the development film festival in india is a platform for film makers to showcase their works on themes concerning the development of the poor and vulnerable communities .

the centre for development communication of dhan foundation organises the festival .

the festival is organised every year on a theme in development .

development film festival

as a leading sponsor of trinidad and tobago’s three major film festivals – trinidad + tobago film festival ( ttff ) , animae caribe animation and digital media festival and green screen environmental film festival , filmtt has encouraged and facilitated collaboration among these initiatives to produce an inaugural industry event entitled film festival season .
the film festival season brand therefore seeks to bring national awareness to and create heightened interest in the country’s thriving film industry while exemplifying filmtt’s mandate to facilitate the development of the film industry in trinidad and tobago . in 2016 , the film festival season took place from september – november .
popular litchfield hills film festival draws to a close with a visit from gov . malloy
gfdd partners with the 2014 d . c . environmental film festival in the nation’s capital
the center for development communication of dhan foundation is pleased to invite filmmakers to take part in the short film competition , organized as part of 11th development film festival to be held at thamukkam ground , madurai , india from september 20 - 24 , 2017 .
join gfdd for a d . c . environmental film festival screening of lago enriquillo & mañana
the millenium international documentary film festival , which starts in brussels today , will raise awareness about global development issues through powerful documentaries from all over the world .
the film makers whose productions are selected will be invited to take part in the festival and dialogue sessions . the festival is open for the public .
félicie crijns , project assistant , millenium film festival , collection @ urltoken tel . : + 32 483 021435
popular litchfield hills film festival draws to a close with a visit from gov . malloy - the register citizen
the commission on population is proud to announce the 2 nd adolescent health and development ( ahd ) film festival which will take place in quezon city on december 6 - 7 , 2016 .
taiwanese director opens the 1990 film festival with the los angeles premiere screening of first date . ( photo : abraham ferrer )
the film festival organised by dhan foundation focuses on the theme ‘fight poverty : connect and commit for millennium development goals’ . the entries can include the success stories , grassroots initiatives , community efforts , issues and solutions .
mission & objective the new hampshire film festival is a non - profit organization that celebrates the art of filmmaking . the festival strives to advance the quality , and innovation of independent film internationally while simultaneously influencing educational , cultural , and economic impact on the local community .
newly - minted award - winning directors jason dasilva ( when i walk ) and evan jackson leong ( linsanity ) reunite during the film festival’s closing night at cgv cinemas . the duo previously presented their works at the 2013 sundance film festival . ( photo : dustin young )
the millenium international documentary film festival was created in 2008 and had its first edition in 2009 . the united nations has supported all editions of the festival . in 2015 , 12 , 600 people attended the festival . the undp’s award for best development message was given to “the chinese mayor” , a documentary on the attempt of datong’s mayor to return the city to its former glory .
historically , little value is placed on natural capital when looking at growth equations and socioeconomic development .
the green film network has just published an interview made to natasha despotovic , executive director of dreff and the global foundation for democracy and development ( gfdd ) .
exhibitions director estela figueroa ( left ) and ucla film & television archives programmer claire aguilar presided over the film festival’s second edition as it moved westward to ucla’s melnitz theater . ( photo : kaz takeuchi )
supported by the un agencies – the united nations development programme , un women , the food and agriculture organization , the un human rights office and the un office for disaster risk reduction – the festival aims to promote the sustainable development goals ( sdgs ) , which will guide global development for the next fifteen years for a more peaceful and prosperous , and sustainable future .
recognition / awards : presidential award . certificate of exemplary performance and contribution toward development of music in kenya , 17th august 2001 , during the 75th anniversary of kenya music festival .
madurai : films of various genres like documentaries , short films and animation films made of any of the following themes : women and children , livelihoods , food security , education , health , and environment are invited for the 5th development film festival .
the dominican republic environmental film festival ( dreff ) , a gfdd initiative , actively engaged in the 2018 festival marisco ripiao , a popular local fair celebrated each year at the sánchez province ( samaná ) in the dominican republic .
“one of the key objectives of the millenium festival is to mobilise citizens around the sustainable development goals and the major challenges of our time . the documentaries which will be screened this year bring the goals closer to people , putting a human face on them” , said zlatina rousseva , artistic director of the millenium international documentary film festival .
fin atlantic international film festival would like to congratulate rebecca babcock , winner of the 2017 script development program , presented by telefilm canada and the harold greenberg fund . we would also like to recognize lorna kirk and wanda nolan for their contributions to the program .
edinburgh international film festival has a strong track record of creating , shaping and managing innovative talent development programmes across all disciplines . our aim is to build and expand on our previous initiatives and deliver quality programmes for filmmakers across scotland , the uk and internationally .
area of specialization : drama therapy , dance performance , theatre production , theatre for development , public speaking .
seventy - five documentaries from all over the world will be screened during the 2017 edition of the millenium international documentary film festival , which starts today in brussels .
ladies rule : on the dga mainstage , director bertha bay - sa pan ( far left ) is supported by actors bai ling , kieu chinh , and kristy wu during the festival centerpiece screening of pan’s face , an expansion of a short film she presented at the 1998 film festival . ( photo : ernie peña )
over 800 documentaries have been submitted for the 2016 edition of the festival . best documentaries will be awarded in the following categories : best film , sustainable development award , human rights award , along with the special award of the jury , the audience award and the la trois award .
the coordinator 11th development film festival : small millets - our food ! our pride ! dhan foundation centre for development communication 1 a , vaidhiyanatha puram east , kennet cross road near seventh day adventist school , madurai - 625 016 tel . : 0452 - 2302557 / 2302567 / 2302500 / 2610794 fax : 0452 - 2602247 email : filmfestival @ urltoken website : http : / / www . urltoken / dff
as a not - for - profit organization , the litchfield hills film festival operates with a blend of fixed staff and volunteers , utilizing both public and private spaces . the festival revenue is a combination of ticket sales , program guide advertising , film submission fees , and the critical continued financial support of individuals , corporations , foundations and government sources .
the coordinator 11th development film festival : small millets - our food ! our pride ! centre for development communication dhan foundation 1a , vaidyanathapuram east kennet cross road madurai 625 016 , tamil nadu , india tel : + 91 - 452 - 23025557 , + 91 - 452 - 2302567 fax : + 91 - 452 - 2602247 mobile : 9677566335 email : filmfestival @ urltoken website : http : / / www . urltoken / dff
seventeen films produced by grades 10 - 11 students from seventeen regions were carefully judged by film industry’s experts namely : cinekasimanwa festival director elvert bañares ; cinemalaya founding member edward cabagnot , award - winning filmmaker and director of crossroads charliebebs gohetia , salamindanaw festival director gutierez mangansakan ii , population , health and development consultant maria corazon dela paz and popcom’s very own , planning and monitoring division chief jackylin robel .
sunday evening concludes the festival with closing night ceremonies . the ceremony entails a screening of the yfw films , and “granny” award presentations for : best screenplay , best feature , best documentary , best short drama , best short comedy , best short documentary , and best animation . the festival’s most prestigious award , the grand jury award , is voted on by the grand jury comprised of regional and national industry professionals . an nhff produced collage film from the festival weekend closes the ceremony , and an encore presentation of the opening night film closes the festival weekend .
still , the growing support of a loyal and hardworking staff of volunteers who have elevated the recognition and prestige of this keystone event on southern california’s cultural calendar have made the film festival what it is today . nowhere is this evolution more apparent than in the film festival’s very name , which has undergone no less than five major revisions in its three - decade existence .
fin ' s annual script development program is supported by the rbc emerging artists project , telefilm canada & the harold greenberg fund .
the coordinator 11th development film festival : small millets - our food ! our pride ! centre for development communication dhan foundation 1a , vaidhyanathapuram east , kennet cross road , madurai - 625 016 , tamil nadu , india tel : + 91 - 452 - 23025557 , + 91 - 452 - 2302567 fax : + 91 - 452 - 2602247 mobile : + 918300117005 email : filmfestival @ urltoken website : http : / / www . urltoken / dff
submitted photo gov . dannel malloy , first lady cathy malloy and members of the litchfield hills film festival gather for a photo at a screening during the event , held recently in new milford .
film and media studies , stakeholders’ workshop held at kenyatta university titled ‘the theatre curriculum . ’
about 1 , 000 documentaries have been submitted for the 2017 edition of the festival . the best documentaries will be awarded during the closing ceremony on 1 april in the following categories : best film , sustainable development award , human rights award , along with the special award of the jury , the audience award and the la trois award .
the festival goes international with the opening night feature , peter wang’s first date ; and kim u - son’s closer , yun’s town . in between , the festival presents a program of experimental shorts from the mowelfund film institute , a twentieth anniversary program of shorts by asian american film students from the ucla film school’s seminal ethnocommunications program , and host the los angeles premiere screening of shirley sun’s iron and silk , affording festival audiences the first appearance of actress vivian wu . david rathod’s loopy desi comedy west is west screens , as well as a north korean take on the tale of chun - hyang .
in talking about his graduation film tackling life , list will explore the close and personal , how to choose the ‘matter’ of a film , how to manage relationships with subjects , and honour the revelation of long held secrets . see the film synopsis here and list’s biography here .
