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TIME 100 Roya Mahboob and HuffingtonPost on Women's Empowerment in Afghanistan
As a traditional country, women in Afghanistan always have faced with challenges and problems on their way towards being more active…
Совершенствование Подачи - Hot Docs - Часть 2 из 2
Это продолжение Части 1 из 2 совершенствование подачи - Hot Docs которую вы…
Meeting with Sheryl Sandberg, Google, Omidyar Network with Roya Mahboob for Sustainable Business
During our Californian trip, Roya Mahboob and I visited with some of the most famous and empowered women. Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief…
How Sharing on Social Media Made Chris Hadfield the Most Famous Canadian Astronaut
It seems like people will start making films in outer space pretty soon. The sets will be built inside spacecrafts, of course. Maybe,…
Sustainable Education Using Social and Digital Media for Afghan Girls, Fereshteh from NYC
Last night I went to see the original art from Zimbabwe to support CAMBA which is a non-profit agency which provides services that…
Get Inspired by The Hunger Games Social Media Campaign
If you have been to the movies lately, you probably started seeing some previews for Hunger Games: Catching Fire, to be released next…
Social Media Film Promotion 101 - LinkedIn
Continuing the Social Media Film Promotion 101 series, I'll focus this time on LinkedIn. Why LinkedIn? I believe that, after Twitter,…
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…
Promoting Your Brand on Social Media - Jennifer's Recap
On Monday I attended TheBizDen Business Summit: The Rise of the Chief Listening Officer, a series of panel on social media and how…
Online Advertising and Digital Media with Empowering Afghan Girls at Schools, Fereshteh from NYC
Internet has changed people's lives increasingly. Within a second you can send a message to your family and friends wherever they…
The Future of Fashion Runway Show at FIT - Profiling Designer Kenn Anderson
BY: Keely-Shea Smith On May 1, 2013, the graduating Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design students presented their final collections in…
وسائل الاعلام الاجتماعية العالية الجودة لافغانستان , نظام التعليمي لاسيا الجنوبية و الوسطى .
اختيار البرمجيات التعليمية هي فكرة عظيمة و صممت من قبل الانسات فرشته فروغ…
الكتاب و المخرجين المتخصصين لوسائل الاعلام الاجتماعية و استراتيجية التسويق المستهدفة .
هناك مفاهيم وتعريفات مختلفة في الدنيا . العالم تعرف بواسطة الحدود الجغرافية…
الاشتراك في وسائل الاعلام الاجتماعية ,طريقة لزيادة البز اسكور Buzz Score
اذا كنت عضو في موقع الفيلم انكس بتاكيد سمعت عن البزاسكور(Buzz Score) , البز اسكور…
How to Gain More Followers on Social Media
Do you ever feel like something has changed every time you log in to Facebook? Lately, I have. Not only does my status…
Time 100 самых влиятельных людей и пионеров в мире, Роя Махбуб, Образование в Афганистане и Digital Media предприниматель
Вышел список 2013 Time 100 самых влиятельных людей в мире! Роя Махбуб указана…
Modern-day Robin Hood applies Business Skills to Philanthropy - 60 Minutes on CBS - The Afghan Perspective, May 5, 2013
Every person has an unforgettable memory in his or her childhood specially about specific cartoon's characters. There are some…
EXAMER: A MODEL OF STUDENT EVALUATION IN THE AFGHAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
This past weekend I proctored a high school student during the SAT test, the most common standardized test for college admission in…
How My Activity on Film Annex Makes Me A Smarter Filmmaker
Since I’ve been placed on Film Annex’s ‘Eren’s Picks’, I’ve found myself slightly obsessed with maintaining a…
Using social media in Afghanistan
The use of social media is something new in Afghanistan. It is going to become less than 10 years Afghan people have access to Internet.…
Fashion Marketing
Fashion is a word that Afghan people have recently recognized it. When Taliban was on power, no Afghan individual had the right…
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…
Roya Mahboob in TIME 100 Magazine, Mahjube Herawi High School
Roya Mahboob the chief executive officer (CEO) of Afghan Citadel in Afghanistan now is in list of TIME 100 most influential people…
SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BENEFIT RAPE VICTIMS AROUND THE WORLD
Rape is not just a normal felony. It's a crime of its own kind that should be assessed and judged separately from any other offense.…
Afghanistan Female Students with New Technologies
Citadel and Film Annex initiatives in case of women education and technology in Afghanistan are really appreciated. Helping women…
SOCIAL MEDIA USED TO EMPOWER INDONESIAN AND AFGHAN WOMEN VICTIMS OF RAPE
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world. 238 souls live in this archipelago of over 17,000 islands, which…
Social media and companies
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The patients of the basic and essential things in life are neglected, some people eat their food very late because they are using…
Rosie's Run for the Roses - 60 Minutes on CBS - The Afghan Perspective, April 28, 2013
Sports is not only the physical movement. It is a an inspirational and motivational source for people to compete, move on, respect…
Social Media Marketing Expansion
Social media is actually a more developed phase of relations among individuals. Social networking is defined as a commonly agreed…
Social Media Strategy
It looks more or less as recreational social media, most of which are dealing with. But it should be noted that social media as a…
Social media in Afghanistan
Film and video product is a big challenge for those guys who are working in the felid of cinema in Afghanistan. If we looks at current…
Film Distribution and Financing, Promoting Films on Twitter - Jennifer's Recap
I read a few interesting news and articles this week about film distribution and financing. First about actor and director Zach Braff…
Business of Fashion
Fashion business has grown in Afghanistan since the last 12 years. Now, Afghan youth are interested in fashion and always most of…
social media in business
As the number of Social Media increases in Afghanistan, the business situation gets better and better,…
Film Annex - The future of DIY online monetization? Part 2 of 2
This is part two of a two part blog series on my experiences using Film Annex as an online video-sharing platform. If you haven’t…
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…
Social Media Film Promotion 101 - Twitter
After the Filmmakers on Social Media series, which gave examples of how our filmmakers use the Internet and social media to promote…
Vine – And The Evolving Landscape of Film Format
I want to talk about Vine, and why it’s an interesting addition to the ever-changing landscape of film…
Angels with no name: The event
Next thursday is important for Sinnside project: we are going to do the first public presentation in Valencia, Spain, with new footage…
Roya Mahboob, an Afghan Business Woman in Time 100 Most Influential People in the World
Time Magazine just released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, people we admire, people who impress…
More Behind the Scenes Videos, New UK Filmmakers - Jennifer's Recap
Writing articles and creating films are two creative ways to express your ideas and point of view. Those blogs and videos are the…
Afghanistan corruption
Corruption is a big challenge Afghan people suffer. The existence of corruption is ratified by both Afghan government and International…
Afghanistan New Media
There are lots of new media have been created in Afghanistan by Afghan and international businessmen. For example, Film Annex , Facebook,…
Fashion Film is Meant to be Creative - Do Not Recycle
by: KEELY-SHEA SMITH In the digital era, it's hard to keep up with the rapid change in pace when it comes to social media. Heidi Klum's…
Women Empowerment and Building Internet Classroom in Afghanistan with TIME Influential Pioneers - Roya Mahboob
Today is a great day for Afghanistan and especially for Afghan women. TIME magazine published its list of The 100 Most Influential…
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…
Adding Value to Social Media Connections
In this week’s blog, I want to focus on a short interview with Jessica Lee, Acquisitions Director of film…
Going sweet: Art of Sinnside
For creating the set and all the props needed for the film, we needed to call Arancha Rodríguez and María Jesús…
Crowdsourcing with Online Film, Video and blog to Improve Education in Developing Countries
Crowdsourcing is the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people,…
Roger Joseph Ebert, Tribeca Future of Films Series - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Last week, the film industry lost one of its most famous film critics. Roger Joseph Ebert worked at the Chicago Sun-Times for 45 years…
Women's empowerment in music
On 6th, April 2013 Paradise had her first performance at Estiqlal School in Kabul (IFA). “Paradise had her performing without…
Newtown families voice support for gun control April 7, 2013 - The Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS
Nobody can forget about what happened on Friday December 14, 2012, in Newtown Connecticut where 26 people that includes 20 children…
CAN SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING STRATEGIES SHAPE DEMOCRACY?
