The Afghan Perspective is going to have a New Format - Sem Maltsev
This week I had a meeting with Fereshteh Forough who is managing the Afghan Perspective show. Usually what we are doing with the show…
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SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN PROMOTE FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE
When social media first appeared on the Internet, communication between people changed forever. All of the sudden we could instantly…
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…
Film Friday - Evil Dead
I know recently there have been a lot of horror based Film Fridays, but I couldn't wait to see this film in the cinema. I promise…
Семен Мальцев: стать Бэтменом или почему кинопроизводство так важно?
Почему кинопроизводство так важно? И я говорю не о голливудской продукции…
Earning money from blogging
In case you are curious about how to earn with blogging, learn that it is not difficult, especially if you like to write. You should…
How to Build a Successful Blog
Every day, huge opportunities related to the internet appear in the tumultuous world of business. Besides your regular activities,…
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…
USAID, Target мышление, экономическое развитие, гуманитарная помощь в Афганистане и за его пределами
Целевое мышление является очень интересным! На прошлой неделе мы посетили…
Time 100 Influential People: Roya Mahboob
Roya Mahboob really surprised me from the very first moment I met her and I knew what she was pursuing in Afghanistan, one of the…
Long Tail Keywords, Afghan Proverbs, the High Seas and Roya Mahboob
As a ship's captain might say, “Stand by for high seas and heavy metaphors.” …
Time 100 Most Influential People and Pioneers in the World, Roya Mahboob, Afghanistan Education and Digital Media Entrepreneur
The 2013 Time 100 most influential people in the world list is out! Roya Mahboob is listed in the Pioneers along with other 20 people.…
Letting People In (Social Media Campaigns)
As a teacher of young children, I often hear comments such as these: "Can I tell you about what I did this weekend?" "Let…
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…
Sem Maltsev: Becoming Batman or Why Film Production is so Important?
Why is film production so important? And I am not talking about Hollywood productions now. I would like to talk about online film…
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…
Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters Review
The thing about the horror films of today is that it preys upon certain basic ideas we have about humanity. When you watch a horror…
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…
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…
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…
Get a Life, Upshaw!
Right now I should be working on the rough drafts for my children's book illustrations for Bertha. I have all the text written…
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…
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…
CAN YOU REALLY GET PAID FOR WRITING BLOGS?
Less than a year ago I started writing blogs for the Annex Press, the media platform of Film Annex, a company that offers its website…
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…
Promotion of Freestyle Females
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A photo shoot for the U.S. Women’s Wrestling Team has now commenced and the first official project for Chick Wrestler is now…
USAID IDEA's with Education, Target Thinking and Private Enterprises in Afghanistan
Based on my latest article on our visit to USAID from last week called "USAID Target Thinking, Economy Development, Humanitarian Assistance…
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…
Earning money from blogging
In case you are curious about how to earn with blogging, learn that it is not difficult, especially if you like to write. You should…
IMAGINE
Hello, guys. Today I would like to say THANK YOU to Gene Geter, and dedicate this blog to him. A few days ago we uploaded several…
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…
Climb EVEREST!
Hello, ladies and gentlemen! Today while walking on the Upper East Side…
How to Earn With Blogging: Formatting Your Blog Posts
by Jasmine Davis Wondering how to write a blog and get paid? One of the very first steps is building up your blogging ability. Writing…
Free Market in Afghanistan
King Amanullah Khan was the first one to take the first step towards regularizing Afghanistan economy. We had different economic experiences,…
THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPIC FOREIGN FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN ECONOMY: WHEN BUSINESS BECOMES SOMETHING BIGGER THAN ITSELF
Creating, developing and managing businesses give birth to the global economy. It's because of those three essential bricks - repeating…
How to write a blog and get paid
How to write a blog and get paid:Blogging or writing blogs start where that a person to be dominate in English language and especially…
Music from South Africa, strong and talented South Africans.
