A Conversation with Dae Mellencamp & Deborah Szajngarten of Vimeo
by Ramon Nuez || HUFFINGTON POST || JAN 2010
When many of us think about watching videos we think of YouTube. I think the rationale is simply because of the mind share and Google has a great deal to do with that consumer development. Google is simply everywhere – handsets, browsers, telephones, applications and videos so it’s easy to understand why we have YouTube on the brain.
I have heard of other video sites but never really ventured off the beaten path. One day I was discussing video content with a good friend and he mention how much he loves Vimeo. I went over to the site and quickly realized why he felt that way. The videos are nothing less than beautiful – many of them bordering on being professional pieces. >>MORE
Anne Waldman’s Red Noir Ensemble Poetry Project Marathon 2010
Current performance piece created by Anne Waldman, performed by Judith Malina’s Living Theatre at the St. Marks Church, New York City on January 1, 2010. Annual New Years Day poetry and performance marathon.
Bollywood at Jaipur Literature Festival
by Sunil Sethi || NDTV January 23, 2010 (Jaipur)
The Bollywood brigade made a beeline at the Jaipur Literature Festival and they were not mere spectators but active participants. Lyricists Gulzar and Javed Akhtar, songwriter Prasoon Joshi and actors Shabana Azmi and Rahul Bose were making their presence felt in various ways.
Films need good stories and books provide them. But that’s not the only reason why the film industry’s screenwriters, songwriters and actors were present at the Jaipur Literature Festival this year.
Each of them made a significant contribution by partipating in public discussions, moderating panels and reading poetry.
While Om Puri was promoted his biography and read Girish Karnad’s Tughlak On Stage, Shabana Azmi attended in her role as social activist and took the opportunity to release her mother’s memoir of Kaifi Azmi.
“I think Jaipur is the great literature festival of Asia, it has the buzz. It has made the world of books glamorous again,” said Shabana Azmi.
Actor Rahul Bose said, “I love books, two of my films are based on books and I have just bought the rights to Mohsin Hamid’s Moth Smoke. Also the fact is that filmmakers need stories, where else will they find except from writers who’s already done all the hard work for them.”
Javed Akhtar and Gulzar are regulars at literary events but now the Jaipur Literature Festival is firmly added to their annual calendar. They were mobbed by fans wherever they went.
Javed Akhtar said, “It’s my first time but I will now come here every year etc.”
Gulzar said, “It’s a festival that needs to be nurtured.”
Ensemble Theatre 2010 Play Four, Australian Premiere
RAIN MAN adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon. Based upon the screenplay by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass. Director: Sandra Bates. Cast includes: Alex Dimitriades, Daniel Mitchell. An intimate adaptation of the Oscar winning film, about two brothers who find themselves in each other. For more information, go visit their website at http://www.ensemble.com.au.
Standard Bank Young Artist Award 2010 – Michael MacGarry
The National Arts Festival pays tribute to the 2010 winners of the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards. Visual Art winner is Michael MacGarry. Find out how you can see Michael’s work on exhibition at the 2010 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown from 20 June-4 July 2010 at www.nationalartsfestival.co.za.
Marilyn Lightstone – Propeller Art Gallery
Marilyn Lightstone, who aside from her talented acting resume is also a singer, a radio host and a visual artist, is one of the artists whose work is on display at Propeller Art Gallery. Produced by Zoomer Magazine. The magazine for Canadians who embrace life with experience and confidence and who aren’t afraid of change. Watch the full story by ZoomerNew Videographer Darrin Maharaj.
Howard University “Beat It Up Remix” Performance
Backstage Pass to President L. Davis’ night at the 2009 Homecoming Poetry Cipher. This video shows the build and backstage conversations and clowning around. He would go on to deliver one of the most crowd pleasing, well received poems of the night!
Jorge L. Brito
Jorge L. Brito performs his poem in preparation for Brave New Voices Chicago
Performance Poetry: A Documentary
A documentary exploring Performance Poetry as a career option as well as a class offered at Bath Spa University, in England. Based on the experience of one student.
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Performed at Write to Speak at Hull Truck on 27th October 2009
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