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Entertaining websites, such as Filmannex, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and G-mail are now changed into a varying force to Afghan youth.…
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Entertaiment Websites
Entertaining websites, such as Filmannex, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, and G-mail are now changed into a varying force to Afghan youth.…
Meeting with Sheryl Sandberg, Google, Omidyar Network with Roya Mahboob for Sustainable Business
During our Californian trip, Roya Mahboob and I visited with some of the most famous and empowered women. Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief…
Press Release: Building an Army of Afghan Proverb Collectors Online
NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy Captain and Author Building Army of Afghan Proverb Collectors Tampa, FL,…
Elissa Montanti accepts MDC Partners Humanitarian Award for the Global Medical Relief Fund
On May 7th, the fifth annual WIRED Business Conference was held. As always, the conference was jam packed with top notch speakers…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY RUSSIA - TRIUMVIRATE by ANDREY YAKOVLEV & LILI ALEEVA
We've very recently and fortunately come across the fashion photography portfolio of ANDREY YAKOVLEV and his artistic director partner LILI…
SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN PROMOTE FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE
When social media first appeared on the Internet, communication between people changed forever. All of the sudden we could instantly…
Real Time Bidding Platform, Altitude Digital
Maximize advertising ad units with Altitude Digital Altitude Digital, publicized its comprehensive self-service platform to aid publishers…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #8 - RAY HARRYHAUSEN (1920 - 2013)
"I'm very happy that so many young fans have told me that my films have changed their lives. That's a great compliment. It means I…
Today's Fashion and a new look for fashion in Afghanistan
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Public definition of fashion: For centuries individuals and societies, clothes and other belongings and body ornaments, have been…
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…
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…
Shine: Teaser
Here is my first Teaser clip for my latest film 'Shine' This technically is the first animation I have shown anyone so things aren't…
How to Gain More Followers on Social Media
Do you ever feel like something has changed every time you log in to Facebook? Lately, I have. Not only does my status…
Modern-day Robin Hood applies Business Skills to Philanthropy - 60 Minutes on CBS - The Afghan Perspective, May 5, 2013
Every person has an unforgettable memory in his or her childhood specially about specific cartoon's characters. There are some…
The Boston Bombings, CBS News, Afghan prospective (Dari)
This week’s 60 minutes was again allocated to Boston bombings. That terror attack had been taken place by two Islamic extremist…
60 Minutes, cbsnews: The Boston Bombings, Afghan prospective (Dari)
On this week’s 60 minutes they have discussing about the Islamic extremists with their bad acts. Today, extremists are a huge…
How My Activity on Film Annex Makes Me A Smarter Filmmaker
Since I’ve been placed on Film Annex’s ‘Eren’s Picks’, I’ve found myself slightly obsessed with maintaining a…
Job Opportunities for Afghan Youths
A big challenge Afghan youth have had since the last ten years was the lack of job opportunity for them. For example, 12 years ago,…
International Corporate Philanthropy and Social Enterprise: An Interview with Scott Jackson, Global Impact President and CEO
Introduction: Scott Jackson is the newly appointed President and CEO of Global Impact, one of the world’s top nonprofits…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #7 - SMASHING PUMPKINS
"People always called the Cure gloomy, but listening to the Cure made me happy. There was something about the gloominess that gave…
SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BENEFIT RAPE VICTIMS AROUND THE WORLD
Rape is not just a normal felony. It's a crime of its own kind that should be assessed and judged separately from any other offense.…
Literacy through Mobile Phones in Afghanistan
Illiteracy is a challenging and problematic point in Afghanistan. It makes problems in law performance in the society, and makes…
Social Media Marketing Expansion
Social media is actually a more developed phase of relations among individuals. Social networking is defined as a commonly agreed…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #6 - GUSTAV KLIMT (1862 - 1918)
"I can paint and draw. I believe this myself and a few other people say that they believe this too. But I'm not certain of whether…
Social Media Strategy
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It looks more or less as recreational social media, most of which are dealing with. But it should be noted that social media as a…
cbsnews, Can this 60 Minutes producer outrun a dog?, Afghan prospective (English)
This week on 60 minutes I learned how much the American military dogs are vigilant. They are really…
Clothing Manufacturers
Cloth manufacturing is one of Afghan famous industry. Different styles of clothes are sewn in different Afghan provinces. For…
Miki Biasion - Lancia Stratos and Fiat 131 Abarth
When the Stratos competed and won, I was still running on motorcycles. But I was interested a bit in every motorsport specialties…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #5 - THE GOONIES
"The next time you see sky, it'll be over another town. The next time you take a test, it'll be in some other school. Our parents,…
AMPUTEE CHILD FROM IRAQ RECEIVES PROSTHETIC EYES AND SO MUCH MORE
Ahmed is a teenage boy from Iraq. He is an innocent victim of senseless violence and, unfortunately, he is only one of many…
Long Tail Keywords, Afghan Proverbs, the High Seas and Roya Mahboob
As a ship's captain might say, “Stand by for high seas and heavy metaphors.” …
Time 100 Most Influential People and Pioneers in the World, Roya Mahboob, Afghanistan Education and Digital Media Entrepreneur
The 2013 Time 100 most influential people in the world list is out! Roya Mahboob is listed in the Pioneers along with other 20 people.…
What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 1
So...what have I been up to, cartoon-wise? I'm animating a Mother's Day special called "The Mother of All Days", where the mom characters…
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…
Innovation in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a country which has experienced more than 3 decades of wars. Therefore, they could not do much innovation in different…
Afghan development projects
In this article I am going to write about the keyword given by filmannex regarding Afghan Development Projects which have been already…
Fashion Film is Meant to be Creative - Do Not Recycle
by: KEELY-SHEA SMITH In the digital era, it's hard to keep up with the rapid change in pace when it comes to social media. Heidi Klum's…
Women Empowerment and Building Internet Classroom in Afghanistan with TIME Influential Pioneers - Roya Mahboob
Today is a great day for Afghanistan and especially for Afghan women. TIME magazine published its list of The 100 Most Influential…
The oncoming ad networks
In an era in which individuals predominate or try to be separate as he/she is looking for some personal…
Letting People In (Social Media Campaigns)
As a teacher of young children, I often hear comments such as these: "Can I tell you about what I did this weekend?" "Let…
COULD SAUDI AND AFGHAN WOMEN INSPIRE EACH OTHER FOR A CHANGE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SOCIETIES?
