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Judo and Wrestling, an essential part of Mental and Physical Development and Sustainable Education and Business Development
A few days ago, I was invited to attend a round table about the Save Olympic Wrestling movement and how to support the idea to bring…
Download film free
when there was not any free video downloading sites in the world, it had been a big challenge for the people of the world. Then, on…
Save Olympic Wrestling With Social and Digital Media - NYAC Round Table
Tonight, a special dinner and round table was held at the New York Athletic Club. This dinner was organized by Mario Mercado, Wrestler,…
Afghanistan and Central Asia Advertising Network for Sustainable Business and Education by Women in Technology
Please visit the 2013 Time 100 page dedicated to Roya Mahboob. You will see two Citibank advertisements. One is 728x90 and the…
Film Friday - The Place Beyond the Pines
The Place Beyond the Pines is about a motorcycle stunt rider who turns to robbing banks in order to provide for his lover and…
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…
Indycar Sao Paulo (BR) Indy 300 - Race
Victory by James Hinchcliffe in Sao Paulo, Brazil for this American championship's trip. Hinchcliffe, in great shape this year, has…
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…
An Ode to Short Films and How Much They Rocked at the Tribeca Film Festival, Plus How Online Film Distribution Helps Shorts
Short films are a big part of my life. I scout them, watch them, curate them, talk to filmmakers who write and direct them, and have…
Solar powered airplane begins the crossing of the United States
Solar powered airplane begins the crossing of the United States Aircraft 'Solar Impulse' took off from the air base in California…
Steven Soderbergh's State of Cinema, Seattle Film Festival Line-Up - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
When you are a film festival and you invite a recently retired filmmaker like Steven Soderbergh to give a speech on the state of cinema,…
The Motorsport in Afghanistan
While reading the post about Roya Mahboob's award in April in New York, received for what she has done in the recent years in her…
Review: The Place Beyond the Pines
It is said that the path to hell is paved with good intentions. In this tale of fathers and sons, hell just may be the best…
Examer - Sustainable Education and Development - Social Enterprise for Women in Technology
The Examer Educational Software is a fantastic project conceived by Ms. Elaha Mahboob and developed in collaboration with…
Ethical fashion, what is it?
I have been working in textile product development for over 20 years, starting in Italy when I was 19 with my father Roberto Rulli…
Film Review: Francesca Gregorini’s EMANUEL AND THE TRUTH ABOUT FISHES – dodgy title, moving film
EMANUEL AND THE TRUTH ABOUT FISHES sounds like it could about something religious. It is actually a bold, emotionally involving and…
Time100 Gala and Social Enterprise for Women in Technology by Roya Mahboob
The Time 100 Gala was a fantastic event packed with celebrities and pioneers. Today, three days later, I am in DC and able for the…
How Does Roya Mahboob the TIME 100 Most Influential Pioneer Connect to Fashion Photography New York City
Congratulations are in order for Roya Mahboob of the Afghan Citadel Software Company on the honor of her being named one of TIME…
Indycar Long Beach - A Japanese claims a victory in Indycar
Takuma Sato is the first japanese in history to win a Grand Prix in the category Indycar, including previous championships IRL and…
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.” …
Afghan Female Entrepreneur Roya Mahboob Featured in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World
New York, NY, April 22, 2013 - Time Magazine just released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the…
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…
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…
The Renaissance and Crossroads of Philanthropy - Digital and Social Media - Target Thinking
I was born in Florence, Italy, an incredible city also known as the cradle of Renaissance. My grandfather, Edoardo Meriggi, past away…
Post-2014
Today is Thursday April, 11, 2013 almost 4:30 pm Kabul time and I opened my laptop and connected the etisalat telecommunication company…
Target Thinking for Afghanistan, Women Empowerment and Education for Boys and Girls
Real estate prices fluctuate upon demand. The same concept works for World Wide Web real estate. Today, the first page of a…
Online Film Distribution, Building Schools in Afghanistan, Afghanistan Economy, Sustainable Philanthropy
Do you know why I like this picture by Angela Shah* so much? Just read below. In 2006. I started Film Annex with the intent to…
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…
Secretary of State John Kerry and Roya Mahboob Discuss Afghanistan Economy, Education and Social Media Development
Last week, Roya Mahboob was in Dubai celebrating the Persian New Year. At the same time, I was travelling to D.C. with Fereshteh…
USAID, Target Thinking, Economic Development, Humanitarian Assistance in Afghanistan and Beyond
Target Thinking is very addictive! Last week, we visited USAID to film two important and inspirational interviews. The first was with…
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.…
Film Annex
Film Annex Website is activating towards the growth of developing countries, such as Afghanistan, and other Central Asian Countries.…
MTI USA: Textile and Fashion Business in US Market
In 2012, I reconnected with the Italian textile production and this brought me back to my roots when I started MTI USA with my brother…
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…
"Oz" Great and Powerful at Box-Office with $80 Million Opening
Sam Raimi's "Oz the Great and Powerful" may not be artistically and creatively great and powerful but moviegoers helped the film…
Newtonian Physics, Galileo, Film Annex and Afghan Proverbs
This may be the first time that Sir Isaac Newton, Film Annex, Galileo Galilei, and Afghan Proverbs have been…
Film Annex Strategies: Building Schools in Afghanistan, Women's Empowerment, Writers Earning Money Online
In the last 12 months, the business of online film distribution and advertising led us to the creation and funding of the Afghan Development…
Science in Film: Seeing Future Horror
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Mary Shelley could not know, while she was writing the tale of Dr. Frankenstein’s monster one night in 1816, that she was seeing…
NEW YORK CITY JUDO and ONLINE FILM DISTRIBUTION TO HELP SAVE OLYMPIC WRESTLING
This Sunday, March 3rd 2013, Film Annex and the New York Athletic Club will host the 3rd Annual New York Open Team Judo Championship.…
"Lucidez 0" , some drawings before the script
Hi!!! How is your day? Here we have a nice sunny day and some good music! In this occasion i want to show to you all, some quick drafts…
Film Productions, Wisdom on Digital Media, Solution to Fiscal Cliff, Budget Sequestration, International Financial Markets
I have no interest in becoming an expert on US and international finance. But all I can hear in the news are conversations about Fiscal…
Afghanistan Women Education and Empowerment with Online Transparency, Professional Blogging and Video Distribution
Transparency is the key to developed countries' success, in particular in the world of Internet, Social Media and Online Advertising.…
Rhythm and Rhyme Children Books for Libraries and Schools, Kenya and Afghanistan Schools for Girls and Boys
This week, I am staying in Miami with my family. We are guests of a friend. His apartment is located in a very quaint part of South…
کیا ای میل معدوم ہو چکی ہے ؟ متبادل سماجی ذرائع ابلاغ (میڈیا) اور ہدف مارکیٹنگ
19 اکتوبر بوقت 21:36 پوسٹ کیا گیا کیا ای میل معدوم ہو چکی ہے ؟ گزشتہ کچھ ہفتوں…
Jacques Rogge, I.O.C. Must Reverse its Decision to Drop Wrestling from the Olympics, Empowering Developing Countries
Wrestling is the very first sport of the Olympiad. It goes back to 708 B.C. In the recent years, Olympic Wrestling opened its doors…
Afghanistan Wisdom and History Can Help The Wall Street Journal to Become a Role Model
The weekend is when I spend time with family and friends, possibly rest and enjoy quality time. For me, the weekend is also the time…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York City (Day 2/3) the Riser Conquered With Gopro 3
The best part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for me is pre-show jostling for a space in the riser with the other professional photographers…
Brazilian Women as a Role Model for Women in Central and South Asia and Around the World.