Democracy is a beautiful thing. It allows all citizens to take part to the political life of a nation, theoretically giving them equal…
MALALA YOUSAFZAI STARTS A FUND FOR FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
After she survived being shot in the face by a Taliban militant on October 9th, Malala Yousafzai - the Pakistani activist school girl…
Women's empowerment in music
This week was a very exciting and lovely week for me.On 15th of March, Samım Zalmı from NATO came for an interview with the…
Interviews with an Afghan Legend: Nancy Dupree on Rebuilding Afghanistan, One Book at a Time
Introduction: This is the fourth in a series of Film Annex interviews with Nancy Hatch Dupree, the American adventurer, author,…
Jennifer's Recap - Anderson West's Short Film Premiere and How Filmmakers Use Social Media
This week we premiered another short film, also by one of our filmmakers and members of Eren's Picks, Anderson West. He released Rest,…
April a Month of International Film Festivals for Alessandro Amaducci
April is turning out to be a very busy month for the video artist Alessandro Amaducci. His spectacular productions will be screened…
Afghanistan's Football Sport with FIFA and Empowering Afghan Women - Fereshteh from NYC
Today, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) published an article about its investment on Afghanistan's football.…
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…
Behind the beauty of horror: Sinnside (part 8)
It´s been a couple of posts since I´ve been talking about Sinnside. I think the idea of the project is pretty well exposed,…
Angelina Jolie and Women's Annex Building Schools in Afghanistan for Girls
Today, I was browsing several websites and I read a very inspiring and interesting news about Angelina Jolie, an American actress…
Filmmaker Kevin Parry on Social Media Film Promotion
"I have finally settled down and been able to put more effort into blogging often and sharing my content. Since I've done that, my…
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…
Dr. Charlotte Cole, Sesame Workshop’s Senior Vice President on Education in Afghanistan
Dr. Charlotte Cole is the Senior Vice President of Global Education in Sesame Workshop. Below is an interview of her about Sesame…
As a Filmmaker, Why Twitter is My Preferred Social Network
These days, there are more and more social networks in which to join and share content. It’s exhaustive…
Jennifer's Recap - More Films Premiering on Film Annex and Promoted on Social Media
Following last week's recap, I researched more about film and TV premiering online and wrote an article related to Film Annex'er Mark…
New initiatives with Starting of Nowruz in Hatifi High School
Administrative of Hatifi High School are hopes to have a year with full of happiness and peace in Afghanistan. The Hatifi High School’s…
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…
So, what´s been going on with Sinnside?
Hi! It´s been a while since the last post but that doesn´t mean there was anything happening! The news... We just released…
Afghan-American TV Personality Dr Farid Younos on Gender Equality, Islamic Democracy, and Social Media Education in Afghanistan
Introduction: Dr. Farid Younos is an Afghan-American television personality, author, professor, and prominent figure in the…
The Underlying Motive of the Fashion Film
by: KEELY-SHEA SMITH Over the past couple of years, the creative power of the fashion film has been proven time and again. As the…
Mark Kuczewski's Short Film Premieres Online on Film Annex Film Network
Film premieres as we know them are mostly red carpet events part of a movie's promotional tour. TV series now also premiere their…
Starting Nowruz (New Year) 1392 with Empowering Afghan Women
Last week Nowruz was celebrated in Afghanistan. Nowruz has a very long story for all Persians, it starts with the first day of Solar…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - Lara Logan talks landmine miss and Taliban commander interview, October 1, 2012
Last week I had a short trip to Washington DC for participating in American University of Afghanistan ceremony. There were many people…
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…
Jennifer's Recap - Film Premieres, Financing Films with Social Media Promotion
When you are a short film maker, choosing where to release your film can be problematic. Most directors want to submit the films to…
Who needs social media? Everyone. Absolutely everyone.*
The world of social media is one click away. We utilize it daily to share everything from the meal we will momentarily consume to…
Boston and San Francisco Film Festivals, New Directors/New Films, Vine Competition - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Tribeca Film Festival is coming soon in April but it isn't the only one. We already have the line-up for other upcoming film festivals…
Miguel Angel Font Bisier - Film Distribution and Advertising - Sharing on Social Media
"I´m just 2 months in Film Annex but since Eren picked me [for Eren's Picks] and put me on the front page… The revenues…
How Filmmaker Andy Salamonczyk Is Promoting His Movies Online
"When someone reads a blog post or watches a film on Film Annex, their followers and friends can see what they're doing, and it becomes…
WomenAnnex Women at Güçlendirme ile Nahid
Kaç gün oldu burada çalışyorum ve bu benim birinci iş tecrübem dir ve gereçekten memnun ve mutluyum…
Mighty China!