Saudi Arabia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Oil - which accounts for more than 95% of all exports and 70% of the…
Youth rules in Afghanistan politics after 2001
: 2001 was the first years of Afghanistan after going out of Taliban from Afghanistan, in that time I can remember that every thing…
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Mad. I'm sure it's been said, but I just can't help but to wonder if the wonder of technology isn't partly to blame for all…
Explosions Wounded and Death on the Finish Line at Boston Marathon in US
Explosions Wounded and Death on the Finish Line at Boston Marathon The Incident happened near the finish line of one of the most tradicional…
DOUBLE AMPUTEE RECEIVES PROSTHETICS
One of the newest members of the GMRF family is Ngawang, a 15 year old Tibetan boy. Ngawang sustained a terrible injury…
Adding Value to Social Media Connections
In this week’s blog, I want to focus on a short interview with Jessica Lee, Acquisitions Director of film…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #4 - EDWARD GOREY (1925 - 2000)
“I really think I write about everyday life. I don't think I'm quite as odd as others say I am. Life is intrinsically,…
Youth and Employment
As a person in my youth, employment is significantly…
CAN SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING STRATEGIES SHAPE DEMOCRACY?
Democracy is a beautiful thing. It allows all citizens to take part to the political life of a nation, theoretically giving them equal…
The music of the world: Heraion (part 4)
After more than a year of working on the project, Heraion - In search of life is coming to its end. The amazing sound done by José…
MALALA YOUSAFZAI STARTS A FUND FOR FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
After she survived being shot in the face by a Taliban militant on October 9th, Malala Yousafzai - the Pakistani activist school girl…
Problems against youth in Afghanistan
The youth are the new generation of Afghanistan, the generation that carry the hopes and wishes of all Afghans to recreate Afghanistanto…
Interviews with an Afghan Legend: Nancy Dupree on Rebuilding Afghanistan, One Book at a Time
Introduction: This is the fourth in a series of Film Annex interviews with Nancy Hatch Dupree, the American adventurer, author,…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #3 - PEE WEE'S PLAYHOUSE
"You all remember what to do whenever anybody says the secret word right?" - Pee Wee "Scream!" - All "That's right. For the…
Afghanistan's Football Sport with FIFA and Empowering Afghan Women - Fereshteh from NYC
Today, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) published an article about its investment on Afghanistan's football.…
Lack of education in Afghanistan
One of the huge challenges Afghan people tackle with is lack of education. Now, more than 60 percent of Afghan people are illiterated.…
Afghanistan National Soccer Team
Afghan Soccer National Team which has created since the fall of the Taliban is one of the teams contesting with Asian countries. Afghan…
MGMT, FAMUSICTV LIBRARY, INDIE, OF MONTREAL
Once I was introduced to the rock genre, I began listening to artists such as MGMT (who are one of my favorite rock bands), Phoenix,…
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…
As a Filmmaker, Why Twitter is My Preferred Social Network
These days, there are more and more social networks in which to join and share content. It’s exhaustive…
Good bye March, HELLO April
What an interesting Month it has been.March has been a good month, film making wise. I managed to finally shoot another film (Mark…
Women empowerment in Afghanistan
Since the last ten years, Afghan women have been empowered in different fields, such as education, attending in social media and tens…
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…
NATO troops in Afghanistan
When NATO troops flew to Afghanistan, they brought different changes with them to our country. First, they overthrew the Taliban Dictatorial…
NATO operations
Since the last ten years that NATO troops have begun their operations against Alqaeda and Taliban, they have had huge achievements.…
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…
Afghan-American TV Personality Dr Farid Younos on Gender Equality, Islamic Democracy, and Social Media Education in Afghanistan
Introduction: Dr. Farid Younos is an Afghan-American television personality, author, professor, and prominent figure in the…
WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN RECEIVE INSPIRATION FROM A KENYAN TEACHER
Through history many cultures have invented and implemented different methods to prevent women from having premarital intercourse…
Afghan Western fashion style, Empower Afghan Women
Fashion called to the things which have a different and new shapes and styles. New fashion and design is one of the important key…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #2 - THE WIZARD
"So, according to this, we're in Goblin Valley. Great. I mean, I mean, I mean... it couldn't be Happy Valley or Wonderful Valley.…
Women's first business center in Herat
We thank God for providing chances for women to do business like men in the society and to prove their skills and abilities. Herat…
Women driving in Afghanistan
After fall of Taliban Regime the field of activity for women has opened more in Afghanistan, and women have recovered their more self-confidence…
One Blessed 'Tooner
I'm recalling another episode of "Good Times". In this one, J.J. Evans starts his own creative business, the "Dy-No-Mite Greeting…
NATO troops in Afghanistan
When NATO troops flew to Afghanistan, they brought different changes with them to our country. First, they overthrew the Taliban Dictatorial…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #1 - SUBMARINE
"Most people think of themselves as individuals, that there's no one on the planet like them. This thought…
Tawab Kian; Afghans need the real democracy
Tawab Kian is an Afghan intellectual who lives in Herat (an Afghan province). He has already graduated from Mass Media Communication…
Journalists’ House in Herat
Omar Nasir Mujaddidi is the head of Herat Journalist’s House. He is the representative of Heart Journalists. Besides, he is…
Afghan people and International Community
Around 12 years pass from the presence of the International Community and the troops of the United States of America in Afghanistan.…
Afghan people and Internet
Internet is a new phenomenon to Afghan people, but now this is not a new phenomenon for Afghan people anymore. The people who use…
NATO presence in Afghanistan
Since the last 12 years that NATO troops have eliminated the dictatorship regime of Taliban, they could have delivered many various…
Interviewing for VOLT CAFE - Fashion as Art, Art as Fashion
With the new issue coming up there are quite a few people who collaborated with Volt. We were thinking that it might be interesting…
