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Animator Zanda Tang takes us back to ancient China in celebrated film ‘Diors Samurai’

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Zanda Tang cannot remember the moment he became interested in art, for the Chinese native, it has always been a part of him. As a child, he preferred staying at home painting to playing outside with the neighborhood children. Rather than imaging a world with his action figures, he created one on a canvas, transfixed by the infinite possibilities that a pen and paper possessed. Now, over twenty years later, Tang still finds himself enthralled with the arts, and his passion has turned into a celebrated career as an animation concept artist. Throughout his career, Tang has worked on many successful projects, whether for films, television shows, or advertising campaigns. He has impressed audiences around the world with his films Lion Dance and Baby and Granny , as well as with promotional content for Huiju Shopping Center Beijing and China Academy of Space Technology, to name a few. Tang’s first taste of international acclaim started back in 2016 with his work on Diors Samurai...

She Comes in Colors Everywhere

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If you are lucky in life, you find someone you want to be with. This isn’t restricted to romance; it could be a best friend, or in the case of filmmaker Shaun Yu…it means convincing the perfect editor to help you manifest your vision for a piece of cinema. Yu was adamant that Yuan Liang edit She comes in Colors Everywhere simply because Yuan is the best. Her resume includes working closely with director Renny Harlin ( Die Hard II , Primetime Emmy nominated Burn Notice, White Collar, Golden Globe nominated Covert Affairs , etc.) on the Chinese 3D hit feature film Legend of the Ancient Sword II , award-winning indie films like The Monkey King is in Town , and CBS’s iconic Entertainment Tonight ; all of which is more than vetting. It was Liang’s reputation in the indie scene which led him to her. Together, writer/director and editor fashioned this romantic comedy which was recognized with awards at the New Your City International Film Festival, Miami Independent Film Awards, and other...

Esteemed Entrepreneur Jean-Fabrice Brunel talks importance of cutting carbon emissions

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Born and raised in Marseille, France, Jean-Fabrice Brunel says being an entrepreneur is just part of his DNA. At 50 years of age, he has never once been employed. He always creates his own projects and hires a team to develop them. “I’ve always loved a new challenge and the freedom that business gives. I started to do business and earn money at the age of 16 and never stopped, year by year motivated by new initiatives and new opportunities,” he said. Brunel has made quite a name for himself in France and around the world. Founder of the multi-million-dollar corporation L’Agence Telecom, Brunel is a pioneer in mobility technology consulting, specializing in the synthesis of telecom and IT. He is an industry leader in his native country and provides countless other businesses with his guidance and advice as a shareholder. Brunel began his career founding the company H A Reve. The company had the aim of doing real estate prospection and technologies audits for group build...

Adela Azses and the 92nd Street Showcase

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There are obvious monuments in America which inspire individuals from other countries; the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument, the Grand Canyon, and many others. The counterpart to this is that there are some places which are immensely respected that not many US citizens ever become aware of. Adela Azses confirms that NYC’s 92nd Street Y is one of these for her. In case you’re completely unaware, New York City is the capital for dance in America. One of the most respected non-marquee venues in the city is the 92nd Street Y Harkness Center on Lexington Ave. It’s considered by many, including the Dance Education Laboratory, to be the best place for dance professionals and educators to create, experiment, learn, and innovate. Though she has performed at many well-known venues, her performance at this year’s 92nd Street Showcase is one which Azses holds dear. Sometimes it takes someone with great talent from another country, in this case it’s Adela’s homeland of Mexico, to remind ...

Alex Buxton takes hard look at disruption in business in Economist documentary series

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As a producer, Alex Buxton is relaxed but firm. He understands that filmmaking requires teamwork, and he knows to rely on each different set of skills he has around him to make the best possible production. He treats everyone around him with respect, bringing out the best of their abilities. It is this attitude that has allowed Buxton to rise to the top of his field, becoming an internationally coveted producer and director. “I’ve been doing this for long enough now that I know there are few problems that can’t be solved eventually, and running around in a stress never got anyone anywhere. Producing involves directing a great many people, and unless you give clear, firm instructions, nothing will get done. It’s important that everyone has a clear, unequivocal vision of what we’re all trying to achieve, so there is little room for indecision. I’d never ask someone to do something that I myself wouldn’t do or that I know to be impossible - that’s not fair,” said Buxton. With...

Jameskii hosts Jingle Jam and helps to raise over $3 million for charity

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As a content creator, James “Jameskii” Prime has one primary focus: to make people happy. Through his work making comedic videos on YouTube, he entertains, informs, and connects with viewers from across the globe. If even for a moment, someone watching his video laughs while having a tough day, he feels he has done his job. He makes videos because he has a passion for it, especially if it can bring a smile to someone’s face. Jameskii’s reach is worldwide, with 1.4 million subscribers on YouTube and over 150,000 followers on Twitch. He has over 170 million views on his videos, mainly doing comedy and video game play montages. His content includes brand endorsements, such as a video promoting the game Ring of Elysium for Tencent Games, as well as a Virtual Reality series, which has become immensely popular among his fans. “Bizarre is probably the best word to describe my style of video making. I never stick to one style, I never stick to one type of video. I always change s...

Britain’s Charles Sampson on cost-effect storage and launching a successful start-up

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Growing up in the English countryside, Charles Sampson always had an entrepreneurial spirit. As a child at school, he found ways to make money, once selling safety pins on a school sports day for competitors to pin their bibs on with. Even from a young age, he seized opportunities and found niche markets to capitalize on. His grandfather was a stockbroker, and Charles still vividly remembers him checking share prices on the Teletext, green arrows going up and red for a share that was not quite so lucky. He was always intrigued by what a company had to do to get that green arrow by its price, and as he grew up this fascination turned into a deep passion for business and finance. Now, Charles is an industry leading business adviser who has worked with many successful startups. He holds an ACA accounting certification, which is only held by 150,000 people worldwide. He is known for helping to launch the shipping start-up Ashley Chartering Limited, making it the worldwide success ...