Today at the NYAC Saturday morning Judo program we had special guest Ali Moghadas. Mr. Moghadas has been in NYC directing a…
Sem Maltsev: Video Production in New York
Yesterday I watched Les Miserables. Its motion-picture adaptation of the beloved musical seen by more than 60 million people in 42…
Target Marketing Defined My Goals - Self Sustaining Philanthropy and Women's Empowerment
There was a time when successful companies held lavish parties. Executives flew in first class, wore Gold Rolex and drove European…
آیا ایمیل له منځه تللی دی؟ ټولنیزی مدیا یی ځای په اقتصادی موخو کی نیولی دی
دا چی آیا ایمیل مړ شوی دی، له ډیره وخته یی په فکر کولو بوخت وم. کله چی په ۲۰۰۱…
Cut out sequence of "Humanoide no robot"
Hello!! This time I want to share with you the little process of the 30 seconds cut out sequence of the short film "Humanoide no Robot",…
Female Empowerment, One Leg At a Time
by Jasmine Davis You may have heard about the recent news story that’s making the rounds of the Internet about how French women…
Sem Maltsev: Production of a Movie
The Oscar-nominated black and white animation is available for all to see. And this is great news. I think especially for short films…
Women Empowerment with Online Film Distribution and Social Media, Starting From Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
The key to women empowerment is to provide women media distribution control. This includes social media, film and news production…
Francesco Rulli, Film Annex Founder, On the NYAC Judo Open Cup and Sports in Central and South Asia
Francesco Rulli is the Founder and President of Film Annex, an online film distribution platform. He has been doing Judo for about…
Fashion and Film
It has taken decades for fashion to become a new, alert and dynamic field that can be exploited in a film. Nowadays, fashion and film…
Sharing on Social Media Networks
Sharing on social media is no longer just a trend; it has become a lifestyle that creates communities of thousands or millions of…
Paris Men's Fashion Week by Photographer & Fashion Film Director Naqia Lee (#1)
by: NAQIA LEE So it's mid-day on the 15th of January, a nice day albeit a little cold, and I am sitting by the window in the room,…
Film Annex and NYAC Co-Sponsor international Judo Tournament in New York City - On the road to 2016 Olympics for Rio de Janeiro
Film Annex and the New York Athletic Club will sponsor the New York Open Team Judo Championship on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the New…
Keywords Leadership of Afghan Writers in Central and South Asia with Online Film Distribution Financial Support
I look at Afghanistan and I think of the 8 million students in school and the country's median age of 18 years old, versus 36…
Lance Armstrong Admits To Blood Doping in An Interview with Oprah
Image Credit: OWN This week Lance Armstrong went on Oprah to discuss his recent run in with the suspicions of the sports councils…
AFGHAN WOMEN FIGHTING AGAINST GENDER DISCRIMINATION
Gender discrimination is a reality across the globe. The western world prides itself that equal rights and opportunities are being…
Post-2014, NATO Withdrawal, The World Film Industry and Watch Free Movies Online for the Future of Afghanistan
It's now 2013 and the conversations are moving towards the Post-2014, NATO withdrawal and the Future of Afghanistan. I am looking…
Free Movies, Free Films, Social Media Sharing and Empowering Women and Men in Central and South Asia, Starting from YOU!
Film Annex's mission to distribute Free Movies and Free Films is now connecting Central and South Asia to the rest of the world. The…
Lance Armstrong, Thanks! Your life will be a great lesson for sports in developing countries like Afghanistan
Thanks Lance Armstrong, you made us an incredibly big favor! Yesterday, my dear friend and Annex Press contributor Giacomo Cresti…
MUSIC IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON
Music is the most powerful weapon ever! Each era, each country, each community has its own musical leader, its own musical…
Art and Love: Aeterna
After our adventure with Eiénesis, I started thinking on how the project could develop into a trilogy, into 3NESIS. The point…
Edward Zellem's Afghan Proverbs and Wisdom Curriculum for Afghanistan Education and Cultural Development
People ask me why I chose to work with Afghanistan, a country synonymous of war, struggle and cultural tensions. I wrote several articles…
An Introduction and an Afghan Proverb
As a famous Afghan Proverb says, “Maahee-ra har waqt az aab biggeree, taaza ast.” In English this translates as…
Film Annex Launches Women’s Annex, A Digital Platform to Empower Women in Afghanistan, South and Central Asia
New York, NY, January 10, 2013 – Film Annex has launched WomensAnnex.com as a self-sustaining digital platform and ecosystem…
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…
Brazil, a role model to Afghanistan Educational System and Afghan Women Empowerment - Alessandro Hamada
Well, a few days ago a read a very interesting article titled “Interesting People With Interesting Opinion Make Interesting…
Tailored Long Tail Keywords, Target Thinking and Marketing Strategies to Understand Who You Are
I just gave Jon Pastor access to the keywords list for the Film Annex and the MTI USA Inc. teams. It's my interest to drill down through…
Katherin Schlegel, Confidence, Malkovich and NIRVANA, How to Make Interesting Media
This winter, NIRVANA has played a large part in my mornings. Today in particular, I kept listening to Come As You Are. In the last…
2013, Films, Education, Afghanistan - Central and South Asia, Women's Empowerment, Fashion
Yesterday, Mike Sweeney sat down with me at a local restaurant and pulled a small piece of paper reminding me of the 5 topics for…
Eli Robins, my friend, mentor and attorney
Eli Robins, my friend, mentor and attorney of many years passed the way with a massive heart attack.I read the message earlier in…
Fashion Film Festivals Worldwide in 2012
There's big news out of Brazil from the Sao Paolo Fashion Film Festival (SPFFF). 'ANEMONE' directed by Amber Gray was the winner…
Maria Meriggi Art Studio, Old Masters Reinterpretations for the New World
Today on Christmas day I decided to enter the world of Social Media with the help of Francesco Rulli, son of my cousin Giovanna Meriggi. …
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…
Blogging - Why Speed is Vital
In the video below Francesco Rulli wisely talks about speed, business and internet. He compares the speed required to make…
Oz The Great and Powerful Brand New Poster!
Cine1 has released a new international poster from the upcoming fantasy film Oz the Great and Powerful, featuring the Wicked Witch! …
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…
Sandy Hook Massacre, Legally Registered Gun Enthusiast, Access - What We Can Do
Two days ago, on Friday, December 14, 2012, 26 people, 20 children and 6 adult staff members, were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary…
The scary Western monopolies or the Central and South Asian economies and cultural diversities?
