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The Colored Sketches Collection

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‘The Colored Sketches Collection’ or ‘Le Recueil d’Esquisses ColorĂ©es’ in its original French title, is a Collection of Colored Drawings about the reality of an authentic inner life. It also contains 7 Poetic Texts on the same subjects, and others. We have conducted an interview with the author AKA Louis. How does your name 'AKA Louis' differentiate and affects you as a writer, poet, and illustrator? ‘AKA Louis’ is not a name I have chosen, it’s a name that was given or proposed to me After I’ve asked some ideas about a pen name… Progressively, I’ve found other references than the basic ones which were proposed with the name. ‘AKA Louis’ is a reference to the Japanese words ‘AKA’ and ‘AKARUI’ which mean ‘red’ and ‘lightness’ or ‘brightness’… In a way, it can mean ‘shinning red’… Through history, language, and culture of original people, ‘AKA’ is linked to the idea of what is original, essential, vital, but also to the reality of what is rejected or marginal. In old Turk...

Interview with screenwriter and author Sarah Walker

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Sarah graduated with a degree in physics in 2010, then went on to study creative writing. She has since published the rom-com drama novel, Holly Blossums , and the crime-drama thriller novel, Black Widow . When she’s not writing, Sarah works in retail and enjoys creative hobbies such as painting. Who is the most interesting character in the book you co-wrote with Will Coggins? Detective Jamison is the most interesting character because he sees the world for what it is - unfair. He’s not afraid to do what’s necessary to balance the scales of justice, even if that means planting evidence. To me, what makes him really interesting is, beneath his tough exterior lays a deep, feeling human being who wants to change. He may seem to lack a moral compass, but his heart is in the right place. We all wish we could take the law into our own hands when we’ve been a victim of crime. Jamison follows through with that wish, but his latest case makes him question whether he’s doing the ri...

TIPS FROM AN ECOLOGICALLY MINDED SUCCESS STORY

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As a successful furniture/furnishings designer and CEO/founder of EcoChic Lifestyles, I’ve taken what started as a dream grow into a massive company. It’s a requirement to possess the artistic vision and entrepreneurial spirit in order to create your own business in this industry but the most overlooked aspect is the psychology of what you do in your business practices. The manner in which you direct your efforts can be just as important as having a great product. It was very important to me that the products I created for EcoChic Lifestyles were environmentally responsible. The wood we use is reclaimed from boats in Southeast Asia that are no longer seaworthy. The fishermen and their families have a tradition of painting these boats very bright colors and they are made by craftsmen with great integrity. Even though the boats couldn’t be used for fishing, I found a way to use the wood, help the economy of the region, and create something that brightens any space that it occupi...

Audi: Projecting Greatness

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Audi’s “Projecting Greatness” campaign produced a stunning commercial spot recognized with the Silver Award in 2017’s Advertising and Design CCA. In truth, the story behind the making of this spot and them professionals who created it would likely make a thrilling film itself. A team of creative experts utilizing ground breaking technology in a precarious environment amidst sub-zero temperatures; it sounds as if Tom Cruise should be among them, speeding on a snowmobile. With all respect to Mr. Cruise, Cinematographer Byron Kopman was the action star who captured the amazing visuals which led to the award-winning status of this production. His work and that of the entire team displayed a new direction for the industry as well as stunning viewing for Audi and consumers. The journey that began with the brilliance of Sherpas Films and director Dave Mossop resulted in a dazzling commercial spot which is a testament to the artists in this industry. In an era of CGI ubiquity, this pr...

OPERA TO FILM: THE ENTERTAINMENT LOOP OF CHINA

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Sometimes history and entertainment collide in a poignant moment off screen as well as on. Zoe Zai has worked with some of the most acclaimed and celebrated names in the film industry of the Western world: Orlando Bloom ( Lord of the Rings, Kingdom of Heaven, Pirates of the Caribbean), Ben Pugh (Batman Begins ), Mark Kilian ( Pitch Perfect ), BAFTA winner Philip Blaubach ( Jason Bourne ), and three-time Academy Award-Winner Mark Larry ( The Revenant ). Having worked on films from household names in the US like Walt Disney Studios ( The Dreaming Man ) as well those of China like Bliss Media ( The Shanghai Job ) has allowed her to experience the massive machine that is the upper echelon of making movies. There’s something striking about Zoe using her skills as an in demand ADR recordist/ADR editor to the benefit of the production Jin Huang Cheng . To fully understand this, it is necessary to investigate something about the history of entertainment in China itself. Jin Huang Che...

Summer with Alicia

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There’s a great deal more to the evolution of filmmaking than just the implementation of CGI or technological advancements. In the same way that these facets advance, there’s also a progression of the stories that filmmakers are able to present based on the direction of society as well as what prior generations of storytellers have presented. This culminates in more intricate and multifaceted plots and characters. Actress and producer Nicole Fahel has some diverse influences in her film Summer with Alicia but upon investigation they make complete sense. This film about four friends has girl-crush/same sex qualities to it but it’s not a film about lesbianism. While this may have been a focus in films such as Monster (Charlize Theron’s Oscar Award Winning performance for Best Actress, as prostitute turned serial killer Aileen Wuornos) and the Wachowski Brothers (responsible for the multiple Oscar winning Matrix trilogy among others) Bound with Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon, the ch...

Interview with multi platform artist RUSSELL C BRENNAN

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Russell is Londoner who made a big impression as a writer on some entertainment legends at an early age.(16) Including Chris Sutton at EMI/Hammer films and the legendary Lord Lew Grade at ATV.(where he had his 1st job) He sold his first film script and 2 TV options at 17 and was then offered an agent deal for his first novel. However age prejudice came into play and he took a different career path into music, first becoming one of the top D.J's in Europe then as a record producer & songwriter (Over 300 releases including number one hits) as well as marrying pop pin up and cult artist Eleanor Rigby along the way. He has been in a number of influential bands as well as running a successful indie label starting a number of music trends.  He also got into photography and finally got his first book published 'Music Business Bastards (How to do well the music Business without getting ripped off) which has now been released successfully 3 times. He also wrote an influential F...