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…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - The Innovator: Jack Dorsey March 17, 2013
Living in the Information Technology era has changed the way people communicate with each other. Today thinking about writing a letter…
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…
Afghan Culture
Afghanistan is a country with a long history of more than 5000 years. Thus, it has many different cultures that…
Herat University
Before the fall of the Taliban, there was only an old University in Herat. That University even did not have professional…
Afghan Women Out of the Cage
Afghan women have suffered three decades of war and misery. First, the Mujaheddin era had Afghan women migrate…
Radio Stations in Herat
There are tens of Radio Stations activating in Herat province. The people who work at Herat Radio Stations are…
Herat Journalists
Since the last ten years Afghan Journalism schools have produced many professional journalists. Tens of journalists…
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,…
Radio Stations in Herat
There are tens of Radio Stations activating in Herat province. The people who work at Herat Radio Stations are…
Afghans need real democracy
Democracy is a new phenomenon which is well accepted by Afghan people within a short time. Democracy is a fair…
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…
Sweating on a cold Sunday: Sinnside (part 5)
I know it´s thursday and I could update earlier if I´m going to write about last sunday, but before writing anything else…
Herat Manufacturing Companies
Herat manufacturing companies are located right in a location where there was only a dry desert about ten years…
How to write a blog and get paid
How to write a blog and get paid:Blogging or writing blogs start where that a person to be dominate in English language and especially…
Familiarization with remarkable women in Afghanistan
Women are important in political social and cultural aspect of community and serve to their people and family we are watching great…
Media and women in Afghanistan
Before the Taliban era in Afghanistan, only there was a TV channel broadcasting the activities of the government.…
More about SweetAsiaTV
Hello, everyone! Today I would like to say special THANKS to my brother Fred Kurzh (FAMusicTV) and Thomas Courtney (Models Web TV)…
Promoting business through social media campaigns
The social media campaigns have taken the business world by storm, regardless of the dimensions of the company that uses this publicity…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - Sheryl Sandberg pushes women to "lean in", March 10, 2013
Last Friday was March 8, which was International Women's Day. This week's 60 Minutes program was about one the most powerful women…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations - INTRO
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations - INTRO In these new series of blog posts I will attempt…
Embrace the Internet
As a short filmmaker in the digital age, I have one piece of advice - embrace the Internet. And as a short…
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…
Afghan Women on Facebook
When one surfs the Facebook, Afghan women can be seen on Facebook with their different thoughts as well Even there…
The art of keeping things simple
As usual, a phone call to my mother enters a phase where she has to put up with waffle about cameras, editing and online presence…
Music from South Africa, strong and talented South Africans.
Today I want to start with breaking news: Woman gives birth during flight from South Africa to New York.17 years old Fatawmatt Kaba…
The first ever Movie Festival in Herat
Herat is a western province of Afghanistan with no Cinema, but today on the occasion of March 8th coincident with…
Afghan Saleswomen
Afghan women have developed in all social aspects. For example, now women can work the same as men at the stores…
Media and women in Afghanistan
Before the Taliban era in Afghanistan, only there was a TV channel broadcasting the activities of the government.…
Afghan Female Doctors
Since the fall of the Taliban era in Afghanistan, all governmental and non-governmental organizations restarted…
Biotech 8 Review
Comedy is all about trying to figure out how far you can go in my opinion. When people go to see a stand-up comic, what the…
Empowering Afghan Women through their Rights and Education
March Eighth is equal to International Women's Day, which is usually celebrated with conferences and different programs all around…
Afghan Women
Susan is about 23 years old, and she is graduated from Journalism faculty of Herat University. Now, she works…
AFC Challenge Cup 2013 with Afghanistan National Football team on Sports in Central and South Asia
The AFC Challenge Cup is an international football competition for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) member countries that are categorized…
SXSW, Tribeca Film and Herat Women's Film Festival On Women's Day - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Now that Sundance and the Oscars have passed, it is now time for SXSW to kick off, followed soon by the Tribeca Film Festival. SXSW…
Herat International Women's Film Festival Towards Empowering Women in Afghanistan with Filmmaking
International Women's Day originally came from International Working Women's Day, which is on March 8, when many women started their…
The Importance of Integrity, Perseverance, and Film School
Back in 2001, I graduated from the Vancouver, British Columbia based, Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Media…
Afghanistan and education
Afghanistan has improved in all angles since the last ten years, and education is one of those angles of improvement. Tawab is a 45-year-…
School building in Afghanistan
Since the last twelve years and the flow of International community in Afghanistan, Afghan people and Afghan country…
Blogging in Afghanistan
Blogging is a new phenomenon in Afghanistan, and fortunately the number of Afghan boys and girls are increasing in this field. According…
CBS NEWS, "Searching for Sugar Man" wins Oscar for best documentary feature (THE AFGHAN PERSPECTIVE)(DARI)
سلام خدمت تمام دوستان و مشتاقات معلومات. من ذاکر(نتها) یک بار دیگر در خدمت…
Fereshteh from NYC, Social Media and Education in Afghanistan with Educational Software Examer
We live in Social Media world and there is no way to escape for not being involve in it. Everyday millions of interactions is…
Women and music in Afghanistan
Since the last twelve years and the fall of Taliban regime in Afghanistan, women in each sector…
Herat women Education
After the fall of Taliban, women and girls got their freedom and could attend schools and other training…
Women in Herat Media
Since the beginning of Karzai administration, different changes occurred top Afghanistan. For example tens of hundreds…
Education in Herat
All developing countries are first focusing on quality of their country’s education and are trying to enhance…