“documentary films have the power to present the issues through real life stories and images” , said zlatina rousseva , artistic director of the millenium international documentary film festival . “this is why our festival represents a platform where people can get inspired and united around a common goal : a better world for all of us .
about the festival the new hampshire film festival made its debut in 2001 in derry , nh , but moved to its permanent home of portsmouth , nh in 2004 . portsmouth was settled in 1623 and the layout of the downtown district could not be better suited for a film festival with everything : screening venues , party venues , headquarters , galleries , conference centers , shops , waterfront dining , hotels , and inns , all within walking distance . the event takes place in the autumn when the foliage is at its peak .
global foundation for democracy and development will be hosting its first holiday cocktail party at our office in the center of washington , d . c .
celebrating the un at 70 . panel discussion on “financing for development post - 2015 : the growing importance of multi - stakeholder partnerships for developing countries”
the original copy of the film need not be sent & received films will not be returned .
in talking about his graduation film above and below , steiner will explore the characters in his film – including landscape and architecture ; and ‘fiction elements’ – the use of music and the creation and juxtaposition of scenes that generates new meaning . see the film synopsis here , and steiner’s biography here .
beginning june 1st , the dominican environmental film festival ( dreff ) celebrated during an entire week two important international days : world environment day and world ocean day , held annually on june 5th and 8th , respectively .
on festival closing night at the aratani / japan america theatre , the capacity crowd sends much love to visual communications executive director linda mabalot , who was hospitalized shortly before the start of festival week 2003 . ( photo : arjuna soriano )
the global foundation for democracy and development ( gfdd ) and dominican republic environmental film festival ( dreff ) deeply lament the death of dominican producer , director and photographer fernando báez mella , who tragically passed away on july 3 , 2018 . in addition to having been a great friend and collaborator , mr . báez mella was a member of the dreff national advisory committee .
film duration must be not more than three minutes ( excluding titles in the beginning and end ) .
the united nations has been supporting the annual international millenium documentary film fetsival since 2009 . photo : mff
the films with filled in submission forms can be send to mr . k . ranganathan , coordinator , 5th development film festival , dhan foundation , 7 e , valmigi street , s . s . colony , madurai , tamil nadu , 625010 . for details contact 0452 - 4353983 . email : > filmfestival @ urltoken website : > http : / / www . urltoken / dff
the goal of film prize foundation , inc . ( prize foundation ) is to educate , energize , and incentivize the local creative community and stimulate the northwest louisiana economy . through immersive competitions , educational events , and an annual festival , prize foundation draws in filmmakers , entrepreneurs , and musicians from across the world to shreveport - bossier . prize foundation supports the louisiana film prize , louisiana music prize , louisiana startup prize , and film prize junior .
the ahd film festival was originally conceived to provide a venue for creativity among young people and at the same time raise their awareness on various issues affecting them such as teenage pregnancy , early sexual encounters , climate change among others . this year’s theme , kabataan , kalusugan , kalikasan : magkaugnay , highlights the interrelationship among population , health and environment ( phe ) and its effects in the context of sustainable development .
this is a great festival which takes place in a perfect setting – a quaint , seaside , new england arts city in the fall – with all screening and hospitality venues within walking distance . extremely well - organized by people who love film .
red - hot hong kong director wong kar - wai ( left , with film festival poster ) is the talk of the town as he supports the los angeles premiere screening of his highly influential chung king express . ( photo : abraham ferrer )
the festival was adopted by popcom central office as one of the advocacy activities for the ahd component of the philippine population management program .
each film should be sent with the filled in submission form . ( please make photocopies of the form if needed )
doc funding , film incentives and rebates with a specific focus on the nfvf support , idc funding and dti incentives .
this saturday , 9 june 2018 , sage is hosting a film editing panel discussion as part of the encounters international documentary film festival . the participants are writer hélène smit ( eerstewater ) and editors ashika sato ( freedom isn’t free ) and andrea shaw s . a . g . e ( not in my neighbourhood mentor , co - editor on whispering truth to power ) .
the los angeles asian pacific film festival has grown exponentially since its first edition in 1983 , reflected not only by increases in both number of total works and artists , but also by substantial increases in attendance . initially housed in the then - japan america theatre , the film festival is now ensconced at the newly - christened aratani theatre , directors guild of america , the tateuchi democracy forum at janm , cgv cinemas , and additional venues throughout los angeles . the festival has experienced drastic fluctuations in both the volume of cinematic offerings and audiences , as well as shifting tastes and interests from audiences over what qualifies as “asian” cinema ( both homegrown and foreign ) .
usc in da house : graduate animation supervisor and veteran film animator mar elepaño ( far left ) greets festival artists alena tam ( junior ) , charles davis ( cambodian doughnut dreams ) , and shane liem ( cruelty of youth ) . ( photo : abraham ferrer )
new milford - - governor daniel malloy and first lady cathy malloy attended the 2011 litchfield hills film festival sunday to view the groundbreaking documentary film , in a town this size . filmmaker patrick v . brown paints a compelling picture of a small oklahoma town and it ' s long - suppressed tragedy of childhood sexual abuse . the victims and their families tell their stories through first person interviews .
eiff talent lab gives up - and - coming filmmakers an amazing opportunity to learn from the world’s key film industry players .
karin pouls , communication officer , european commission , directorate - general for international cooperation and development e - mail : karin . pouls @ urltoken tel . : + 32 2 299 41 53
the festival has grown in renown and size while building a foundation for the central goal of developing a permanent cultural film center . the center will feature a production facility , film school , and theater in which the best of independent features , documentaries , shorts , animation , and world cinema will be presented year - round , as well as educational programs in which aspiring filmmakers can develop their craft .
a variety of perspectives produce the knowledge representing a nation’s ngo environment . statistical reports by development agencies and multilateral organizations heavily populate previous work related to ngo efforts in the dominican republic . . .
thursday , august 27th 9 : 00 a . m . to 12 : 00 p . m . film : extinction in progress
discussion panel “the film industry in the dominican republic as an engine of socio - economic development” panelists : boni guerrero canto , legal manager of the dominican republic film commission ( dgcine , by its spanish acronym ) ; laura castellanos , dominican lawyer specializing in film industry and co - producer of la montaña . time : 12 : 30 p . m . to 2 : 00 p . m . place : global foundation for democracy and development ( gfdd ) 1629 k street nw . suite 1100 . screening of lago enriquillo . . . preludio del cambio climático special guest : fernando báez , director and writer . time : 6 : 00 p . m . place : art museum of the americas ( ama ) 201 18th st . , nw . washington , d . c . 20006
undp will be part of a debate on development and urbanization after the screening of the documentary “the land of many palaces” on saturday , 19 march , at 14 : 00 , at cinema galeries .
the details of awards won by the films and a copy of press releases about the film can be attached with the submission form .
during this session filmmakers and activists who use film for change will discuss their experience on specific campaigns and share their successes and challenges .
there is no future without culture . culture is essential in all societies , contributing to democracy and pluralism” , said stefano manservisi , director - general of international development and cooperation of the european commission , on the opening of the festival . “cinema and the audiovisual sector evidence the diversity and multiculturalism of our world , sharing experiences and promoting understanding” , he said .
film : la familia reyna date : thursday , november 3 , 2016 place : art museum of the americas ( ama ) , 201 18th street , nw , washington , d . c . 20006 time : 6 : 00 pm special guest : danilo reynoso , film producer
since its first edition in 2009 , the festival has gained international recognition and has become a major annual cultural event in brussels . it has played a key role in raising awareness among the public , in particular youth , about the development goals , contributing to a better understanding of global challenges and generating debate on how we can together achieve a better world for everyone .
with increasing popularity and impressive development , the festival has reached an exciting growth point , providing new avenues for sponsorship and partnering . for sponsorship or individual donation information , please visit our website at urltoken . all donations are tax deductible . please join us in keeping independent film alive and thriving . info @ urltoken . www . urltoken . ( 860 ) 799 - 7331 . office : 77 railroad street , new milford , ct 06776 . mailing address : po box 846 , kent , ct , 06757 .
film : los fabulosos ma’mejores date : friday , november 4 , 2016 place : art museum of the americas ( ama ) , 201 18th street , nw , washington , d . c . 20006 time : 6 : 00 pm special guest : celinés toribio , film producer and actress
“the united nations has been a strong supporter of the festival since its very first edition . we are happy to share this year’s edition with one of our most important partners - the european union” , said barbara pesce - monteiro , director of the un in brussels . “documentaries have the power to tell stories about pressing issues the world is facing in a compelling way . they are about the realities that people live in . we hope the movies and the debates during the festival will inspire and mobilise action for achieving together the sustainable development goals everywhere” .
