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By Maria Esteves – March 25, 2012
The 16th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYSJFF2012) closing night premiere documentary of IRAQ n ROLL, directed by Gill Gaon, was held at the Center for Jewish History, Thursday, March 22, 2012. Hosted by the American Sephardi Federation (ASF) in association with Yeshiva University Museum, the Pomegranate Award presented by ASF director Lynn Winters and renowned sculptor Oded Halahmy, Pomegranate Gallery, OH Foundation for the Arts, Inc., we...
By Maria Esteves – March 25, 2012
The 16th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYSJFF2012) closing night premiere documentary of IRAQ n ROLL, directed by Gill Gaon, was held at the Center for Jewish History, Thursday, March 22, 2012. Hosted by the American Sephardi Federation (ASF) in association with Yeshiva University Museum, the Pomegranate Award presented by ASF director Lynn Winters and renowned sculptor Oded Halahmy, Oded Halahmy Foundation for the Arts, Inc., went to...
By Maria Esteves – March 16, 2012
Writer and documentarian IZZA GÉNINI received the Lifetime Achievement Pomegranate Award for her excellence and achievement in filmmaking during the 16th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYSJFF 2012) Opening Night Gala, held at the Center for Jewish History, New York, Thursday, March 15, 7:00 PM. Presented by the American Sephardi Federation (ASF), the Pomegranate (symbolize love and prosperity) Award acknowledge visionary achievements in the ...
By Maria Esteves – March 3, 2012
If only one life is spared, my existence has been justified, is the way humanitarian, celebrity artist Zelda Kaplan (1916-2012) lived her life. An artist who collects rare African ritual carvings from West Africa, a Golf champion, a professional dancer, and trainer in Ballroom International and Cuban style. Zelda’s findings of rare African ritual carvings in West Africa inspired her humanitarian efforts on marital violence, FGM (Female Genital Mutilation),...
By Maria Esteves – February 27, 2012
The 23rd Annual NY Oscar Night Viewing Party in celebration of the 84th Annual Academy Awards was held at the elegant 21 Club townhouse, New York, Sunday, February 26, 2012, 6:30pm. Hosted by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), this year’s Oscar Night Party will benefit FilmAid International. East Coast Academy members, prior Oscar winners and nominees privately celebrated the evening with a superb cocktail reception in the legendary ...
By Maria Esteves – February 27, 2012
The 84th Annual Academy Awards presented by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) President Tom Sherak for outstanding film achievements of 2011 and hosted by nine-time Academy Award host actor/comedian Billy Crystal commenced Sunday, February 26, 2012, 8:00pm ET and 5:00pm PT at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, California. Live broadcast of the Oscars were televised in the U.S. on ABC Network and in more than 200 countries worldwide. THE ARTI...
By Maria Esteves – February 26, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 New York Runway Shows commenced February 9-16, 2012, at Lincoln Center and venues in downtown New York. Presented by IMG Fashion, this season’s fashion designer Naeem Khan received the title of Mercedes-Benz Presents. The official vehicle on display in the main lobby was the new classic 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 (Sport Light) Roadster. Runway shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week during New York Fashion Week Fall/Win...
Maria Esteves – February 23, 2012
Oscar Week New York 2012 Sixth Annual Meet the Oscars, Grand Central exhibit ribbon cutting opening ceremony presented by New York program director Patrick Harrison, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and hosted by Academy Award winning actress Melissa Leo (The Fighter, 2011) was held at Vanderbilt Hall East Side, Grand Central Terminal, New York, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 AM. This year’s Meet the Oscar, Grand Central showcase H...
By Maria Esteves – February 20, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Fall 2012 (MBFWNYF12) Collections were held at the tents in Lincoln Center and venues in downtown New York, February 9-16, 2012. Presented by IMG Fashion, MBFWNYF12 was sponsored by American Express, DHL, Diet Pepsi, Fiber One Bars, ideeli, Maybelline New York, Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits, TRESemme, W Hotels Worldwide, and WGSN. This season designer Naeem Khan received the title of ‘Mercedes Benz presents.’...
By Maria Esteves – February 17, 2012
New York Fashion Week CARMELITA COUTURE Fall 2012 Revelation Runway Show was held at the Designer’s Loft, NYC, Tuesday, February 14, 6:00 PM. Fashion designer Carmelita Greco Fall 2012 collection was inspired by the biblical book of Revelation written by the prophet John. Her powerful artistic designs rich in symbolism included silk chiffon gowns and blouses in leopard prints; lion print (Lion of Judah) blouses; feather (protection, deliverance) bodys...
By Maria Esteves – February 17, 2012
New York Fashion Week CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Fall 2012 Runway Show was held at Eyebeam Atelier, Saturday, February 11, 4:00 PM. Siriano Fall 2012 collection was inspired by Frank R. Strayer 1933 film “The Vampire Bat,” starring Fay Wray. His beautiful and sophisticated collection included silk crepe dresses, long evening skirts, blouses, tops, capes, and leather jackets in black, white, burgundy and grey croco. Siriano featured his unique and elegant Pay...