Want to see a scary scenario? The most powerful economies of the World in the hands of a handful group of companies: Apple, AIG, Goldman…
The Hulk is asking Santa for more computers for Building Schools in Afghanistan
Film Annex is like the Hulk, an ever growing beast, with millions of monthly viewers, hundreds of thousands of registered users, and…
Film Annex Collaborates with U.S. Navy Captain and Author, Edward Zellem, to Promote Afghan Proverbs
Illustration from Zarbul Masalha: 151 Afghan Dari Proverbs by Edward Zellem New York, NY, December 14, 2012 – Continuing its…
The Rulli Debates - Boston College opens a new humanities building for $78 million
The Rulli Debates are an evolutionary series of conversations and reflections of an "Irish guy from Philly" working with an "Italian…
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…
Critical Thinking, Motivation, and a World to Explore
I know I always recommend a blog to read at the start of most of my own blogs, but that is usually because something inspires me and…
Afghanistan Educational System
During the last decade, Afghanistan has recorded progresses through promoting and protecting human rights, women rights, freedom of…
Critical Thinking - Benson Henderson and Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Central and South Asian Creativity
Critical thinking is fundamental to entrepreneurship and success. Last week, during a school party with parents in TriBeCa, my friend,…
Target Marketing Strategies for Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Economies and Educational Systems
The Afghan American Chamber of Commerce Matchmaking conference hosted by USAid and the State Department in Washington DC this week…
The Afghan American Conference in Washington DC, First Day of Conversations on Afghanistan Economy and Education
The Afghan American Chamber of Commerce conference started today in Washington DC. Roya Mahboob and I traveled from New York City…
Myanmar Beach - Economic Growth In Asia
Myanmar, the largest country located in South East Asia is officially open for business!…
LinkedIn: Never Underestimate the Power of Professional Social Media Networking
A little bit earlier today, I was asked an interesting question to answer, about the social media site LinkedIn. Before I address…
Empowering Women and Children of Central and South Asia with Afghan Wisdom by Captain Edward Zellem
This week, in Miami, Roya Mahboob and I met with Captain Edward Zellem, author of Zarbul Masalha and Afghan Illustrated Proverbs.…
Peer to Peer Universal Educational Software, an Opportunity for Grants and Financial Aids From Developed Countries
The Examer Educational Software is a universal communication tool between students, teachers and professionals. We started in Herat,…
The Afghan Development Project Reach and Demographics, Supporting the Education of Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
The Afghan Development Project has been a very successful venture of Film Annex since May 2012. Today, the Afghan Development Project…
Foreign Forces and Military in Afghanistan as Educators and Peacekeepers, Armed With Educational Tools
I was born in Italy in 1968 when the military was compulsory for 12 months. I entered my military service at 19 years old and served…
Jeremy Ostermiller and Fereshteh Forough Discuss Technology, Education and Development in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
Jeremy Ostermiller is the CEO of Altitude Digital in Colorado, USA. Fereshteh Forough is the Founding Partner of the Afghan Citadel…
Thanksgiving Day at Film Annex
Today is Friday, November 23, 2012 and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Most of the time on this week I worked on video editing. …
Professional Social Media for Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Educational Systems
The Examer Educational Software is a fantastic idea brought up by Roya Mahboob and Fereshteh Forough. I noticed it the first…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY ~ Yulia Gorbachenko for Culture Magazine
Miss Match a fashion editorial for CULTURE MagazinePhotographer: Yulia Gorbachenko Fashion Stylist: Francis Urrutia Hair…
Fereshteh Forough Mentoring on Central and South Asian Education and Economy
Fereshteh Forough is one of my mentor. Along with Roya Mahboob, she has educated me on the history and future of Central and South…
Crowdfunding Education for Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
Money is an outdated currency. Brains and ideas are the universal currency and are not subject to duties and taxes. Open source websites…
NYAC All Sports Dinner, The Athlete's Fund, Business Incubator, Esteqlal Football Club
Today is Friday, November 16, 2012, and here's my week recap. Monday We were shooting interviews with olympic athletes at NYAC. The…
Support What I Love, This Will Touch My Heart And Pick My Brain - Target Marketing At Its Best
I have been in sales all my life. I love the interaction with people and the challenge to close a deal. But the key to success is…
Peer to Peer Governance for Afghanistan, Central and South Asian Economy and Educational System
Below is the definition on Wikipedia of Peer to Peer and its social and economic impact: The concept of P2P is increasingly…
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…
Sports As Fuel of Life and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
Sports is the fuel of life. I always joke about how my wife married me for my body and not my brain. It's a joke, but in essence,…
Empowerment, Wisdom, Thought Leadership - Election Considerations - Francesco Rulli
Empowering people to be thought leaders has always been my mission. This applies when I teach Judo to kids or when I discuss a business…
Oz The Great and Powerful has a New Poster!
Today was released this brand new poster for Sam Raimi's Oz The Great and Powerful, starring James Franco as the title character.…
Obama 303, Romney 206 Predictable From Internet Rankings and Target Marketing
The elections come and go. 6 billion dollars were estimated to be spent for those elections and 2 billion for the presidential race.…
The Best Voting Day Ever Thanks to Afghanistan Education and Central and South Asian Economies
This morning, we voted here in the USA. It is a great feeling when you walk out of the booth and know you gave your contribution to…
What is your WOW Factor? Thanks to Roya and Feresheth Mine is Central and South Asian Economy
I just got off the phone with Ted Clarke from SUNY New Paltz. We spoke for 45 minutes about my agenda with his students. The conclusion…
Afghanistan,
Discussing with different people about the Afghan Development Project, and as Mr. Rulli elegantly states above in his meeting with…
Matt Damon Gus Van Sant - Central and South Asian Wisdom and Afghanistan's Proverbs
Today, I was flipping the pages of The New York Times Magazine and saw this about Matt Damon and Gus Van Sant Talk: Right on…
Hurricane Sandy
Today is Friday,November 2, 2012. I am looking back what happened on the past week.Of course the biggest thing is Hurricane Sandy…
The Evolution of Education from Central and South Asia to USA and Europe
The evolution of education and social media goes hand in hand. The number of students entering a school corresponds to the…
The Evolution of Education from Central and South Asia to USA and Europe
The evolution of education and social media goes hand in hand. The number of students entering a school corresponds to the number…
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…
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…
Social Media and Target Marketing Annex - Modern Time Success and the Conquest of Central and South Asia
Social media is a new world. In Hollywood, it would be called a Matrix. You might be sitting in a train as I am right now, heading…
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…
Hurricane Sandy and Werewolves Try To Stop Millions of New Yorkers
Last night was a long Halloween night. Hurricane Sandy hit New York City hard. I live on Pearl Street, at the very border of…
Margot DeFrance, Healthcare Corporate Development Consultant, on women's education in Afghanistan
Margot DeFrance has over 20 years of experience in the financial services and healthcare industries. She is a healthcare corporate…
17th Annual Business Day Conference (American Marketing Association)
17th Annual Business Day Conference, Hosted by the SUNY New Paltz American Marketing Association As the Executive Vice President of…
Central and South Asian Economies Growing With Afghanistan Writers and Services
Developed countries are growing at a slow pace. Asian developing countries are growing at a much higher pace. Afghanistan,…
Your Blog and Time Management Tips
To write a decent Blog involves a lot of discipline and excellent time management skills. If you are in a position to Blog…
Central and South Asian Economies Growing With Afghanistan Writers and Services
Developed countries are growing at a slow pace. Asian developing countries are growing at a much higher pace. Afghanistan, Central…
This Week's Recap - Reconnecting, Examer, Target Marketing Annex, John Penotti, and Future Shorts
This week was one filled with research, writing, and re-connecting. I started the week with writing our newsletter, where we announced…
Eugene Braunwald, Business Day Conference, Afghan Restaurant, Eren's Picks...
