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The importance of Judo - Arthur Canario - Go Dan
This morning, my friend and fellow Judoka Arthur Canario surprised me with a beautiful email regarding the research I am doing on…
Volt at Casa Negra - Fashion as Art, Art as Fashion
It has been a good beginning of the week. On sunday we enjoyed the kickoff of London Menswear Fashion Week. Which was extremely…
Houz-e-Karbas High School Weekly Report
During the last week the students and the teacher’s presence checked to be on time; there was no problem except some that deal…
Mahjuba Herawi High School Activities
Last week was a very busy week in Majuba Hiravi High School, they worked on different matters during last week. As it is about…
URBAN HIPPIE by Damien Krisl [Official Selection at The International Fashion Film Awards]
BY: Charlotte Delgrange The impact of our constantly visually stimulating world floats us between the dream state of our imagination…
What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 6
Sylvester Stallone, as Rocky Balboa, once said, "The world ain't all sunshine and roses." He was right--especially for me now.…
RALPH RUCCI: A Designer and His House by David Boatman - A Documentary Screened at the Women & Fashion Film Festival
by: CHARLOTTE DELGRANGE The Moving Visions An idea is drawn with one line that begins to disperse itself across the slightly rough…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #16
The Henry: The Heart Boy film is moving right along. About a third of the backgrounds are complete with about 90% of the animation…
What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 5
It's almost the weekend and I'm still high on last weekend. I was invited by the Hammond INnovation Center to participate in…
GINGER AND CORONARY HEART DISEASE
There are a number of researches on the healing power of ginger on Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). One study investigates the…
Новое лицо Финансирования Фильмов: онлайн и в социальных медиа
На этой неделе, я прочитала две статьи об социальных медиа и фильмах, которые…
The Limits of Communication with Tess Martin's Whale Story - WACKY TUESDAYS - Social Film
Several months ago, Beyza Boyacioglu, an artist and a good friend of mine, did a two-channel video installation about the limits of…
After Earth – not so much AE as aieeee!
There have been some classic final lines: ‘frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn’, ‘nobody’s perfect’,…
Film Annex's New Design And Experimental Animations on Eren's Picks - Film Annex Newsletter
Last week, we introduced Film Annex's new design, thanks to our website team in New York and Florence: Creative Director Eren Gulfidan,…
القوات النظامية الاجنبية , قوات حفظ السلام في افغانستان ,مع معدات التدريب.
القوات النظامية الاجنبية , قوات حفظ السلام في افغانستان ,مع معدات التدريب.…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #11 - CHARLES ADDAMS (1912 - 1988)
“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.” - Morticia Addams Charles Samuel…
3 VETERANS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS MAKE SURE OUR SERVICE MEMBERS RECEIVE HELP
I often wonder how the world would look like if there were no conflicts. I wonder how it would feel like to human beings to live without…
A Night with Photographer Brian Bowen Smith - PROJECTS at Marc Jacobs BOOKMARC
BY: CHARLOTTE DELGRANGE Certainly, most don’t want to be one of the first to arrive at an event–that’s just not…
Park In Progress
So last year i was invited to attend the Park In Progress residency in Nottingham, England.. basically park in progress is…
KinoKino residency
So last year i was lucky enough to be able to participate in an arts residency in Norway in association with the KinoKino center…
Altitude Digital in a Summit
Marketers, brands, advertisers, publishers, agencies and technology partners are all gathering in one place to have a discussion and…
Musicians that SHOULD be on Film Soundtracks Pt. 2
The composer Arron Copland once said that to watch a screening of a film before it had music was so interminably painful that no one…
Athens Video Art Festival 2013
Happy to share with you that i will be taking part in the Athens Video Art Festival which starts in a few days! Seems like…
A little about me
I thought a good place to start here was to explain a little about my background and how i came to be where i am... wherever that…
THE INTERNATIONAL FASHION FILM AWARDS - A GLOBAL CONFIRMATION OF EXCELLENCE IN FASHION FILM PRODUCTION
I am very excited to announce my participation as a juror in the upcoming International Fashion Film Awards that will take place…
比兹·斯通（Biz Stone）,以创造力作为可再生资源，以同情心作为知识和进化，中亚和中亚以外
我们与比兹·斯通（Biz Stone）和 Roya Mahboob 在纽约的办公室举行了一个重要的会议；由于星际迷航的运输机还在修理中，因此我们留在纽约市，而不是赫拉特（Herat）或喀布尔（Kabul）。…
Biz Stone, Creativity as Renewable Resource, Compassion as Knowledge and Evolution, Central Asia and Beyond
We had a great meeting with Biz Stone and Roya Mahboob in our office in NYC. Due to the fact that the Star Trek Transporter…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #10 - DR. SUESS (1904 - 1991)
"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join…
Animation as Journalism Pt. 2
My first animated piece for the New York Times was called Hi! I'm a Nutria. It focused on the aquatic rodent the nutria, also known…
Filmmakers - Claim Your Revenues Much Sooner! - Film Annex Newsletter
Film Annex users can now request payment when their revenue hits the $25 mark. This makes access to funding easier and quicker for…
cbsnews, Taylor Swift: All grown up, Afghan prespective, (English)
This week on 60 minutes they have been talking about a young American singer whose name is Taylor Swift. She released her first debut…
Will Smith is Having the Worst Summer...Ever!
A Will Smith movie that didn't open at No. 1? Impossible! For nearly two decades, Will Smith has held the Summer Movie King crown...but…
Film Review: BYZANTIUM: Let Me Out!