An Afghan Women life Story
My name is Ezzar, a name one cannot guess if it is for boys or girls, and I want to write a few lines of my life story. I was born…
Youth's role in Afghanistan
Youth’s generations are columns of community. A nation and a society based on its youth generation can be stood. Youth of a…
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…
Saffron is replacement of poppy in Afghanistan
a In the past one decade a new product was added to the Afghanistan agriculture and every day the number of farmers are showing their…
Dwayne Johnson's "Hercules" Moves to Different Date
So Dwayne Johnson (or if you prefer, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) is starring in "Hercules" for Paramount and MGM. The studios revealed…
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…
Buzkashi Boys with Sam French at the Oscars 2013 on Free Films, Free Movies and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
It was Sunday night, February 24, and I was waiting to watch the Academy Awards or Oscars. I was extremely excited about Buzkashi…
Afghan Skateboarders, the L.A. Marathon and an Iowa Doctor
Introduction: “Afghan-Americans in Action” is an Annex Press series by Edward Zellem featuring key thought…
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…
Cultural status of women in the country
When Taliban was on power, women could not be different in terms of their ability to use, especially in the realm…
Women’s sport in Herat
In today's world, exercise is a big power for all humans. In the past, something that was impossible, but today…
The Sony PS4 unveiling and the future of socialising online
For anyone who caught Sony's recent PS4 unveiling on a live stream, will have been given an insight of at least the next seven years…
Guest Lecturing about Online Film Distribution, Production, and Marketing at NYU
Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to guest lecture at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. The…
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…
Social Media Week: Women's Empowerment and Girls Education with Fereshteh Forough in NYC
This morning, I woke up earlier than usual to meet with my colleague Fereshteh Forough, one of the co-founders of Women's Annex, to…
Social Media Week in NYC with Women's Annex on Women Empowerment and Girls Education in Developing Countries
This week is Social Media Week in NYC. A lot of people from different industries and organizations are participating in this event…
“Imagining Things Differently” for Female Empowerment by Hollywood Film Makers
by Jasmine DavisA recent article in The Atlantic urges directors and filmmakers to “start imagining differently” when…
Operation Exceptional Child: Raising Awareness about International Efforts to Help Disabled Kids
If you read my online interview posted recently on Film Annex, you know my most difficult challenge in trying to provide disabled…
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.…
Kabul celebrates Valentine’s Day
Kabul’s Kocheh Gul Foroshi, “Flower Street”, was packed with a huge crowd of young people who were there to buy…
The Right Choice for Filmmakers Today: Online Film Distribution and Social Media
Filmmakers today don't have an easy job. Unless you're already recognized by Hollywood or institutions like Sundance, finding distribution…
How to Love Your Job
Stop what you are doing. Answer yourself these 4 questions. Do you like your job? Could you love your job? Is this where you…
SPORTS IN CENTRAL ASIA AND BEYOND: WHEN DISCIPLINE BECOMES ABUSE
Japan is synonym of discipline, and discipline is synonym of martial arts. The toughness of a martial art master - more precisely…
Haifaa al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia’s First Female Director, And Women's Annex
"Wadjda is the first film that was entirely filmed within Saudi Arabia, by that country’s first female director." Haifaa al-Mansour…
143 Band-Paradise and Diverse on Social Media and Music in Afghanistan
"The message that “Hamvatan” has is to gather the people of my country to be unique and forget about the tribes and cities that…
Afghan youth bring peace by Afghanistan National Institute of Music in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a traditional country with a very old history, beside the variety of tribe, languages, customs and lifestyles music…
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…
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…
Fashion starting from textile sourcing
In 2012 I decided to work again with Italian textile production companies as I didn't see the Asian mills willing to develop special…
A Strategic Partnership Agreement With Women Helps Everyone
by Jasmine Davis Laurent Gillieron/EPA, via Landov The World Economic Forum in Davos this year is largely centered around economic…
Jennifer's Recap - Festival and Social Media with Sundance, New Film Collaborative Work, Online Film Monetization
This week will be known as "flu week" for me, but still, here is what happened... I wrote 2 articles, the first one about film critic…
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…
Afghan Development Projects
Afghanistan in three decades of its internal war lost all of its long and short time development projects, they…
Writing Helps Empower Women in Afghanistan
by Jasmine Davis Photo by Roya in conjunction with the Afghan Women's Writing Project. The Afghanistan literacy rate of 28%…
The Definition ofThe ancient Herat Blue Masque
Herat Blue Masque had been Zoroastrains temple before Islam and in 29 Hijri Qamari durin the caliphate of Hazrate Osman it turned…
Afghanistan money
Money is some things of value. In this topic I want to write something about Afghanistan’s money changes in historical…
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…
Afghanistan culture
In each country culture means the people of believes opinions and their custom. Each country has a different culture.…
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…
Film Annex & Citadel Initiatives to Bring modern Technologies in Afghanistan
It is January 11 of 2013. Herat is as usual crowed and the weather is cold, but in this cold weather the Citadel projects are proceeding…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY ~ PORTRAITS by ALENA SOBOLEVA
This selection of model portraits were shot by fashion photographer Alena Soboleva in 2012. I'm excited to have had the opportunity…
CUBAN AND AFGHAN EDUCATION SYSTEMS COMPARED
Education represents the basis upon which society is built. It’s the foundation of most skills and thought processes that need…
Afghanistan Culture
Afghanistan languages There are almost 40 languages spoken in Afghanistan, Uzbeki, Turkmen, Balochi, Pashayi, Nuristani, Dari, Pashto....…
Afghanistan Culture
Afghanistan languages There are almost 40 languages spoken in Afghanistan, Uzbeki, Turkmen, Balochi, Pashayi, Nuristani, Dari, Pashto....…
What if money didn't matter?
