Film Festivals Archives
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Introducing a.kiosk, the first-ever kiosk concierge service from a newsstand
by Le Anne Linday, Editor The global luxury hotel residences AKA Rittenhouse Square (located at the corner of 18th and Walnut Streets) launched the first-ever kiosk concierge service from the sidewalk newsstand. What does this mean? Residents staying at AKA Rittenhouse Square (which just underwent an extensive renovation with refreshed interiors) can now indulge in newsstand candy bars and drinks by contacting the front desk. The charge will be applied to the bill, and the doormen will deliver the goods. It was the request from a world-renowned singer to stock his AKA suite with Diet Cokes and Snickers that gave Larry Korman, the visionary behind AKA, the leader in hotel residences, the…
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BlackStar Founder Makes Essence 2019 Woke 100 List
By Yesha Callahan & Britni Danielle & Kellee Terrell · October 28, 2019 Welcome to Essence’s 2019 Woke 100. This year’s list includes women who exemplify the true meaning of being change agents and power players. Working in areas from social justice to politics to entertainment, they inspire not only us here but also others around the world. Although the list is numbered, which is not indicative of a ranking and stops at 94, there are 100 women being honored. Philly’s own Maori Karmael Holmes, founder of BLACKSTAR FILM FESTIVAL made #25 on the list! SEE ALL 100 WOMEN
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Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival 2019
By Le Anne Lindsay The 2019 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, presented by Comcast runs November 7-17, 2019. Featuring over 90 films, the festival will include intimate discussions with filmmakers; celebrity chef catering; musical concerts; live theater performances by local Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists; and more. Special guests anticipated to attend include singer/songwriter Joe X. Jiang (guitarist of The Slants), National Protest Movement #TsuruForSolidarity Co-Chair Mike Ishii, Japanese American Rappers Aisha Fukushima and Miyachi, Chinese American Rappers Jason Chu and Leo Xia (of NITEMRKT), as well as dozens of filmmakers, musicians, and academics. Post Update 11.11.19 – The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) 2019 has gotten…
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FirstGlance Film Festival Coverage 2019 – Including 5 Questions for Filmmakers
I met an awesome number of filmmakers and actors etc.. over this weekend 🤩 there's many films that deserve a spotlight but that's why I try to interview the filmmakers leading up to the festival - see below 5 Questions for #FirstGlance Filmmakers.
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Philadelphia Film Festival Curated Packages & Fest Foodie Discounts
#PFF28 REELS AND DEALS Enjoy some neighborhood hospitality across the city with these excellent restaurants, bars, and coffee shops offering specials to all festival goers. Simply present your physical ticket, digital ticket, or your festival badge when ordering. PIZZA FRESCA703 Chestnut St.10% OFF LALO111 S Independence Mall E10% OFF to all Badge Holders POSITANO COAST212 Walnut St.10% OFF (Food Only) TAKOREAN111 S Independence Mall E10% OFF BUDDAKAN325 Chestnut St.10% OFF PRESCRIPTION CHICKEN111 S Independence Mall E$5 Pints of Classic Soups: Hangover, Grandma, Chickenless, Bone Broth ALMA DE CUBA1623 Walnut St.10% OFF STEAP & GRIND1619 Frankford Ave.15% OFF MARTHA2114 E York St.10% OFF to all Badge Holders JONES700 Chestnut St.10% OFF…