tuesday , august 25th 9 : 00 a . m . to 12 : 00 p . m . film : lago enriquillo preludio del cambio climatico
film : racing extinction when : thursday , march 16 . 7 : 30pm where : cinemateca dominicana . plaza de la cultura , santo domingo .
film : la casa ausente when : friday , march 17 . 7 : 30pm where : cinemateca dominicana . plaza de la cultura , santo domingo .
sept . 2005 “music and dance : a prerequisite in the development of crowd self in struggles against human oppressions . ” a paper presented at 2005 iov world congress 28th september to 3rd october , 2005 at andong korea & asia .
every great feature film begins with a well - written and dynamic screenplay . as original ideas and highly developed scripts are key elements to the success of the screen industry , fin is looking for the best and most talented writers from the atlantic region to participate in our annual script development program . supported by rbc emerging artists project , telefilm canada & the harold greenberg fund , this program offers a unique opportunity for atlantic canadian writers to develop their feature film ideas from an outline into a treatment and finally into a rough first draft .
the edinburgh international film festival limited is a subsidiary of the centre for the moving image . registered in scotland no : sc132453 . vat no : 502 548861 . registered office : 88 lothian road , edinburgh eh3 9bz . the centre for the moving image is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status . scottish charity no . sc006793
director julia kwan ( left ) and actor vivian wu support the festival centerpiece presentation of eve and the fire horse at the directors guild of america . ( photo : raymond lin )
abraham ferrer is recruited to replace jeff chop as co - director of the film festival along with claire aguilar . acv executive director peter chow came to town to screen his debut feature , pickles make me cry . curtis choy’s the fall of the i - hotel is screened , and usc animation dept . lab supervisors mar elepaño and everett lewis team up to host the first edition of “pioneering visions , ” a spotlight of new films locally produced by emerging asian pacific americans that would grow into a perennial festival highlight .
film : sambá ( 2017 ) time : 9 : 15 p . m . afi silver theatre and cultural center 8633 colesville road silver spring , md 20910
film : sambá ( 2017 ) time : 9 : 30 p . m . afi silver theatre and cultural center 8633 colesville road silver spring , md 20910
we ' re accepting applications from 2018 ! masters and phd level candidates , to conduct high - level research in the dominican republic on issues related to the country ' s attainment of the united nations sustainable development goals . apply now !
music in kenya , “development , management , composition and performance”a tribute to daniel t . arap moi , kabarak university ( 2010 ) isbn 978 - 9966 - 023 - 001 , by prof . emily achieng’ akuno , dr . henry wanjala
becca babcock is a writer and actor . originally from northern alberta , becca moved to nova scotia in 2005 to pursue her phd in english . she has published stories and articles in magazines and journals in canada and internationally , and in 2012 , she published a short story collection , every second weekend ( blaurock press ) . she has produced several festival - screened short films and one festival - screened documentary feature film , and she has written and staged plays in edmonton and halifax . she lives and works in halifax .
director philip kan gotanda ( center rear ) with the crew from life tastes good , the 1999 film festival’s opening nighter ( from left ) : kelvin han yee , tim lounibos , producer diane takei , editor maysie hoy , director philip kan gotanda , julia nickson , sab shimono , and composer dan kuramoto . ( photo : visual communications )
gfdd and the dominican republic’s commissioner of culture in new york invite you to “a review of film law in the dominican republic : six years of constant growth” .
this festival , â a celebration of dominican flavors , music and culture , will be held june 30th and july 1st at the plaza del muelle , sánchez , samaná , d . r .
“basic principles of composition and adaptation of melodies” , a paper presented during the kenya music festival workshop for choirmasters from 28th to 31st august , 2001 at the french cultural centre , nairobi , kenya .
“this film festival has become an annual international event which screens documentaries portraying the world in all its complexity” , said barbara pesce - monteiro , director of un and undp representation office in brussels . “we hope this edition will contribute to a better understanding of the global issues and generate a debate on how we can together achieve a world where no one is left behind” .
wednesday , august 26th 9 : 00 a . m . to 12 : 00 p . m . film : garbage or resource ? a dominican republic experience & bag it
she is currently turning the documentary freedom isn’t free , into a 6 part broadcast series and is in the planning stages of her first venture into directing a documentary film .
hong kong director stanley kwan , the subject of a festival spotlight , is interviewed prior to the closing night premiere screening of his ruan ling yu , aka the actress . ( photo : abraham ferrer )
during the festival’s “pioneering visions” showcase , future feature - length directors gene cajayon ( debut ) and jessica yu ( sour death balls ) talk about the making of their respective films . ( photo : abraham ferrer )
title / qualifications : dr . department / unit / section : theatre arts and film technology contact address : p . o . box 43844 – 00100 nairobi position : lecturer download full cv
he has been the secretary of constituency development fund ( cdf ) , muhoroni constituency , a member of the board of governors kisumu boys high school and the patron , prof . ayiecho obumba mixed secondary school in addition to researching , teaching , supervising graduate students and many other community responsibilities .
the first film to be shown as part of this joint initiative between the dreff and itsc is landfill harmonic when : friday october 30 , 2015 at 4 : 00 where : itsc premises .
july 2007 “the role of music in the liberation struggle of africa . ” sixth festival of pan - african music brazzaville , 7 - 14 july 2007 theme : “musics of emancipation and liberation movements in africa and her diaspora . ”
the former president of the dominican republic and founder of the global foundation for democracy and development / funglode , dr . leonel fernández , participated in a variety of dynamic and educational panel discussions during the 2018 annual iste conference and expo which took place from june 24 to 27 in chicago , illinois .
alas , i was not able to attend the festival in person , but the whole experience of connecting with them , seeing what else they programmed , all of it . . . just super ! many many thanks to them ! !
at the festival’s opening night at the directors guild of america , spoken - word artist beau sia ( left ) knows how to put director tze chun ( children of invention ) at ease before his screening . ( photo : kris mendoza )
global foundation for democracy and development ( gfdd ) , as a non - governmental organization accredited to the organization of american states ( oas ) and within the framework of a collaborative agreement between both institutions , convened civil society organizations of latin america , the caribbean and the western hemisphere to discuss the future of the americas .
to commemorate world ocean day , held on june 8th of each year , the dominican environment film festival ( dreff ) , along with the ministries of the environment and tourism of the dominican republic , featured a special presentation of the short documentaries el mar y yo ( non - official translation : the sea and i ) and un viaje a través de los ojos del arrecife ( non - official translation : a journey through the eyes of the coral reef ) .
in celebration of dominican culture and music , journalist , music and film critic and author , máximo jiménez will lead a conversation entitled “musica y cultura popular dominicana” at the dominican commission of culture in the united states .
when : april 25 , 2016 time : 6 . 30pm - 10 . 30pm where : walter reade theater , the film society of lincoln center - 165 w . 65thâ st . , new york , ny 10023
the un programs volunteer will provide support with international affairs initiatives such as the foundation’s un programs , the gfdd global roundtables and the global rountable issues blog . the volunteer will also gather and analyze information in the areas of international policy and un affairs , climate change and sustainability as well as other topics related to international development .
the festival kicks off with a debate on friday , 24 march , 18 : 00 at bozar on the implementation of the sdgs and the role of institutions , citizens and art in achieving the goals . key speakers in the panel include : stefano manservisi , director - general of international development and cooperation , european commission ; maria arena , member of the european parliament ; ivan krastev , director of the centre for liberal strategies and board member of international crisis group ; patrick gomes , secretary general of the acp group of states ; and paul dujardin , director of bozar in brussels .
as film editor and visual communications boardmember walt louie looks on , veteran cinematographer michael chin and sound recordist curtis choy reflect on the impact of working on wayne wang’s groundbreaking chan is missing . ( photo : apollo victoria )
gateway primary revision music . isbn 9966 493751henry n . wanjala ` , “significance of traditional music in christian worship and evangelism” , paper presented during the festival of christian arts in kenya , ( 2010 ) , nairobi , isbn 9966 - 08 - 522 - x .
u4u is an innovative mix of educational activities which provides teens critical information and services to help protect them from poor decisions and abuse . it will be followed by an awarding ceremony on december 7 at the up film center .
the festival kicks - off with a one ( 1 ) day youth - for - you ( u4u ) teen trail on december 6 at the university hotel , up diliman , quezon city . miguel tanfelix , u4u celebrity ambassador , will grace the event and advocate about
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documentary - drama / 2013 / 80 min . date : friday , february 28 @ 6 : 45 pm location : mexican cultural institute , 2829 16th st . , nw , washington , dc 20008
date : may 4 , 2014 4 : 00 pm : the polar explorer , mark terry , 52 min . ( documentary ) 8 : 00 pm : someplace with a mountain , steve goodall , 52 min . ( short film )
its 2017 edition promotes the sustainable development goals ( sdgs ) , a set of 17 universal goals adopted by world leaders at the united nations in september 2015 to achieve a more peaceful , prosperous , and sustainable future by 2030 . documentaries will focus on themes across the five principles of the agenda 2030 - people , planet , prosperity , peace , and partnership .
