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Perit Jan Aydemir
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Perit Jan Aydemir was born in Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, in 1996 and moved to Istanbul in 1999. He studied Computer Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. He was always been passionate for music, dance, and visual arts. He is a musician and a software engineer. In 2020, he released a Circassian music album with artists from Turkey and Russia. Since 2014, he has served as the musical coordinator for the Caucasian Dance Ensemble Ridade, based in Istanbul. Now, after numerous attempts, Perit Jan is stepping into the world of filmmaking for the first time, marking a new chapter in his creative journey.
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Marlen Khutsiyev
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Marlen Martynovich Khutsiev (Russian: Марле́н Марты́нович Хуци́ев; 4 October 1925 – 19 March 2019) was a Georgian-born Soviet and Russian filmmaker best known for his cult films from the 1960s, which include I Am Twenty and July Rain. He was named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1986.
Khutsiev studied film in the directing department at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), graduating in 1952. He worked as a director at the Odessa film studio from 1952 to 1958, and worked full-time as a director at Mosfilm from 1965 onward.
Khutsiev's first feature film, Spring on Zarechnaya Street (1956), encapsulated the mood of the Khrushchev Thaw and went on to become one of the top box-office draws of the 1950s. Three years later, Khutsiev launched Vasily Shukshin "as a new kind of popular hero" by starring him in Two Fyodors. His two masterpieces of the 1960s, however, were panned by the authorities, forcing Khutsiev into something of an artistic silence. In 1978, Khutsiev began teaching film directing master classes at the VGIK.)
His 1991 film Infinitas won the Alfred Bauer Prize at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival.
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John Wayne S. III
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John Wayne S. III (JW) is a consummate storyteller, producer, and director with a rich tapestry of experience spanning over two decades in the entertainment realm. JW's journey has been a dynamic fusion of film and music, resulting in an extraordinary gift for weaving narratives that hold audiences spellbound.
JW's foray into the entertainment landscape commenced humbly as a production assistant on George Tillman's inaugural film, "Scenes for the Soul." This early exposure ignited a profound passion for filmmaking, laying the bedrock for his remarkable career trajectory.
Fuelled by unwavering ambition, JW embraced collaborating with Grammy-nominated producer Steve "Silk" Hurley. Initially joining as a publicist, JW's unparalleled commitment and innate talent swiftly propelled him to the helm of Director of International A&R. This role facilitated the cultivation and management of agent teams spanning the United Kingdom and Japan, providing JW with a panoramic comprehension of the global music panorama.
Returning to his artistic roots in media production, JW founded his production company, channeling his wisdom and proficiency into giving life to captivating narratives. His portfolio boasts an impressive array of 200 music videos for both esteemed domestic and international artists. Moreover, JW's prowess shines through in the successful production of six feature films and one documentary: Red All Over, Ebony Hustle, Plugged, False Profit, Ballin Abroad, Balanced, and Ebony Hustle Ballistic Protection, cementing his stature as a commanding presence in the industry.
With a reservoir of experience, an unswerving ardor, and an uncompromising dedication to excellence, JW incessantly pushes the boundaries of creativity, unfailingly delivering top-tier storytelling that resonates universally. Embark on the journey with JW, where storytelling transcends boundaries and captivates hearts around the globe.
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Marina Sirtis
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Marina Sirtis (born 29 March 1955) is an English-American actress. She is best known for her role as Counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the four feature films that followed.
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Marina Sirtis was born in the East End of London, the daughter of working class Greek parents Despina, a tailor's assistant, and John Sirtis. She was brought up in Harringay, North London and emigrated to the U.S. in 1986, later becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. She auditioned for drama school against her parents' wishes, ultimately being accepted to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She is married to rock guitarist Michael Lamper (21 June 1992 – present). Her younger brother, Steve, played football in Greece and played for Columbia University in the early 1980s. Marina herself is an avowed supporter of Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
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Sirtis started her career as a member of the repertory company at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing, West Sussex in 1976. Directed by Nic Young, she appeared in Joe Orton's What the Butler Saw and as Ophelia in Hamlet.
Before her role in Star Trek, Sirtis was featured in supporting roles in several films. In the 1983 Faye Dunaway film The Wicked Lady, she engaged in a whip fight with Dunaway. In the Charles Bronson sequel Death Wish 3, Sirtis's character is a rape victim. In the film Blind Date, she appears as a prostitute who is murdered by a madman.
Other early works include numerous guest starring roles on British television series. Sirtis appeared in Raffles (1977), Hazell (1978), Minder (1979), the Jim Davidson sitcom Up the Elephant and Round the Castle (1985) and The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) among other things. She also played the stewardess in the famous 1979 Cinzano Bianco television commercial starring Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins, in which Collins was splattered with drink.
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Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
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Richard Ng Yiu-Hon (17 December 1939 – 9 April 2023), also known as Richard Woo, was a Hong Kong actor known for playing comedic roles, particularly in Hong Kong films of the 1980s and 1990s.