Today is Friday, October 26 and here is my recap for the past week.The week was very productive and interesting.Monday We shot few…
Educational Partnerships During and After the War in Afghanistan
There is a belief I carry that states anyone can obtain a classroom education. Educating…
Drug Free Sports in Central and South Asia
The Olympics passed. I have always believed that sports could contribute to a cultural revolution in Central and South Asia,…
Film Annex Launches Target Marketing Annex to Create Social Media Buzz for Clients
New York, NY, October 25, 2012 - Film Annex announces the launch of Target Marketing Annex, a real-time target marketing…
Afghanistan Schools for Girls Equals Success for the Future Economy of Afghanistan
Having invested so much of my time not only in the Middle East, but the learning of the culture…
EID-UL-ADHA MOBARAK
Heratweb Group Here's wishing that you have just the nicest EID and happiest one so far & don't forget best wishes are always…
Francesco Rulli to Speak at the SUNY New Paltz Business Day Conference
Film Annex Founder/President, Francesco Rulli, has been invited to attend the 17th annual Business Day Conference as a keynote speaker…
SUNY New Paltz American Marketing Association Conference - Francesco Rulli
SUNY New Paltz is a beautiful University in New York State, with 8,000 students from all over the world. The Dean, Mr Hadi Salavitaba,…
Social Media Revenues For The Film Industry - GreeneStreet Films
This week, we met with John Penotti and Mike Hogan of GreeneStreet Films, an independent film production company with a great reputation…
Building Schools in the Caribbeans - The Bonaventure Boys Home
This week I spent three days in Grand Cayman to explore the opportunity to expand Film Annex initiative of Building schools to the…
Is Email Dead? Social Media and Target Marketing Alternatives
Is email dead? In the last few weeks, this question has been on the back of my mind. In 2001, I started carrying a business card where…
Behind the Scenes in Fashion Film & Photography
by: Eileen Doñiego de France Sometimes I catch myself watching a behind the scenes video before the actual fashion film. Not…
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…
FILM ANNEX'S IMPACT ON THE NATIONAL SPORT OF AFGHANISTAN
Film Annex and the Afghan Citadel Software Company are currently building Internet classrooms in 40 schools in Herat – the third…
Interview with Journalist, Angela Shah - Social Media, Afghanistan, Women's Empowerment
Recently, we had the opportunity to meet freelance journalist, Angela Shah, via our initiative, The Afghan Development Project. Shah's…
SUNY New Paltz American Marketing Association Conference - Francesco Rulli
SUNY New Paltz is a beautiful University in New York State, with 8,000 students from all over the world. The Dean, Mr Hadi Salavitaba,…
Building A Better Future in Afghanistan with Internet and Education
Today, a quite relavant article, titled, In the Heart of Afghanistan, Entrepreneurs Innovate For Peace, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon…
Blogging - What it is and why you should do it!
The word ‘Blogging’ may seem at first a rather ugly, modern word but there is no getting away from the fact that ‘Blogs’…
Afghanistan History, Digital Video, Interactive Applications and Target Marketing
I have been writing about Edward Zellem's book Zarbul Masalha: 151 Afghan Dari proverbs, a collection of global wisdom and a…
Online Advertising meets Afghanistan
Today is Friday, Twelve of October and I am looking back to see what I've done on this week.At the beginning of the week I edited…
Film Annex, Afghanistan, Target Marketing Annex, New Paltz and Ping Pong
Life in New York moves at a fast pace. For some, this was a short week as Monday was Columbus Day. In spite of spending it with my…
12 years later: Celebrating learning in Afghanistan
This month marked the 12th Anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. As the war continues in this country, the best way…
Sustainable Philanthropy, Afghanistan Education and Economy by Afghanistan Girls and Women Empowerment
The first step is to provide the tools to the students: Computers and Internet connection. The second step is to help them create…
Afghan Men Need Afghan Women to Consolidate Afghanistan Economy and GDP Growth
Traditional societies like Afghanistan are shaped by thousands of years of history. Cultural differences appear as a challenge to…
Dari Proverbs for Afghanistan Education and the Rest of the World
Captain Edward Zellem is a wise man. He has identified the charismatic and everlasting aspects of the Afghan culture, published in…
Damien Krisl ~ Storytelling in Fashion Film
Contributed by: Eileen Doñiego de France There is a certain magic to mythology that captivates and enthralls us all. Despite…
Sustainable Philanthropy and Social Responsibility for Afghanistan Education and Economy
Sustainable social responsibility, philanthropy, and education is the only solution to a better World. Dropping money into a…
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…
Patent Wars Signal Critical Role of Intellectual Property in Spurring Real Economic Growth
Intellectual property (IP) is as a driver of innovation and economic growth by country. Perceived in context of competitive advantage,…
The Resilience of Afghanistan's Economy and History Explained in Two Proverbs
Captain Edward Zellem gathered 151 Afghan Dari proverbs and packaged them in the book Zarbul Masalha. Reading them brings me back…
Scholarships and Social Media Curriculum for Afghanistan Schools and Students
Thanks to the Afghan Development Project, today in Herat, Afghanistan, in 5 schools, over 20,000 students are able to register on…
Speed and Quality for Online Video platforms growth and ROI
The incredible growth of online video is getting people's attention. Companies, organizations, media moguls, and investment bankers…
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,…
Fashion Films: Aren’t These Ads?
Fashion Films: Aren’t These Ads? by: Eileen Doñiego de France This past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity…
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.…
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…
iPhone 5 Headphones Not For Cauliflower Ears and Tough Guys
The iPhone 5 headphones are not for wrestlers and Judo players. After years of using iPhones and Mac computers, I realized that, at…
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.…
Copyright: Wrong?
