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Life’s a Rollercoaster Ride! Stories of Inspiration and Change
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Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
PRAYERS OF A SAINT, A SHORT FILM BY SANTHO GOONEWARDENE, WILL SCREEN AT THE LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, OCT. 16-19, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Short film lauded for its portrayal of resilience and strength in the face of loss and brokenness. Janeane speaks with screenwriter and actress, Conner Wharton
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Teen Filmmaker Olivia Anton’s Short Film “Tillie” to Screen at LA Femme International Film Festival, October 17- 20th
October 4, 2019 — “Tillie” which marks the writing and directorial debut of 13-year-old Olivia Anton[now 15}, will screen at the 15th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival on Thursday, October 17th at 12PM. The film was conceived as the first episode in a proposed teen thriller television series, similar to shows like “Stranger Things” and “Riverdale” and was shot in Asbury Park and pays homage to the city’s historical and mythical landmarks.
Produced by Asbury Park Films, “Tillie” centers around Julia, a typical teen, except for her deadbeat father and the murder of her best friend, which has made her fearless and brave beyond her years. When Julia and her friends secretly visit the abandoned “Tillie” mural at the old Palace Amusements in Asbury Park, they seem to disturb something. As they spend the day at the local Carnival, Julia’s friends start to go missing one by one and she will have to get to the bottom of the disappearances before same fate befalls her.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
With Jimmie Allen’s recent #1 song, Kane Brown’s #1 album and Grammy wins for artists like Kacey Musgraves and Brandi Carlile, Country music seems to be swinging open its doors to some of the more unlikely of country artists - enter Brandon Stansell.
When CMT premiered the video for Brandon’s last single HOMETOWN in November 2018, he instantly became what they called,“living history.” The premiere of this video, addressing LGBTQ themes, is a first for the home of Country Music videos.
The video then went on to be named one of Rolling Stone’s Top 10 Country Music Videos of 2018.”
"Country music may not be known for being inclusive to LGBTQ artists, but rising musician Brandon Stansell is redefining the genre one soulful song at a time, “ says Billboard
His is a bold new voice in the genre, as comfortable making you tap your foot as shed a tear - a singer songwriter with something to say, and a voice to remember.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
COMING TO VOD ON OCTOBER 4TH
Written and Directed by: Nancy Goodman
Produced by: Kevin McGrail and Nancy Goodman
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
She left everything behind and risked not only her life, but also the lives of her two small children to escape from Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon. In the middle of the night, Charlie―along with her husband, two toddlers and two young sisters―joined 100 other people on a tiny boat and fled their home country. The journey was long and dangerous, but after almost two years in refugee camps, the family finally made it to America.
After emigrating, as many Vietnamese refugee women did, Charlie began working in the booming nail industry. When her path crossed with Olivett, an African American woman, they became business partners―and built an empire together. After only a few years in the US, Charlie was a millionaire and living the American dream. Her tale is one of tragedy and triumph―a true rags to riches story that will amaze and inspire readers from all walks of life.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
“THE AIR OF THE TIME”, A DOCUMENTARY BY JULIE ROWEN, IS AN OFFICIAL ENTRY IN THE 15TH ANNUAL LAFEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 17-20, 2019
Film celebrates legendary fashion designers Coco Chanel, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Diane Von Furstenberg, Vivienne Westwood and others
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Jami Goldman Marseilles, motivational speaker, teacher and gold medal athlete inspires and connects with the audience on the importance of dedication, perseverance, stamina, strength and triumph.
Jami Goldman Marseilles is a mother, teacher, author, multiple gold medal winner, world record holder, motivational speaker and double amputee. Her remarkable chronicle of redemption began on a fateful day in December 1987. Driving home from a ski trip in New Mexico, Jami, 19, and her friend Lisa, found themselves on a deserted Arizona logging road in a blinding snow storm. After sliding into a snow bank the women found themselves stranded and alone, huddling for warmth in their stalled, now buried Chevy Blazer while the storm raged on.
It was three days and three nights before the storm abated and they were finally able to emerge from the buried Blazer. They quickly discovered that the snow was too deep for them to seek help and with supplies limited to a cinnamon roll and a frozen six-pack of soda they retreated to the car to wait for a rescue party. But none had been sent. Unbeknownst to Jami, Lisa and their families the road had been closed by the regional authorities. It was another week before they were chanced upon by two recreational snow-mobilers.
Barely conscious and severely frost-bitten Jami and Lisa were rushed to the hospital. While she had barely escaped death Jami now had to face the horrendous implications of gangrene in her legs and both were amputated below the knee. Thus began her remarkable journey of recovery. With characteristic determination Jami endured months of painful therapy, strengthening her upper body, relearning how to walk with her prosthetics. But in typical fashion learning to walk again was not enough. In 1996, after watching the Paralympics Games, Jami decided to become a professional Paralympics runner herself. Fitted with “Cheetah” legs, she took naturally to running, and soon began to compete internationally. Not only is she the holder of numerous world records and multiple gold medals, Jami is currently the only “double below the knee amputee” woman in the world to have successfully completed a half marathon and full marathon.
UP AND RUNNING, The Jami Goldman Story, 2001, Pocket Books, Simon & Schuster is a powerfully candid, uplifting and inspiring account of Jami’s extraordinary triumph over adversity and her personal transformation from victim of tragic circumstance to world-record breaking athlete, author and motivational speaker.
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
WINNER - BEST FEATURE WRITER LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, WINNER - BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE, WINNER BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, WINNER - PRODUCTION DESIGN, SELECTED ~ EMERGING DIRECTOR / NEW FILMMAKER FORUM ST. LOUIS
“PARALLEL CHORDS" is the true story of a young violinist struggling to assert her individuality amidst the intense pressure of her pianist father and the formidable weight of her own musical ability. The film stars Rachel Ann and veteran actor Bjorn Johnson, with cinematography by Hannah Radcliff.
The film screened during the festival circuit last year at Woods Hole, MA, KC, Portland Oregon, Columbus, Charlotte, and was chosen as 1 of 5 films by first time feature directors in the New Filmmaker's Forum of St. Louis International Film Festival.
The film also won best Cinematography, Best Narrative Feature, and Best Production Design in the St. Louis Filmmaker's Showcase. LA Femme International Film Festival awarded Catherine with the Best Feature Writer award at the 2018 fest in LA, sponsored by the Writer's Guild of America, West.