"Live your dream, life is short" was a blog I posted a few weeks back:http://www.filmannex.com/webtv/sorcha-anglim/blog_post/live-your-dream-life-is-short/58804…
Technology in Afghanistan
When I watched the video, I was really impressed. When we hear the word – Afghanistan, what comes to our mind? War,…
Audience interaction & collaboration
Platforms such as Film Annex and YouTube have opened up a whole new world to film makers, writers, animators and all creatives! Not…
Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 1: The Inspiration
As I was creating my 2007 animated short film Yellow Sticky Notes, I would tell people, this is either the biggest mistake of my life…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #8
Here are some Henry concept art to kick off the new year. I wanted to also showcase the team that is working…
Digital & Social Media and Marketing: Cohesive Campaigns Prove Key
BY: KEELY-SHEA SMITH In July 2012, the Urban Outfitters company posted a promotional fashion film titled The 2012 Denim Catalog…
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)…
IL FIORINO, MONETA E PRESTIGIOSO PREMIO A FIRENZE.
Storica moneta e prestigioso premio artistico e letterario promosso dal Centro Culturale Firenze -Europa, nel 1997furono premiati,…
AFGHANISTAN'S CULTURE
{{In the name of Allah}} Due to Afghanistan position on the Silk Road highway junction location was great civilizations and cultures.…
"Humanoide no Robot", before and after, comparison between drawing and short film
As I told you in another post, I really enjoy drawing as a first step in the creation of a movie. Here I want to share with you the…
Interesting People With Interesting Opinions Make Interesting Media
I have been in Florence for 9 days and my Florentine self is taking over. This town is dangerous for me. There are so much history…
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…
Citadel Initiative in case of bringing New Technologies in Afghanistan
Citadel Team in Herat has tried to register more students into the Examer in Alisher Nawaie High School. Our registration number in…
Afghanistan’s Mines
Research has shown that Afghanistan has 1400 mineral types, most economically valuable minerals are noticeable: A few months ago,…
War in Afghanistan: Near to End
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Afghan Citadel Team (Herat Brunch) Activities
Today I would like to write about the difficulties, that we faced in these weeks in Herat in my week recap. As Herat Citadel Team…
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…
Registration Process of New educational System in Afghanistan
Registration process of online examination system is increased day by day by Afghan Citadel Team in Afghanistan schools. We are starting…
Development Process of New Education System in Afghanistan
The main idea to develop an Online Examination System within Afghanistan came from Film Annex and Afghan…
Egypt - Social Media Referrendum Yet to Satisy Egyptians?
After 16 months, Egyptian military council transitioned to civilian government. The Voters had an option to choose between two faces…
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…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #7
Here are some Henry concept art produced for the HTHB film. Enjoy! This will be the last update til the new year.…
The Making of Ode to a Post-it Note: Part 3
This post is all about the technical stuff involved in making my short stop motion hybrid animated film, Ode to a Post-it Note. …
Fifth Internet Classroom built by Film Annex at Amir Ali Sher Nawaie High School in Herat, Afghanistan
Film Annex forges ahead in its initiative of building internet classrooms in Afghanistan schools. Equipped with computers, internet…
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…
My Animation Influences and the Origin of Hapanimation
As an independent animator, there are many people who inspire and influence my work. As for Canadian independent animators…
Instead of Pushing Try Pulling: Social Entrepreneurs and Locality to Global
Yesterday I had the exciting opportunity to attend a community luncheon in Kingston NY, hosted by an organization titled RUPCO. The…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #5
Here are some more pages from the HTHB book. Enjoy! In the next post I'll be showing more concept artwork for the film. From now until…
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 New Educational System (Examer)
Examer is an online examination system which it designed to take exam from students in an online base. The purpose…
Week Recap: Changing My Professional Tool
Good afternoon! Today is Friday, December 7th,2012 and here is my week recap.Week was started from shooting interview for "FIT Chairs",…
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.…
Israel launches Social Media Bomb on Gaza
Last month People across the world work up to a new offensive that started in Palestine. There were war cries with both side accusing…
'Social Media a Day ' Can cure any illness
Across the world parents are worried about Social Media addiction for their kids. On the other side government across the worlds are…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #2
The idea for my next animated short film was based on a character I created in college. It was basically about a boy who…
Afghanistan Children of War find support in USA with the Global Medical Relief Fund
We at the GMRF have been blessed with the arrival of six year old Marzia. She comes to us from a remote village in Afghanistan. Four…
Cafea sau Ceai?