BYZANTIUM, the new filum – that’s the Irish in me coming out - from Neil Jordan has so many things going on that it fails…
The MONEYBALL School of movie predictions
Want to know why certain films get greenlit whilst others stay in development hell? Want to know why certain films achieve critical…
The New Face of Film Financing: Online and on Social Media
This week, I read two articles on social media and films that show that now, the audience can make movies happen. Better, they can…
Disney/Pixar Reveals Ambitious, Mysterious Calendar from 2016 and Beyond
You may just have to spend your time with Disney/Pixar from infinity and beyond. Walt Disney Pictures has revealed its calendar…
June 2013 NYAC Judo Club Newsletter
Competition NewsMartin Claims Gold Toronto, Ontario - Hannah Martin (NYAC) led the way for athletes from the US winning her first…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations Blog Entry #9 - RONALD SEARLE (1920 - 2011)
"There was the irresistible impulse to draw. I cannot remember wanting to be anything else other than an artist." - Ronald Searle…
"Fast and Furious 6" Races to the Top of Box-Office Heap This Memorial Day Weekend!
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Musicians that SHOULD be on Film Soundtracks Pt. 1
As even the most casual observer of film and animation will know, music is a fundamentally important aspect of the piece. I listen…
What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 4
OK, here's what I've been up to: I was at a local restaurant when I opened up my pack of markers. An elderly man saw them and…
What I Think of "The Hangover Part III" and Other Memorial Day Weekend Releases Such as "Fast and Furious 6" and "Epic"
Okay, first, let's talk about "Fast and Furious 6." As I was getting ready to hate this franchise (it will not die!), the latest installment…
How to Start Filmmaking Business in Afghanistan
Today I would like to guide a little bit about how to become a freelance filmmaker in Afghanistan (but it also applies to almost everywhere).…
How to be a Film Maker
Tens of Afghan boys and girls graduate from the Journalism faculties of Afghan Universities every year. Among these, there are some…
A Take on Punk: Chaotic Fashion Couture @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art
BY: Keely-Shea Smith: I attended The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit on May 15, 2013, six days after…
Things to Consider Before a Meeting
At all organizational levels, more and more business professionals are spending time in meetings. Meet some of the typical meeting-goers:…
¡Vuelta al cole! Taller de Eiénesis para niños / Back to school! Eiénesis workshop for kids
¡Aquí estoy para presentar mi primer taller de Eiénesis para niños! Here I am to present my first Eiénesis…
Film Review: THE HANGOVER PART III: the tee-total version
In a mainstream movie comedy there is usually sixty minutes of zany shenanigans – which I actually thought was an Irish bar…
Naples in New York – Restaurant PizzArte
If you’re looking for a taste of Naples in the city of New York, then you must stop at PizzArte.By Riccardo Costa In Manhattan there’s…
Submission Deadline Approaching for the International Fashion Film Awards @ LJFFF June 13, 2013
The deadline for open submissions to the International Fashion Film Awards @ LJFFF is fast approaching. June 13, 2013…
About Art Direction - Part 2
Ok, a few days I told you about how I work making the art direction of a movie, now I just want to share two more things about our…
Элисса Монтанти принимает MDC Partners гуманитарную премию для Глобального Фонда медицинского помощи
7 мая прошла пятая ежегодная WIRED Бизнес конференция. Как всегда, конференция…
What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 3
Okay, it's been two weeks, maybe three, and I haven't blogged. Things get busy. But here's what's been going on: Last…
VOLT Issue #13 is on the Newsstands; Get Your Fix of FASHION AS ART, ART AS FASHION
Congratulations to Cynthia Lawrence-John, Rui Faria and the whole VOLT Magazine crew on Issue #13 making it's way to the newsstands…
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,…
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…
About Art Direction
Maybe this blog is going to be a kind of boring for some filmmakers, because this is something that we all know about the process…
The Future of Fashion Runway Show at FIT - Profiling Designer Kenn Anderson
BY: Keely-Shea Smith On May 1, 2013, the graduating Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design students presented their final collections in…
كتب اشعارالاطفال للمكتبة و المدارس , مدارس للبنات والبنين في كينيا و افغانستان .
هذا الاسبوع سكنت مع عائلتي في ميامي . و كنت ضيف عند احد من الاصدقاء . شقة صديقي…
مشاهدة و متابعة مقاطع الفيديو والكتابة المهنية والاستقلال المالي والدخل المهني .
مشاهدة و متابعة مقاطع الفيديو والكتابة المهنية والاستقلال المالي والدخل…
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…
Share a Pink Balloon with a Citizen of Kabul, Afghanistan
Film Annex is supporting We Believe in Balloons and its campaign to share 10,000 pink balloons with the citizens…
Целевое мышление, производство контента и социальные стратегии СМИ: 3 пит-стопа во время путешествия по совместной работе
Работа в команде является фундаментом, который содержит в себе гения с…
Popeye Nearlyweds - A true cartoon classic!
