The Fifth Annual NYC Independent Film Festival Celebrates the Art of Filmmaking

Be a part of the NYC Independent Film Festival. The Fifth Annual NYC Independent Film Festival celebrates the art of filmmaking. Whether made by a professional filmmaker or a student with a camera, the event encourages the promotion of new and emerging voices in film, spoken word, music, and art.

The festival has reviewed well over a thousand films and, with each year, more and more people are submitting. The hope is to get into the festival where the artist's film will be shown to hundreds upon hundreds of people eagerly waiting to see what the talented independent creators have to offer.

Welcoming all categories of films including documentaries, features, shorts, animation, and music videos, the festival is spread across five days, October 15th to the 19th, 2014.
To submit a film, please click here.

Located in the heart of the Times Square, and accepting films from all around the world, the festival has a large selection of Indie Films and there is definitely something for everyone. Anyone who walks into the NYC Independent Film Festival is immediately surrounded by people who appreciate the art of filmmaking.

Aware of the process it takes to properly produce a film, these are people who have written, directed, edited, and even starred in their own productions. All dressed up with their family, friends, and loved ones, they sit together waiting to see their film up on the screen. A round of applause follows each film, every other person commenting on the film they have just watched, some even leaving with a few more bits of knowledge that they can apply to their own work next time. There’s a real sense of community, even though the filmmakers are from all around the world. There’s something about the craft that just brings people together.

There are people (tons of people) whose passion burns as bright on the screen as any Hollywood CGI effects. They might not cast high-profile actors or actresses, but they will be able to explore new dazzling talent, techniques and ideas.

The NYC Independent Film Festival may only just be just a half-decade old, but the impact it has on the “small” filmmaking community is huge. This is the perfect outlet for those who want to showcase their talents and possibly even use this as a stepping-stone to go to even greater heights. The NYC Independent Film Festival is proud to showcase such talents and is all about supporting those who have the talent and vision to be the next great filmmakers of future generations.

For more information see NYCIndieFilmFest.com

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Create a Masterpiece While Drinking Wine

Pinot’s Palette is born. Pinot’s Palette-Stamford is a Paint and Sip Studio providing guests with a great night out - an entertaining evening of interactive art and wine.

Pinot's Palette announces today the opening of an Interactive Art Studio in the Harbor Point area of Stamford. The new studio, located at 2200 Atlantic St. #109, is scheduled to open December 14th 2013 and will be the latest launch for the Pinot’s Palette franchise as the growing company expands nationwide.

Guests sign up online at PinotsPalette.com to attend a two-hour or three-hour painting class where they are instructed by a local, trained artist on how to recreate the featured painting of the night. Patrons will enjoy vibrant music, refreshing adult beverages and snacks while painting their very own masterpiece, which they get to take home at the end of the evening.

Pinot’s Palette will provide everything needed: Art supplies, plates and wine glasses—all guests need do is show up and prepare to have fun for an evening as the artist they never thought they could be. In short, Pinot’s Palette-Stamford is Fairfield county’s best night out, where customers can go to Paint. Drink. Have Fun.

Franchisee Chad M. Smith, and Joanne Christena Amico, residents of Stamford, will open the studio location in the city’s newest up and coming area--Harbor Point. Pinot's Palette will be celebrating arrival into this vibrant area of Stamford with the 14 December Grand Opening where engaging artists will walk customers through a fun holiday-inspired painting to kick off the December calendar. Studio Manager Christena Amico says 'There will be nibbles and door prizes and raffles. Wine and beer is always reasonably priced and available for purchase at our fully-stocked bar. A media night will be held on December 11th, where influencers and bloggers in the community can come and enjoy all Pinot’s Palette has to offer.'

“We expect Stamford to be a terrific market for Pinot’s Palette," says owner Chad Smith. He continues, ‘This is a community that is highly supportive of the arts and always keen to get the most from a night out. This is where Pinot’s Palette comes in. We take our motto of Paint. Drink. Have Fun very seriously and think the local community will embrace our concept with open arms. Whether it’s for Girls Night Out, a Bachelorette, a Corporate Party, Date Night, Mobile Events or even a thoughtful Gift Certificate, we have many ways to bring the party to you.’

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

The Louvre: Conservation Treatment of the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Its Monumental Staircase Underway

The great project to conserve the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Daru staircase where it is showcased began on September 3, 2013. It will last over a year and a half and entail an exceptional spatial rearrangement; the Winged Victory will not be visible to the public from September 3, 2013 to Summer 2014. This major undertaking, with a budget of four million euros, has received the support of Nippon Television Holdings, F. Marc de Lacharrière (Fimalac) and Bank of America Merrill Lynch Art Conservation Project, with a contribution of three million euros. The Louvre Museum wishes to open the possibility for all to contribute to this ambitious project through the “Tous mécènes !” (All Donors!) campaign, in order to raise the remaining one million euros necessary to complete the project.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a world traveler, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

The Barnes Foundation Philadelphia - Artful Tasting: Vodka and Art Exploration November 1, 2013

Artful Tasting: Vodka and Art Exploration

Join us to sample and unravel the subtle intricacies of vodkas and compare them with masterpieces from the Barnes collection. Imbibe and discuss the comparative nuances of flavor, ingredients, scents, and regions with formal and sensory aspects of the collection’s masterworks. Led by Senior Instructor for Art and Aesthetics John Gatti.

November 1, 2013

8–9 pm 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway $40; members $30

Collection admission not included.

Reserve your tickets online or by calling 215.278.7200.

Website: The Barnes Foundation

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.