Cafeaua si ceaiul sunt cele mai consumate băuturi ale lumii și ofera factori benefici pentru organismul uman.Cafeaua …
2013 Great Lakes International Film Festival
Considered among the top 100 most popular film festivals in the world, the 12th annual Great Lakes International Film Festival has…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY DUBAI ~ Peter Richweisz for Desert Fish Magazine
'Construction / Deconstruction' Concept & Photography by Peter Richweisz Produced by Desert Fish Photography, Dubai UAE. …
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. …
Ideias to get resources for new Films
Hi Film Annex users, I am not a professional filmmaker but I have a passion for films. I'm here thinking of what type of film I…
Words of inspiration
In my film "The Little Things", I took a lot of influence from the following words... made popular by Baz Lurnham, but actually written…
FASHION FILM: Marketing Movement
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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…
PART #6: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #6: I thought I'd show some family concepts. Above are some color explorations for the sister which were done with…
World's Fastest Computer built in Tennessee
Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, United States, is now operating ‘Titan’ – the fastest supercomputer…
FASHION SHOOT ~ BEHIND THE SCENES (bts) ~ Emily Soto
Emily Soto is a renowned fashion photographer based in Southern California who now has 21 behind the scenes videos of her fashion…
AI-AP's Big Talk, Artist Entrepreneurs, and Being Your Own Boss
I got to spend most of today at American Illustration - American Photography's event, BIG TALK at the SVA theater in Chelsea. My video…
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…
Afghanistan,
Discussing with different people about the Afghan Development Project, and as Mr. Rulli elegantly states above in his meeting with…
Social Media - An Election Tool
With the impact of Social Media still being debated, countries across the world are harnessing the power of social media effectively.…
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There are different concepts of the world. Traditionally, it's defined by geographic borders. Another concept sees it as the world…
Cutting Ice to Snow Included in the International Motion Arts Awards Collection
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OPPORTUNITIES TO JUMP INTO THE ECONOMY OF AFGHANISTAN
Different countries mean different cultures. Different cultures mean different lifestyles. And different lifestyles mean that…
Can Social Media Change the Face of Afghanistan?
A recent Reuters report states that "Afghan social media war steps up with new campaign". I was puzzled since only 2 million out of…
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
This week was quite productive and exciting with new developments and content. First Luca Finotti the Italian fashion film director…
Increase Your BuzzScore and Revenues with Oldies but Goldies and Make Room for New Films
Illustration by Eren Gulfidan The walk from my apartment to the subway stop is pretty pleasant, I have to say. Lots of pretty houses…
Professional Writers and Filmmakers for Social Media and Target Marketing Strategies
There are different concepts of the world. Traditionally, it's defined by geographic borders. Another concept sees it as the world…
Film Production Company New York
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Strategies for Social Media - Influencing Politics
In the 18th Century you had the Age of Enlightenment as a growing number of people desired to change their society by way of philosophical…
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…
Whats in an Idea?
Whats in an idea... and how do you get one? EVERYTHING comes from an idea. The sofa you sit on, the house you live in, the car you…
Working With Others - Music
A large part of making a film is working with other people. Very rarely will you be able to make film by yourself. There are too many…
Can Social Media and Online Education Work Togther
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"The World of Snowboy & Crow" EP#5 - Comic Page #7 & #8
For those wanting to see what the 5th episode was based off of....Here they are: Here are Stories #7 & #8 of the mini-comic: "The…
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…
The Influential Generation Y Movers and Shakers: Roya Mahboob
On March 5th this year, the infamous 'Kony 2012' video went live on YouTube. Within 24 hours the video had already made…
Ageing Population: Negative for World Economic Growth??
Is global population really ageing or are we just living longer, more productive lives? The UN has issued a Report projecting…
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…
Film Annex Opens 5th Internet Classroom in Herat, Afghanistan
Film Annex in collaboration with the Afghan Citadel Software company will celebrate the opening of a new Internet classroom at the…
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…
A Thought Leader in Fashion Film
I have been fortunate to meet Fred Sweet many months ago through email and phone conversations, and finally in person at the La Jolla…
How Does Your Home Country Rank in Internet/Broadband?
The UN’s Broadband Commission for Digital Development has identified Internet access as key to development, quality of life…
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,…
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…
Peacekeeping Becoming more Environmentally Friendly-Reducing the UN’s Environmental Footprint?
Environmentally friendly economic opportunities is not part of the job description of over 120,000 persons serving globally,…
Development Agenda & World Economic Growth beyond 2015 MDGs
What happens after 2015 when the 8 Millennium Development Goals are scheduled to mature? While most of the current concern…
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…
Algeria: Restrictions & Impediments on Civil Society
“While recognizing that the driving force behind this state of affairs is rooted in security concerns, I encourage the Government…
Indigenous Challenges: Violence Against Women/Girls & Over-Exploitation of Nature
“A recurring issue that has come to my attention in various contexts is that of violence against indigenous women and girls,”…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #14
Here's some more "BEHIND THE SCENES" photos from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see CHARACTER DESIGNS for "TiM" - …
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…
My Bosnia, I Call You “Mother”
“Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes,…
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…
Recruiting Veterans Through Social Media: Tips for HR Professionals
You understand how much veterans have to offer your company and why hiring them is good not just for your business, but for national…
Rule of Mighty or Rule of Law?
None have joined the International Criminal Court, but India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea have become “nuclear club”…
How Justin Bieber's Target Marketing Can Inspire Afghanistan Girls and Boys
Justin Bieber is a teen singer and social media guru. At 18 years old, he is the most searched person on Google! With 46 million…
Does US Owe Apology to Muslims?
At least not over a cheap, base film produced by a hateful Christian pastor based in Florida. As a film critic, one might ban the…
Strategies For Social Media in the Film Entertainment Industry
Nowadays, social media is where everything happens. Where people get their news, learn about their friend's newborn baby, their ex-colleague's…
Film Entertainment and Embracing the New Golden Age
The modern film entertainment world is spear headed by Hollywood. Hollywood film makers export the greatest amount of film…
Ann Romney or Michelle Obama in Global Eye?
Will Michelle be the new political star beyond the shadow of Barack and to exceed Hillary ultimately? This one goes beyond the stereotypes…
The Huffington Post's Strategy For Social Media
Continuing with social media campaigns... but this time, I won't focus on moving images, but on words. Are you one of those who pick…
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…
Education as an Initiator of the International Criminal Law Integration
Judgment, critical assessment, and courage to face the truth are necessary to make constructive societal changes to further…
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…
Chile's Forced Disappearances Still Inadequately Sanctioned?