Take a look at this classic Popeye cartoon from 1957. It is still really funny today: Even the opening credits are amusing…
What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 2
So here's what I've been up to this week: I have a friend named Renee who publishes Single Lifestyle Magazine in Northwest Indiana…
Film Distribution and Financing, Promoting Films on Twitter - Jennifer's Recap
I read a few interesting news and articles this week about film distribution and financing. First about actor and director Zach Braff…
Фереште из Нью-Йорка, предпринимательство способствует расширению прав и возможностей женщин в Афганистане
Согласно определению Википедии, предпринимательство является актом и…
Investing in Early Childhood Education
Congress has become infamous in recent years for its inability to get anything productive done. It should come as no surprise that…
Film Friday - Rubber
Rubber - A display of the art of no reason Rubber is a surreal comedy/horror film about a killer rubber tyre. This is…
Zach Braff's Kickstarter Campaign, Sofia Coppola's Film Full Trailer, Tribeca Awards Live - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Kickstarter is no longer the last chance place for projects to get funding. It is now used by well-known actors, directors and…
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…
Miki Biasion - The Flying Finns
Bad customers ... They are few, they live in a country where you don’t build cars and that, while famous for its architects,…
The TIME 100 Pioneers , Roya Mahboob
Roya Mahboob is an Afghan woman who has never thought about being in the list of most influential people in Time’s 100…
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Gasland Part II Documentary Premier The audience rose for a standing ovation after the sold-out Gasland Part II documentary. It was…
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…
Land of Vree a Fashion Film by Charlie Wan; Beauty Photographer & Director New York City - Pioneers Diana Vreeland & Roya Mahboo
Charlie Wan has created another stunning fashion film in collaboration with photographer Yulia Gorbachenko and their crew of talented…
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…
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…
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…
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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,…
A few words about my video "Otro día" (Other Day)
Hi! In this occasion, I´m going to explain you a little bit about the last video that I uploaded. A couple of weeks, ago I found…
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.…
Going sweet: Art of Sinnside
For creating the set and all the props needed for the film, we needed to call Arancha Rodríguez and María Jesús…
Britains GOT Entrepreneurs
“Britain’s GOT entrepreneurs” In May 2012 I was an unemployed illustration graduate. In April 2013 I am now an entrepreneur.…
Women's empowerment in music
On 6th, April 2013 Paradise had her first performance at Estiqlal School in Kabul (IFA). “Paradise had her performing without…
Miki Biasion - The Argentina Rally
The Rally Argentina is, for various reasons, one of my favorite rallies ever. It was there, in 1986, I was able to win my first world…
THE KEY OF VIKTOR
THE PROBLEM OF IDENTITY IS GREAT NEWS TODAY :BE WHAT? BE WHO ? VIKTOR CHOSE TO BE FOR A FEW DAYS THE FLORENTINE ARTIST…
The "For Love or Money" Dilemma
I thought I had settled things within myself. I thought I was all right with the idea of being a paid artist, making good money.…
Annette Funicello Dies at 70
First it was Roger Ebert, then this morning Margaret Thatcher, and now it's the sweet Annette Funicello, one of the best-known members…
Fashion Talks Singapore: Peter Copping, Creative Director of Nina Ricci
BY: NICOLE TAN On the evening of April 5th, I had the pleasure of sitting in at the inaugural Fashion Talks held in Singapore’s…
The Garden of Fetish Review
Art is a strange subject these days. People have this idea of the art world and what it should be. However no one seems to…
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…
Women's empowerment in music
This week was a very exciting and lovely week for me.On 15th of March, Samım Zalmı from NATO came for an interview with the…
Miki Biasion and Fabrizia Pons - Rally of Otago 2013 Day 1
It has been a very busy day, with very competitive opponents, testing beautiful and very fast, we are in fifth place. We tried to…
Miki Biasion - The Rivaries
In the racing world there is an unwritten rule that no one can ignore: the enemy number one, what you have to always try to beat is…
April a Month of International Film Festivals for Alessandro Amaducci
April is turning out to be a very busy month for the video artist Alessandro Amaducci. His spectacular productions will be screened…
It Ain't All About the Money--Really!
In my last blogpost, I seemed to be going on and on about getting paid for my cartoon work. I was thrilled when I got three…
Feelin' Like a Pro!
Well, yesterday I finished, turned in and got paid for the illustrations for the Christian children's book, "A Wren Named Ben". The…
Long-Tail Keywords at Work for Fashion Filmmakers; A Case for VOLT to Own Fashion as Art
TO BE OR NOT TO BE (FOUND), THAT IS THE QUESTION. One of the most important considerations for a filmmaker or any producer of video…
Can Betty Boop Snow-White compare to the Disney version?
A few years before the classic Disney movie ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ was released back in the 1930’s, there…
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,…
Will You Watch a Movie Based On the Church Abuse Scandal?
The horrors! DreamWorks has announced plans for a big film (perhaps an Oscar bait) about the Catholic Church's child sexual abuse…
Miki Biasion - Lancia Delta, my girlfriend...
It was ‘85 when we met, she had very sophisticated and brutal reactions, we continued to hang out when the new regulations have…
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…
Shine: Creating a Style
I found I wasn't happy with the previous tests I had done, mostly in terms of the way they looked. I have since decided to design…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY - Sarah Harmann by Darzie & Voz
A close friend has sent the good news that he has started his own photography studio here if New York City. Pavel Voz is one half…
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. …
Miki Biasion - Safari Rally 1988
You could write a book about my first victory at the Safari Rally. It's a long story, one that ended in front of the Kenyatta…
Обзор Дженнифер - Социальные медиа и кино финансирование 101: Дело Вероники Марс
Шум на этой неделе в индустрии развлечений связан с компанией Kickstarter, которая…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #15
Production on Henry is progressing quite well. Lots of scenes are becoming more and more complete as days pass. …
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…
Massimo "Miki" Biasion
Starting this week, we will post interviews with the Rally world champion Miki Biasion. The strong Italian rider has been World Champion…
Fereshteh from NYC, Entrepreneurship leads Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
According to Wikipedia's definition, Entrepreneurship is the act and art of being an entrepreneur or one who undertakes innovations…
'Film' Friday - Game of Thrones
Ok ok, so it’s not technically a film i’m writing about for Film Friday this week, but with the highly anticipated 3rd…
Nascar Auto 400 - Fontana
Great win by Kyle Busch in the Auto Club 400 at Fontana, California.Kyle has taken advantage of the simultaneous crash of Joey Logano…
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…
6 Steps to Increasing Your Chances of Becoming a Paid Blogger
Good afternoon Film Annex-ers. I've got my 7/11 coffee (hey 7/11 you should sponsor me) and fresh donuts on one side of…
Popeye and Sindbad: Together at last!
