building schools in Afghanistan and financing the construction of INTERNET classrooms? Answer: I want to…
Rob Evans Judge on Americas Next Top Model
We are very excited to hear the news today that Major Model Rob Evans has been selected to judge Cycle 18 of the upcoming season of…
The Avengers Review
RATINGS: 3.5 / 5 Honestly I wasn’t overly excited for this film. It felt to me from the advertising that this was merely…
Mobile Money for the Education of Afghanistan
Last Tuesday, Mike Sweeney and I had the pleasure to travel to Washington to meet with two USAid officials, Mr. Clinton L. Doggett,…
"YOU SHOULD NEVER GET INVOLVED WITH WOMEN BORN ON MONDAY"
July 2010. Myanmar. It's an unbearably hot and muggy day, and as I climb the steps toward Shwedagon Pagoda, the holiest shrine…
The Importance of Online Video
What is the fastest and most effective way to convey a message? The answer is video. At least one third of online activity is spent…
Soutien Scolaire : Bienvenue chez WinAkademy !
Nous suivons les évolutions des innovations technologiques et nous intervenons dans les plus ateliers éducatifs, multi-canaux.…
Afghanistan women entrepreneurs, can I ask for more?
Fereshteh Forough, a founding partner of the Afghan Citadel Software Company, visited New York City last week as part of her…
BUSINESS BEATS POLITICS 1-0
Filmannex and the Afghan Citadel Software Company are joining forces to improve the education system in Afghanistan. Filmannex is…
Online Video For Your Business
When people talk about the benefits of online video, one term that comes up fairly often is "audience engagement." This is the capacity…
Afghanistan schools for gilrs and boys supported by Ad Networks and Social media support
AdON Network President Bhaskar Ballapragada partnered with Film Annex for a 30-day online promotion of the Afghan Development Project.…
Pieces of the economy of Afghanistan puzzle starting to be put together
Starting on April 25, 2012 the students of Baghnazargah School outside of Herat Afghanistan began to see the world in ways…
Film Annex is Building A Second Internet Classrooms in Afghanistan
On May 1st, 2012, we sent a new wire transfer to our partners in Afghanistan, the Afghan Citadel Software Company. The funds were…
BUILDING INTERNET CLASSROOMS IN AFGHANISTAN: NOW A REALITY
Film Annex did it: they bult the first internet classroom in Baghnazargah School in Herat, Afghanistan. You can see the different…
Online Video vs TV: Are We On The Right Way?
Recently, I read a WSJ article about how Hollywood producers create WebTV shows. Starting in October 2011, Google (YouTube)…
Celebrating the First Internet Classroom Built by Film Annex in Afghanistan
The first Internet classroom built by Film Annex and Citadel in Baghnazargah School, Afghanistan is ready to welcome its first students!…
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey with Muhammad Ali at the UN Film Annex is investing in Afghanistan's educational system by building Internet…
THE FIRST TIME FOR ME AND THE SCHOOLS IN AFGHANISTAN
The Afghan Development Project is building Internet classrooms in 40 schools in Herat while the war in Afghanistan is still going…
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Afghanistan News: Building schools vs. The war in Afghanistan
This week, we started the construction of the INTERNET classrooms at Baghnazargah High School in Herat, Afghanistan. Film Annex's…
Devin Yeager on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
For the fourth segment in our series of interviews with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Devin Yeager, the Chief…
Online Film Distribution: How to Make Money On Your Film Without Film Distributors?
To show your film to the public these days you do not have to go to the old school film distributors. New ways of distribution differs…
Ryan Gombeski on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
For the third segment in our series of interviews with Digital Media thought leaders, we talked to Ryan Gombeski, the Director of…
Ashley Paczolt on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
Ashley Paczolt, the Manager of Ad Operations at Altitude Digital Partners, told us what she thinks about the recent Film Annex initiatives…
Daniel Yomtobian on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
We recently interviewed Daniel Yomtobian, the Founder and CEO of Advertise.com about the recent Film Annex initiatives in Afghanistan.…
Risks High/Global Economic Prospects Slowly Improve
“For the past six months we’ve been on a rollercoaster ride. Our baseline is that growth is going to be slow in advanced economies;…
Social media and advertising invest in Afghanistan's educational system and Afghanistan Internet infrustructure
A big part of Film Annex's business model involves social media strategies and advertising. Our model allows us to invest in Afghanistan's…
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: UTOPIA OR REALITY?