Did you know that Film Annex is not blocked in Afghanistan or China? It's true, according to one of the latest posts on the blog of…
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…
Francesco Rulli speaks about lack of education in Afghanistan
In this video, Francesco Rulli, the founder of Film Annex, talks about lack of education in Afghanistan. A country that has been in…
Traditional and Online Film Distribution Meet - A Meeting with Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist Films have been distributing the best of independent cinema since 1988. Yesterday, I had the pleasure to meet with Zeitgeist's…
Social Networking Statistics and Thought Leaders of the Future
Film Annex reaches over 40 million viewers a month. Here are the demographics and social networking statistics of Film Annex's young…
Rochan Afghan Premier Football League, the Success of a Visionary Afghan Businessman
The definition of Visionary is well explained on Wikipedia, as “one who can envision the future." Saad Mohseni is a visionary…
Giants in Medicine and Thought Leaders for Children in Afghanistan
Today Dr. Ushma Neill, Editor at Large of the Journal of Clinical Investigation honored Film Annex with two incredible guests and…
Afghanistan Culture and Education with Saad Mohseni or Obama and Jay-z-Beyonce Party?
Today was a busy day. We started posting the video of the construction of our 5th Internet classroom in Herat, Afghanistan. Later…
Francesco Rulli speaks about Afghan women
In this video, Francesco Rulli, Founder of Film Annex talks about Afghan women. An entrepreneur who has traveled and lived around…
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…
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…
Francesco Rulli speaks about Afghanistan's economy
As someone who has been writing about Film Annex for a few months now, I completely love their multiple initiatives both on the ground…
Writing and Video Blogging for Credibility and Accountability
In today’s world, writing and video blogging is a necessary step towards establishing a conversation and leadership. Long conversations…
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…
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…
Is Eurozone Becoming Opium Den of Austerity Moralists?
Austerity as Morality Lesson? Problem is not that there are now too few Eurozone programs in support of credit stressed member…
Fashion, Film, Online Media, Education, and No Spaghetti Balls
A few months ago, a friend described the Facebook code as a spaghetti ball and explained that the gradual growth of the social…
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…
Video Search Engine in the Wake of Quality TV Programming
How did we come to the conclusion that a Video Search Engine for professional content is needed? Younger generations are used to visual…
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…
Professional Video Search Engine - Francesco Rulli
“Professional Video Search Engine” is a long tail keyword to define a search engine that searches only professional videos.…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
Building Schools in Afghanistan, No Politics, Just INTERNET! And Big Numbers
This week, representatives of established press and media got in touch with Film Annex to express interest in our Afghan Development…
Blogguer sur Film Annex
This is the French translation of a previously posted blog called Blogging on Film Annex. Ecrire des blogs sur Film Annex est recompensé…
Afghanistan to the United Nations - It’s International Youth Day
Around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe to the United Nations, we celebrate International Youth Day this year on 12 August. …
Afghanistan Olympic inspiration for a new North Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly called North Korea, has a contingent of 56 Athletes at the London 2012 Olympics…
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,…
Worldwide Educational Social Networking Inspired by Afghanistan Education
Each user of our educational software, the Examer, shares their personal information, tests and future projects. Each one of them…
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…
Building Schools in Afghanistan and the Olympic Vision of De Coubertin
Today, my 6-year old son asked me: “Why do you watch the Olympics all the time?”. This is a very good question. To me,…
Kayla Harrison Olympic Role Model for Afghanistan Women Education and Empowerment
Today, I celebrate the Judo Olympic victory of Kayla Harrison and her coach Jimmy Pedro. I started Judo in 1985. I was 15 years old.…
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…
Swimming for the Education of Women in Afghanistan
Watching the London Olympics in the last few days inspired me to a very simple thought: not all people are equal! Yes, women are not…
Eradicating Polio/Measles with Afghanistan Schools as Partners
Despite threats from Taliban, insecurity and a challenging geography, a UN/Afghanistan government program to eradicate measles…
Fereshteh Forough on Daniel Yomtobian's Interview About Afghanistan Education and Social Media
Fereshteh Forough is the founding partner of The Afghan Citadel Software Company. She was born in Iran from Afghan parents, and…
Organic Inbound Marketing and Organic Followers in the Olympic Year
The most used language online, in particular for business purposes, is English. It is not a coincidence that the Olympics opened with…
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…
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…
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…
UN Women’s Affair Head Murdered in Afghanistan
Hanifa Safi, Head of the Department of the United NationsWomen's Affairs in Afghanistan's Laghman Province. Ms Hanifa was killed…
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…
Indie tips for Bastille Day
The Champs-Elysees shakes with the pounding of hundreds of hooves as French soldiers march their horses past the Arc de Triomph. The…
Empower Afghan Women to Shoot Back with Knowledge & Political Authority
No real peace is possible in Afghanistan unless abuses against and rights of women/girls are addressed. However, the negotiations…
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.…
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…
Newsroom: Information is Fear for Some, but Not for Film Annex
Information is fear for some. After today's conversations, I came to the simple conclusion that “Information is Fear”…
Seeding and Growing Afghanistan's Education and Economy
Linking social and digital media to building schools in Afghanistan is my priority. Using Film Annex's business model to support…
Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Education and Advertising
About 10 years ago, I met my wife in a bar on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She was there with two friends; we spoke for 5 minutes,…
Work Hard! Don't Be Lazy! Afghanistan's Economy is Worth the Effort
Spain's struggling economy is part of my daily news. I remember seeing a growing Spanish economy back in the 80s and speaking about…
In Syria, Invoking "R2P"
“With the increasing violence and deepening sectarian tensions, the risk of further mass atrocity crimes is high. The time for…
Veteran businesses in need of doers
I read a blog written by CEO of filmannex Francesco Rulli that stuck in my head as is I have the same opinions. …
Slavery or Technology: Two Different Visions for Girls' Future
As the world notes that almost 90 million girls worldwide are involved in child labor, and almost half of those in its most abusive…
Syria Leads “List of Shame” on Children in Conflict
Children have not only been targeted for murder and torture but have also been employed as human-shields by the Assad Regime…
Afghanistan Schools on Social Media, Scholarships, and R&D
Social Media is a method to share information and influence others. Blogs and videos allow further interactivity and enable people…
Another Goring for Austerity & Merkel in Spanish Bank Bailout?
Does Spain’s continued fall into economic malaise reflect what US may have looked without stimulus and with more fiscal austerity?…
Francesco Rulli on The Global Currency to Support Education & Economy in Afghanistan
Really interesting Blog story by Francesco Rulli over on the corporate Blog about using Your Buzz as a currency in the modern world:…
Your Buzz Score: The Global Currency to Support Education and Economy of Afghanistan and The Rest of the World
In today's world, traditional currencies are relatively valuable. But sometimes, they don't fit the need. Today, valuing a company…
Hatifi High School, Herat, One More Step Towards Global Afghanistan Culture and Education
Established in 1938, Hatifi High School is one of the largest school in Herat, Afghanistan and has 8,300 students. The students attend…
Supporting Afghanistan's Fashion Industry is a Job for Italians
I was raised in Florence, Italy. My grandmother, Stamura Giannoni, had a major influence in my life. She was born in 1916 during the…
Your Buzz and Your Objective Self
Your Buzz is a very personal matter, an intimate consideration of where you are and how far you can go. In our mind, we think people…
Daniel Yomtobian, CEO of Advertise.com, supports Afghanistan Education
Daniel Yomtobian, CEO and founder of Advertise.com committed to a collaboration with Film Annex in the promotion of the Afghan Development…
Eurozone Divorce Even Before Marriage Over Money or Banking Union?