Truth be told, as a kid I didn't like Popeye cartoons. I found them to be too blatant in their advertising of spinach, and I sure…
How to Pick the Right Animation and Film School – Part 3 of 3
This blog post is part three of three. In the last post, I wrote some advice on what to look for when choosing a private animation/film…
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…
2013 NY Open Judo Cup, Olympic Combat Sport, Entertainment and Education
The New York Open Judo competition held on March 3rd at the New York Athletic Club and sponsored by Film Annex was a great success.…
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…
Online Film Distribution for Longer Shorts and New Directors/New Films
March and April are great months to be in New York City if you want to see the latest independent films. Yesterday, the New Directors/New…
Film Annex
Film Annex Website is activating towards the growth of developing countries, such as Afghanistan, and other Central Asian Countries.…
Lets unite the paintbrushes!
Lets unite the paintbrushes! United ArtSpace “An excellent, and well presented, professional arts space brought…
Film Friday - Goodfellas
To choose the next film to write about in my Film Friday series, I went to the imdb.com top 100 films and began to look for films…
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…
Political parties in Afghanistan
After the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001, tens of political parties with different wishes and thoughts have been created in Afghanistan.…
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…
Pop. Culture. Crunch. - Veronica Mars scores a movie deal with fans
Veronica Mars has some seriously devoted fans. Launched a week ago, a Kickstar fundraiser started by creator and executive producer…
Old Fogey vs. New Fogey
I really like the Internet. It gives me a chance to show my work in a way I couldn't back when I was young in the Eighties.…
Mighty China!
I can’t stop thinking about Asia and its measure. The biggest continent with so many different nationalities, religions, and…
A Busy Week for VOLT CAFE - Fashion as Art, Art as Fashion
We've just finished the research on web applications and our web developer will be very busy building an exciting new app while we…
How to Pick the Right Animation and Film School – Part 2 of 3
This blog post is part two of three and is a continuation of the first blog post on this subject of how to pick the right animation…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #14
Production on the Henry film is going very well. We are currently at around 128 total shots with a good 60 - 65% shots of completed…
Afghanistan Renaissance, Culture and Education: Multimedia Artist Yazmany Arboleda, We Believe in Balloons
Thousands of years of history teach us that art is the vehicle to development. Art is the key factor to world changing events like…
Beyond “Beasts”: The Art of Court 13 at Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans - Beasts of the Southern Wild
I took a 4-day trip to New Orleans last week to attend the opening of Beyond “Beasts”: The Art of Court 13 at the city's…
Jennifer's Recap - Social Media and Film Financing 101: The Case of Veronica Mars
The buzz this week in the film entertainment industry is the KickStarter campaign to turn Veronica Mars into a movie. The TV show,…
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…
How to Pick the Right Animation and Film School – Part 1
This three part blog post is written for anyone aspiring to become an animator, filmmaker, or video game artist and is interested…
HK Filmart and China Update
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Climb EVEREST!
Hello, ladies and gentlemen! Today while walking on the Upper East Side…
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กระแสเกาหลี Fever ไม่ได้เกิดขึ้นเฉพาะประเทศในแถบเอเชียเท่านั้น…
SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, Veronica Mars KickStarter Crowdfunding Campaign - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
SXSW is in most entertainment and digital media news this week, as the festival ends soon this weekend. The Film Award winners were…
The importance of English language
There are different languages in the world that people use them for exchanging their thoughts, ideas and etc. Among all languages…
Herat Journalists
Since the last ten years Afghan Journalism schools have produced many professional journalists. Tens of journalists…
Afghanistan money:
Afghanistan money:Afghanistan central bank or ( Da Afghanistan bank) established in 1318 solar year in Kabul and in that year this…
Empower women in Afghanistan
Empower women in Afghanistan:How does start empower women in Afghanistan, finally ratify a clause about women rights and equal rights…
I'm a New Fogey
Most people know an "old fogey" is someone who's set in his or her ways, is too serious for his or her own good, and hates anything…
Comparte archivos de hasta 1TB GRATIS!! con SOSHARE / Share your files with SOSHARE, 1TB FREE.
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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…
Everything New Is Old Again
I am thinking of the song "This Used to Be My Playground" by Madonna, featured in the movie "A League of Their Own". Madonna…
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Models WebTV along with the Film Annex Network, the online film distribution platform, have a very exciting opportunity…
Shine: Experimenting - Production Update
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When you hear Film Annex, what do you think? For us, Film Annex is about... ... Films Every week, we get brand new content, from short…
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Today we are featuring Little Lulu's cartoons. Little Lulu: Eggs Don't Bounce Little Lulu is sent to buy eggs, but breaks them…
So you wanna be a filmmaker? (in the golden ring)
Can you punch like a south-bound freight trainTell me just one thingCan you move in a whirl like a humming bird's wingIf you need…
Film Entertainment - The Mini Series: Sherlock
I recently became hooked on a different type of film genre, the TV mini series, and at that on a specific mini series: the BBC show…
The Hobbit's Full Soundtrack online!
If you are eager for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Rolling Stone is streaming the full soundtrack of the film. You can buy…
Walking Into the Future: What's Next for the Modeling Industry.