Ng appeared in 80 films to date. He was twice nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards, for his roles in Winners and Sinners and Beyond the Sunset. He worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hong Kong action cinema including Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Andy Lau, and Jet Li.
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Sean Connery
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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer who won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award.
Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables. His films also include Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000).
Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as "The Greatest Living Scot" and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure". He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999. He received a lifetime achievement award in the United States with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. Connery was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama.
On October 31, 2020, it was announced that Connery had died at the age of 90.
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Mhairi Calvey
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Mhairi Calvey was born in Scotland and grew up on the Isle of Arran.
At the age of 5 she made her acting debut playing the role of 'Young Murron' in Mel Gibson's film 'Braveheart', which went on to win five Oscars. Shortly after filming Mhairi returned to school and focused on her education. She later studied her BA (Hons) in Acting at the Guildford School of Acting.
Mhairi has since played roles in feature films 'Fear the Invisible Man', 'The Eastern Front' and 'Robert the Bruce' for which she won Best Newcomer at The National Film Awards. Mhairi's TV credits include BBC drama 'Boat Story' directed by Jack and Harry Williams.
Mhairi started production company Dream Reel Entertainment and she went on to direct, write and produce her debut short film 'Gaslight' about the effects of domestic abuse.
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Kyle Provencio Reingold
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Kyle Provencio Reingold is a Filmmaker, Educator and the Founder & President at Prominent Entertainment, an award-winning Los Angeles based media works company producing original IP across various mediums, educational spaces, and community platforms, whose mission is to amplify the unheard voices. In 2018, KPR graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, earning a BFA in Film & TV Production with a concentration in Directing & Producing.
The films KPR has directed have screened at film festivals such as: the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), 28th Urbanworld Film Festival, NVISION Latino Film Festival, Cine+Mas San Francisco Latino Film Festival, Latino Film Market, and Latinx21 Film Festival.
Currently, KPR's film titled, “Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight”, about renowned assemblage artist, Betye Saar is on exhibition at the Huntington through 2027 and he is currently in post-production on his next documentary film, "Doyle Lane: A Master of Clay," which will open at the Huntington in 2026.
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Carson King
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Carson King (born May 10, 1999), better known online as CallMeCarson, is an American YouTuber, comedian, Twitch streamer, and gamer who creates videos with his friends, typically recording themselves on Discord or in video games such as Minecraft.
Carson created his main YouTube channel on May 10, 2012. He started gaining fame for his 'Invading Discord Servers' and 'DeviantArt is NOT Safe' videos. His popularity increased further when he created the Minecraft multiplayer event SMPLive.
Carson went on an 8 month hiatus due to some controversy, but has since returned to making videos on his channel after saying he had changed for the better. Carson ran a "Year of Charity" from August 2021 until August 2022, donating all profits from YouTube and Twitch to various charities. On October 7, 2022, Carson revealed that the Year of Charity had raised a total of $322,571.
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Perico Sambeat
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Se inicia en la música a los seis años, y a partir de 1980 comienza a tocar el saxofón de forma autodidacta. Se traslada a Barcelona en 1982, donde concluye sus estudios clásicos de flauta al tiempo que comienza los de jazz en el Taller de Músics de Barcelona, donde estudia armonía y arreglos con Zé Eduardo. En 1991 se traslada a Nueva York e ingresa en la New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music, donde toca con maestros como Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb o Joe Chambers. Su prolífica carrera profesional le ha llevado a tocar en festivales y clubs de todo el mundo y a grabar una veintena de trabajos como líder, entre los que cabría destacar "Uptown Dance" con el Mike Mossman Quintet,"Cruce de Caminos" con Gerardo Núñez, "New York-Barcelona Crossing"y "Friendship" con Brad Mehldau, "Flamenco Big Band" o los dos álbumes grabados con el "CMS Trio" junto a Javier Colinay Marc Miralta. También ha participado en casi un centenar de grabaciones junto a artistas como Bernardo Sassetti, Júlio Resende, Bob Sands, Chris Kase, George Colligan, Chano Domínguez, Lluís Vidal, Llibert Fortuny, Toni Belenguer, Javier Colina, Albert Sanz o Jon Robles, entre otros. Además ha trabajado junto a músicos de fama internacional como Pat Metheny, Fred Hersch, Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Steve Lacy, Michael Brecker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Maria Schneider,Daniel Humair o Kenny Wheeler. Entre sus proyectos más recientes destaca su disco "Baladas", publicado en 2011 y grabado en cuarteto junto a Bernardo Sassetti, Javier Colina y Borja Barrueta. En otoño de 2012 se publicó "Elàstic", una nueva grabación que supone el estreno discográfico de un quinteto internacional formado por el batería norteamericano Jeff Ballard, el pianista belga Eric Legnini, el guitarrista portugués André Fernandes y el contrabajista francés Thomas Bramerie.
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