I can’t stop thinking about Asia and its measure. The biggest continent with so many different nationalities, religions, and…
Inspirational Video of Animator Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez on Filmmaking in Afghanistan
"Filmmaking is a shout to the world about what we want to say, we do not need more than the minimum technical resources, because if…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - The Innovator: Jack Dorsey March 17, 2013
Living in the Information Technology era has changed the way people communicate with each other. Today thinking about writing a letter…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY - LA JUSTICIERE by TOMAAS for TWILL #15
We've now have the opportunity to share the latest work that photographer Tomaas created for TWILL #15 titled La Justiciere…
Before the teaser, a making of: Sinnside (part 6)
Hi! After the week of shooting and presenting the first images of the shortfilm at Monachil Fantastic Film Festival (Granada) I´m…
My Weekly Routine
On 03.03.2013, Mr. Zalmai from NATO came here for the second documentary of Roya Mahboob and her team. First we went to Kabul University…
Afghanistan Renaissance, Culture and Education: Multimedia Artist Yazmany Arboleda, We Believe in Balloons
Thousands of years of history teach us that art is the vehicle to development. Art is the key factor to world changing events like…
Jennifer's Recap - Social Media and Film Financing 101: The Case of Veronica Mars
The buzz this week in the film entertainment industry is the KickStarter campaign to turn Veronica Mars into a movie. The TV show,…
SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, Veronica Mars KickStarter Crowdfunding Campaign - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
SXSW is in most entertainment and digital media news this week, as the festival ends soon this weekend. The Film Award winners were…
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,…
Sweating on a cold Sunday: Sinnside (part 5)
I know it´s thursday and I could update earlier if I´m going to write about last sunday, but before writing anything else…
Updates on your BuzzScore
Hi everyone! We recently made some changes to the BuzzScore, the Film Annex tool that measures your content's reach and influence…
Paradise's biography
Write on 05.03.2013 at 12:00 Paradise is my real name but I have an identity name, too. I was born in Esfahan-Iran in a very open-minded…
Media and women in Afghanistan
Before the Taliban era in Afghanistan, only there was a TV channel broadcasting the activities of the government.…
Promoting business through social media campaigns
The social media campaigns have taken the business world by storm, regardless of the dimensions of the company that uses this publicity…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - Sheryl Sandberg pushes women to "lean in", March 10, 2013
Last Friday was March 8, which was International Women's Day. This week's 60 Minutes program was about one the most powerful women…
Wadia Samadi, Editor in Chief at Wadsam-Afghan Business News Portal about Social Media and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
Wadia Samadi is thePolicy Administration Manager-ICA; Editor in Chief at Wadsam-Afghan Business News Portal. Below is an interview…
Embrace the Internet
As a short filmmaker in the digital age, I have one piece of advice - embrace the Internet. And as a short…
Camera! Action!: Sinnside (part 4)
Second day of Sinnside done! We just arrived from it tired, sweaty, but full of joy! The takes, actings and the rest of the parts…
Media and women in Afghanistan
Before the Taliban era in Afghanistan, only there was a TV channel broadcasting the activities of the government.…
Biotech 8 Review
Comedy is all about trying to figure out how far you can go in my opinion. When people go to see a stand-up comic, what the…
Jennifer's Recap - Women's Day with Films and Social Media
Happy International Women's Day! Before I get to that, let's start with how I tried to help our filmmakers with social media promotion…
Mahjube Herawi High School Computer Training Course Started by Afghan Citadel
Mahjube Herawi school is named after a famous poet of Herat Mahjube Herawi, she is one of the talent and best women poet of her…
Amir Alisher Nawaie Computer Training Course holds by Afghan Citadel
Afghan citadel Software Company and Film Annex are starting IT training courses for school which under cover of these companies. These…
Angels with no name: Sinnside (part 3)
Yesterday was our first day of shooting at La Matandeta. The team worked exceptionally and we were able to finish to parts for the…
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…
Herat International Women's Film Festival Towards Empowering Women in Afghanistan with Filmmaking
International Women's Day originally came from International Working Women's Day, which is on March 8, when many women started their…
Oculus Rift and virtual reality in everyday life
Following up from my previous blog regarding the Playstation 4, I thought I might follow it up by sharing my thoughts on the recent…
Anderson West - Online Film Distribution and Social Media Promotion
"I think the more you blog and tweet about your stuff, the more revenue you get. My best days seem to come after a blog post or update…
Alessandro Califano, FreeLance Cultural Heritage Consultant on Digital Media and Performing Arts in Afghanistan
Alessandro Califano is the Senior Curator & Head at CRDAV, Communication Manager at ROSCCA2013 (Tajikistan), FreeLance Cultural…
First Blog Post on Film Annex!
I’ve just got on my train to work, work being that of a University lecturer in film production. I have decided to write my first…
Paradise, on Afghanistan Music, Women Empowerment and Sports
My name is Paradise Sorouri. I am Rap, Hip Hop, R&B and Pop singer from 143band. I have started my job recently with Film…
Sketching, preparing: Sinnside (part 2)
When I create a new project, there´s always a big care on who is going to create the graphics, the teasers, who´s going…
Afghan Dance Can Help Win the Peace: A Talk with Angela Schöpke
Introduction: Angela Schöpke is researching the use of Afghan dance as a tool for conflict resolution and reconciliation…
Growing up fast: Sinnside (part 1)
The first thing I could say about Sinnside is that it is big. And shocking. And maybe frightening and, why not? Funny. This…
Jennifer's Recap - Women's Voices Now and Staffordshire University on Film Annex, The Oscars and Social Media
This week was productive in moving along with my contacts with short film makers. I heard back first from Heidi Basch, Executive…
Fereshteh from NYC, Social Media and Education in Afghanistan with Educational Software Examer
We live in Social Media world and there is no way to escape for not being involve in it. Everyday millions of interactions is…
Women in Herat Media
Since the beginning of Karzai administration, different changes occurred top Afghanistan. For example tens of hundreds…
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.…
Jennifer Brofer, Video Production Specialist on Social Media and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
"I would advise Afghan teenage girls to follow their dreams, no matter what obstacles may be in their way. Having a career in film…
WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN USE MUSIC AS A VEHICLE OF SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Every place in the world, every people, every culture imaginable has, is and always will produce music. Humans have always felt the…
A Recipe for Chaos and a Recipe for Afghan Development: A Talk with Arif Parwani
Introduction: “Afghan-Americans in Action” is an Annex Press series by Edward Zellem featuring influential thought leaders…
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…
Will Ferrell -- Comedic Genius!