Last night I had the priveledge of attending a forum created by Professor Susan Scafidi of the Fashion Law Institute at…
Time To Bring in 'Big Bro:The Pros and Cons of Asking for International Assistance in Wartime
by Keisha Douglas A schoolyard brawl, a group of 5-8 kids armed with words and fists. Whatever started the conflict is resolved in…
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…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #1
So this week moving forward I thought I'd start doing regular blog updates for those who like to keep up on news from the production…
Les Miserables French Poster
A french poster for Tom Hoper's Les Miserables has been released today by Universal Pictures. Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell…
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…
The Value of Found Footage, B-Rolls, and Public Domain Films
It all started with this screenshot. While editing the other night, I was messing around with the tonal range of a particular clip,…
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. …
Van Beuren's Tom and Jerry
On this week we are featuring Tom & Jerry cartoons. Tom & Jerry: Piano Tooners Tom and Jerry (the human versions, not the…
PART #12: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #12: Here's some more storyboard sequences from AOTGVM. These were crudely drawn by myself. Enjoy. Look…
Just Starting Out
So here's the thing. I'm young. I've got ambition. I've got the drive. But I am broke and don't know what I'm doing.…
PART #9: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #9: Here's some more storyboard to final shot comparisons. Enjoy. Look for more blog posts of Early Concept…
PART #8: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #8: This next bit I wanted to show some storyboard to final shot comparisons. I allows find fascinating how…
Popeye the Sailor
Today we are featuring Popeye the Sailor cartoons: Popeye, comes to Mexico to see Olive Oyl.He whomps up a few of the locals…
PART #7: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #7: Today I thought I'd show some more fully realized character designs for the vegetable monsters. Most were done…
Are people afraid of saving money?
As a student and entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to make money. Even more, I look for ways to save money! A certain aspect…
Banana, a wonder food?
As we all know the banana is a fruit and is cherished by almost all children! However, most adults…
The Death Penalty vs. Abortion: When Does the Choice of Life Begin and End?
article by Keisha Douglas Whenever I see a headline for someone whom had committed a heinous crime given the death penalty, a part…
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…
PART #5: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #5: The 2 pieces above were done by myself and the 2 pieces below were done by production designer Bernard Joaquin. Eventually…
PART #4: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #4: These are concept pieces showing early ideas of mini-conflicts. A "Corn-y" Love Triangle involving the giant…
Fashion Start-Ups: There's More to it than the Merchandise
By: Nicole Tan: Published on the 30th of October 2012, Lawrence Lenihan, Founder and Managing Director of FirstMark Capital wrote…
PART #3: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #3: Above is a piece of concept art that was developed to depict when the giant vegetable monsters arrive at the city.…
Betty Boop 1931
Today we are featuring Betty Boop's cartoons from 1931. Enjoy Betty's sixth apperance (1931). voice is provided by Little Ann Little.…
PART #2: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #2: You may recognize this piece from the inital poster for the film "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters". You may…
Kyber Pass to Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Culinary Adverntures
When we wake up in the morning, we must eat. Food is the fuel of life. There is a proverb that I like to remind myself: “If…
Highlights of the Week - Motion Arts, Charles Pieper, and Examer Video Challenge
Daniel Day Lewis just can't get enough of Film Annex's BuzzScore. Well... we can't blame him! Charles Pieper visited our studio today!…
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.…
PART #1: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's one of the first concept art pieces I did for the short film "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters". It shows Jack using…
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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. …
Want to show your support for the "Henry: The Heart Boy Film"?
For those who would like to help support the new "HENRY: THE HEART BOY" film and get some pretty cool stuff in the process,…
This Week's Recap - Sandy, Motion Arts, The Annex Press, Examer Video Challenge
If Hollywood wanted to make a movie out of this week's events, she would have to spend millions of dollars. But who needs Hollywood…
The Artist's Block
The Artists’ block. Any person within the creative arts can find themselves stuck. It’s a block, just like the…
Betty Boop 1930
Today We are featuring Betty Boop series. In particular episodes from 1930. Betty's first appearance as a Helen Kane - like Caricature…
YOU Need HER More Than SHE Needs YOU - Target Marketing From Central And South Asia
Let's look at the world from the prospective of a teenage girl from Afghanistan. She is in a high school in Herat where we just installed…
Happy Halloween! and some news...
I thought tonight being Halloween would be a great occasion to announce the next animated short film from Freak Show Studios:…
Cutting Ice to Snow Included in the International Motion Arts Awards Collection
October 29th was a nerve-racking day for New Yorkers and those who live on the East Coast. We were all anticipating one of the biggest…
Hiring Afghanistan Writers For The Annex Press - Expanding to Central and South Asia
In Afghanistan, writers and scholars can be paid as low as $100 per month, while here at Film Annex we pay a blogger up to $100 for…
LA JOLLA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL ~ NEW AWARDS CATEGORIES
Exciting news has been passed on bo us by Fred Sweet the founder of the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival. There will be a host of new…
The New L.A. Restaurant Scene
by RICCARDO COSTA My recent trip to Los Angeles brought to my attention four special restaurants: Drago Centro, Tom Bergin, Napa Valley…
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…
New Stop Motion to premiere in NYC in November!
I am excited to announce that I was the lead animator on a new stop motion short film that shall be projected (on loop!) within the…
Film Annex Acquires Equity Position in Afghanistan’s Esteqlal Football Club
New York, NY, October 18, 2012 – Film Annex announced that its portfolio company, Citadel of New York, has acquired a ten percent…
How Someone Like You Got Hooked on Afghanistan?