Today I want to start with breaking news: Woman gives birth during flight from South Africa to New York.17 years old Fatawmatt Kaba…
Risk Adversity = Innovation Digression
Over the past two weeks I had a very enlightening look into the corporate world, and the lack of innovation it creates by having a…
Fereshteh from NYC, International Women's Day with Women's Annex in Afghanistan by Building Internet Classrooms
This Friday is a special day. Today is the International Women's Day, a day that is the result of struggles and sacrifices of women…
Risk Management with Judo and Amateur Sports - Target Marketing and Philanthropy
Last Sunday, Film Annex joined forces with the prestigious New York Athletic Club in the sponsorship of the New York Open Judo Cup,…
HOW TO MAKE MONEY THROUGH A WEBSITE? ONLINE BLOGGING
A writer is "a person who is able to write and has written something". The definition doesn't specify whether or not this happens…
Film Annex a Film Distribution Platform enables money making online
Film Annex and Afghan Citadel Company opened a filmmaker and Blogger Center in Herat in November 2012. This Center will go a long…
Postman Pat
Postman Pat is the children English series film produced in the form of stop motion animation which was produced first by the well…
Social Media Week: Social Media for Companies, Building Fan Engagement
Last week, I attended a panel at Social Media Week in New York called Beyond the "Like" for Lifestyle Brands. The panel focused on…
AFGHAN WOMEN AND MEN LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN
The war in Afghanistan has been going on for 11 1/2 years. Before the US entered the country looking for Osama bin Laden, Afghanistan…
How to Write a Blog and Get Paid
This is a question I've asked myself since I started blogging over three years ago: How can I get paid to blog? I'm still…
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…
AS VALENTINE'S DAY PROMOTES FEMALES EMPOWERMENT, GETTING PAID FOR WRITING BLOGS FACILITATES THEIR INDEPENDENCE
Last Thursday we passed yet another Valentine's Day. Couples from all over the world celebrated their love in honor and memory of…
FIlm Annex Capital Partners Blog - бизнес интернет-маркетинг, цели, социальные медиа стратегии, онлайн кинопрокат, и производств
Афгано- Американская конференция Торговой Палаты, организованная АМР США…
Как целевой маркетинг Джастина Бибера может вдохновить Афганских девочек и мальчиков
Джастин Бибер – подросток, певец и социальный гуру СМИ. В 18 лет, он является…
Стипендии и социальные медиа для учебных заведений Афганистана и студентов
Благодаря проекту развития афганистана, на сегодняшний день в Герате, в…
Email сообщения умерли? Социальные медиа и альтернативы целевого маркетинга
Email сообщения умерли? В последние несколько недель, этот вопрос находился…
Найм Афганских писателей для The Annex Press - расширение деятельности в Центральной и Южной Азии
В Афганистане, писатели и ученые зарабатывают около $ 100 в месяц, в то время…
Christie’s Fashion Film sparks getaway ideas
Sometimes all we need is a getaway on a sunny day with our favorite things. Naomi Christie’s fashion short-film, “Escape”…
Fereshteh from NYC, Afghan Youth Orchestra and I.O.C. Decision to Drop Wrestling on Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
It is another Friday of my life in NYC with all the incredible moments and memories it brings. On Tuesday night, I saw the Afghanistan…
EVEN THE SUPER BOWL CAN TEACH YOU HOW TO EARN WITH BLOGGING!