Is Will Ferrell a comedic genius? MTV seems to think so! The network is giving the "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" actor its first-ever…
Oscars 2013 Social Media Trends and Predictions - Film Annex Industry News
Last Sunday night was one of the biggest nights of the year for the film entertainment industry: The Oscars. Everyone went with their…
AFGHAN WOMEN AND MEN LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN
The war in Afghanistan has been going on for 11 1/2 years. Before the US entered the country looking for Osama bin Laden, Afghanistan…
Buzkashi Boys with Sam French at the Oscars 2013 on Free Films, Free Movies and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
It was Sunday night, February 24, and I was waiting to watch the Academy Awards or Oscars. I was extremely excited about Buzkashi…
Vine App and Social Media Networking's No Wait Policy
by: Keely-Shea Smith Why should we have to wait? It's a good question and in 2013, why should we? There is an app for everything.…
Fareedoone Aryan, Director of Afghan Media Productions on Social Media and Journalism in Afghanistan
Fareedoone Aryan is the Director of Program at Afghan Media Productions (AMP). Below is an interview of him about Social and Digital…
The Sony PS4 unveiling and the future of socialising online
For anyone who caught Sony's recent PS4 unveiling on a live stream, will have been given an insight of at least the next seven years…
Guest Lecturing about Online Film Distribution, Production, and Marketing at NYU
Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to guest lecture at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. The…
AS VALENTINE'S DAY PROMOTES FEMALES EMPOWERMENT, GETTING PAID FOR WRITING BLOGS FACILITATES THEIR INDEPENDENCE
Last Thursday we passed yet another Valentine's Day. Couples from all over the world celebrated their love in honor and memory of…
Jennifer's Recap - Following Up With Short Film Makers, Women in the Film Entertainment Industry, Social Media Week
This week, I started by using my last week's post on How to use Film Annex to its fullest to contact some of our filmmakers that I…
Getting Your Work Seen
Looking to gain views on your videos? Well, there are a lot of content sites out there - so where…
Social Media Week: Women's Empowerment and Girls Education with Fereshteh Forough in NYC
This morning, I woke up earlier than usual to meet with my colleague Fereshteh Forough, one of the co-founders of Women's Annex, to…
Social Media Week in NYC with Women's Annex on Women Empowerment and Girls Education in Developing Countries
This week is Social Media Week in NYC. A lot of people from different industries and organizations are participating in this event…
Расширение прав и возможностей женщин с распространением онлайн фильмов и социальных медиа, начиная с Афганистана, Центральной и
Ключом к расширению прав и возможностей женщин является предоставление…
Jeff Chiba Stearns - Online Film Monetization and Strategies for Social Media
"I like the Buzz Score Film Annex uses because you can see right away that your social media networking is working with the rise in…
Стипендии и социальные медиа для учебных заведений Афганистана и студентов
Благодаря проекту развития афганистана, на сегодняшний день в Герате, в…
Social Media Campaigns and Dated Design at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week F/W 2013
BY: Keely-Shea Smith The tents at Bryant Park represented strength and accomplishment for countless designers since 1993, when CFDA's…
Women Filmmakers Explore Female Empowerment Icon Wonder Woman
by Jasmine Davis A new documentary by female filmmakers Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and Kelcey Edwards explores female empowerment icon…
Jennifer's Recap - Short Film Makers, Being Successful on Film Annex Film Distribution Platform
I watched several short films online this week and I realize I like this genre more and more. I've always liked going to the movies…
رئیس دفتر خاورمیانه تایم آرین بیکر در مورد تحصیلات و به قدرت رساندن زنان در افغانستان
هیچ راه میانبری وجود ندارد، مستقیم به چشمهای افراد نگاه کنید، انتقاد را…
The Right Choice for Filmmakers Today: Online Film Distribution and Social Media
Filmmakers today don't have an easy job. Unless you're already recognized by Hollywood or institutions like Sundance, finding distribution…
TIME Middle East Bureau Chief Aryn Baker on Education and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
"There are no short cuts. Look people in the eye. Stay positive, don't take criticism personally, and always treat people the way…
Montreal-based Animation Filmmaker Jonathan Ng on Women's Annex, Afghanistan, and Filmmaking
"Women working in film and animation are intelligent, technically precise, capable and hard working. Furthermore, I've had the privilege…
Said Dib from M.T.I USA on Fashion, Textile and Garment Manufacturing in Afghanistan
Said Dib has worked in Fashion, Textile and Garment manufacturing for many years. Below is an interview of him about Fashion in Afghanistan,…
Andy Parker - Film Distribution and Advertising - Sharing On Social Media
"Film Annex makes promoting on social media really easy. With a few clicks of the mouse, your film will have been posted on all of…
DC Comics Newest Hire Angers Fans & Other Famous Controversial Hires
Image Source: Time.com This week DC Comics rubbed fans the wrong way by hiring a well-known anti-gay writer named…
Faces of Fashion New York City: Fashion Merchandising Management & E-Commerce
by: Kristin Velkova As the world around us changes, it is important that our educational system responds and adapts. Today, the widespread…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - Americans in Algeria: Surviving a terrorist attack February 10, 2013
Thinking about terrorist attacks in any part of the world is painful and heartbreaking. Beside the physical destruction and anarchy…
Social Media Effectors for Afghanistan Education and Economy
I had a research about social media marketing, specifically in Afghanistan. I have found an interesting and important subject that…
Promoting the Afghan student life with Novel Social Media concepts
I never thought that Afghanistan situation would change one day, especially for women. I am happy to see that Afghan women go to schools,…
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…
Fereshteh from NYC, Afghanistan National Institute of Music, Internet Classroom Opening
I have started my week with a great news from Afghanistan. Afghanistan National Institute of Music has a tour in the USA and on February…
Jennifer's Recap - Social Media Film Promotion, Buzz Score, Inviting Filmmakers to Join our Online Film Network
This week, I started reconnecting with short film makers that I contacted in the past about joining Film Annex. With new improvements…
Mobile Money Payment and Building Schools in Afghanistan with Women's Annex
In developing countries, especially in Afghanistan, people are used to carry cash more than credit cards. It is the old traditional…
Julian White, Managing Director at AdMetrics Media about Digital Advertising in Afghanistan
Julian White is the Managing Director at AdMetrics Media, a Digital Media Company with a global reach. It enables Advertisers and…
Haifaa al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia’s First Female Director, And Women's Annex
"Wadjda is the first film that was entirely filmed within Saudi Arabia, by that country’s first female director." Haifaa al-Mansour…
5 Ways To Increase Your Buzz Score - Sharing on Social Media
If you are a regular on Film Annex, you've heard of the Buzz Score which measures the reach and influence of your content on the web.…
Adliana Bahrin from M.T.I USA on Fashion, Textile and Garment Manufacturing in Afghanistan
Adliana Bahrin is interested in apparel & textile research and development. She has specialties in Trend Forecasting, Design Direction,…
John and Jan Bradley from The Lamia Afghan Foundation on Afghanistan Education and Economy
"With the right vision for the future and the right emphasis on improving the quality of education and getting 100 % of school age…
143 Band-Paradise and Diverse on Social Media and Music in Afghanistan
"The message that “Hamvatan” has is to gather the people of my country to be unique and forget about the tribes and cities that…
Chile-Puerto Montt City, Independent Filmmaker Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
Interview by Fereshteh Forough "I feel that the difference with working with women is that there is a sensitivity and power projection…
Afghan youth bring peace by Afghanistan National Institute of Music in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a traditional country with a very old history, beside the variety of tribe, languages, customs and lifestyles music…