date : may 5 , 2014 4 : 00 pm : voices of transition , nils aguilar , 52 min . ( documentary ) 8 : 00 pm : tsunami and the cherry blossom , lucy walker , 39 min . ( short film )
film : la montaña ( the mountain ) when : thursday , october 19 , 2017 . 5 : 00pm . where : gfdd - dc office , 1629 k street nw , suite 1100 . washington , dc . 20006 ( farragut square )
the organizers will start work on the 2012 festival in may and plan on working this all summer scheduling events to take place in their new headquarters which will continue to show works of art , host films , music and performance art . go to the website for all upcoming events urltoken
doc tour 2018 is a one - day event in collaboration with encounters south african international documentary festival . it is aimed at young professionals and seasoned filmmakers . in the morning is a training workshop and , in the afternoon , a general forum will address crucial issues in the industry .
date : may 6 , 2014 4 : 00 pm : trashed , candida brady , 98 min . ( documentary ) 8 : 00 pm : garbage or resource ? a dominican republic experience , natasha despotovic , 17 min . ( short film )
lago enriquillo . . . prelude to climate change * fernando báez , film director , will join us ! where : auditorio principal / salón de referencias . unibe . ave . francia # 129 , gazcue . santo domingo , r . d .
when : 7 : 30 pm , monday , may 15 where : walter reade theater , the film society of lincoln center , 165 w . 65th street , north side , upper level , new york , ny , 10023 dress code : black tie
jonathan cumming is a story producer , script advisor & writer . he has been writing for fact - based television and film projects for some 16 years . his work has included series structures and scripts for productions seen on national geographic , discovery channel usa , animal planet usa , bbc natural world , and pbs ( usa ) , among other players in global television . he has a doctorate in english literature from wits university and serves regularly as an external examiner for wits’s school of film & television .
in a special lo - fi super 8mm showcase , directors dan gambito ( maria avenue ) and soji kashiwagi ( honorable mention ) listen in as diana yamashiro ( teach them well ) talks about the making of her film . ( photo : abraham ferrer )
as his cast and jury members look on , director sarab neelam ( center ) accepts plaudits at the aratani / japan america theatre as his ocean of pearls is named the grand jury award winner for best narrative feature , as well as festival audience award winner for narrative feature . ( photo : ernie peña )
the gala award party was held saturday evening at the new festival headquarters at 77 railroad street . the headquarters was adorned with the artwork from the winner of the
lynn redgrave award
, fake , a feature that tells the story of a prolific artist who in his struggle to sell his own art finds his true genius is in the forgery of great masters and ends up involved with the mob . there were 20 awards given at the event and was attended by over 200 people , following the award party was the screening of the film at two sold out venues .
the details of awards won by the films and a copy of press releases about the film can be attached with the submission form . the director , producer or sponsoring organisation can send in their products . the films can be sent in vcd , dvd or dv formats .
the 2017 edition is supported by the european union and the un agencies – the international organization for migration ( iom ) , the food and agriculture organization ( fao ) , the un human rights office ( ohchr ) , the un development programme ( undp ) , the un population fund ( unfpa ) , the un children’s fund ( unicef ) , the un office for disaster risk reduction ( unisdr ) and the un women .
date : may 3 , 2014 4 : 00 pm : planet ocean , yann arthus - bertrand , 94 min . ( documentary ) 8 : 00 pm : what would darwin think ? man vs . nature in the galapagos , jon bowermaster , 48 min . ( short film )
th closing night ceremony includes “granny” award presentations for : best screenplay , best feature , best documentary , best short drama , best short comedy , best short documentary , and best animation . the festival’s most prestigious awards , the grand jury award - narrative and the grand jury award - documentary , are voted on by the grand jury comprised of regional and national industry professionals .
the new administration of president rodrigo duterte has recognized the relevance of population interventions in his platform of national development . as such , he pronounced strong political will to fully implement the responsible parenthood and reproductive health ( rprh ) law as a component of the national socio - economic agenda during his first state of the nation address ( sona ) . in relation to this , he issued executive order no . 12 to urgently attain zero unmet need for modern family planning as one of the legacies of the philippine health agenda .
the films screened were already regional winners and competed in the national level for the following categories : best film , best director , best cinematography , best musical scoring , best screenplay , best actor , best actress , best supporting actor , best supporting actress , best editing , best poster , best trailer , best production design and best sound design .
hélène is particularly interested in the way the psyche uses symbolism , especially in dreams , to make meaning . she worked with layers of symbolism in the film eerstewater , and based the editing process on the way the psyche works with archetypal and collective symbolism . in her session , she will discuss the way metaphor and symbolism was used to edit eerstewater and bring coherence to a series of different stories .
nh films include those films in which credited actors , directors , producers , crew members , or writers are nh residents , or have lived in the granite state for at least 2 years ; or films which were shot in nh . films submitted in this category will be considered for nh day / night and all other applicable categories as appropriate . if your film has an nh affiliation , please submit in this category .
andrea studied drama and english at uct in the early 90s , and then learned editing on - the - job in a news room in london . since then , working in johannesburg and cape town , she has edited and scripted across most genres , with a strong focus on story telling through documentary . she works with film makers , academics and journalists on socio - political documentaries , adventure series and feature films . she is married to an editor and their constant tech talk drives the children crazy .
liezel vermeulen , the doc tour 2018 coordinator in cape town is a freelance line producer during the day and the dfa newsletter editor and social media at night . she has extensive experience in administering the dti film & tv incentive and has contributed to dti policy papers in the areas of animation , post - production and documentary incentives across a range of genres . she has been a television lecturer at university level , supervised production teams in documentary , animation and wildlife but docs will always be her first love .
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the entries should be sent in dvd / vcd format along with the filled in submission form .
the films can be in any of the indian / foreign languages with english subtitle .
the films sent for competition should have been released within last five years and should have been produced with the own idea of the director .
india is known for its rich and diverse culinary culture . given the diversity in soil type , climate and farming , food heritage of the communities varies significantly and influenced by the locally available foods . food as medicine is not something new to us ; the basics of using certain foods to treat some illnesses have been well documented in our ancient texts . our ancient wisdom on the medicinal and nutritional value of food , which has been a part and parcel of our culinary practice , needs to be preserved and passed . . . read more
the films sent for competition should have been released within last five years and should have been produced with the own idea of the director . . . . read more
telefilm canada & the harold greenburg fund script pitch feat . 2018 winner rebecca babcock
these will be screened in various cinemas across the city of brussels followed by debates with the participation of un experts on themes related to gender equality and women’s empowerment , urbanization , human rights , and building resilience against disasters .
ludmila tiganu , communications specialist , un / undp representation office brussels , ludmila . tiganu @ urltoken tel . : + 32 2 213 82 96
the 75 documentaries , which entered the final competition , will be screened in various cinemas across the city of brussels , with some of them being followed by debates with the participation of un experts on themes related to gender equality and women’s empowerment , children’s rights , poverty and migration , among many others .
ludmila tiganu , communications specialist , un / undp representation office brussels e - mail : ludmila . tiganu @ urltoken tel . : + 32 2 213 82 96
award - winning scottish writer nicole taylor is our second eiff screenwriter - in - residence .
the write to research lab is a rare and exciting opportunity for talented screenwriters and writer / directors to develop story ideas .
have a look at what ' s on to book a screening or event .
if you don’t want to view your watch list right now , you can access your list anytime from your profile .
create awareness on the status of today’s adolescents and young people and provide a creative venue where they can express themselves on issues like teenage pregnancy , sexuality and reproductive health .
popcom executive director juan antonio perez iii believes that this activity will greatly contribute to the improvement and promotion of the total well - being of young people . #
based on the 2015 census of population with a total population of 100 , 979 , 303 and 2010 - 2015 population growth rate of 1 . 72 and calculation using geometric equation
there are five nhff parties held throughout the weekend : nh day & night party ( thursday night ) , opening night celebration ( friday night ) , harbour place tent party ( saturday afternoon ) piscataqua gala ( saturday night ) , vip brunch ( sunday morning ) . these events take place at portsmouth’s finest clubs , bars , and restaurants highlighting the beauty of the city , and promoting filmmaker to audience connections in a relaxed yet lively environment .
new this year , a prize package for an all - expenses paid trip for the director or producer to new york city for an industry meeting with oscilloscope laboratories ( narrative winner ) and a & e indie films ( documentary winner ) has been added to the esteemed awards .
the screenplay extended submission deadline is august 1 ( not september 1 - - that is for films only ) .
governor daniel malloy and first lady cathy malloy are outspoken advocates against sexual abuse . cathy malloy is the current executive director of the center for sexual assault crisis counseling and education in stamford .