By Maria Esteves - February 16, 2012
The 13th Annual 2012 New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF 2012) presented by HBO announces its open call for applicant entries for film submissions in all genres. NYILFF 2012 deadline to submit U.S. and International films is March 31st. To submit an application, please visit http://www.nylatinofilm.com.
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By Maria Esteves - February 16, 2012
The 16th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYSJFF 2012) will be held at the Center for Jewish History March 15-22, 2012. The festival presented by the American Sephardi Federation, annually showcase films to illuminate the scope of the Sephardic Jewish experience from filmmakers throughout the world. This year's opening and closing films are FREE MEN (Les Hommes Libres), directed by Ismael Ferroukhi, Thursday, March 15, 7:30 PM; and IRAQ n ...
By Maria Esteves – February 16, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York LACOSTE Fall/Winer 2012 Runway Show was held at the Theatre in Lincoln Center, Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM. LACOSTE artistic director Felipe Oliveira Baptista Fall/Winter 2012-13 sportswear collection was inspired by LACOSTE 1960s archives of France’s national ski team. Baptista distinctive and elegant urban sportswear for men and women included tightly-fitted ski suits, straight double-faced leather/Mil...
By Maria Esteves – February 15, 2012
The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards hosted by two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J was held at STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00pm ET. Presented by The Recording Academy, produced by John Cossette Productions and AEG Ehrlich Ventures, GRAMMY Awards honored musical excellence in the recording arts and sciences to artists and technical professionals of 2011. This year’s GRAMMY sponsors were Delta Air Lines, Dial Global Radio,...
By Maria Esteves – February 15, 2012
The CAROLINA HERRERA New York Fall 2012 Runway Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Lincoln Center commenced Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM. Herrera’s Fall 2012 runway show was a beautiful display of elegance. Her timeless collection included wool coats embroidered with fur details in navy and black; silk gowns with crystal embroidered, abstract prints, and solid colors. Celebrities in attendance included Anna Wintour, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand...
By Maria Esteves – February 10, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York BCBG MAX AZRIA Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show commenced Thursday, February 9, 2012, at the Theatre in Lincoln Center, New York. Founder/designer Max Azria artful and chic collection of Bauhaus style geometric abstraction composed of silks, chiffons, crepe de chine included canvas/leather trench coats, wool/leather jackets, jumpsuits, gowns, and dresses in navy, rust, black, cream, paprika, teal, camel, and macchiato colo...
By Maria Esteves - February 7, 2012
The 16th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYSJFF 2012) will be held in March. The festival presented by the American Sephardi Federation, annually showcase extraordinary films that explores the Sephardic Jewish experience from filmmakers throughout the world.
For more information, please visit http://sephardicfilmfest.org.
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By Maria Esteves – February 7, 2012
The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) presented by the Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center special film screening of TORN, by Israeli filmmaker Ronit Kertsner commenced Tuesday, January 17, 6:00 PM at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, New York.
TORN is a powerful documentary that follows the life of Jacob Weksler (Romuald Waszkinel) a true Messianic believer, a completed Jew on a spiritual journey to Israel wh...
By Maria Esteves – February 5, 2012
The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) New York Premiere of Dressing America: Tales from the Garment Center directed by Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Monday, January 16, 1:00 PM. A special Q&A session immediately followed with director Steven Fischler and associate producer Phyllis A. Dillon moderated by independent curator Rachel Chanoff, New York Jewish Film Festival. Questions posed to direct...
By Maria Esteves – February 5, 2012
The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) New York Premiere of Dressing America: Tales from the Garment Center directed by Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Monday, January 16, 1:00 PM. A special Q&A session immediately followed with director Steven Fischler and associate producer Phyllis A. Dillon moderated by independent curator Rachel Chanoff, New York Jewish Film Festival. Questions posed to direct...
By Maria Esteves – February 5, 2012
The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) New York Premiere of Dressing America: Tales from the Garment Center directed by Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Monday, January 16, 1:00 PM. A special Q&A session immediately followed with director Steven Fischler and associate producer Phyllis A. Dillon moderated by independent curator Rachel Chanoff, New York Jewish Film Festival. Questions posed to direct...
By Maria Esteves – January 29, 2012
The 84th Academy Awards Nominations were announced by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) President Tom Sherak and 2010 Academy Award nominee Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone) at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater, California on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Eleven Oscar nominations went to Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese and The Artist, directed by Michel Hazanavicius received ten Oscar nominations including best picture and best dir...
By Maria Esteves – January 29, 2012
The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) closing night world premiere documentary of Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resorts, directed by Caroline Laskow and Ian Rosenberg was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Thursday, January 26, 2012. Presented by the Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the sold out world premiere documentary of Kutsher’s Country Club included entertainer actor/comedian Jerry Stiller (Still...
By Maria Esteves – January 28, 2012
The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) Closing Night World Premiere of Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resorts, directed by Caroline Laskow and Ian Rosenberg was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Thursday, January 26, 2012. The sold out world premiere documentary of Kutsher’s Country Club included entertainer actor/comedian Jerry (Gerald Isaac) Stiller, cast members Helen Kutsher, and Celia Duffy. A special Q&A session im...
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