European bank union coming? Vicious Cycle of losing confidence in European banks and the already varying standards are prompting…
Afghanistan's Education Through The Wakhan Corridor
"No Politics, Just internet" has shaped the last few months of my life and business. Building schools in Afghanistan and supporting…
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…
A Broader Vision for Afghanistan's Economy and Educational System
Our friends at USAid have a target of reaching 100,000 mobile money users. We are now talking about numbers and timelines, and this…
Education of Women in Afghanistan, Entrepreneurship and Global Branding
This past Wednesday, Roya Mahboob and her team from Herat celebrated the official opening of the second Film Annex INTERNET classroom…
The History Of Villa Strassburger in Deauville, France
An avenue that cuts through the center of Deauville is called Avenue Strassburger. It winds through the town, past the town…
Why am I supporting the Educational System in Afghanistan?
In the last few days I was asked a recurring questions by some of my co-workers, partners, friends, and even journalists interviewing…
Merkel Still Clings to Austerity like to Barry Manilow Cover Song?
---Preaching austerity like mom urging abstinence to child off to college?--- Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel may already…
Paying Families to Educate Children in Afghanistan
Child labor is the adversary of educating children particularly where families may be dependent on the even meager earnings of youngest…
Social Entrepreneurs
I read a fantastic blog post on CNBC by Beverly Schwartz the author of “Rippling: How Social Entrepreneurs Spread Innovation…
The Afghan Development Cycle: From Computers to Personal Computers
Question: Why are you building schools in Afghanistan and financing the construction of INTERNET classrooms? Answer: I want to…
Filmmaking Tips For Your Personal Online Film Network
Filmmaking is the essence of and the reason behind Film Annex. To me, it's the most entertaining and stimulating way to communicate…
Blogging for the Afghan Education System and for yourself
Blogging is a key factor when the conversation comes to Social Media. It's also a key chapter in the Film Annex Social Media Curriculum…
Defeating the lack of Education in Afghanistan with Film Annex's Social Media Curriculum
Film Annex's vision of "No Politics, Just Internet" places the individual user in the center of the universe and empowers her/him…
Will Women Lose in Afghanistan, Again?
Women’s/Girl’s rights groups and Afghan civil society have stressed that gains made in the past decade for millions of…
From the American Dream to the Global Dream and Building Schools in Afghanistan
On Sundays, my wife demands a nice coffee and the NY Post, an irreverent and straightforward NY daily paper with short articles. During…
Greece Unzips & Austerity Comes Undone
Germany’s Angela Merkel and the advocates of austerity have more to worry about even than Greece if the latter unzips from the…
Afghan Schools Under Attack
Attacks upon schools by Taliban linked insurgents have spiked over the last few weeks. Insurgents targeted education officials traveling…
Rulli Speaks on the Afghan Development Project
As a follow-up to my last article, this week's entry spotlights a recorded interview with Francesco Rulli about the Afghan Development…
Mobile Money for the Education of Afghanistan
Last Tuesday, Mike Sweeney and I had the pleasure to travel to Washington to meet with two USAid officials, Mr. Clinton L. Doggett,…
The Last Mile = Film Annex Afghanistan: USAID
Yesterday, I traveled to Washington DC with Francesco Rulli to meet with two USAID officials, Mr. Clinton L. Doggett, USAid Project…
UN: "Do Not Forget Afghan People"
“Although overall international assistance is expected to reduce, we must continue to mobilize resources to help those in acute…
The Vision of Film Annex and USAid for the Economy of Afghanistan
Today, Mike Sweeney and I traveled to Washington DC to meet with two USAid officials, Mr. Clinton L. Doggett, USAid Project Development…
Will New French President Prompt Change Syria-Arab Spring Policy?
Under new President Francois Hollande French policy regarding Syria and the Arab Spring is not likely to be altered. Because France’s…
Financial Markets Approve End to Austerity?
Francois Hollande defeating Nicolas Sarkozy may not have been much of surprise, but how about the reaction of investors and the financial…
Afghanistan women entrepreneurs, can I ask for more?
Fereshteh Forough, a founding partner of the Afghan Citadel Software Company, visited New York City last week as part of her…
Schooling in Afghanistan with Film Annex in Dari
Last week, we opened the first Internet Classroom in Baghnazargah School, Herat, Afghanistan, and we are already working on the…
Afghanistan schools for gilrs and boys supported by Ad Networks and Social media support
AdON Network President Bhaskar Ballapragada partnered with Film Annex for a 30-day online promotion of the Afghan Development Project.…
Francesco Rulli Continues "Charlie Wilson's War"
Recall Congressman Charles Wilson who orchestrated the defeat of the Soviets in Afghanistan which most link to the ultimate demise…
Film Annex is Building A Second Internet Classrooms in Afghanistan
On May 1st, 2012, we sent a new wire transfer to our partners in Afghanistan, the Afghan Citadel Software Company. The funds were…
Obama Visits Afghanistan While Film Annex Builds Internet Classrooms in Herat
Film Annex and Citadel have officially opened up the first INTERNET classroom in Baghnazargah School, Herat to its students.…
Why We Fail in Afghanistan?
The US kills the bad guys, UN helps run elections and money is tossed at economic ventures; however, the effort to transform…
Global Initiative for Veteran Entreprenuership's efforts to expand veteran business opportunities
Watching the growth and eventually the success of veteran businesses can be considered somewhat of a chess game for…
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,…
Afghanistan Educational System, Social Media and Film Annex Buzz = Economy of Afghanistan
This was a very special week aswe opened the first Film Annex INTERNET classroom in Afghanistan with Citadel and connected 4,000 children…
Education in Afghanistan, Great R.O.I. Baghnazargah INTERNET Classroom is Completed!
Today, our partner in Afghanistan, Roya Mahboob e-mailed us the pictures of the INTERNET Classroom we built in Baghnazargah School,…
French Vote Against Austerity?
Marine Le Pen (Photo) did her best Joan of Arc imitation spewing nationalist manure, but the real fertilizer for both left and…
Afghanistan News: Building schools vs. The war in Afghanistan
This week, we started the construction of the INTERNET classrooms at Baghnazargah High School in Herat, Afghanistan. Film Annex's…
The Ultimate 20th Century Con Man: Victor Lustig
Born in 1890 in the area now known as the Czech Republic, Victor Lustig was a student of human nature. Count Victor Lustig was also…
B Movie Classic - 'The Bigamist'
'The Bigamist.' The first time I encountered this title, I thought, "What the....? I gotta see this!" The director and cast are major…
Founding Film (and so much more!)