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the former president of the dominican association of art critics ( acroarte ) , máximo jiménez , launched his latest book on the bachata , one of the most popular latin american musical genres that originated in the dominican republic in the 20th century . published by funglode , the book launching event took place before a relaxed and enthusiastic audience that gathered at the dominican commission of culture in new york .
article 42 of the bill on political parties , groups and movements , approved by the senate of the republic last april , establishes that the only methods by which candidates running for elected positions can be chosen is through open and simultaneous primaries .
february 1 - march 1 , 2013 ps 84 cafeteria 250 berry street , brooklyn , ny .
paterson museum , thomas rogers building , 2 market st . , paterson nj 07501
dreff screenings : de espaldas al mar and lago enriquillo . date : march 22 , 2013 time : 6 : 15pm location : gala hispanic theatre 3333 14th st . , nw
friday 15 march , 2013 515 audubon ave , new york , ny 10040 . isabella home center , on saturday 16 march at 6 : 00pm . on sunday 17 march , the fair will take place at the commissioner of culture from 10 : 00am to 6 : 00 pm at 541 west 145th street between amsterdam avenue and broadway .
april 22 , 2013 @ 6 : 30pm art museum of the americas 201 18th st . , nw washington dc 20006
date : thursday , june 6 , 2013 time : 6 : 00 p . m . place : the malcolm x & dr . betty shabazz memorial and educational center 3940 broadway new york , ny 10032
date : wednesday , december 11 from 3 : 00 - 6 : 00 pm washington , d . c .
date : april 23 , 2014 time : 4 : 00 - 5 : 00 p . m . location : santo domingo , dominican republic
date : april 24 , 2014 time : 9 : 30 - 10 : 30 a . m . location : santo domingo , dominican republic
date : april 24 , 2014 time : 11 : 30 a . m . - 12 : 30 p . m . location : santo domingo , dominican republic
date : april 24 , 2014 time : 4 : 00 - 5 : 00 p . m . location : santo domingo , dominican republic
the growth of lake enriquillo : environmental , social and scientific implications . ”
date : april 25 , 2014 time : 10 : 30 a . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo
date : april 28 , 2014 time : 11 : 00 a . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo
following the screening , a practical education initiative and workshops in art recycling workshop by recreate coordinator , bertha santana .
date : april 29 , 2014 time : 10 : 30 a . m . to 12 : 30 p . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo
with the participation of dr . sobieski de leon , historian and expert on the liborista culture .
date : april 30 , 2014 time : 10 : 30 a . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo
date : may 1 , 2014 time : 10 : 30 a . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo
date : april 8th , 2014 time : 4 : 00 pm location : edison o . jackson auditorium , medgar evers college
date : may 3 , 2014 location : dominican republic embassy , 1715 22nd street , nw , washington , d . c . , 20008
date : may 20 , 2014 location : walter e . washington convention center located on 801 , mount vernon place , nw , washington , dc .
date : may 21 , 2014 the event will take place at funglode headquarters from 9 am - noon .
date : may 21 - 23 , 2014 location : symphony space , 2537 broadway ( at 95th st . ) , new york , ny 10025 - 6990


blue man group is a performance art company formed in 1991 .

it is best known for its stage productions around the world .

it combines many different categories of music and art , both popular and obscure in these shows .

blue man group currently has continuing theatrical productions in las vegas , orlando , boston , chicago , new york city and berlin .

in addition to the stage theatre show , blue man group has toured the globe with multiple national and global tours ; been a guest on various tv programs as both characters and performers ; appeared on the norwegian cruise line ship , epic ; released multiple studio albums ; contributed to a number of film scores ; performed with orchestras around the us , and appeared in advertising campaigns .

blue man group was referenced in a story line of the tv series arrested development .

in july 2017 , cirque de soleil purchased the blue man productions for an undisclosed sum .

cirque announced plans to expand blue man group globally and diversify the live entertainment production .

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blue man group have licensed two different musical instruments for kids , manufactured by toy quest , based on existing blue man creations :
blue man group percussion tubes
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check out the instant info box below to visit blue man group’s website , request more information from a group sales rep and connect with blue man group on social media . get more information on blue man group’s group discounts here . blue man group will help you every step of the way once you decide that a las vegas show put on by famous blue man group will be the highlight of your group itinerary .
2011 : making the most significant changes since its opening , blue man group bows its new edition , called
blue man group .
alan ritchson , a blue man and joe jonas at blue man group in monte carlo for “i can do that” on nbc .
blue man group’s finale involves the audience and is fun for all . credit : lindsey best © 2015 blue man productions , llc
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midi pvc : the signature blue man group pvc instrument shrunk down and electrified .
save up to $ 195 when you purchase 4 tickets to blue man group .
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blue man group also appeared on episode 7 of season 12 of celebrity apprentice .
members of the
blue man group
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guests must check - in with the blue man group vip host at 5 : 00 pm in front of the blue man theater .
cirque du soleil buys blue man group two of the most successful live performance franchises are joining forces . cirque du soleil announced that it is buying blue man group .
the blue men are timeless . they defy the advancement of age . there are no blue babies , blue teens or blue geezers . no blue man group puberty or midlife crisis .
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blue man group ' s three is available now ( itunes ) ( amazon ) .
blue man group posing in front of a drumset during a performance in las vegas .
the blue man group also appeared on episode 7 of season 12 of celebrity apprentice .
next month at jccc you can catch the blue man group in action . submitted photo
in 2008 , blue man group performed at the 2008 first robotics boston regional competition .
friedman : so blue man group is teaming up with cirque du soleil . . .
blue man group cast bows after electrifying finale at monte carlo resort and casino . credit : lindsey best © 2015 blue man productions , llc
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“the blue man group will keep its autonomy , ” mr . lamarre said . “we’re not going to mix the cirque du soleil brand with the brand of blue man group . ”
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addresses : office —blue man productions , 599 broadway , 5th floor , new york , ny 10012 . website— blue man group official website : urltoken .
“we are going to keep blue man group as the blue man group , ” lamarre said . “it will not be , ‘blue man group by cirque du soleil . ’ it is important for us to keep that brand as it has been , and keeping the chemistry of its same group of creative partners . ”
blue man group is brought to south africa by big concerts international – a live nation company .
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scrubs — zach braff approached blue man group to participate in a popular storyline in his show .
since 1991 , the blue man group show has toured 15 countries and reached 35 million fans .
star . parts of the manual are also used in blue man group ' s theatrical shows .
reporter dwyane bevil and i went on the tour with nearly 10 other blue man group fans .
presented by new zealand by blue man productions ltd , and lunchbox theatrical productions ltd blue man group plays at the civic until 5 june . details see auckland live
blue man group performs on its new instrument , the kleinulum , at monte carlo resort and casino . credit : lindsey best © 2015 blue man productions , llc
tim brasil – blue man group is the face of tim brasil , a telecommunications company in brazil .
blue man group received a key to the las vegas strip on monday as it celebrates 25 years .
【strawberry alice】blue man group world tour - shanghai , shanghai culture square , 03 / 12 / 2016 .
one popular part of a blue man group show is using drums full of paint as percussion instruments .
scrubs — zach braff approached blue man group to participate in a popular storyline in his hit show .
the blue man group show combines new instruments , music , video and lighting with iconic blue man vignettes in a theater built to bring the action closer than ever before .
fans may keep up with blue man group through twitter , facebook , instagram or the hashtag # daretolive .
blue man group continues to defy genres , cultures and demographics as it secures its hold on the strip .
tim brasil - blue man group is the face of tim brasil , the largest telecommunications company in brazil .
scrubs ( 2006 ) - zach braff approached blue man group to participate in a storyline in his show .
the group continued our walk down the halls while hearing about the history of the blue man group and looking at rarely seen photos from the past .
best known for its blue man group performances featuring bald percussionists covered in blue body paint , blue man productions will add six permanent shows and two touring groups to cirque du soleil ' s global entertainment empire .
producers : bob boilen , josh rogosin , niki walker ; blue man group producer : anita shah ; audio engineer : josh rogosin ; videographers : niki walker , colin marshall , nick michael , kara frame , claire hannah collins ; blue man group music & creative director : jeff turlik ; blue man group director : david bray ; production assistant : cj riculan ; special thanks : blue man group crew ; photo : claire harbage / npr .
you were with the blue man group . how did you get into that ? what was the lead up to you joining the blue men ?
telemundo’s la voz kids ( july 2016 ) - blue man group performed on la voz kids alongside the top 6 finalists during the live finale . the kids sang “applause” by lady gaga and three blue men and blue man group band members provided the music .
love blue man group - audio is very entertaining and well recorded . sounds great on a good sound system .
the strip’s predominant production company announced today it has acquired blue man group . both brands have a rich history in las vegas , with cirque currently operating seven shows on the strip and blue man group running regularly at luxor .
blue man group is a creative organization dedicated to creating exciting and innovative work in a wide variety of media .
