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The days of animation being relegated to the prepubescent and tween market is long past. Sony’s Oscar winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has only stoked the fire of interest from fans, critics, and potential investors. The epicenter of the genre is undoubtedly Japan where the viewing demographics cover a wide spectrum. The irony of the rejuvenated grown-ups interest in animation is the bedrock foundation of the genre still lies in youth based storylines. Beyblade Burst is one of the most recent and most popular animated productions of the past three years. Originally airing on the TXN network (TV Tokyo, TV Osaka), it has made its way to international fame in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and numerous other countries. The half hour cartoon airs in America on Disney Channel Teletoon, Disney XD, and other Disney channels. The success of Beyblade Burst has spurred on subsequent productions including Beyblade Burst Evolution, Beyblade Burst Turbo , and Beyblad...

Janine Gateland was a mere seven years old when she knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. At the time, a young child in Yorkshire, England, she had just stepped onto a stage for the first time, ready to show off her skills to the many eyes on her. It was in that moment that she fell in love with performing, becoming intoxicated by the adrenaline that came with entertaining an audience. “I loved the energy you got from the audience and being able to perform and effect people. I remember every family Christmas party I would gather everyone around, dress up and put on a dance performance all on my own in our living room. I just loved to perform to people because I could become someone totally different. I was always very shy as a child but once I was on that stage or in front of the camera, I could become someone else,” she said. Despite starting out in theatre, Gateland has made a name for herself in the United Kingdom as a film and television actor. She has c...

Isa Battaglin is an artist wielding a camera in hand to capture the smiles, eyes, and faces of her subjects in natural light. She owns and operates LillyK Photography , based in Los Angeles. Isabelle puts her passion into her work both behind the lens as well as behind the computer screen while editing the headshots. She has mastered a technique of editing that places a mystical touch on the eyes, turning each headshot into a lifelike portrait of her clients. What has been the biggest accomplishment in your career? When I started my photography business I knew nothing about it. I mean, I knew about photography, but I had an old camera, old lenses. I had no knowledge of the industry in Los Angeles (or the world), no idea of how to run my business, what to charge for my work, nor how to pose clients for headshots. Headshot photography fell on my lap by accident, and I trusted my instincts to get going. I did have one person who helped me with my questions and concerns in the ...

The life of students isn’t that colorful and full of pleasant emotions. No matter what is shown in movies, being a student means to fulfill lots of academic tasks. They are different and may induce serious problems. Many students drop out of their colleges and universities because they aren’t able to cope with all those tasks and duties. In order to avoid that, they look for some alternative sources of help. Undoubtedly, online writing agencies and private writers are on the list of possible options. Nowadays, students from all over the globe hire essay writers. These personal helpers prove to be really useful. They can solve lots of problems, such as time limitations, quality issue, originality of texts, and something of the kind. Their help saves heaps of time and relieves from inner pressure. Nonetheless, is everything cloudless on the horizon? Many people are reluctant to use the help of essay writers. It goes beyond all doubts that there are some drawbacks as well. We have co...

Zekun Mao still remembers the first time she truly noticed film as a form of art, beyond a simple form of entertainment. She was watching Christopher Nolan’s 2000 blockbuster Memento , and she was fascinated by not just the story, but how it was being told. She began to immerse herself in movies, making her realize a passion that she never knew she had. She knew from then on that she was meant to go into filmmaking, and now, as an award-winning editor, she is living her dream. “Whatever style the story requires, I will cut the film in that way. I would describe my style of editing as naturalism. I came from a documentary background. Being natural, or being real, is the most important thing. When I am editing, I like to stick to the style of the footage and stick to the tone of stories. I love showing the story as it should be. If it should be emotional, then I will make sure the way I cut the movie will make audiences feel that particular way,” she said. Becoming an industry...

As a producer, Guoqing Fu takes an idea and transforms it into a work of art that he can share with worldwide audiences. It is this notion that drives him, fueled by his creativity. He feels a rush putting together the ideal team to turn a vision into a reality, meeting countless directors, writers, and other filmmakers who share the same passion. Originally from China, Fu is an internationally sought-after producer. He is known for award-winning films like La Pieta, Gum Gum, Underset, and more. To stay at the top of his game, he focuses on three key aspects of filmmaking, consistently refining his craft. First, the pre-production work of the film, paying attention to details, thinking about uncontrollable factors, preparing and solving problems in advance. Second, in the process of film shooting, he knows the importance of maintaining a serious attitude. The third step is post-production. The film needs to seek the interest of the audience. As a rational producer, he pays att...