Jonathan Ng - Sharing on Social Media and Online Film Distribution
"Make lots of films and post them on Film Annex!" - Jonathan Ng Jonathan Ng is a Montreal-based animation filmmaker who has…
New York City Lisa Stock Independent Filmmaker about Women's Annex and Afghanistan Filmmaking
"I think filmmaking and social media can break down a lot of barriers and clear up a lot of misconceptions quite quickly." Lisa Stock…
Alison Wistner of Mercato Partners on Women's Annex, Advertising on Central Asia and Altitude Digital Investment
Alison Wistner is a Director at Mercato Partners, a growth capital fund investing in high growth technology and branded consumer companies. …
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York City is Now Free and Open to All, Here's How
Listen up fashion people, you can take in every bit of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week extravaganza, February 7th - 14th, without the…
Omid Mehdavi Chief Editor and Publisher of afghanexaminer about Social Media in Afghanistan
Omid Mehdavi is the Chief Editor and Publisher in Afghan Examiner, it is the first Afghan American English newspaper in the United…
UK Independent Filmmaker Anderson West on Women's Annex and Afghanistan Filmmaking Industry
"If you are good at your job, it doesn't matter what gender you are. I believe that the best person, whether they are female or male,…
Eren's Recap: Op-ed for TakePart, Teaching at NYU, and New Female Filmmakers
I wrote my first op-ed today with contributions from my colleagues, Jennifer Bourne and Fereshteh Forough, for TAKEPART. And it feels…
Fereshteh from NYC, Women in Politics, Military, Business and Filmmaking using Social Media
For me this week was all about women and their activities. I read several articles about Women Empowerment specially in developing…
Evie Evangelou, President and Founder of Fashion 4 Development on Women Empowerment and Fashion In Afghanistan
Evie Evangelou is the President and Founder of Fashion 4 Development. She is the spokesperson, entrepreneur, philanthropist,…
Ken Turner - Promoting and Sharing on Social Media
"Film Annex is definitely the way for the independent filmmakers to promote their work and get rewarded for it. You can make your…
Joseph Cattaneo Principal at Packaging & Recycling Communications Consulting on Afghanistan Economy
Joseph Cattaneo is the Principal at Packaging & Recycling Communications Consulting. Below is an interview of him About Educational…
Debbie Smith Executive Director at PATHS on Afghanistan Disabled Children
Debbie Smith is the Executive Director at Parents and Teachers Helping Students PATHS , below is an interview of her about …
Sharing on Social Media Networks
Sharing on social media is no longer just a trend; it has become a lifestyle that creates communities of thousands or millions of…
【Film Annex独立动画】心脏收藏家(The Heart Collector)－温哥华电影学校(Vancouver Film School)
心脏收藏家(The Heart Collector)这部动画短片，由温哥华电影学校(Vancouver Film School)的学生，Maitreya Shah使用VFS视觉媒体程序的音效设计（VFS…
Women Empowerment in Afghanistan with Politics, Military, Internet Classroom
Reading news about women and their activities give you a pleasant feeling and it makes you more hopeful when it is about women in…
Trey Titone, Manager of Publisher Development in MeFeedia on Women's Annex- Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Marketing
Trey Titone is the Manager of Publisher Development in Beachfront Media that offers video solutions for publishers, advertisers, enterprises,…
Chile-Puerto Montt City, Independent Filmmaker Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
"I feel that the difference with working with women is that there is a sensitivity and power projection that involves doing things…
The Arts Are Fighting Back- We are now an open studio
The ARTS are fighting back We are now an OPEN STUDIO... We, suburban Telford, (AKA one of many cultural deserts in Britain) has finally…
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Social Media Supremacy with CBS' 60 Minutes Interview, a 2016 Election Investment
CBS' 60 Minutes interview of President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is an incredible insight on this administration's…
Afghanistan in 2014 with Free Movies, Internet Classrooms, Foreign Force Withdrawal
2014, a challenging year for Afghanistan. It is almost more than a decade after Taliban regime and the presence of foreign forces…
Jennifer's Recap - Festival and Social Media with Sundance, New Film Collaborative Work, Online Film Monetization
This week will be known as "flu week" for me, but still, here is what happened... I wrote 2 articles, the first one about film critic…
Independent London-based Female Filmmaker, Sorcha Anglim on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Film Industry
Sorcha Anglim is a female short film maker who started out at Staffordshire University. She is currently working as a freelance Production…
Sundance Film Festival, An Expert in Sharing on Social Media
On Tuesday, in our first Film Annex Industry News blog, we presented the latest news on Sundance Film Festival and how female filmmakers…
Social Media - Advantages to an Inspiring Animator!
Jonathan Ng is an excellent example of someone who has gained the knowledge that the use of social media as a promotional tool can…
Jayant Kadambi and Ayyappan Sankaran YuMe Founders on Digital Advertising in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
YuMe is a digital video advertising solution provider that drives brand results and digital media revenue. Below is the interview…
Afghan Perspective on 60 Minutes , Connecting Bloggers with News , a Way to reinvent Journalism
Today's world is the communication era. Many people around the world, regardless of their geographical borders, are connecting with…
Kaleb Lechowski on His Short Film R'ha, Social Media and Online Film Distribution
Kaleb Lechowski is the real life example that the Internet is the place for filmmakers to be noticed. His short film R'ha got spotted…
Learning More About Women in Afghanistan Thanks to Social Media
by Jasmine Davis Today’s world is incredibly interconnected - just look at your social media profiles. Chances are, you have…
South-East Asian based Fashion Designers: The Woes of Winter in the Quest to go International
BY: NICOLE TAN In the span of the last two months, I have been submerging myself into Asia’s world of fashion. Upon graduation,…
London-Based Independent Filmmaker Mark Kuczewski on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia and Film Industry
Mark Kuczewski has directed and worked on many short films over the past few years. Many of them are now making their way around…
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…
Citadel Initiatives to Educate Afghan Women Students
When I was an undergraduate student in High school of Herat, there were not any opportunity for me to enhance my computer or internet…
Jennifer's Recap - Online Film Distribution for Talented Filmmakers
This week I worked on several blogs. First for the Filmmakers on Social Media blog series. I interviewed Sorcha Anglim, a female filmmaker…
Are Comic Apps v Educational Apps like Superman v Batman?
In the very interesting video below, Paul Levitz of Cupcake Digital makes the point that Cupcake are providing new delights to a modern…
Fereshteh Forough with Hector Pantazopoulos SourceKnowledge Vice President about Social Media in Afghanistan, Central and South
Hector Pantazopoulos is the Vice President and Co-Founder of SourceKnowledge. As a private video network, SourceKnowledge serves video,…
The Best of Film Annex: Women Empowerment
I make it a habit to skim the news whenever I open my web browser. Today I headed over to Film Annex's The Annex Press where I became…
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…
Updates on Your BuzzScore and the NEW Subscription Button
Hi everyone! We recently made some changes to the BuzzScore, the Film Annex tool that measures your content's influence on your fans…
Sorcha Anglim - Promoting and Sharing on Social Media
"Earning back from all our hard work just gives us one more reason to keep going!" - Sorcha Anglim Sorcha Anglim is a female filmmaker…
Jennifer's Recap - Women In Business and Social Media
If I had a word for this week at Film Annex it would be Women. But of course, why would we reduce it to a single week?... We launched…
Film Annex in 2012 - Business and Social Media
In 2012, Film Annex used its social media platforms to promote its services and short film makers. We focused on certain platforms,…
Work/ Life Balance: A blog about another blog!
I was inspired to write a little piece on this blog post which was shared across many of my friends:http://philipbloom.net/2013/01/01/worklife-2/Its…
2013: Fashion Film, Interviews, Social Media, Master Charlie Rose, & etc.
Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year to you all! The week (2013) started perfectly on a roof terrace in Miami Beach with…
Common Social Media Websites in Afghanistan
The most common social media used in Afghanistan is the Facebook and YouTube. As I mentioned in my last blog (social media marketing…
Digital & Social Media and Marketing: Cohesive Campaigns Prove Key
BY: KEELY-SHEA SMITH In July 2012, the Urban Outfitters company posted a promotional fashion film titled The 2012 Denim Catalog…
Jennifer's Recap - Exclusive Premieres, Short Films and Rethinking the Film Distribution
This week, I was back at work after two weeks in France for the holidays. I didn't watch any French movie, but I definitely feel like…
Twitter, Facebook and The End of the World!
After watching Manny’s excellent Review of the 2012 movie, and now that the world hasn’t ended, I am looking forward to…
SOCIAL MEDIA & E-COMMERCE - IN MOTION AND MOVING FORWARD
BY: Keely Shea Smith As 2012 holiday sales continue to grow, online shoppers can find massive discounts and deals on almost every…
Impacts of Social Media Marketing In Afghanistan
As I am working as social media leader in Afghan Citadel Software Company (ACSC), I had a survey about the impacts of social media…
Film Annex Filmmakers Help Create A Filmmaking Curriculum for Afghan Students
Recently, the Film Annex Creative Director, Eren Gulfidan, and social media coordinator, Jennifer Bourne, worked together on creating…
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…
Filmmaking Curriculum on Examer & Empowering Women Through Film by Eren Gulfidan
As I leave another week behind, I feel excited about the new connections I formed and the projects I embarked upon. The most exciting…
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…
Egypt - Social Media Referrendum Yet to Satisy Egyptians?
After 16 months, Egyptian military council transitioned to civilian government. The Voters had an option to choose between two faces…
Asperger's and PTSD Have Something in Common Now
In the wake of this month's tragic mass murder at Sandy Hook Elementary, a broader discussion of mental illness and access to…
Interview with Kathryn Jackson, Director of PR at AtWater Consulting
This week, Fereshteh Forough spoke with Kathryn Jackson, the Director of PR at AtWater Consulting and one of the founders of the company…
The Growth and Exit Strategies of Fashion Tech Startups
By: Nicole Tan In an industry where companies are being created by the hundreds everyday, it is only natural that only the best…
Wacky Tuesdays - EYE CONTACT by Charles Pieper
Illustration by Charles Pieper. See more of his artwork here. Since I started doing the Wacky Tuesdays blog, I've been noticing…
The Making of Ode to a Post-it Note: Part 1
This week I’m going to be posting a 4-part blog entry about the making of my award-winning short animated film, Ode to a Post-it…
Building a Career on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is considered the premiere tool in social media strategy for professionals seeking employment.…
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…
Nick Fox Gieg - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
Nick Fox Gieg joined Film Annex after following fellow animator Jonathan Ng's recommendation. He set up his Web TV quickly and is…
New Moon Party & Silent Disco to Benefit Haiti
I'm excited about a social media fueled campaign for a fundraiser…
Lisa Stock - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
"The more you link back to Film Annex the better! I also appreciate that Film Annex is active on social media and will share or retweet…
Weekly Recap - Filmmakers on Social Media, Instagram, Animations
I started the week by focusing on a series of blogs about filmmakers and social media. After reviewing how our filmmakers are using…
Mark Kuczewski - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
"I have definitely noticed a difference with the new implementation of the buzzscore. Now I can see where all aspects of my filmmaking…
Israel launches Social Media Bomb on Gaza
Last month People across the world work up to a new offensive that started in Palestine. There were war cries with both side accusing…
'Social Media a Day ' Can cure any illness
Across the world parents are worried about Social Media addiction for their kids. On the other side government across the worlds are…
Amy Hill - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
"The buzzscore is an awesome incentive. [...] You're getting rewarded for sharing your own work. That's rare! - Amy Hill. Amy Hill…
Social Media and Online Film Promotion - How Film Annex's Filmmakers Promote Their Work
Lately we have been highlighting that sharing your Film Annex content on social media is important to increase your BuzzScore. It…
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A team of geeks from Romania have built a robotic bartender, where you can place an order right from your favorite social media account…
Weekly Recap - Twitter, LinkedIn, Social Media Film Promotion
This week, I focused on trying to help our independent filmmakers use social media to promote their content and also reviewing what…
The Planet Of My Dream
I don't know why, but out of nowhere, while listening the pianist Alexander Mahnev, I caught myself on thinking about "lost" people.…
LinkedIn Is Also For Filmmakers
Last week, Film Annex announced that LinkedIn had now the most influence in the BuzzScore, meaning that sharing content on LinkedIn…
Tumblr Questions on EXAMER
In this test, students will answer questions about Tumblr and how to use it. The test also asks specific questions about sharing content…
Featured Filmmakers From Eren's Picks on Twitter
Last month, Film Annex introduced Eren's Picks, a section on the homepage that highlights Film Annex's most successful and active…
Film Annex Welcomes Tumblr to its Family of Sharing Buttons
Film Annex added the Tumblr sharing button to its platform to offer its users a better, more extensive sharing experience. Sharing…
Stop motion animator and filmmaker, Charles Pieper, at the Film Annex Studio!
Charles Pieper, one of our favorite animation filmmakers, visited our studio recently to do an interview. A talented stop motion animator…
Fashion Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Globalization in the Beauty Industry Symposium
By: Nicole Tan 3 Things I Learnt at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Globalization in the Beauty Industry…
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…
Animation Filmmaker, Charles Pieper, Visits Film Annex
"The more you promote yourself, the more your level within Film Annex rises in terms of being featured on the homepage. It helps that…
FASHION FILM: Marketing Movement
by: KEELY-SHEA SMITH Gone are the days of print advertising, where only the gift of sight is utilized and the rest of the human senses…
Weekly Recap - Film Annex's Big Family of Filmmakers
I think of this week as a good one in terms of contacts established with people, especially independent filmmakers. Film Annex is…
How Many Degrees of Separation on Film Annex?
Over the past months, I've discovered on many occasions that several independent filmmakers on Film Annex know each other and have…
Social Media Marketing - Considerations of Facebook
There are many advantages of Facebook to you if you want to market your business properly over the internet. One of the key…
Highlights of the Week - Motion Arts, Charles Pieper, and Examer Video Challenge
Daniel Day Lewis just can't get enough of Film Annex's BuzzScore. Well... we can't blame him! Charles Pieper visited our studio today!…
One week in NYC and its remarkable events
I arrived in NYC right at the time when the Sandy storm was over. On the way to home I could see lots of trees felt down on the ground…
FASHION SHOOT ~ BEHIND THE SCENES (bts) ~ Emily Soto
Emily Soto is a renowned fashion photographer based in Southern California who now has 21 behind the scenes videos of her fashion…
Weekly Recap - Elections and Social Media, New Team Member, New Filmmakers And a Special Visit
While last week started with Sandy, this week started with Obama. This Tuesday, the American people chose their President for the…
Can Social Media Influence Election Day?