El Salvador and Afghanistan. Two countries so distant from each other, both geographically and culturally. Two worlds apart,…
First Steps with the educational system in Afghanistan
Watching the first steps in Filmannexs' help with the educational system in Afghanistan was a proud experience for me. …
China Hiccups & Globe Tastes Burp?
China’s latest economic figures came-in just below expectation, but global financial and commodity markets immediately…
No Saints - Abel Ferrara's Scandal ?
A few months ago Francesco Rulli came up with idea to shoot a web series for Film Annex's sister company M.T.I., an Italian textile…
Cisco and Film Annex are building schools in Afghanistan
Cisco is going long on Afghanistan education and is heavily invested with their initiative Cisco Networking Academy (PDF). Here's…
Rememberance of respect and honor will equal a growing economy in Afghanistan
"It only takes one individual to open up a door that millions can walk through." This is a direct quote written…
Afghanistan: Building Schools No Longer Making War
US is withdrawing combat forces but just trying to make it look as if it is not running away or abandoning Afghanistan. There is…
INTERNET Cables Support the Afghanistan Education System
What you see here is three Internet Cables that will be used for the Afghan Internet network Film Annex is creating in Herat's schools.…
Who Invited Carl Bildt?
“When he (Carl Bildt) could do something, he was saying that Milosevic was a nice guy, and that is on the transcript. I’m…
Afghanistan's greatest athletes and greatest resource
I can't imagine what it must be like for an Afghani child of 8 or 9 years old to grow up in a place where all they've…
7 Simple Rules to Sell Your Script
1. More action, not description Remember, movie - it's a motion picture. Describe the things that are happening and not just located…
The Truth About Afghanistan's Economy
In the last few days I spent time on Skype talking to our cinematographers shooting Afghanistan videos for Film Annex. We are…
ICT Translating to Low Carbon Economy?
“Addressing climate change implies completely transforming our way of life, the way we work, the way we travel, shifting…
Is Myanmar Optimism for Democracy Overdone?
In short, yes. The risk is greater that Aung San Suu Kyi will become co-opted by the ruling regime in efforts to present a good face…
6 Tips Every Film Director Should Know
Filmmaking is a tough process. You can shoot a lot of takes, before you'll understand that the scene is done. In fact, in order to…
Lord's Resistance Army Attacks!
UN Refugee Agency alerted to an increase in the number of attacks in recent weeks by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)…
Joseph Kony African Hunt Team
Four African states with UN and African Union (AU) backing join to go after the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) its leader, Joseph…
Why New World Bank President?
"Palling around with our mutual friend Bono was one thing, but calling out the establishment, well that was too much to further empower."…
Governments to Hunt LRA's Kony?
While has become controversy, #StopKony Campaign has perhaps spurred UN and Regional Governments to develop a unified strategy. They…
March 2012 edition of the NYAC Judo Club Newsletter
Kayla Harrison Defeats World #1, Takes SilverAt Paris Grand SlamFebruary 5, 2012 - Team USA's Kayla Harrison, favored to…
Film Wanted Poster for Terrorist
LRA Terror Chief and former alter boy Joseph Kony has managed to evade US Special Forces, International Criminal Court (ICC) and local…
Lords Resistance Army Resurgent
After sending in US Special Forces and neighbors presumably teamed up to eradicate this scourge, the LRA is back to terrorizing local…
ÉCU 2012 "My Favourite Film..." Norway Edition
Natacha is our intern from Norway and in this video she talks about her favourite Norwegian film, Reisning, part of the ÉCU 2012…
ÉCU 2012 "My Favourite Film..." Polish Edition
Our Polish intern, Marta, talks about the Polish film 'The Game' which is part of the ÉCU 2012 official selection. Check out this…
Men in Black III New Still
Come back on Monday for the new trailer! Opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on May 25, the new film features the return of Agents…
Europe Confidence Down, Obama Up?