If you've been keeping up with my blog over the past few weeks, by now you're probably saying to yourself, "Gee, this Film Annex thing…
Combat Marine on (G.I.V.E.) and Filmannex
Closing my Saturday evening off with a blog that was inspired while shooting an interview with two of my fellow Marines Luke…
India Fast Forward/Universal Education on Pause?
India is one of globe’s rising political, military and economic powers, a member of the BRICS, an aspirant for a permanent seat…
Baghnazargah School and Film Annex are Re-inventing Schooling in Afghanistan
Film Annex joined forces with Citadel Software Company and created the Afghan Development Project in order to build Internet classrooms…
Director Abel Ferrara ~ 'No Saints'
The production arm of Film Annex has just released it's latest Web Series project 'No Saints' directed by the legendary New York City…
Goldman Sachs and Film Annex supporting Afghanistan Educational System
There are two companies that are undoubtedly world's "thought leaders;" one is Cisco and the other is Goldman Sachs. From two…
UN to Assist Afghanistan Election Process
UN will aid in Afghanistan with election process and effort to enhance voter registration/participation to further both integrity…
Film Annex update on building schools in Afghanistan
Film Annex's Afghan Development Project is in the process of building Internet Classrooms in Schools in Afghanistan. The first…
Cisco and Film Annex are building schools in Afghanistan
Cisco is going long on Afghanistan education and is heavily invested with their initiative Cisco Networking Academy (PDF). Here's…
UNSG Ban Ki-moon Does G+ Hangout
Doing his first ever Google+ Hangout UNSG with 6 young people from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and the United States, who…
Afghanistan: Building Schools No Longer Making War
US is withdrawing combat forces but just trying to make it look as if it is not running away or abandoning Afghanistan. There is…
INTERNET Cables Support the Afghanistan Education System
What you see here is three Internet Cables that will be used for the Afghan Internet network Film Annex is creating in Herat's schools.…
Ex-Taliban fighters could help Afghanistan's future
There are many who are optomistic to the views that could help Afghanistan develope into a more modern society. There could…
Building schools in Afghanistan and supporting veteran businesses is not an act of philanthropy?
I have shared Film Annex's mission of building schools in Afghanistan and creating Veteran business opportunities with several friends,…
The Truth About Afghanistan's Economy
In the last few days I spent time on Skype talking to our cinematographers shooting Afghanistan videos for Film Annex. We are…
"Going Long" on Afghanistan with a couple of Cornell guys
In the sometimes small circles of life Mark Brennan and I have traveled in some close circles. Mark is a graduate of Holy Cross and…
What is the Return on Your Investment (R.O.I.)?
If you have a facebook account, Klout and other social networks can monitor your Social networking reach and influence, but what is…
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…
Hands on experiences from film annex (G.I.V.E)'s combat veteran new outlook
My day started bright and early today at around six a.m. this morning as my fiance woke me when it was time for her to wake up for…
God Bless Soldier Who Saved Afghan Toddler & Died in Process
Afghanistan has come to reflect to Afghans and Americans the worst of cross-cultural interaction – from US soldier killing 17…
Building schools in Afghanistan is for Thought Leaders
Building schools in Afghanistan has been a serious topic for the last ten years. The book, Three Cups of Tea, has been a revealing…
Afghanistan from War to Development
“Economic cooperation is basic to laying the foundation for a secure future. A stable security environment is also essential…
The Education of Women in Afghanistan is the Business Opportunity of This Decade
My father Roberto is a retired textile agent. When I was a kid, he used to take me along to visit some of his clients in Tuscany.…
What is the Value of Politics and Diplomacy without Business?
The four topics that seem to dominate most political programs are: Politics and economy, War and diplomacy. Contemporary Politics…
Supporting the Afghan Education System Might Resolve the Iranian Crisis
Last week, I met my new neighbor; she is a leading national security expert and commentator on a major news network. Since our acquaintance,…
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!
Film Annex has over 280,000 registered users and of those 300 are from Afghanistan. Film Annex shows 30 million videos a day to 12…
Since 1945, France has counted every movie ticket
In France, there are no estimates, no guessing : the government counts every single movie ticket. They know precisely how many tickets…
Studio Smack Artist Talk in Lille
If you are by any chance near the city of Lille in France on the 31st of May and you'd like to meet us in person and watch us when…
The soldiers Afganistan war articles have left out
I was inspired to write this from a comment left on my blog Education system of Afghanistan is for doers, not thinkers. The comment…
Brazilian Military technology for building schools in Afghanistan
Brazilian Military technology for building schools in AfghanistanA new gun will be added to battle counterinsurgency in Afghanistan.…
Leaving Afghanistan is bad business
In the last two weeks, the presidential candidates have been focusing on the current events in Afghanistan and stating that it's time…
Murder of Children-Beyond Hate to Incitement?
France, Syria and Afghanistan, children appear to have been specifically targeted by killers focused on the ethnic/religious identity…
Catch me if you can, building schools in Afghanistan
Last week Frank Abagnale delivered a speech at SXSW. Frank Abagnale inspired the movie Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio…
Responding to Francesco Rulli
The text (s) below (s) contains an invitation.Havaianas, join us!The Brazilian most famous beach sandals could help the Afghan education…
Havaianas for Afghanistan
This morning Vinicius Donola and I had our usual coffee after we drop off our children.Vinicius is a leading journalist from Brazil…
Keywords for Entrepreneurship - Target Thinking and Marketing
Entrepreneurship is a long and difficult word to spell, is this the reason why people find it so frighting?Every person has an idea,…
SXSW, Building schools in Afghanistan, and Supporting Veteran Business Opportunities
SXSW has been a very positive and inspiring experience. Film Annex's Creative Director, Eren Gulfidan coordinated the trip…
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…
Afghanistan, half empty or half full?
The difference between pessimistic and optimistic is as simple as the way you look at the glass, half empty or half full? The tragic…
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…
Austin TX and the Afghan education system
Today Eren Gulfidan and I are on our way to Austin TX, to attend SXSW, an interactive festival that merges music with film and digital…
Articles on Afghanistan
Articles on Afghanistan and tomorrow's topics about Afghanistan:World News Afghanistan:Marine Cody Wilson establish global headquarters…
Veteran friendly jobs
Michael Huie looks like a 23-year-old young man. I’d never call him veteran… According to the dictionary, veteran is a “person…
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…
Short Filmmakers Are the Winners!
And by short filmmakers, I don't mean filmmakers who are not tall enough... I mean filmmakers who make short films. We have a lot…
Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom Poster
Moviefone has debuted the poster for Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom. Opening in theaters on May 25, the film stars Bruce Willis,…
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…
Promoting the Value of Veterans
I know firsthand how military experience carries over into civilian business skills. At my last job, I had the great privilege…
Two brilliant ideas, two centuries apart
One hundred years ago, a Russian documentary film, newsreel director, Dziga Vertov, created a new language for reporting the reality…
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…
Ski in Afghanistan
Last night, my good friend John David Layton shared his thoughts on an interesting topic about Afghanistan, based on an article by…
How to write a blog and get paid. Veteran blogs and education system in Afghanistan
People have opinions, but very few are heard. Shouting at the street corner is not a good way to be heard. It might get you arrested!Writing…
Food for Thought and Women’s Empowerment
International Women’s Day is being celebrated on 8 March, 2012, and the United Nations is unveiling a host of activities and programmes…
Rambo? No, thanks! Veteran owned businesses? Yes, please!