Can social media influence the results of the presidential election? Can it predict the winner? Today is Election Day. American people…
Social Media - An Election Tool
With the impact of Social Media still being debated, countries across the world are harnessing the power of social media effectively.…
Weekly Blog - Sandy, Social Media, Halloween, LinkedIn
This week has been pretty chaotic and will be remembered by most New Yorkers more as "Sandy Week" than "Halloween Week". That's right,…
Influence Questions on EXAMER
This test includes questions about what being influential online means and how to grow this influence. The test also asks specifics…
The Artist's Block
The Artists’ block. Any person within the creative arts can find themselves stuck. It’s a block, just like the…
Sharing Questions on EXAMER
This test includes questions about what sharing online means and how it affects Internet users. The test also asks specifics questions…
Blogging Questions on EXAMER
In this test, students will answer questions about blogging online and Film Annex specifically. PART I A blog is a. An email…
Filmmaking Questions on EXAMER
In this test, students will answer questions about filmmaking and how filmmakers can fund, promote, and distribute their movies online.…
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…
A Place for Film in Fashion Media
by: NICOLE TAN: Once a dedicated lover to print, the Fashion Industry has since found a new companion in video. The industry’s…
How Social Media Changed The Way We Survived Sandy
Sandy came. Sandy destroyed. And now New York must recover. As I remember all the fuss around Irene last year, I must say that, this…
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…
Can Social Media Change the Face of Afghanistan?
A recent Reuters report states that "Afghan social media war steps up with new campaign". I was puzzled since only 2 million out of…
Increase Your BuzzScore and Revenues with Oldies but Goldies and Make Room for New Films
Illustration by Eren Gulfidan The walk from my apartment to the subway stop is pretty pleasant, I have to say. Lots of pretty houses…
Professional Writers and Filmmakers for Social Media and Target Marketing Strategies
There are different concepts of the world. Traditionally, it's defined by geographic borders. Another concept sees it as the world…
Revamping the Site, Eren's Picks, Examer, Soccer, and Of Course... Rebecca Black!
just goofing around - marker on dry erase board So this is what goes down at Film Annex every Friday. My beloved co-workers, Alexey…
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…
Introducing Eren's Picks!
Hello everyone! Some of you may have already noticed the new Eren's Picks section on our homepage. If that's the case, I salute your…
Weekly Recap - Social Media, Filmmaking, Education
This week, I mostly worked on our social media platforms and filmmaking content. We received several new content: videos from Zacuto…
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…
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…
Interview with USAid's Director of Mobile Solutions Priya Jaisinghani - Mobile Money, Afghanistan, Women's Education
Priya Jaisinghani is a leading expert on mobile banking and the director of USAid's Mobile Solutions Team. As part of the Afghan Development…
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…
Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians
Social media marketing is an essential aspect of promotion for musicians. Plenty of artists have been signed based on material discovered…
Strategies for Social Media - Influencing Politics
In the 18th Century you had the Age of Enlightenment as a growing number of people desired to change their society by way of philosophical…
Is Social Media helping the Arab World?
Social Media has been ushering its power and has been in the news for lots of reasons. Mischief’s, felony to solving cases,…
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’…
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…
Film Entertainment - News From Our Filmmakers, New Filmmaking Talents and More Featured Content
Summer is over. For kids, it usually means buying new school supplies. At Film Annex, it means re-designing. This week, we implemented…
The Future of Social Media and Control of Privacy
Part of my weekly tasks consists of browsing the Internet in search of new filmmaking talents. And, you know, because I like watching…
Can Social Media and Online Education Work Togther
The Next generations in developed and developing countries have been spending considerable about of time on Social Media. Is this…
Building Schools in Afghanistan With a Good Buzz Score
People often ask how you can build schools in Afghanistan and support Afghanistan's education and economy. Here are two ingredients…
Latest Independent Films- Escape Fire
Have you heard of the Paley Documentary Film Festival? It's one of the best festivals for documentary film…
How Digital Can Spur Development & Identify Sources of Economic Growth
New UN initiative was launched this week in Jakarta, Indonesia, country now becoming a true driver of economic growth in Asia as well…
Social media and blogs
Social media is an explosion that has taken the world by storm. As a species, human beings love to talk. And technology has widened…
Charge of Terrorist to Justify All?
If you want to indict your enemy for blasphemy and sentence them to death or at least banishment from human rights then accuse them…
Why Social Media Marketing is so advantageous
Whilst you may use Social Media sites such as Facebook and Twitter on a sociable level, have you ever considered the benefits of using…
Young Woman Bouncer- Subject for an Entertaining Movie
My career is in the Film Entertainment world, as an actor. On the weekends, in the evening, I work at a bar/ restaurant…
A Thought Leader in Fashion Film
I have been fortunate to meet Fred Sweet many months ago through email and phone conversations, and finally in person at the La Jolla…
Viet Nam Reverting to Less Freedom Even as Raising Real Economic Growth:
Facing off with China politically and seeking to become a driver in its own right of economic growth in Asia, Viet Nam (Vietnam) has…
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…
UN Human Rights Chief on Anti-Muslim Film & Protests:
“Deliberate and obnoxious acts of this type should be deprived of the oxygen of publicity,” according to the UN High Commissioner…
Filmmaker Tal Haring's Success Story on Film Annex's Online Video Platform
Still from Wall To Wall Tal Haring was one of our first filmmakers to have his Web TV featured on our homepage and make money with…
Participate at Online Forum on Sustainable Development
Take part in this Monday (September 24, 2012) meeting Special Ministerial Meeting at the United Nations via social media with the…
Getting Lucky in Film Entertainment
I just signed on to an actor marketing program with career coach Dallas Travers. I function best within a structured environment,…
Professional Video Platform for Freedom of Media, Yes We Can
My name is Francesco Rulli, and I own Film Annex, an online professional film platform with over 40 million monthly unique viewers,…
Faces of NYFW ~ Social Media Campaign Success Story
We had the opportunity to sit down in our studio for a quick conversation with Marius Troy the founder of Ben Trovato, and also…
Indigenous Challenges: Violence Against Women/Girls & Over-Exploitation of Nature
“A recurring issue that has come to my attention in various contexts is that of violence against indigenous women and girls,”…
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…
"Grotesquely" Offending Boob Photos or Images of Religion!
Which is more offensive - invading Princess Kate's privacy by photographing her topless or producing a film that insults a religion…
Recruiting Veterans Through Social Media: Tips for HR Professionals
You understand how much veterans have to offer your company and why hiring them is good not just for your business, but for national…
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…
SIGUR RÓS Music Video Competition ~ Tak Kuroha
Tak Kuroha, a top fashion film director and editor who's work can be viewed in his Film Annex WebTV has created a piece for the…
Does US Owe Apology to Muslims?