SiYao Jiang knew he could never spend every day sitting behind a desk. He needs to move around, make each day different from the last, and most importantly, find a way to express his creativity. A production sound mixer, for the Chinese native, is the perfect job for him. He can do audio and recording in a new location almost daily. He can meet new people on every new set and learn something new with every project he takes on. Jiang has become an industry leading sound mixer with an esteemed career. Known for films like Starf*cker, Apple, Slicker , and more, Jiang has impressed audiences around the world. With his work on high profile commercials like last year’s commercial for Daikin, millions have seen what he is capable of. “Sound mixing is fun, I get to play around with different mics so I get different tones. It’s also a very challenging job especially when dealing with lav microphones, the placement of the lavs, how to hide a lav, what materials to use on different ...

Jacques Poujade has been around the real estate industry in some capacity for pretty much his entire adult life. With his current position as managing partner of LendPlus , he is constantly working with those in industry as well. With so much insight on real estate, he seemed like the perfect person to discuss the industry in a little bit more detail. He took some time out of his day to go over the topic with us and share some of his insights. How Did You First Get Involved in the Real Estate Industry? Real estate always intrigued me when I was younger. I really got into it because I wanted to own my own home, but then I realized that real estate could be an actual industry to go into as well. There is just something about following the trends and trying to sort of predict what the future holds for certain areas that is always intriguing. Currently, I am having a good time helping out those who are pursuing their dream in real estate. At LendPlus, we offer a variety of...

Sujit Choudhry is The Director of The Center for Constitutional Transitions. Choudhry has given speeches all over the World on the topics of politics and constitutional law. Sujit Choudhry's research has led to him studying several topics, including official language parties, constitutional building processes, and the constitutional design in ethnically divided societies. Sujit Choudhry has spent over 20 years being a constitutional advisor. Some of his roles include initiating public dialogue sessions with civil society groups, training civil servants and bureaucrats, and performing detailed advisory work with different technical experts. Choudhry has published over 100 chapters, articles, and reports. Two of his most famous books are The Migration of Constitutional Ideas, and Constitutional Making. Choudhry serves on The Executive Committee of The International Society of Public Law, The Scientific Advisory Board of The International Journal of Constitutional Law, and The Ed...

Ever since she was a child, Andrea Mercado was obsessed with cartoons. Growing up in Lima, Peru, she dreamed that one day she would work in animation, being able to make other kids feel how she felt watching her favorite shows, even though she had no idea at that age how animation worked. When she was twelve, her father bought her the book How to Animate Film Cartoons by Walter Foster, and her life was changed. Mesmerized by what she read, Mercado began trying to make her own animations, first on flip books and then on her old computer. “When I finally finished my first digital animation, I was so amazed! I couldn’t believe I had made characters move! And the process took a long time because animation is like that, but when you’re enjoying something you don’t really feel the passing of time. As I grew older, I started making little animations to make my friends happy, and that made me happy too. Now that I’m an adult I make animations that make myself happy, and thankfully, t...

French born, NH (Nicole Pon Horvath) has been taught by Japanese Masters. She has studied the traditional disciplines of ‘Sumi-e’ (ink painting), ‘Nihonga’ (painting with pigments) and ‘Ikebana’ (Sogetsu Master). In addition, NH is a creative art framer, and fashion designer (Doreme). Artist: NH (Nicole Pon Horvath); Photo by Paige Fulleton McFall NH’s work expresses the sensitive transformation of emotions which occur during meditative awareness. In this stillness, the search is for peaceful contemplation to open hearts and minds, creating moments of happiness and profound connection to the natural elements. “For me, being mindful during the creative process is everything! Without this, I would be producing very different work. Part of my process is to be able to see and open my heart and my mind, which helps to attain stillness and permit contemplation. Without stillness, there is no contemplation. Being mindful helps process what I see, what I feel. It gives...