“blue man group can truly integrate a meeting message or business goal into a show and provide a seamless delivery . whether an opening session or a closing night concert – blue man group is a wonderful option for clients . ”
blue man group ' s new music video
the forge
accompanies the album release and showcases a breathtaking new visual aesthetic from the group . it can be viewed on the group ' s youtube channel . for the song
the forge ,
blue man group collaborated with brazilian percussionist marivaldo dos santos .
arrested development — the show approached blue man group about appearing in an episode . the collaboration grew to a popular storyline where tobias longed to be a part of blue man group , and , ultimately , his father - in - law “hid from the law” performing as a blue man in las vegas .
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intel – blue man group appeared in advertisements for the pentium iii , pentium 4 , and centrino line of processors .
blue man group is ranked number 7 , 411 in the overall artist rankings with a total rank score of 87 .
ethan golub is a member of blue man group - and yes , he gets to keep his head of hair .
blue man group uses everyday items to create its percussive sound , and one of the most popular is pvc pipe .
. the record spawned its own 2003 tour , the first headlined by blue man group . the tour deconstructed the traditional
blue man group launched its second tour , the
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in november 2007 , blue man group appeared in an episode of space pirates , a children ' s bbc program .
( 2008 ) . live concert footage from blue man group ' s newest tour . it was released on dvd on
blue man group las vegas goes the extra mile to create an unforgettable group experience that wows everyone at a rate you can afford , starting at just $ 60 .
arrested development — this pop culture favorite approached blue man group about appearing in an episode . the collaboration grew to a popular storyline where tobias longed to be a part of blue man group , and , ultimately , his father - in - law “hid from the law” performing as a blue man in las vegas .
arrested development ( 2004 ) - the show approached blue man group about appearing in an episode . the collaboration grew to a storyline where tobias longed to be a part of blue man group , and , ultimately , his father - in - law “hid from the law” performing as a blue man in las vegas .
blue man group performances are an explosive collision of music , comedy and a whole lot of color . to . . .
in particular , the overall look , feel , flexibility , scalability and ease of customizing personal dashboards appealed to the blue man group’s lead integration team . blue man group’s employees were thrilled with the user - friendly open social platform that socialtext provides .
stick around after the show for a meet & greet and photo opps with the blue man group cast and the band .
blue man group’s style inspires , energizes , motivates and entertains . exploring themes of community , collaboration and creativity , groups have left blue man group’s theaters feeling connected and energized by their shared experience . these themes also play a key role in group bonding and team building activities . whatever the purpose or size of your group , blue man group can accommodate your needs or even customize the show specifically for you , from logo or product integration to audience participation moments .
blue man group : mind blast is a movie starring matt goldman , chris wink , and phil stanton . performance troupe blue man group enter the brain of a socially and creatively congested person , and their presence helps him bring his inside life outside .
blue man group is humor with no redeeming value , and follows in the tradition of the monty python and oliver & hardy .
2000 : elements of the expanded las vegas version of blue man group at the luxor hotel are added into the chicago production .
i had to purchase this cd after i had the opportunity to watch a blue man group performance in a city near me .
numerous iterations of blue man group shows have been done over the years , but this tour blends older and more recent material .
intel - blue man group was featured in intel adverts for the pentium iii , pentium 4 , and centrino line of processors .
two of the most successful live performance franchises are joining forces . cirque du soleil announced that it is buying blue man group .
if you have ever seen a blue man group show in the past you know what a fun experience it can be . with discounts available for children on blue man group shows this is also a rewarding family experience that you can enjoy in las vegas .
when it comes to blue man group ' s instruments , almost everything is made by hand using industrial materials like pvc pipes . we got to see some of the latest creations from the blue man team .
conceptually , china is an ideal destination for blue man group . one of the biggest challenges facing american productions in china is the language barrier , an obstacle that doesn’t exist for blue man’s mostly nonverbal shows .
what are the beats of the day in the life of a blue man .
need help with transportation ? if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of driving , blue man group’s transportation package , available to groups of 100 + , includes great seats at the show and on a bus . blue man group will handle your group transportation to and from monte carlo resort and casino .
described as a comical musical & artistic show featuring lots of audience interaction with a blue - painted cast , blue man group definitely do what they say on the tin .
2004 : the chicago show is updated and gets a new name :
rewired .
everyone still calls it blue man group .
as a kid in providence , rhode island , ethan golub grew to love blue man group and its humorously askew view of life .
the blue man group is an entertainment company formed in 1991 . it is best known for its creative stage productions around the world .
blue man group creates experiences that defy categorization . blue man group is best known for multi - media performances that feature three bald and blue characters who take the audience on a journey that is funny , intelligent , and visually stunning . a live band , whose haunting tribal rhythms help drive the show to its climax , accompanies the blue men .
blue man productions , the blue man group’s company , will retain its current management after the merger , lamarre said . blue man’s 500 or so employees involved in artistic production will join the canadian company’s 4 , 000 - member staff , while the administrative and finance staff might face contractions , he said .
blue man group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music , comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment . the blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a blue man group experience .
announced in 2009 , blue man group began performing for the first time at sea on norwegian cruise line ' s ship , the norwegian epic . the epic began alternating 7 - day eastern and western caribbean sailings from miami with blue man group shows nightly in july 2010 .
however , blue man group has had its own problems . in 2016 , a musical collaborator since the group’s inception , ian pai , sued blue man for $ 150 million , contending that he had been underpaid for decades . a trial is set to begin in april .
the drum - off event is blue man group’s search for the best drummer . the competition is a way to engage blue man group communities and for cities to showcase local talent . drummers are asked to upload a 1 - to 2 - minute solo jam session to youtube or vimeo with the hashtags # bluemandrumoff and # contest , and then submit a link to the video on the entry form on blue man group’s website . from there , a selection panel made up of blue man group musicians and blue men will select a group of semi - finalists . a group of finalists will then be selected and will perform at the main event where the best drummer will be crowned and awarded .
you don’t always have to fit in . watch artistic director & blue man share his
hopefuls audition for
blue man group
at the briar street theatre on july 10 , 2013 . ( nancy stone / chicago tribune )
when mr . wink was asked what would change about blue man group going forward , he was frank : “hopefully , very little . ”
golub’s favorite part of the show ? getting to interact with audience members who are willing to get caught up in blue man group antics .
announced in 2009 , blue man group began performing for the first time at sea on norwegian cruise line ' s newest ship , the norwegian epic . the epic began alternating 7 - day eastern and western caribbean sailings from miami with blue man group shows nightly in july 2010 .
while the show was available for a few years at the monte carlo resort and casino the blue man group moved their show to luxor in the fall 2015 . the luxor is a familiar home for the blue man group visits where they launched their original live show in vegas .
wink : that ' s an exciting group of people , a giant group that we want to reach .
cirque du soleil has acquired blue man group , combining two of north america ' s more popular live entertainment brands . no financial terms were disclosed for the deal , which results in blue man ' s founders retaining some equity .
“blue man group recording pov , follow up album to grammy - nominated audio , ” ny rock , urltoken ( june 4 , 2003 ) .
blue man group has played to over 25 million people across the world marking it as one of the most successful live experiences in entertainment history .
blue man group performed in star awards 2016 ( show 1 ) in singapore , a special variety programme of prize giving to the singapore artiste .
new york – blue man group will release their third studio album , three , on april 22 , 2016 , featuring 14 new instrumental tracks .
performance troupe blue man group enter the brain of a socially and creatively congested person , and their presence helps him bring his inside life outside .
none of the people who work for blue man group are members of a union . there have been labor actions in toronto and las vegas . in march 2007 the afl - cio placed blue man group on its
don ' t buy list
for union members and their families .
friedman : that ' s chris wink , one of the co - founders of blue man group . he says the big one is china .
for the first time ever , the blue man group is offering a behind the scenes look at the high energy show at universal orlando citywalk .
that might seem obvious to longtime fans of the three - man performance troupe , yet it is worth noting as blue man group thunders toward its 25th anniversary as a production show next month .
nbc’s i can do that ( june 2015 ) - blue man group participated on nbc ' s i can do that on which alan ritchson and joe jonas trained to become blue men .
2016 : blue man commemorates its 25th anniversary with a new album ,
three .
that was in one blue man ' s mouth ) . the manual is narrated by a
part of the blue man group is a kind of homogenous anonymity . there are always three , but does each blue man have a specific motivation or character , or is the idea that they are all sort of , of a piece ?
blue man group can create customized packages for groups of 10 or more . call us at 702 . 697 . 1655 or email lasvegasgroups @ urltoken .
the global smash hit blue man group comes to birmingham for a uk - exclusive limited run of shows between 28 december 2017 - 6 january 2018 .
in the following video , blue man group appears as guest artists performing their
etude for pvc ( pvc iv )
with a japanese orchestra .
announced in 2009 , blue man group began performing for the first time at sea on norwegian cruise line ' s ship ,
epic .
epic began alternating 7 - day eastern and western caribbean sailings from miami with blue man group shows nightly in july 2010 until its close in march 2015 .
, the artistic director of the club , saw their work and commissioned blue man group to create a full - length show . the resulting piece ,
at the grammy awards in 2001 , moby collaborated with blue man group and jill scott to perform his song
natural blues .