Today I was asked “how someone like you got hooked on Afghanistan?!” It's a great question and it has several ways to…
Afghanistan Fast Companies and Fast People for a Fast Economy Growth
I am reading the article “In the Heart of Afghanistan, Entrepreneurs Innovate for Peace” and my eyes fall on Gayle Tzemach…
Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians
Social media marketing is an essential aspect of promotion for musicians. Plenty of artists have been signed based on material discovered…
Progress in Afghanistan community participation
Almost two decades ago,the community of Afghanistan has been disturbed by Taliban's force for many years. Taliban has ordered and…
Education in Afghanistan: No More Like The Old Days
In the times of soviet war and the nearly following civil war, education in…
How Digital Can Spur Development & Identify Sources of Economic Growth
New UN initiative was launched this week in Jakarta, Indonesia, country now becoming a true driver of economic growth in Asia as well…
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…
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…
Alessandro Amaducci ~ New Screenings for the Gifted Short Filmmaker
Alessandro Amaducci whose work can be viewed in this Film Annex WebTV is a very respected creator in the film and entertainment…
L'ermetico Leonardo da Vinci e la diffusione della cultura artistica - Rossotiziano
.......Nascosto dai secoli sotto l 'afresco del Vasari nel Salone de' Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio, Leonardo da Vinci viene riesumato…
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Abel Ferrara's Success Story on Film Annex's Online Video Platform
Abel Ferrara is one of the biggest names in American cinema. His New York stories, the way he has portrayed his hometown, set him…
Bosnia Threatened? & European Road Mutually Blocked for Serbia & Kosovo
Serbia President Tomislav Nikolic’s offer of direct negotiations with Kosovo’s leadership but oath not to recognize its…
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?…
Afghanistan Development Project and Film Annex فیلم پیوست Business Model and Update
Film Annex means: فیلم پیوست The "Annex" means addition or extension. Film Annex has two mottos. One is Connect Through Film,…
Women Empowerment in Afghanistan Economy, Human Rights, Government and Leadership
Every country, starting from Afghanistan, has 4 major sectors in which both men and women must co-exist and share responsibilities.…
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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…
【Film Annex独立电影】漂泊者（The Vagrant）
人类，毁灭了自己，消失待尽...一个完美的人工智能所操纵的机器持续地运行。直到有一天,…
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…
The 411 on Pakistan's plans to expel 1.7 Million Afghan refugees
Several years ago, I had the pleasure of exploring the origin of my maternal grandparents for a U.S. History paper. England,…
How To Make Money Through a Website ~ A Piggy Bank or Tip Jar
Vimeo has announced their new service to monetize filmmakers content today allowing viewers to "tip" the content creator in appreciation…
Romney Insults a People, Negates Peace & Undermines Respect for US
Perhaps Palestinians or Middle East peace are not his first priority but US standing as diplomatic power should matter to someone…
Serbia’s Foreign Minister: President of General Assembly-Next UN Secretary General?
Vuk Jeremic yesterday assumed the role of President of the United Nations General Assembly having been elected a few months earlier…
UN Must Name Syria War Crimes Perpetrators & Urge Prosecution?
UN failing its own principles in Syria? Recently the UN offered a new set of guidelines for mediators in how to address evidence of…
ÉCU’S PARTNER OPEN SAINT PETERSBURG STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL BEGINNING – A YOUNG SPRINGBOARD
Founded by Saint Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union festival, The Open St. Petersburg Student Film Festival “Beginning” is…
Afghanistan Business Women - Tony Maloney, BPeace's Founder and CEO
Today, for the second time in a week, I met with Toni Maloney, a business woman with an incredible experience in the advertising industry…
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…
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”…
Food Security Translated into Practice during Global Financial Crisis
“There can be no freedom from hunger – there can be no food security – without the active participation of all sectors…
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…
More Infants Survive to Become Young Children:
“Proven solutions need to be expanded to accelerate progress on child survival faster and farther,” according to a news…
Transforming Olympics into More Concrete Event for Peace?
The opportunity for even greater symbiotic relationship between the Olympic movement and the United Nations - As they came to conclusion,…
Angelina Jolie & UNHCR: Syria Refugees Under Attack
As she has done in so many other situations, from Bosnians ethnically cleansed, to displaced in Ecuador to African migrants in Italy…
9/11 from United Nations Perspective-Bleeding Blue (from UN Archives)
The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 were only 3 miles from the United Nations HQ in NY City. Although some thought the UN was…
Fashion Film for Social Responsibility
The fashion film '100% Model' starring Italian model and actor Sasha Marini was created for shout up you can, an initiative created…
Suicide Prevention-a Global Commitment
"Suicide causes more deaths every year compared to wars, conflicts and homicides put together," according to Shekhar Saxena, Director…
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…
Introducing, the Unknown Afghanistan: 7 Documentaries You've Got To See
Is it just me, or do documentaries seem more interesting once we become adults? My sister's recent obsession of watching documentaries…
SASHA MARINI: September’s Diplomat Artist of the Month
As Summer wanes in the month of September, so too does New York City heat up. The red carpet runway rolls out September 6, for Fall…
"The Tale Of Mr. Revus" - Making Of
Before the beginning of time, night after night, Mr. Revus prepares the dreams of mankind. During his nightly routine, one momentous…
Some stuff to beginn with
Im new to Filmannex and would like to beginn with some stuff I did in the past. I would like to make a post each week to get…
Responsibility to Protect Needs Prompt Response
“Six weeks ago, in visiting the memorial at Srebrenica, I said I did not want my successors to apologize years from now for…
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…
Food Crisis on Horizon?