“Very few of the convicted perpetrators are effectively serving a sentence, due to the low penalties imposed or other benefits…
Afghanistan-Another Lost Generation or Reborn in Afghani Empowerment in Education & Development?
The headlines are not particularly encouraging. The Taliban appear to have adopted a new tactic that is intended to discourage the…
Upcoming Election 2012
November is around the corner and we are getting closer and closer to Election days... Not being eligible to vote in the US, at least…
Tunisia’s Mellouli Turns Arab Spring into Summer Gold
Oussami Mellouli is Tunisia’s big winner as he clinched two medals in the men’s 10-kilometer swimming marathon in the…
Is anyone in Congo (DRC) Expecting our Help?
Not even the children – they must all feel very alone after the recent round of fighting, killings, rape and forced displacement.…
The Renaissance of Afghanistan Educational System
Since 2001, I have been taking very close portraits of my friends, family and acquaintances. They are available on my Instagram and…
How do *you* brainstorm? (1) Tools of the trade
By Adam Daniel Mezei - my partner in crime for my new film 'The Inner District' Yes indeed, even your PMD gets down and dirty with…
Does United Nations Have Intelligence Agency...?
... or at least, can UN borrow "intelligence" capacities of others? The UN does try to anticipate both crisis, threats to international…
Angels and Demons at the touch of a button.
The button, the screen, the mouse, the profile. Do we see the true you through the pixel of a screen or through the twinkle…
“Kill the ‘Towelhead’”
If it is becoming a crusade against “the other” then America will be killing itself. The most recent shoot-up of…
Plagiarism and its negative costs in life
In life Plagiarism is one of the most killing pretext for ones own cultural and social well being.It pollutes the environment by bringing…
CITADEL of New York - Software and Development in Afghanistan, Central Asia and the World
CITADEL of New York was formed by three partners: Roya Mahboob, CEO of Afghan CITADEL Software Company, Film Annex and Film Annex…
Five ways to be successful in online earning jobs
There are real and effective sites which helps you to earn more money and change your life better than any times.However,you have…
What will the Ethiopian Athletes really contribute in LONDON OLYMPICS?
Athletics is one of the most interesting sports that Ethiopians are internationally known.We,Ethiopians have strong relationship in…
Youth Empowerment in the Philippines
Poverty reduction and retaining an empowered youth workforce is the goal of a new programme of the United Nations: “Alternatives…
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…
Divide & Conquer in South China Sea?
Beijing has apparently managed to divide ASEAN from adopting a common position on the South China disputes (with 4 ASEAN states:…
Alliance of Hate-(Exposing the Haters Who Echo Each Other Across a Divide they Erect)
Geert Wilders, was welcomed as “our brother who loves God and loves freedom.” The Dutch connoisseur of hate joined the…
Father of American Freedom
George Mason set the tune even as Elton John had recorded "Philadelphia Freedom"! George Washington led the Armies. Thomas Jefferson…
The double sense of 'TAX' for Americans...
In the past years,President Barak Obama has been working a lot in healing the American and the world people of the terrorist 'Scars'…
Film Annex 's Afghan Development Project: Pro-Social Media in Afghan Schools
Let me introduce you to the Film Annex Afghan Business Incubator, a program developed from Film Annex's Afghan Development…
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.…
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…
India UN Security Council Ambitions & “Junk” Credit Downgrade
BRICS falling? Recent news about economic slowdown and a rapidly falling currency complicate India’s active effort to…
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…
Hillary Clinton to Dictate to Kofi Annan?
Kofi Annan is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this Friday (June 8, 2012). Washington actually has been…
The Enterprise Space Shuttle Finds Home on The Intrepid
"The Enterprise," named for the Starship of the 1960's televison hit "Star Trek" (and the first of four Space Shuttles in our Nasa…
Mubarak's Life Sentence a Victory for Egypt?
Death penalty for former dictator Hosni Mubarek would not have delivered any better future or the commitment to the rule of…
"The World of Snowboy & Crow" - Comic Page #1
For those wanting to see what the first episode was based off of.... Here is Story #1 of the mini-comic: "The Birth of Snowboy": …
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 -…
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…
Online Database for Sharing Sustainable Development Projects
“This new initiative is the latest development in UNEP’s ongoing efforts to support South-South cooperation and capacity-building.…
NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KURDISH AND AFGHAN WOMEN
Sometimes I still can’t believe my mother went to Iraq during the war. She was there in 2010 with an association of volunteers…
Social Entrepreneurs
I read a fantastic blog post on CNBC by Beverly Schwartz the author of “Rippling: How Social Entrepreneurs Spread Innovation…
Internet Classrooms to Revolutionize the Educational System of Afghanistan: Film Annex's Afghan Development Project
The subject of the struggles of receiving an education for the women and youth of Afghanistan has been a frequent topic in…
Mladic’s Victims-Who Will Pay Compensation
In establishing General Ratko Mladic’s guilt, the Prosecutor defines the accused's role in the context of Commander and…
It's a Birdwatchers' Weekend
“Birding plays a significant and growing part in the tourism industry, and creates direct and indirect economic benefits…
Indigenous Peoples-Discovery or Conquest?
“Those schools were premised on this idea that indigenous peoples were inferior to the general population, their cultures and…
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…
Singer Sewing Machine Co...The First Conglomerate!