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our tour guide named whitney corralled the group inside the blue man theatre to start the tour about an hour before the show was set to begin .
las vegas ( ktnv ) - blue man group received a key to the las vegas strip on monday as it celebrates 25 years . 25 years ago on nov . 17 , the first blue man group performance took place at the astor place theatre in new york . in honor of the occasion , blue man group is celebrating with a series of special events nationwide . kicking off the celebrations , blue man group at luxor hotel and casino received a key to the las vegas strip from clark county commissioner steve sisolak in a presentation at the blue man theater at luxor hotel - casino . blue man group has performed its award - winning production on the famed las vegas strip for more than 10 , 000 shows . the party continues in times square on wednesday when blue man group’s wax figures make their debut at madame tussauds . the figures will remain for fans to interact with through dec . 24 . on thursday , local governments from locations around the country home to blue man group’s permanent theatrical productions including las vegas , orlando , boston , chicago and new york will all officially declare nov . 17 as “blue man group day” in celebration of the group daring to live in full color for 25 years . in orlando , universal orlando resort will illuminate its iconic entryway arches blue while in las vegas , various mgm resorts international marquees all over the famed las vegas strip will display special celebratory messaging .
) attempting to join the group with little to no luck . the group themselves were featured at least three times .
, used by blue man group in the complex rock tour and the how to be a megastar tours 2 . 0 and 2 . 1 , is a
show with the help of blue man group . they performed a medley of ricky martin ' s
lola , lola
and
la bamba
.
in september 2006 , blue man group sued to have the nlrb ruling overturned . in october , the nlrb filed a petition for enforcement of its order .
the blue man group is an illusive bunch . they don’t speak , they only travel in threes and they catch marshmallows with their mouth from impressive range .
so then you go and you ‘blue man . ’ afterwards , what is the teardown process ?
there are a number of different themes found in various blue man performances . these themes include :
remember that time when you were little and one of your imaginary friends took your hand and led you into a world that looked like yours only brighter ? no ? me neither . that ' s what blue man group is like . blue man group combines music , technology and comedy to create a form of entertainment that defies categorization and appeals to people of all ages . blue man group ' s shows have been described by critics as
innovative ,
energetic
and
wildly entertaining .
but the only way to truly understand blue man group ' s global popularity is to see the show for yourself .
international klein blue , the real color of the blue men . ( photo : wikipedia )
since 1991 , 35 million people have seen blue man group . blue men have popped up for performances in 15 countries and there are permanent blue man group theatrical productions in orlando , las vegas , new york city , chicago , boston , and berlin—and a north american tour and a world tour . let’s just say that it’s easy to get a dose of the socially - conscious blue men these days .
blue man group creates experiences that defy categorisation , taking the audience on a journey that is funny , intelligent and visually stunning . all this culminates in the trademark blue man group finale - a blissful party atmosphere . blue man group is accompanied by a live band whose tribal rhythms help drive the show to its unforgettable climax . blue man group was founded by three close friends chris wink , matt goldman and phil stanton in new york in 1991 . since the group’s inception it has grown to include permanent shows in las vegas , new york , orlando , boston , chicago and berlin , as well as a north american tour and a world tour . beyond the stage show , blue man group has toured the globe with the ‘megastar world tour’ rock concert parody , produced multiple albums , including the grammy - nominated audio , and the recently released three . they have also published their first ever book , blue man world , in october 2016 .
blue man group’s ability to keep the audience thoroughly transfixed and entertained throughout their 90 - minute production is absolutely fantastic . and this is even more impressive since blue man group is performed with no spoken language , relying on an led board , the occasional pre - recorded voice instructions , and mime to live music .
the winning election permitted the employees to start bargaining a contract with blue man productions . after the election , blue man group refused to go to negotiate , arguing that the election was not valid because it did not include a half - dozen musical technicians .
blue man group : tiny desk concert the world - famous entertainers retrofitted their custom - made instruments , confetti cannons , and streamers to fit our tiny desk .
they came , they measured , and they returned to perform a show like no other . it was the great npr tiny desk takeover by blue man group .
the terms of cirque du soleil’s purchase of blue man group were not disclosed , but cirque’s chief executive said the price was in the “tens of millions . ”
the tonight show with jay leno — blue man group appeared on the tonight show numerous times for memorable performances , often including the audience and / or the celebrity guests ( i . e . robin williams , mel gibson , etc . ) . one blue man group episode won an emmy award for the tonight show .
the outsider . blue men always appear as a group of three . this is because not only are blue men viewed as outsiders to the rest of the world , but three is the smallest group possible when endeavoring to create a community . many of the blue man skits involve one of the three blue men performing in a manner inconsistent with the other two .
in a move that brings two large - scale live entertainment brands under the same umbrella , cirque du soleil has acquired blue man productions for an undisclosed sum said to number in the tens of millions of dollars . both cirque and blue man , the company behind new york’s downtown - gone - global blue man group , share a level of international [ … ]
the blue man group has long been known for creating fun and high - energy rhythmic shows . these unforgettable experiences have made their way around the world to broadway , cruise ships and now back to vegas . the blue man group has developed their very own live show that bursts forth with huge color and amazing rhythmic sound .
drumming is clearly an important part of being a blue man . ( gif by hajohinta on tumblr )
wink : they weren ' t looking to cirque du soleil - ify ( ph ) blue man any more than they were trying to blue man - ize ( ph ) their cirque du soleil shows .
one of many exciting new projects in 2016 , blue man group’s three will be available from rhino on cd ( $ 13 . 98 ) as well as digitally . “ giacometti , ” the first single from the new album , is available now as an instant download when pre - ordering three from participating digital retailers or can be purchased separately . a dynamic new video for the song , featuring the latest blue man group instruments and technology can be viewed at blue man group’s youtube channel .
blue man group has received praise from critics across the country . the baltimore sun raves , “blue man group packs a wallop . it’s a big , loud , funny , silly , visually arresting production ! ” the charlotte observer says blue man group is “a hugely entertaining show for anyone ages 9 to 90 . ” the san antonio express - news proclaims it’s “an exhilarating , thought - provoking , laugh - yourself - silly evening of percussion - heavy rock music , comedy and playful commentary . ”
for 25 years , the neon - lit troupe blue man group has drummed its way into the mainstream , from an orlando resort to a luxury hotel in vegas .
blue man group’s first public performance was in 1988 in new york’s central park , where founders stanton , wink and matt goldman staged a “funeral for the eighties” act .
comedy , music and multimedia theatrics – blue man group is an iconic entertainment company with off - broadway roots . the theatrical show has skyrocketed into a vibrant global brand with productions in 11 worldwide locations and has been experienced by more than 17 million people . taking theatrics to another level is a signature component of blue man group’s success .
nbc’s today show ( 2015 ) - blue man group performed on nbc’s today when it was broadcast live from universal citywalk . al roker got on stage helped the blue men fire confetti at the end of the performance .
the show is currently being held at the monte carlo hotel . the mega - resort and casino has almost 3000 rooms . any guests of the hotel are advised to check out the blue man group while they are still performing a show that the group’s founder has described as “over the top” “fun” and “something different” . the blue man group offers discounted unique memories of las vegas that will last a lifetime .
part rock group , part performance art group , the blue man group launched one of the most successful off - broadway shows in new york in the early 1990s . the group’s show , tubes , has since expanded to simultaneous runs in boston , las vegas , los angeles , and chicago , as well as its ongoing run at the astor place theater in new york . although music had always been an integral part of the blue man group’s act ( in which three people painted blue make art with food and blue paint ) , the group did not release its first album until 1999 . a second album followed in 2003 , with more planned under a contract with the atlantic imprint lava records .
in september 2008 , variety reported that the original trio ( matt goldman , chris wink and phil stanton ) would appear in a blue man group imax 3d feature film , to be produced by charlotte huggins . the film , titled blue man group : mind blast , was to be directed by david russo and released by national geographic entertainment .
with the additional blue man group productions added to cirque du soleil ' s shows , lamarre hopes to grow the circus company into a
global leader of entertainment .
although we’d heard the blue man group was a must - see show and we’ve seen the blue man group exhibit at the boston children’s museum , i had never taken the kids because i thought they were too young . turns out , i was absolutely right to wait until the kids were tweens , but it was well worth the wait .
blue man group will rock your world , blow your mind , and unleash your spirit . leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music , laughter and surprises . 35 million people of all ages , languages and cultures know what blue man group is really about . now it’s your turn . dare to live in full color
blue man group will rock your world , blow your mind , and unleash your spirit . leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music , laughter and surprises . 35 million people of all ages , languages and cultures know what blue man group is really about . now it’s your turn . dare to live in full color .