To prevent a crisis that could equal or even exceed the 2007-2008 world food crisis, both immediate and longer-term concerns…
Rule of Law Meaningless Without Access?
Justice is only a theory unless all persons can access it through rule of law. “The rule of law is meaningless for people living…
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…
Executive Order Announced at Fort Bliss; Veterans Still Turn to Social Networks for Support
In a speech at Fort Bliss on Friday, President Barack Obama announced a newly-signed executive order, which addressed access to mental…
Digital Age Beyond the Digital Clock
UNESCO Prepares Conference to Preserve Digital Age: The "Digital Age" according to below UN Photo arrived at the United Nations on…
SPOTLIGHT: ISABELLA FERRARI – AN ACTRESS PER CHANCE, AN ARTIST BY VOCATION
This week ÉCU is spotlighting Isabella Ferrari, an Italian actress and Jury member of the International Jury Prize “Luigi…
Afghanistan Paralympics Reflects Past-Defines Future?
Fahim Rahimi is the only Afghanistan representative to the Paralympics 2012 that kicked-off today in London. He represents more than…
New Orleans: "They are Trying to Wash Us Away"
After each hurricane, someone comes up with the idea of why not just abandon New Orleans, or perhaps move it to another location,…
WATCH VIDEOS and don't SMOKE!
Since the very beginning of time, people have strived to reach eternal youth. My conclusion is simple: WATCH VIDEOS and don't SMOKE!…
Diplomats for Human Shields in Syria
Diplomacy has not worked very well for Syria. So how about rethinking the whole diplomacy thing in Syria-Diplomats not talking so…
South Africa Mines Safety Needs Improvement-UN Expert
“More efforts could be made to better implement existing mining regulations, especially when it comes to the health and…
Have Lessons of Holocaust Become Lost in Politics?
Holocaust denial ignores the lessons of this great genocide/crime for all mankind. Jews are not the only group that can heed lessons,…
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: SAM FULLER
He was born in August 1912. At twelve years-old, he became a paper boy, at seventeen, a criminal reporter for The New York Graphic,…
Traffic Control of Afghanistan Education and Economy
This week, a conversation about security in Afghanistan was reccurent in the media. It was also the topic of meetings in our office…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY - Final Curtain by Luzena Adams - Noi.se Magazine
The pictures below are from fashion photographer Luzena Adams. They were featured in Noi.se Magazine and we're very excited to share…
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…
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…
Should Women/Girls Fear Arab Revolutions
There is no guarantee that revolutions are exclusively progressive. Rather, they are a reshuffling of the status quo and all interests…
Why Veterans' Job Prospects Matter
As American troops withdraw from Afghanistan and look toward a more compact military, the quality of recruits will become even more…
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…
Assange Asylum: Ecuador Diplomatically Outmaneuvers UK
Has London only created a more favorable platform for both Assange and Latin American adversaries of the United Kingdom by threatening…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY - In Gilded Captivity by Hyuna Shin ~ Culture Magazine/Australia
“In Gilded Captivity”- Culture Magazine/Australia Photographer: Hyuna Shin@ Seen Artist Management Fashion Stylist: David…
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…
Preparing for a Better Tomorrow
Most coverage about Afghanistan in today’s media is about the endless violence and pointless deaths every day. What’s…
Hear the One About the Jew & Muslim?
Most of the stories about Jews and Muslims seem to either start about “conflict” or end with the punch-line to a joke.…
Julian Assange & CIA Secret Prison in Romania
The failure of either the US Government or the relevant European states to investigate or deliver any real accountability for secret…
Jacquie Greaves Monda – Cooking for the Stars
For more than 15 years, Jacquie Greaves Monda and her husband Antonio Monda, have entertained international stars in their…
BEAUTY FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY - Charlie Wan
Award winning Beauty Photographer & Director Charlie Wan has an outstanding body of work in both film and photography. I'm…
UN’s Central Asia Preventive Diplomacy Center
Central Asia is on the cusp of greater chaos or immense prosperity depending on the perception of the past, present and future.…
Syria Refugees Targeted by Assad Forces-UN Concerns
From a recent interview by Jordan’s King to the UN Refugee agency (UNHCR) the record of deliberate targeting of refugees…
Will “Pussy Riot” Become New Face of Protest?
Arts from music to film to canvas to authorship defines the rise of the “Diplomat-Artist,” but for most part the…
West Africa Humanitarian Crisis: Canada Government Matching Ramadan Donations
The urgency of the situation and the dramatic shortfall in needed assistance in the Sahel brings the Canadian Government to match…
Fashion Filmmaker ~ Damien Krisl ~ ECLUMES Studios
I had the pleasure of meeting Damien Krisl, a very talented director from Basel, Switzerland, at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.…
Is Japan’s Nuclear Energy Plant Safe?
“Remarkably undamaged” is the description of the nuclear plant closest to the epicentre of the March 2011 earthquake/tsunami…
“I Was Here” - Beyonce
In advance of World Humanitarian Day, Beyonce recorded before a live audience at and dedicated to the United Nations and global citizens…
Saving the Oceans: a Reinvigorating Compact
“What we need is to create new momentum for ocean sustainability. The Oceans Compact sets out a strategic vision for the UN…
Obama Winning Social Media & IT Battle?
The trend set in 2008 appears to project an ever greater correlation between who holds sway on the internet and who wins the…
Afghanistan and Central Asia Diversity for Olympic Success
Central and South Asia include the incredible diversity of cultures, languages, and regions from countries like: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,…
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.…
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…
So... How did we do?