Today, I was introduced to the article by Capt. Meehan, Ret., US Army, A Parade? One Vet's Dissent. Please take the time to read…
Women's Fight in Afghanistan
I read an article written by Jerome Starkey of the London Times that spoke about an Afghan womans fight to make the next election…
NOW is the new keyword
"Patience is the virtue of the strong" is an old Italian saying. But in today's digital and hyper-competitive world, is this…
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…
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…
Judo, Film and Afghanistan, all came together!
Judo is the sport that my father Roberto and I have been practicing for over 30 years.Film Annex is the company my brother and I started…
Mentoring the Mentors is a business for Veterans.
In the last two weeks, we have been working on our new initiatives, using the best that Film Annex's online video platform has…
Oscars report: Ed Norton and a bunch of his friends lost their mind!
Last night, the Oscars celebrated millionaires giving each other golden statues. Or at least that's how Billy Crystal put it at the…
American and Afghan youth for a better Education in Afghanistan and business for Veterans
In the last few weeks, Film Annex has defined two very important initiatives: (G.I.V.E.) Global Initiative for Veteran EntrepreneurshipThe…
The economy of Afghanistan is Hot! Lets allow Veteran entrepreneurs to cook!
During my two-day visit to Jacksonville, NC, I learned more about Afghanistan than the 43 years I spent in Florence and Manhattan.…
Veteran owned businnesses and Veteran entrepreneurs are the solution and inspiration
The article of Kyle Smith published on the New York Post on February 12th made me once again think of about why we recently created…
DSK More Sex Dis-ing, but Klout Credit!
Latest Joke-Only very high Klout scores & DSK get Retweeted by PornSpam on Twitter – Having escaped prosecution in New York for…
Marine Luke Sanford - Veteran entrepreneurship and chocolate
Marine Luke Sanford, the gentle giant.My first encounter with Marine Luke Sanford was on a series of videos shot inside an armored…
“我的梦想”-由弗朗切斯科鲁利和阿贝尔费拉拉共同制作("My Dream" by Francesco Rulli with Abel Ferrara)
Film Annex 的创始人兼总裁，首席执行官-弗朗切斯科鲁利（Francesco Rulli ）与阿贝尔费拉拉（Abel Ferrara）合作拍摄费拉拉新的电影项目“梦想”（Dreams）的第一集。知名美国电影导演，屡获奖项的电影制作人，阿贝尔费拉拉将会把弗朗切斯科鲁利的梦想诠释成一部杰作，弗朗切斯科鲁利将用于私有放映和分销。…
Marine Cody Wilson - an inspiring veteran entrepreneur
Marine Cody Wilson was one of the most unexpected encounters of our trip to Jacksonville. Wilson is a calm and polite Marine…
Marine Luke Deer, a Veteran starting a business
On Saturday, February 11th, the Film Annex team visited Jacksonville, NC and met with 18 Marines to discuss employment opportunities…
The Final Lineup for the 2012 NY Open Team Tournament
This years 2012 NY Open Judo Team Championship is scheduled for Sunday, March 4th at the New York Athletic Club. The competition…
Film Annex building schools in Afghanistan and supporting the Afghanistan education system
Film Annex has taken the decision to establish Film Annex Afghanistan with the cooperation of Citadel's Roya Mahboob - Software and…
Hello! Hollywood Celebrates the European Lifestyle With Seductively French
Seductively French Segments To Debut To Mandarin-Speaking Audiences In China And Around the Globe This Month.Los Angeles, February…
Prosecution of Spanish Judge Concerns UN
“Spain is obliged under international law to investigate past serious human rights violations, including those committed during…
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…
Charlie Chaplin Vs the Talibans
One of the greatest weapon we can bring to the table to defeat any form of terrorism and religious fanaticism in countries like Afghanistan…
Hello! Hollywood Strikes a Chord with Film Annex Viewers
China’s Premiere Entertainment News Program Becomes A Breakout Hit With Mandarin-Speaking Audiences Around The Globe 中国黄金档娱乐新闻节目在全球华人中引起巨大反响…
ÉCU 2012 MAIN VENUE – LES 7 PARNASSIENS
Les 7 Parnassiens (www.parnassiens.com) is one of many cinemas in Montparnasse, yet it is one of the most authentic and distinctive…
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…
New Director in Town
We enlisted model Monique Darton to join us in an experimental video that we shot last Friday afternoon at the Film Annex studio.…
Financial Transaction Tax Reality?
The momentum may seem distant, but it will become more dominant now that French President Sarkozy has announced the intention to move…
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…
Why Models WebTV? IT'S TIME
Francesco Rulli and I created Models Web TV a little over a year ago with the simple intent of mimicking the success that Film Annex…
Pick Your Stars, Afghanistan Women and Veteran Entrepreneurs
At times, you must pick your stars and inspirations. I am an avid watcher of 60 Minutes on CBS. A few years ago, I contacted one of…
The Pickle Vs the Carrot Theory
Years ago my wife and I visited the Tenement apartment on Orchard Street in the lower east side of Manhattan.We bought pickles from…
From A Frontline Marine- Why I support (G.I.V.E.) @ Film Annex
The project Film annex, Francesco Rulli and I are putting together (G.I.V.E.)'s every veteran a chance or to put it in better…
The difference between Bright and Gifted
Last night I was made aware that this weekend kindergarten kids in Manhattan are taking tests for the Gifted and Talented test.I was…
How to be an independent filmmaker
What is the industry definition of an Independent Filmmaker?A professional filmmaker working mostly outside of the studio circuit…
Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
The world needs a new set of priorities. Bankers need to add fantasy and color to their lives. Crunching numbers to make more money…
Should Filmmakers Dissect their Films?
Filmmakers shoot between 30 and 200 hours of footage to make a feature film. Most filmmakers want to participate in prestigious film…
Occupy Wall Street is now Hang Out Wall Street
In the last few months, we have witnessed a movement called Occupy Wall Street that we have covered in a documentary directed by Abel…
Italy - Europe - The World
After years of financial and political turmoil in Italy, I am struggling to find an explanation as to how millions of fellow Italian…
GET SPONSORED. Helping the World One Clip at the time
Yesterday I was walking down in Wall Street area, I had schedule a brief meeting with one of my Filmmakers to shoot a few clips of…
The Chinese Film Adventure
Saturday June 11th Tommaso and I will start our Chinese Film Adventure. At 11 am we will be taking off from NJ on Continental towards…
IMF President scandal
A few years ago I had the inspiration to contact the IMF and propose them a collaboration with Film Annex. Tommaso, my brother and…
The Socialization of Film
Last weekend, I was competing in a Judo competition in New Jersey when a friend approached me and asked, “How is that you are not…