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“the drumming , the luminescence , the shamanic , psychedelic component — that was a response to the modern age , ” says wink , co - founder of blue man group .
in paint , attaching him to a pulley , and swinging him against a large canvas . finally , blue man group performed their popular
spin art / marshmallows
skit .
the awe - inspiring blue man group is bringing their colorful antics to honolulu , hawaii ! the high - octane theatrical performance is something you don ' t want to miss , featuring comedy , innovative multimedia techniques , experimental music and more ! so if you ' re already planning a vacation to honolulu , why not include the blue man group in your plans ? buy your blue man group tickets from stubhub online today and get ready to see a great event that you ' ll be talking about well after it ' s over .
beyond the stage show , they are grammy - nominated recording artists , known for their contributions to various film and tv scores and multiple blue man group albums , including their most recent , three . their “megastar world tour” rock concert parody played arenas across the globe . the group’s recently published first - ever book , blue man world , is a visually stunning anthropological exploration of the curious bald and blue character .
there are a number of different themes found in various blue man performances . these themes include : [ 12 ]
wink described the inspiration for the blue man group’s foray into rock to steve hochman in the los angeles times : “the blue man was telling us he was ready to take a look at rock ‘n’ roll . we started thinking about the rock concert , the blue man’s take on the rock concert . we take [ rock concert conventions ] and turn them on their head , make them almost mechanical . ”
the whole family loved blue man group . my kids were exhilarated by the show and it was the perfect theatre experience for their grandmas as well . great family fun .
audio ( 1999 ) - blue man group ' s first album is certified gold ( 500 , 000 units ) and was nominated for the grammy award for best pop instrumental performance .
the creative collective at blue man group at monte carlo resort and casino celebrates the latest evolution of their live show that bursts with fresh color and vibrant sound . the updated show combines new instruments , music , video and lighting with the group’s iconic vignettes , all designed to create a euphoric experience . the result is inventive , thought - provoking , humorous and presented in that one - of - a - kind blue man group style .
boston and orlando both started the ball rolling four years ago with the first blue man group drum - off events . the success , excitement and support of the communities surrounding these events led blue man group las vegas to host their first - ever drum - off last year at downtown container park with special guest judge ronnie vannucci jr . of rock band the killers .
going to the blue man group performance was the most fun my family has had in ages , and that’s really saying something , because we’ve been doing whole lot of fun springtime activities in boston lately . during the blue man group show , we laughed until we were blue in the face ( ha ) and a week later , my kids haven’t stopped talking about how cool it was . keep reading to find out why we think blue man group is a winner , plus what to expect if you decide to go , things to be aware of when taking your kids , and a few bonus tips .
most ideas do not start out as revolutionary , and blue man group was no exception : blue man group evolved . the basis of any brand is authenticity– according to co - founder matt goldman , “knowing who we are and who we aspire to be , has remained a core objective of our company over the course of our lifespan . ” this workshop offers a look at the vital ways blue man has consistently reinvented themselves while remaining consistent and committed to the quality of their brand .
cirque du soleil , the canadian global entertainment company famous for its flashy , circuslike shows announced thursday that it had acquired the new york - based blue man group , a stage production company known for the blue face paint its performers wear .
special thanks to blue man group’s intranet integration team : moji shabi , christian chenier , corey phillips , tom kingsley , kristin tomaiolo , max frey , tahra millan , and stephen elms .
in september 2008 , variety reported that the original trio ( matt goldman , chris wink and phil stanton ) would star in a blue man group imax 3d feature film , to be produced by charlotte huggins . [ 9 ] the film , titled blue man group : mind blast , was to be directed by david russo and released by national geographic entertainment . [ 10 ]
when we first began creating performances centered around this innocent , curious character called blue man , we never dreamt where he would lead us ,
remarked chris wink , co - founder of blue man group .
we are thrilled to celebrate our 25 th year with fans around the world .
about blue man group in 2016 , global entertainment phenomenon blue man group celebrates 25 years of living in full color with a series of new projects and appearances . the company is best known for the award - winning blue man group show , performed in 15 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991 . a dynamic combination of music , comedy and technology , the show appeals to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds . it is continually refreshed with new music , fresh stories , custom instruments and state - of - the - art technology .
since blue man group’s adoption of the socialtext solution , internal communications , productivity and collaboration have all increased . the shiznet has become the central point from which all activity and information flows , providing a channel that connects employees to each other , leverages resources and assets in the most convenient way and fosters the creativity and innovation that is so much a part of blue man group’s lifeforce .
blue man group’s new campaign message isn’t inspired by a certain popular 90’s sketch comedy show ; it is , rather , a celebration of the silent yet frenetic troupe’s 25 years of live performances .
new members of the group spend two months training in nyc , not merely learning routines but also taking “master classes” on how to think and move . they also perform regularly at blue man group’s home base , the 300 - seat off - broadway astor place theater .
“it’s part of the new strategy for cirque du soleil to diversify our content , ” cirque du soleil ceo daniel lamarre told variety . “like cirque , blue man group has developed their own creativity , their own niche and their own brand , but we thought that the blue man group brand was underdeveloped . with our marketing machine and our network of promoters around the world , we can really , really expand their brand . ” ( the cirque and blue man brands will remain separate , he added . )
clothing . in action , the blue man does not speak and his face is usually expressionless , although suggestions of curiosity , surprise , wonder , chagrin , etc . are sometimes visible . the blue man does not communicate through speech or broad
priscilla , queen of the desert - - the musical will take the place of the blue man group show that has played on the norwegian epic since it ' s debut in 2010 . norwegian epic ' s march 29 departure will be its last to feature the blue man group . the cavern club is going into a space that until now has been a jazz club called fat cats .
about blue man group blue man group has performed on five continents and has been seen by more than 25 million people around the world . the company has permanent , sit - down productions in berlin , boston , chicago , new york , las vegas , and orlando as well as popular north american touring show and tailored - made show on the norwegian cruise lines ship , the epic .
the outsider . blue men always appear as a group of three . this is because not only are blue men viewed as outsiders to the rest of the world , but three is the smallest group possible wherein there can be a subgroup of more than one as well as a subgroup of one , the outsider . many of the blue man skits involve one of the three blue men performing in a manner inconsistent with the other two .
tickets for blue man group ' s world tour are on - sale now and can be purchased at urltoken . initial dates are as follows , with additional cities and countries to be announced soon :
blue man group performing on america ' s got talent season 7 finale . ultimate dance party . i do not own any material seen in this video , it is all copyright their respected owners .
“the blue man group performance , with its creative , non - verbal approach was an excellent program that helped teach mcdonalds’ managers about the roles communication and human interaction play in a successful business . ”
what began as an experimental performance - art trio 14 years ago in the east village has slowly grown into a small global empire . there are now
blue man group
shows in manhattan , chicago , boston , toronto and berlin . today , blue man theater , a 1 , 760 - seat complex , is to open at the venetian hotel in las vegas , where the group has previously performed at the luxor hotel .
the stage at the venetian is more than five times the size of the entire theater in new york ,
matt goldman , a founder of blue man group said . he was referring to the 298 - seat astor place theater where
blue man group
has played since 1991 .
it ' s massive .
next month , the blue men will begin playing on the west end in london .
with the acquisition of blue man group , cirque du soleil is looking to expand its audience pool . blue man group currently has six productions stationed in new york , boston , las vegas , chicago , orlando and berlin and two touring productions roving around north america and the world . the company was owned by its co - founders chris wink and phil stanton and the gf capital private equity fund .
1997 : the blue man group transforms the lobby of the briar street theatre and adds a chicago company to its new york and boston lineups . the show is titled
tubes
( although everyone calls it blue man group anyway ) . goldman , stanton and wink , the original blue men , perform at the chicago opening and for the first few months . the tribune ' s richard christiansen calls the show
a perfect entertainment for the 1990s .
of the three blue man group founders , goldman now is focused on running the blue school , a private k - 8 school in lower manhattan whose stated mission is to “reimagine education for a changing world . ” stanton and wink are co - ceos of blue man productions , the privately held parent company of the show . they spoke with billboard about how these performance artists have turned their world - - and ours - - neon blue .
the outsider . blue men always appear as a group of three . this is because [ 12 ] not only are blue men viewed as outsiders to the rest of the world , but three is the smallest group possible wherein there can be a subgroup of more than one as well as a subgroup of one , the outsider . many of the blue man skits involve one of the three blue men performing in a manner inconsistent with the other two .
phil stanton chuckles when he reflects on the blue man phenomenon . “it’s one of the only , truly sort - of anonymous success stories in entertainment . ” but whatever it is that captivates audiences , there’s one thing for certain—blue man is never stagnant .
cimbalom : an old hammered chromatic string instrument from hungary that we gave a plywood update to . it ' s normally played gently with soft mallets , but blue man group hits it aggressively with drumsticks .
blue man group is a show that people will definitely consider revisiting because the nature of its format guarantees a very different show every night , which is highly dependent on audience reaction and individual crowd participation .
these new sounds join the clear influences from the group’s constantly evolving , legendary live show , as well as unique blue man performances at events like brazil’s carnaval , coachella and the summersonic festival in tokyo .