At least not over a cheap, base film produced by a hateful Christian pastor based in Florida. As a film critic, one might ban the…
Strategies For Social Media in the Film Entertainment Industry
Nowadays, social media is where everything happens. Where people get their news, learn about their friend's newborn baby, their ex-colleague's…
A Perspective from Across the Pond
In my last article, I mentioned watching a video about an IT employee working in Germany. What I should also have mentioned was that…
Social media used effectively by Film Annex
Afghan Citadel Software Company (ACSC) along with Film Annex set up Citadel of New York (CNY) LLC in July 2012. ACSC’s CEO Roya…
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…
Executive Order Announced at Fort Bliss; Veterans Still Turn to Social Networks for Support
In a speech at Fort Bliss on Friday, President Barack Obama announced a newly-signed executive order, which addressed access to mental…
The Huffington Post's Strategy For Social Media
Continuing with social media campaigns... but this time, I won't focus on moving images, but on words. Are you one of those who pick…
Why should Businesses use Social media?
Social media has taken the world by storm. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn among others have hundreds of millions of subscribers…
Social Media: The New Marketing Strategy
Recently, I was watching a Film Annex interview with a woman who works at an information communication company in Germany (or an IT…
Diplomats for Human Shields in Syria
Diplomacy has not worked very well for Syria. So how about rethinking the whole diplomacy thing in Syria-Diplomats not talking so…
Social Media Vital to Afghanistan's Future
Social media may be only hope in Afghanistan. As I watch the video of Elaha Mahboob below, I am again struck by the large social…
Media Empowering Indigenous Peoples?
“Indigenous voices are recounting compelling stories of how they are combating centuries of injustice and discrimination,…
The power of social Media...
Social media... a really popular topic at the moment, and one brought up rather often on Film annex, because of the fantastic ability…
Angels and Demons at the touch of a button.
The button, the screen, the mouse, the profile. Do we see the true you through the pixel of a screen or through the twinkle…
The Hunger Games Social Media Campaign and Success
This is my first blog post in a series about the best or most interesting social media campaigns in the film and entertainment industry.In…
Olympic Athletes Buzz on Video Blogging Websites - Travis Stevens and Federica Pellegrini
In the last few days, I have seen and felt the pain of incredible Athletes at the Olympics. After Federica Pellegrini, in swimming,…
Kirk McDonald, the President of Pubmatic, talks about Film Annex’s initiatives in Afghanistan!
Kirk McDonald is the President of PubMatic that was setup with the intent of providing an outlet for publishers who wanted a…
Ethiopian Regime Rebuked by High Commissioner for Human Rights
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Are Klout and/or Kred Encouraging Online Elitism?
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Don’t Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth
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Your Buzz - Social Media Strategies, Positioning, and Lead Generation
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Syrian Citizen-Journalist Targeted?
“The targeting of civilians filming demonstrations in Syria is a criminal offence against the most fundamental human rights.…
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UN Reaches Out Via Digital-Diplomacy
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Online Film Distribution: How to Make Money On Your Film Without Film Distributors?
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Ryan Gombeski on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
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ICT Translating to Low Carbon Economy?
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Can Twitter, StockTwits, and Microblogs predict future stock prices?
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Social Media Strategies and Lead Generation are Building schools in Afghanistan and Veteran business opportunities
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Food for Thought and Women’s Empowerment
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Combat Vets on the Frontlines of Entreprenuership
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UN Backed Hackathon!
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Young and Making Money
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The economy of Afghanistan is Hot! Lets allow Veteran entrepreneurs to cook!
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What is "Time-Travel Drama Series" in China?
For more insights on entertainment business in China, please go to http://www.filmannex.com/webtv/hellohollywood/“穿越剧”是近几年中国电视剧的热门形式。但中国的穿越剧似乎总喜欢派现代人回到古代，戏说历史；而西方则是惯用未来式穿越，用高科技引爆眼球。于是有人就总结出：“同样是穿越剧，中国是往历史穿，美国是往未来穿，一个想不出历史，一个想不出未来”。穿越剧的起源 “穿越”题材在中国其实不算新鲜，早在90年代初，香港武侠小说家黄易就曾编写小说《寻秦记》，后经TVB改编成同名电视剧，于2001年推出。《寻秦记》一经播出就引发收视热潮，古今冲突渗透着港式幽默，剧情的跌宕起伏也保持了TVB类型片的水准。编剧既以“剧情纯属虚构”作为穿越招牌，干脆由古天乐饰演的项少龙来创造历史；甚至在剧情最末，戏说项少龙的儿子即是西楚霸王项羽。《寻秦记》开启了穿越时空的大门，让平凡的现代人返回古代成就一番不平凡的事业，也奠定了穿越剧之部分情节无厘头的基调，而这些雷死人的桥段往往成了吸引观众的不二法门。《寻秦记》的火爆荧屏也让穿越题材的投资人看到了商机，很快，一部类似作品《穿越时空的爱恋》于次年问世，但并没能引起多大反响。直到2010年，一部由当红小生胡歌领衔主演，改编自同名电影的电视剧《神话》热力出炉，才重新让冷冻多时的穿越题材再度回归风潮。作为央视2010年开年大戏，开播后刷新央视八套开年戏收视率纪录。那个带着手机穿越至秦朝的时尚青年易小川，与刘邦、项羽拜把子，用手机拍摄历史时刻。台词虽有些夸张，却也笑果十足。“穿越剧”…
Klout, Kred or Neither?
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Why No Klout Score 4 Porn Spam?
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Who Leads in IT Economy?
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Film Annex Jungle: 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = Social Media Juice
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Hello! Hollywood Strikes a Chord with Film Annex Viewers
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How American TV Is Shaping China's Media Landscape
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Feed Hungry–Online Quiz Theme: February 6-11
No Donations Just Play! – by playing an online game you’re helping feed the hungry and bring your friends into the quiz game for…
What I Learned from Chinese Reality TV
For more entertainment news and business insights, please subscribe Hello!Hollywood’s WebTV at http://webtvs.filmannex.com/HelloHollywood…
Social Media to End HIV/AIDS Child Infections
End new HIV infections in children by 2015 is goal - Social Media Syndicate will focus on raising awareness on HIV/AIDS and generating…
Be Aware! Online FanBase ≠ Viewership
For more business insights regarding practicing entertainment business in China, please subscribe Hello!Hollywood’s WebTV at http://webtvs.filmannex.com/HelloHollywoodThe…
Deep Exploration Into The Current Generation of Chinese
For more business insights regarding practicing entertainment business in China, please subscribe Hello!Hollywood’s WebTV at http://webtvs.filmannex.com/HelloHollywoodToday’s…
Scott Shooting a Documentary in Libya
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What Does China’s Tomorrow Hold For Us
For more business insights regarding practicing entertainment business in China, please subscribe at http://webtvs.filmannex.com/HelloHollywood…
Engaging Global Citizen Online Community? by Ambassador mo
As social media/technology have no borders it is critical to the mandate/goals for Internet based enterprises/NGOs/institutions to…
China Youth Music Preferences
For more entertainment news and business insights, please subscribe Hello!Hollywood’s WebTV at http://webtvs.filmannex.com/HelloHollywood…
The Dragon doesnt like relaity TV
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