My twitter page and facebook news feed have been completely filled lately, on the same topic...Yes, of course. THE OLYMPICS ARE HERE!…
Sustainable Developments Solutions Network Initiative by UN
New independent global network of research centers, universities and technical institutions to help find solutions for some of the…
Media Empowering Indigenous Peoples?
“Indigenous voices are recounting compelling stories of how they are combating centuries of injustice and discrimination,…
Pushing for Women Empowerment in Afghanistan: The Why and How
Just as American women marched for women's suffrage in the 1910s, the women of Afghanistan continue to fight for their equal rights…
Syria Facing Medicine/Food Shortages?
“The recent escalation of clashes had resulted in substantial damages to the pharmaceutical plants located in rural Aleppo,…
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…
Sahel Hunger & Famine a "Tough Sell" for Donors?
Facing a rising crisis but falling support?-from the famine to locusts to an expanding refugee crisis related to Mali’s…
UNESCO Going for Gold (Coins)?
UNESCO is launching a new collection of precious coins and medallions highlighting the agency’s activities and achievements.…
Back to The Future
While many Afghan citizens are excited about the current progress in the country and potential for the future, just as many are also…
“Kill the ‘Towelhead’”
If it is becoming a crusade against “the other” then America will be killing itself. The most recent shoot-up of…
PubMatic: Relationships of Substance
Here's the latest installment in the Film Annex Capital Partners interview series. This week, the subject of our interview is Kirk…
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,…
Girl Model on Kickstarter
The documentary 'Girl Model' from the filmmakers Ashley Sabin and David Redmon have a Kickstarter campaign…
Will Sudan Oil Deal Ease Humanitarian Emergency?
Urged on by the African Union, South Sudan and Sudan have apparently resolved at least part of their dispute over the transfer…
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…
Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri Best Film & Director @LJFFF
The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival came to a dramatic conclusion last Saturday night as Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri swept 4 of the 8 award…
Don't judge 'water' by its H2O
I think this title may not be familiar to you and you might ask something like,'What does it mean...'I will try to summarize my idea…
Production Art: "The World of Snowboy & Crow" - Episode #3
I wanted to share where the inspiration for the creature from the latest tree gag: I drew this balloon bird-like creature sometime…
Dark Comedies and Fine Cooking - Film Annex Newsletter
Hi everyone, We want to say hi to August with a new filmmaker and a Web TV that will tickle your appetite. Mack Carruthers has 5 years…
Audrey Hepburn-Original & Unsurpassed Diplomat-Artist (Photo Archive)
Audrey Hepburn was one of original Goodwill Ambassadors noted for committing her charisma, charm and notoriety on behalf of the Globe's…
So You Handed a Gun to a Kid: Injustice for the Child Soldiers of Afghanistan
I'm not sure if it was the current U.S. debate over gun laws after the Colorado shooting or my own stance on the 2nd Amendment…
Building Schools in Afghanistan and Central Asia - From Castiglioncello
Castiglioncello, Italy. My parents met there in the 1950's. This month I am spending one more summer with my family on the coast of…
US, Less Stimulus, Would Look Like Europe Today?
See today’s Eurozone and the endless cycles of crisis to get the best view on what US may have looked like without stimulus.…
Afghanistan Culture and Advantage on Western Children and Creativity
Afghan children are a Volcano of ideas, and their brain works in a much more creative way than western children. In today's world,…
Hollywood Filmmakers for the Education system of Afghanistan
Can independent and Hollywood filmmakers support Afghanistan's education and economy? Yes, they can! This applies to many other developing…
Mandela to Meles to Beijing?
July 18 is Nelson Mandela Day. Found a few of these pictures/events telling. In confronting Apartheid over a decades long struggle,…
Altitude Digital Partners Support Film Annex's Mission in Building Schools in Afghanistan
This week, Altitude, one of our advertising partners, recognized our endeavors in Afghanistan by writing about Afghan Development…
Roya Mahboob's Inspiration for Afghanistan's Education and Economy
Roya Mahboob's visit to New York was very inspirational for me. Her role in Film Annex's endeavors in Afghanistan, both…
UN in Popular Culture-The Elite to Human Rights
Celebrating the establishment of the United Nations, “UN Day Concerts” became part of the scene relatively early. (Below…
Russia Restrictive Law Adversely Impacts Civil Society
“These amendments constitute a direct affront to those wishing to freely exercise their right to freedom of association,”…
Fashion Films - A Producer’s Perspective
Sooner or later most filmmakers will wind up in a producer’s office discussing their future. In this fascinating panel you will…
"World Student Games" in Korea to Promote MDG’s & Korean Unity:
“Large sporting events have a great potential when it comes to fostering positive social change and leaving a lasting…
Money Spent Wisely
Most people across the world will all agree that knowledge is power. Although, in a country like Afghanistan many of the citizens…
Afghanistan: Conquered or Partner?
Many have sought to conquer Afghanistan - and failed. Before the Soviets and most recently the US/NATO, it has been the British Empire.…
UN Backed Film Contest/Festival
The reluctance that was more like protocol elitism has now come around to an embrace of popular culture and social media in…
Win The Digital Treasure Hunt of Central Asia by Building Schools in Afghanistan
Central Asia: Central Asia, the cradle of civilization, with thousands and thousands years of history, is one of the most enigmatic…
“WINTER” -- Summer’s Diplomat Artist for July
Diplomat Artist opens up the convergence of the world of diplomacy, art, sports, & popular culture: Diplomats increasingly endowed…
ÉCU interviews stars at "All Senses"
The ÉCU team enjoyed a night of fantastic indie films and delicious sushi at the “A