Could Obama Second Term be very good for business and consumer? Some indication in confidence levels of US Chief Financial Officers…
Studio Smack on AEtuts
We're proud to announce our animated short 'Pimp My Planet' was selected by AEtuts+ to showcase on their website. Aetuts+ is a popular…
ÉCU 2012 "My Favourite Film..." Chinese Edition
Our Chinese intern, Jennet, talks about the Chinese film 'Four and a Half Years Old', part of the ÉCU 2012 official selection. Check…
Mentoring the Mentors is a business for Veterans.
In the last two weeks, we have been working on our new initiatives, using the best that Film Annex's online video platform has…
Young and Making Money
In a tough economy, everyone is looking to make a little extra income on the side. Whether it's to pay for a bill or buy some new…
Working Moms Today Feel Empowered, But Need Support at Work
Even though the so-called "mommy wars" may have you believe that working moms today are slaving away in misery as their stay-at-home…
ÉCU 2012 "My Favourite Film..." Italian Edition
We gathered together some of the Italian interns here at the ÉCU office and let them choose their favourite films from the upcoming…
New Trailer for Wrath of the Titans!
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the new trailer for Wrath of the Titans, directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Opening in 3D, 2D and…
Veteran owned businnesses and Veteran entrepreneurs are the solution and inspiration
The article of Kyle Smith published on the New York Post on February 12th made me once again think of about why we recently created…
Men in Black 3 New Poster!
In Men in Black 3, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15…
Africa Diaspora Summit Calling
Preparing for African Diaspora Summit this summer - “There is now clear recognition that the African identity is a global one,”…
“我的梦想”-由弗朗切斯科鲁利和阿贝尔费拉拉共同制作("My Dream" by Francesco Rulli with Abel Ferrara)
Film Annex 的创始人兼总裁，首席执行官-弗朗切斯科鲁利（Francesco Rulli ）与阿贝尔费拉拉（Abel Ferrara）合作拍摄费拉拉新的电影项目“梦想”（Dreams）的第一集。知名美国电影导演，屡获奖项的电影制作人，阿贝尔费拉拉将会把弗朗切斯科鲁利的梦想诠释成一部杰作，弗朗切斯科鲁利将用于私有放映和分销。…
Film Annex building schools in Afghanistan and supporting the Afghanistan education system
Film Annex has taken the decision to establish Film Annex Afghanistan with the cooperation of Citadel's Roya Mahboob - Software and…
Global Unemployment
It will offer small consolation to the long term unemployed in the US to know that much of the rest of the world is suffering from…
The Bourne Legacy Trailer and Poster!
Universal Pictures has revealed the trailer and poster for The Bourne Legacy, starring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton,…
New Wrath of the Titans Posters and Banner!
Two new posters and one new banner have debuted at for Wrath of the Titans at Yahoo! Movies. Read more movie news and watch trailers…
Baghnazargah High School, Herat, building schools in Afghanistan
Here is a brief update on the Afghan Development project. We are working with Roya Mahboob to identify where to start building schools…
The Price teaser trailer is here!
"Mauricio Vargas Presents" has updated The Price's official website and has also released exclusively on Maumau Web TV, the teaser…
For My Love
Just uploaded new film 'For My Love', Directed and Written by myself. It is part of an exciting trilogy so don't miss out on the first…
No Politics, Just Internet. Afghanistan education and economy
One of the most meaningful achievements of the Internet is its ability to connect people from different backgrounds into a common…
Davos Looking for Blindside in Side View Mirror?
Davos gathering most years is presumably about looking forward, but this year it’s about searching what you know is there but cannot…
Marvel's The Avengers Five official Images
We've seen some of these before from magazine scans, but Marvel Studios has now officially released the photos from Marvel's The Avengers…
Are We Still the AAA Country?
After the recent Republican party scandals that lead to the multiple candidate dropouts and last night's State of the Union…
Globe Needs 600 Million Jobs for Next Decade, by Ambassador mo
For Global economic growth and peace within our societies, according to the UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) issuing…
If U’r Average Worker – Road is Down? By Ambassador mo
“The way we do business is changing fast and in order to keep up, your entire mentality about work has to change just as quickly.…
