Photos by Jonathan Wells Stéphane Berla accepts award for his Matthieu Chedid video
French actor/comedian and Protoclip Awards MC, Nicolas Ullman donned a kilt and a pair of Doc Martens in honor of this year’s festival focus on the UK. Last night’s spirited awards for the 5th Annual Protoclip music video festival took place at […]

On my way back from lunch with filmmaker Pascal Forneri where I heard all about the fascinating Serge Gainsbourg documentary project he is currently finishing, I stopped to admire the view of “La Tour” and the replica of the Statue of Liberty’s flame. I was then told that the flame overlooks the tunnel entrance where […]

On the eve of my trip to Paris for Protoclip I watched this very simple yet very effective spot for Google search, part of their Search Stories series.
I’m curious who wrote and produced this. Anyone know?

Photo by Sarah M. Golonka The LA Ladies Choir serenade Hello Kitty for her birthday celebration

Name: Hello Kitty’s Birthday Party
Date: Sunday November 1, 2009
Location: Three Apples exhibit at Royal-T, Culver City
Who was there: Gary Baseman, Buff Monster, Sushi Girl, Lady Sinclair, Piper Ferguson, Miwa Matreyek, the LA Ladies Choir, and Hello Kitty (of […]

[ 17 Nov 2009; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ]

Experience an enchanting night of dazzling Asian cinema with a special screening Red Cliff, John Woo’s celebrated return to filmmaking that has taken Asia by storm. Presented in association with Giant Robot, the evening will feature a display of original costumes worn by lead actors Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Chiling Lin, and the mezzanine of […]

[ 25 Nov 2009 2:00 pm to 29 Nov 2009 9:00 pm. ]

PROTOCLIP, one of the world’s only festivals dedicated to independent music video, celebrates its 5th edition. PROTOCLIP has a twofold purpose: first to bring to light the artistic vision and creation of the video clip and also to discover and make public the work of emergent/rising independent directors.

Among this year’s highlights are Made in […]

[ 1 Nov 2009; 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. ]

You are invited to Hello Kitty’s Birthday Party. Come explore the Three Apples art exhibition and join some of the fun birthday activities planned throughout the day. Hello Kitty’s Birthday Party is hosted by Flux.

10am-12pm - Birthday Breakfast with Hello Kitty and DJ Lady Sinclair

11am-12pm - Figure Drawing Workshop with Three Apples artist Gary Baseman […]