The Singer Sewing Machine was the first consumer product "Game-Changer". The invention won the first "Gold Ribbon" at the 1st World's…
Social Media is just a tool, YOU are in charge
Social Media is a fairly generic term related to sharing platforms like Film Annex and Facebook, as well as technologies, algorithms,…
Veteran entrepreneurship plus Afghan schools, Filmannex, and Afghan women equal making history
An amazing factor of life I have been constantly encountering since my return from Afghanistan is no matter what you…
Charles Taylor-Slobodan Milosevic
While Slobodan Milosevic did not live to see end of his trial, the conviction of Charles Taylor establishes an even more clear…
Is Russia Free for Artistic Expression?
“Fulfilling the right to participate in cultural life,requires respecting the right to discuss and challenge religious symbols…
Michael Pett, Blake Schroedter, and Tony Genovese on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project and GIVE
Michael Pett, Blake Schroedter, and Tony Genovese met while serving the United States in the Illinois Army National Guard. All…
From Ethiopia to Venezuela Civil Society Under Assault!
“A dynamic and autonomous civil society, able to operate freely, is one of the fundamental checks and balances necessary for…
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…
Women Drivers in Afghanistan
In a country that is almost completely dominated by men, it is quite wonderful to see women taking the initiative to drive. This is…
GP Strategies' position in the Technology Transfer market ($GPX)
Technology Transfer is the process transferring academic research, knowledge, technologies, and methods of manufacturing from governments,…
Reducing Speculation/Manipulation in Energy Markets
President Obama’s Administration will bring together advisers and regulators to address ever more brazen as well as damaging…
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: UTOPIA OR REALITY?
El Salvador and Afghanistan. Two countries so distant from each other, both geographically and culturally. Two worlds apart,…
Director Abel Ferrara ~ 'No Saints'
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Can Twitter, StockTwits, and Microblogs predict future stock prices?
Investigating Predictive Power of Stock Microblog Sentiment in Forecasting Future Stock Price Directional Movement This study out…
Social Media Strategies and Lead Generation are Building schools in Afghanistan and Veteran business opportunities
“Social Media” is a very popular term today. On Google Adwords, it's claimed to have 2.7 million searches a month. The term “Social…
Education system of Afghanistan is for doers, not thinkers.
My patience with politics and money is always very easily tried the older and more educated I become. The more Afghanistan blog…
Thinkers or Doers? Building schools in Afghanistan is business for Veterans
What is the difference between thinkers and doers? Thinkers are very good at thinking and explain a concept, mostly in writing,at…
What are your keywords? Target Thinking and Marketing
What are the keywords that best define who you are on an online search today? What are the keywords that are within your reach in…
Violating Right to Assembly?
Switzerland’s proposed law authorizing heavy fines for protesters without official permission to demonstrate would have a “chilling”…
Articles on Afghanistan
Articles on Afghanistan and tomorrow's topics about Afghanistan:World News Afghanistan:Marine Cody Wilson establish global headquarters…
The International Women's Day and the Afghan Education System
On the International Women's Day in Italy, each woman receives a mimosa from her loved ones. Women's literacy is one of the key…
Driving Ms. Mahboob (in a Toyota!) on International Women's Day
It's March 8th -- and I hope that you are observing International Women's Day with the heartfelt fervor it deserves. The reality of…
Online video production can (G.I.V.E) more military veteran employment
Looking into how big the internet has become and how limitless money making from the internet can be it has been a piviledge working…
Canon, Samusung and Sony will support Veteran business opportunities and building schools in Afghanistan?
Yesterday, Film Annex's Eren Gulfidan contacted three major technology companies:Canon (we are currently using the 5D Mark…
Building schools in Afghanistan is the real opportunity for Film Annex
Afghanistan's current events switch from good news to bad news, fueling the debate over the country's current state and what…
Inspiration - Rob Gonsalves
During my Travels in New Zealand, I visited Puzzling World in Wanaka. This building was like a museum for surreal and strange artwork.…
Veterans help Afghanistan rebuild infrastructure and education system
A new research project of mine keeps me in tuned with hours of online video production, mostly about Afghanistan information. When…
Peter Jennings on Betrayal of Bosnia (from Grave?)
Before his death, Peter Jennings was apparently completing a Report on the betrayal of Srebrenica. Sudden discovery of his cancer…
Saving Homs&Syria Kofi Annan Now-Srebrenica&Diego Arria Then
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Obama to Lower Corporate Tax Rate
Lost in Republican Debate Wars is initiative by President Obama to lower corporate taxes and generally war welcome from business.…
New Illustrations on blog!
Hi I have added some recent illustrations on my blog. Kind regards, Tomas
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During my two-day visit to Jacksonville, NC, I learned more about Afghanistan than the 43 years I spent in Florence and Manhattan.…
Sports/Environment Partner for Long-RUN
Kenya’s current & former (and perhaps future) world champions joined hundreds on the roads of Nairobi, Kenya, on February 19, 2012…
Wrath of the Titans New International Poster
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Join the conversation with filmmaker Lisa Stock
Production still from Lisa Stock's movie Titania Prequel.Lisa Stock was one of the first filmmakers to join Film Annex and we have…
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…
How Freedom Wins-Free Market Place of Ideas
From Bosnia to Afghanistan - same cure where fear and hate now may rule – free market place of ideas. Fighting warlords and their…
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…
UN Launches IT System Re Disaster Prevention & Food Security
Information system will improve and expand the exchange of weather, climate and water data, which can be used for disaster risk reduction,…
Healing the Oceans – An Agreement?
"The Manila Declaration signals a new way forward for all of us. he UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June is an…
New Wrath of the Titans TV Spots!
Two TV spots for Wrath of the Titans are now online and you can check them out in the players below the synopsis. Wrath of the Titans…
Our Two Narratives
Narratives shaped by personal experience, and narratives shaped by cinematic experience. The personal experiences are those that…
State of the Union 2012
Last night, President Obama spoke at the State of the Union. His closing statement was about the sacrifice and the dedication of the…