For anybody involved in the sport of American Football, winning the Super Bowl means achieving a lifetime dream. More than a week…
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…
Wacky Tuesdays - Yellow Sticky Notes by Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff and his Post-it notes Jeff Chiba Stearns is a super prolific, Emmy® nominated and Webby award winning documentary and animation…
Semyon Maltsev: Filmmaking Production
Its Friday, January 11th, 2013. Shooting jobs: 1. Interview with Dr. Augustine Y. Cheung, Chairman and CEO of Medifocus, Inc. Medifocus…
Agricultural economy of Afghanistan
According to the USID report, 80 percent of the Afghan population are engross in agriculture, craft and Statistics Agriculture…
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…
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…
Semyon Maltsev: Making Movies Today
Today is December 14,2012 and here is my week recap. (shooting Susan Miller) The week began with a lot of shootings. Monday we…
Jennifer's Recap - Filmmakers, Social Media and Online Videos
This week, I continued my blog series Filmmakers on Social Media with the interview of Mark Kuczewski. The blogs are meant to highlight…
Online Videos or How to Market Yourself
A few days ago, I came across an infographic about online videos (Thanks Semyon!). Given what Film Annex does, it was very interesting…
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…
Entrepreneurship Shifting to an Online Marketplace: Altitude Digital Partners
I know I have spoken a lot about the possibilities and capabilities social media has to offer, but the shift of business to a virtual…
Week Recap: Father of Modern Transplantation and other people
Today is Friday, November 30, 2012, and I am looking back on my week. Monday, we shot interview with Al Shefsky, president of Pele…
PART #14: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #14: For the final post for AOTGVM, I thought I'd show the "Corn Monster" doll I commissioned my friend, illustrator…
PART #13: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #13: Here's some more storyboard sequences from AOTGVM. Again these were crudely drawn by myself. Look for…
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…
Ideias to get resources for new Films
Hi Film Annex users, I am not a professional filmmaker but I have a passion for films. I'm here thinking of what type of film I…
PART #11: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #11: Here's some more storyboard sequences from AOTGVM. These were again drawn by production team artist Emily…
Are you into Internet Marketing?
As I was on my regular commute to New York City this morning, I picked up the Metro newspaper. This article…
PART #10: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #10: Here's a short part of a storyboarded sequence from AOTGVM. These were drawn by production team artist Emily…
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…
Cauliflower Fights Against Diseases
Cauliflower is related to broccoli and cabbage, and it is a vegetable that contains a multitude of nutrients…
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…
Film Annex, Peer to Peer Networking Capabilities, and Building Schools in Afghanistan
Overall, I know I have explained how excited I am to be a part of Building Schools in Afghanistan, and talking about Central and South…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
CHANGE
In Astrology, we are lead to believe, changes in our lives are in direct correlation to changes in the stars, planets and universe. …
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…
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…
Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters - Secret Cameo Appearances!!!
For those following on twitter or on Freak Show Studios Facebook page, here's the answers to the quiz: Here's the question again:…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
ÉCU’S PARTNER RO-IFF FILM FESTIVAL
This Romanian Festival, founded in 2005 by the “Artis Foundation” film production, it is the only international film…
Marcony: Capri in NYC
Riccardo Costa goes against his own rule of not eating at Italian restaurants in New York. Turns out, it was a great decision. By…
Get Paid for Blogs & Enjoy Networking
Today I'm reporting on the annual Brooklyn Book Festival, a cultural event which I attended and worked at from 10am-6pm today. But…
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…
What is the worst and the happiest time in your life?
Life is full of ups and down so that any human being shall pass in good and the opposite bad times.Please say something about your…
HIV/AIDS Epidemic on Verge of Beaten?
On verge of ending the AIDS epidemic is the vision and probability according to the World Bank President Dr. Jim Yong Kim on the eve…
Are you a blogger? Join The Annex Press and get paid for your blogs!
Writers and bloggers! Film Annex invites you to join its blogging platform, The Annex Press, where you can show your writing skills,…
Big Budgets... Necessity or Habit?
Hello all!At the moment I've been working on the next lot of 'aldi commercials'. You may have seen them... The most famous being;"My…
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…
Famed Photographer Bert Stern's Summer of 1962
When the famed photographer Bert Stern planned out his summer of 1962, he had no idea that he would be capturing spectacular slices…
True Fitness
I'm sure that one time or another we've all picked up a tabloid magazine to see what the latest diet or exercise regime…
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.…
Video DSLRs vs Camcorders
I got my first digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera long time ago, when I was a kid. And I was thinking all the time - How great…
Much More Than a Script Competition Finalists
ÉCU is proud to announce the scripts that have been shortlisted for our “Much More Than A Script Competition 2012”. We have selected…
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…
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,…
How To Make a Successful Indie Film by Focusing on Story & Performance
Less than five days after my award-winning NYC romantic comedy The Pill was released via the distributor FilmBuff on Cable…
OK Go - Needing Getting Music Video
OK Go- Needing Getting Over five years after OK Go became a YouTube sensation with the video for ‘Here it Goes Again’ (more commonly…
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…
