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Creative Activist Interns: Summer 2009
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All of the Creative Activist Project Coordinators use media and the arts to change the world for the better, to learn more please check out www.creativevisions.org. In the meantime, below are some project updates from Shooting Beauty and Skateistan. Shooting Beauty
George Kachadorian, Cheryl HInes and Courtney Bent at the screening of 'Shooting Beauty", Good Film Festival, Los Angeles Creative Activists filmmakers, Courtney Bent and George Kachadorian joined the Creative Visions Foundation fold this summer to receive assistance in marketing their film and companion curricula, "Shooting Beauty". This heartfelt documentary focuses on an aspiring fashion photographer who stumbles upon a project to teach people with significant disabilities the art of photography. To learn more or host a screening please contact: CarrieMaloney@creativevisions.org "Since its world premiere at the renowned Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in April 2009, SHOOTING BEAUTY has been thrilling audiences at film festivals around the U.S. receiving standing ovations, rave reviews and numerous top awards. Although it is only about a third of the way through its festival run, the documentary, shot almost entirely by its subjects-- many of whom live with significant disabilities-- has already won four Audience Choice Awards." SHOOTING BEAUTY SCREENINGS TO DATE - 2009 WORLD PREMIERE/Full Frame Film Festival (kickoff film) April UPCOMING SCREENINGS DocuFest Atlanta (Aug. 27) Skateistan
Skateistan, which was featured on NYTimes.com in January received its due justice in the west coast with a feature in the LA Times // view here
Cocktails and Jazz in San Francisco
Spectacular rugs and jazz were the perfect backdrop for Creative Visions Foundation’s first event in San Francisco at Krimsa on Union Street. Joined by sponsors Jovino and 585 Wine Partners guests enjoyed an evening full of delicious culinary delights and crisp California wines. “Lesa Terry and The Women's Jazz Orchestra”- a film by Creative Activists Megha Kadakia and Leena Pendharkar was followed by a Question and Answer session moderated by Founder, Kathy Eldon. A Silent Auction also took place. Some of the highlighted items came from Ace Hotels, Creative Activist Partner Project - Brand Aid Foundation, Dan Eldon art from Candela Decker Gallery in Soho, Black Diamond Outdoor Gear and Heather Benjamin Jewelry.
Eva Haller, Nion McEvoy and Kathy Eldon
Creative Visions Foundation and Krimsa The elegant event was organized by Executive Vice President, Carrie Maloney with the aim of increasing the foundation’s base of support in the Bay area. Creative Visions Foundation provides Creative Activists - people who use media, the arts and technology to change the world for the better. Also in attendance were Creative Visions Foundation Board members, Eva Haller, International Chair, Barbara Groth, Domestic Chair and Derek Reisfield. Members of the Inviting Committee included Yoel Haller, Denise Hopper Fitch, Michael Bedner of HBA Design and Amy and Jon Turteltaub.
The view of the evening
Sierra Canyon High School Exhibition
This May, Sierra Canyon High School hosted a special screening of “Dying to Tell The Story” where both Kathy and Amy Eldon and LA Times photographer Michael Robinson-Chavez spoke. The event marked the kick off the Dan Eldon Traveling Exhibit at the school, along with the first ever Creative Activists Chapter program. This program is a collaboration between students and faculty at Sierra Canyon and Creative Activists within the CVF Partner’s Program. Creative Visions plans to pilot this project for the next six months with the goal of replicating the model in schools and universities all over the country.
Can you help our Creative Activist project coordinators? Wishlist below.
Please contact us and send anything you think an aspiring Creative Activist could use to: Creative Visions Foundation c/o Joey Borogogna
A Cause For Comedy
A Cause for Comedy is hosted by the very funny Ben Morrison (Punk'd). The night will also feature sets by Ben Gleib, Erin Foley, Eric Schwartz, High Moore, and Adam Richmond. This lineup will definitely leave you laughing and for a great cause at that. We hope to see you there! *Buy your tickets* online now before they sell out for $15! You can also buy a $100 ticket, and receive Dan's book "The Journey is the Destination." Since proceeds benefit Creative Visions Foundation, we've decided to leave it up to you to choose how much you wanted to give. We look forward to seeing you Thursday for a great evening of laughter, fun and philanthropy! For more info please visit www.causecast.org/acauseforcomedy
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