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“EM” Wins Outstanding Achievement Award at 2009 Brooklyn International Film Festival

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By Maria Esteves - June 20, 2009 The 12th Brooklyn International Film Festival 2009 (BIFF) New York Premiere of EM, written and directed by Tony Barbieri, was held at the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, New York, Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 pm. A special Q&A with producer Jim Jermanok preceded the film's premiere after party at Rebar. Producers Jim Jermanok and Harry Gregson-Williams were honored the 2009 BIFF Outstanding Achievement in Production Award.   EM is the most extraordinary and cap...

“Body & SOUL NYC” 2009 Memorial Day Weekend Dance Celebration

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By Maria Esteves - June 9, 2009 The "Body & Soul NYC" 2009 Memorial Day Weekend dance celebration presented by John Davis, JD Productions with world renown DJs Joaquin "Joe" Claussell, Francois "K" Kevorkian (MAESTRO documentary film), and Danny Krivit (The God Father of Disco, MAESTRO documentary films) was held at the historical Webster Hall, New York, Sunday, May 24,  6:00 PM. The evening featured talent warm-up by Andi Hanely, lights by Ariel, and host...

AL D. Rodriquez Liver Foundation Presents a Special Advance Screening of “MAKING OF THE BOYS” at Pines 69 Benefit Gala

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By Maria Esteves - June 2, 2009 The Al D. Rodriquez Liver Foundation (ADRLF) presented a Special Advance Screening of MAKING THE BOYS, directed by Crayton Robey at Pines 69 Benefit Gala in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall hosted by Emmy Award winner Carson Kressley and Tony Award winner Sara Ramirez on Saturday, May 30, 2009, 5:30 PM at the Brandon Fradd Theater, Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines. A Silent Auction featuring work by surrealist artist ALVARO and spa package by d'ma...

2009 Tribeca Film Festival Special Presentation and Panel Discussion of “Making the Boys”

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By Maria Esteves - May 23, 2009 The Eighth Tribeca Film Festival 2009 (TFF09) Special Presentation of MAKING THE BOYS (work-in-progress) documentary, directed by Crayton Robey was held at the SVA Theatre, New York, Monday, April 27, 4:30 PM. A panel discussion immediately followed with director Crayton Robey, actor Carson Kressley (Queer Eye, How to Look Good Naked), playwright playwright/screenwriter Mart Crowley (The Boys in the Band), actor Laurence Luckinbill (The Boys in ...

2009 Obie Awards Honors Stephen Sondheim

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By: Maria Esteves - May 23, 2009 The 54th Annual Village Voice OBIE Awards ceremony honoring Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theater achievements of 2008-2009, co-hosted by Martha Plimpton and Daniel Breaker commenced at the historical Webster Hall ballroom, New York, Monday, May 18, 2009. The OBIES were web cast live on Paltalk.com. The 54th OBIES honored music composer/lyricist Stephen Sondeim with the Music and Lyrics Award for "Road Show," directed by John Doyle, played ...

2009 Obie Awards Honors Stephen Sondheim

By: Maria Esteves - May 19, 2009 The 54th Annual Village Voice OBIE Awards ceremony honoring Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theater achievements of 2008-2009, co-hosted by Martha Plimpton and Daniel Breaker commenced at the historical Webster Hall ballroom, New York, Monday, May 18, 2009. The OBIES were web cast live on Paltalk.com.

54th Village Voice OBIE Awards Photos

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By: Maria Esteves - May 22, 2009 The 54th Annual 2009 Village Voice OBIE Awards ceremony honoring the best Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theater achievements of 2008-2009, co-hosted by Tony Award nominee Martha Plimpton and "Shrek the Musical" performer Daniel Breaker were held at the historical Webster Hall ballroom, New York, with a live Internet webcast on PalTalk.com, Monday, May 18, 8:00 pm. Presented by chairman Michael Feingold, OBIE Committee, producer Eileen Phelan, pub...

54th Village Voice OBIE Awards

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By: Maria Esteves - May 22, 2009 The 54th Annual 2009 Village Voice OBIE Awards ceremony honoring Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theater achievements of 2008-2009, co-hosted by 2009 Tony Award nominee Martha Plimpton and "Shrek the Musical " performer Daniel Breaker were held at the historical Webster Hall ballroom, New York, with a live Internet webcast on PalTalk.com, Monday, May 18, 8:00 pm. The 54th OBIE Award presenters were Anne Hathaway, Brian d'Arcy James (Shrek), Gav...

2009 Hola Mexico Film Festival

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By Maria Esteves - May 12, 2009 The Second Hola Mexico Film Festival (HMFF) in New York will take place at the QUAD Cinema, June 23 - 28, 2009. The festival presents the best films of Mexico. This year's 14 feature films include the Opening Night Premiere of TEAR THIS HEART OUT, directed by Roberto Sneider, Tuesday, June 23, 7:30pm with an Opening Night Fiesta to follow, and the Closing Night Premiere of INSIGNIFICANT THINGS, directed by Andrea Martinez and produced by Guillermo Del Toro, Sun...

Creative Block 2009 the Official 54th OBIE Awards After Party

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By Maria Esteves - May 12, 2009 The First Annual 2009 Village Voice Creative Block hosted by La Dolce Musto writer Michael Musto of The Villiage Voice will be held at the historical Webster Hall, New York, Monday, May 18, 8:30 PM - 2:30 AM. Creative Block is a multidisciplinary arts presentation of burlesque, digital art, performance art, dance and fiber arts from New York's creative emerging artists and avant-garde underground. Creative Block 2009 inaugural talent showcase include DJ Randy ...

2009 Tribeca Film Festival Awards

By Maria Esteves - May 11, 2009 The Eighth Annual 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF09) Jury Competition Awards presented by founding sponsor American Express and hosted by Gideon Yago was held in the Tribeca Filmmaker Lounge sponsored by Union Square  Ballroom, New York, Thursday, April 30, 7:00 PM.  TFF09 Audience Choice Award hosted by Heineken were announced at the Awards Wrap Party in the Tribeca Filmmaker Lounge at Union Square Ballroom,  Saturday, May 2, 9:00 PM. The festivals award w...

“Partly Priviate” Wins 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Best New York Documentary Award

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By Maria Esteves - May 10, 2009 The Eighth Tribeca Film Festival 2009 (TFF09) World Premiere of PARTLY PRIVATE, directed by Danae Elon, was held at the AMC Village Theatre, New York, Saturday, April 25, 3:45 pm. A special Q&A immediately followed with director Elon. She is winner of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Best New York Documentary Award. PARTLY PRIVATE is a compelling and passionate story based on the Touitou's family decision whether to have their newborn son circumcised o...

An Interview with Award Winning Filmmaker Danae Elon

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By Maria Esteves - May 10, 2009 The Eighth Tribeca Film Festival 2009 (TFF09) World Premiere of PARTLY PRIVATE, directed by Danae Elon, was held at the AMC Village Theatre, New York, Saturday, April 25, 3:45 pm. A special Q&A immediately followed with director Elon. She is winner of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Best New York Documentary Award. Director Elon was interviewed in the Tribeca Filmmaker Lounge, Union Square Ballroom, New York, on Friday, May 1, 2009. ME:  What inspired...

Robert De Niro and wife Grace Hightower hit the red carpet at the World Premiere of “Whatever Works”

By Maria Esteves - May 4, 2009 Tribeca Film Festival co-founder, Robert De

"Whatever Works” Star Evan Rachel Wood hit the red carpet at the 8th Tribeca Film Festival Opening Night

By Maria Esteves - May 4, 2009 Evan Rachel Wood hit the red carpet at the Eighth Annual
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