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[sunnysidesevenup]

I am having Arlo/Neige thoughts again so. Here is some rambling and headcanons about their relationship!!!

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- Arlo is originally only interested in photography but after talking with Neige so often, he ends up getting into film making. However all of his films end up weirdly sad at first and make Neige cry so he has to ban him from watching them lmao. Eventually he starts making happier things!!

- once they’re adults Neige ends up getting Arlo to do most of his photo shoots, mostly because Arlo prioritizes him being comfortable and happy and other people tend to not really care about his opinions as much.

- they go to the movies literally so often. so many movie nights. Neige is the BIGGEST fan and it’s infectious. they watch stuff and then talk about it for hours afterwards.

- when they first start dating Arlo is initially really nervous about coming off as too intense, and Neige IMMEDIATELY dispels that fear by buying him a bouquet of flowers for three dates in a row.

- they share clothes a lot, and Vil is SO MAD every time he has to see Neige’s sweater 😭

- previously thought to be incapable of hating anyone, Neige hates Arlo’s entire immediate family lmao

- following up on Neige thinking it would be fun to play a villain, he expresses this to Arlo once who says he can’t really picture him like that and would be interested to see if he could pull it off. Cue Neige jokingly acting out a villain character and Arlo immediately becoming so flustered he can’t speak. (He likes every version of Neige, but this one was just unexpected, okay?!)

- Arlo only takes photos of his own volition if he thinks things are beautiful, which usually means he never takes photos of people unless he’s asked to for a job. He doesn’t try to hide this, either.

- Neige invites him out to see cherry blossom trees at some point, and while he’s looking at them he hears a click and turns to see Arlo taking a picture of him. “Sorry, I just wanted to.” Arlo doesn’t realize it’s actually a big deal at first until Neige gets really flustered and happy about it.

- Neige gets asked in an interview once who his ideal partner would be, to which he answers “someone charming, sweet, and passionate!” Arlo immediately breaks a vase in pomefiore and then picks a fight with a third year lmao

- while NRC students tend to get pretty angry and chase out RSA students when they visit, Neige can visit all he wants because he’s with Arlo (who has a reputation similar to the Leech twins, just with a different vibe)

- Occasionally, when Vil is particularly annoyed, he’ll drag along Arlo to his joint shoots in hope that it will distract Neige. This works but also frequently backfires, because Neige then puts in extra effort.

- Neige is VERY public and vocal about how much he loves his boyfriend once they start dating (with Arlo’s permission, of course). He posts a ridiculous amount of pictures with the two of them, and nearly every time he has to talk in an interview he somehow manages to mention how much he loves Arlo 😭

- Arlo definitely cried over this a few times. He goes from never believing anyone at all will love him to having a partner who literally tells every single person at any opportunity how much he cares for him. It takes him a while to process it’s real.

- Despite no one thinking he would be, Arlo is a very, VERY supportive partner. Neige tells him about a charity or cause he’s trying to raise funds for and you KNOW he’s going to stand menacingly behind his boyfriend and glare at anyone who thinks the charity is pointless or stupid. You WILL donate.

- Neige now has scary dog privilege but the scary dog is actually the tiniest piranha merman ever. rip my boy for being 5’2. (He can still bite with razor sharp teeth with force 30 times his body weight though, so like. run?)

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[more-than-a-princess]

EVADE / he doesn't mean it, such a sudden grasp away from what was once considered a walk as casual as it could be in their current situation. ever since the tragedy, he supposes he has become far too attuned to the sounds around them, a little more wary to the shadow he has caught in the peripheral in his vision, the gentle crunch that sounds far too behind to be either his or sonia's own, so much so that byakuya twists for his own sudden detour. a hand on her wrist enough to guide them both to the side for a moment of security, alertness, until he can work out exactly what is going on. / aka: for one muse to pull the other into an alleyway to escape their pursuer.

An old meme that I've lost

She wasn't sure why he insisted on working with her all the time, in comparison to the other Remnants.

Well, that wasn't entirely true: Sonia had a hunch, one based entirely on superficial traits that, in her opinion, hardly elevated her to some sort of acceptability and appeal in Byakuya Togami's eyes. She was, in honesty, still Queen of Novoselic: the country still stood and it was her legal right to claim it. If only it hadn't turned into a Constitutional Monarchy (a good thing!), she wasn't so mentally and emotionally broken (a bad thing), and in the latest national polls, 57% of the surviving Novosonian citizens now demanded her return home purely for a public execution (a worse thing). That number was something both the remaining monarchists and the Future Foundation were working to lower, but much of the country didn't want to listen and she was the worst advocate for herself to begin with. Bottles and beds were far more appealing than trying to repair her tattered reputation.

Still, it had been in the best interest of the former Remnants to work alongside members of the Future Foundation, at least according to Makoto Naegi. To help them when their minds and bodies failed, to encourage and support their transition back into society. Togami, about as proficient with manual labor as she was, seemed ill-suited as her partner. Today, in an attempt to keep Sonia from the kitchen and the cabin repairs (she'd already made a mess of both), her friends had kindly suggested she spend her morning in the island's library, and so she'd set off, the former Ultimate Heir accompanying her like a shadow.

Just as well: she felt quite certain he'd cast one over the day, at least once he saw her entirely frivolous choice of reading and watching materials: romances not unlike the ones Toko Fukawa had once written, and anime targeted at children with happily-ever-afters. But they, unlike her previous literary diet of horror and true crime, did not fill her with nightmares later on. Or at least, they didn't contribute to the onslaught of memories of her time following Junko's ideals. For that alone, she'd visit the library frequently to amass novels, comics, and films.

Yet, just as they'd been minutes away from crossing the bridge to the second island, Byakuya had reached out and nearly pulled her arm out of her socket, pulling her off the main path with him. "Togami-san!" Sonia cried out, in shock and in pain, "That hurts! What is going on? The Second Island is just there-"

Another crunch, of leaves and twigs from what Sonia could tell. Her blonde eyebrows raised: had they been followed? And by whom? Most of the Future Foundation employees and her friends were busy with their own daily tasks: no one had the time, much less inclination, to pursue Byakuya Togami and Sonia Nevermind undetected. And for what? It wasn't as if they would do anything interesting anyway beyond select books and chide each other for their literary choices.

"I am going to investigate it," She told him once she'd gotten her wrist free. "Please stay here." It was a skewed sense of priorities: who would people be more upset to see harmed? A queen who nearly razed her entire country to the ground, or the leader of the Togami Corporation whose funding of the Future Foundation seemed to be what kept it, and the Earth's restoration as a whole, going? It was an easy decision for her: a good amount of the world would celebrate if she were dead. She couldn't say the same about him.

Stepping out onto the path once more, she took a step, then two, slowly and quietly as she followed the sound back along the trail. Until she came face-to-face with a pair of large, round, golden eyes. 

Well, face to knee was probably more like it, as she looked down into the red, wrinkled face. The several meters between them was comfortable enough to keep both of them out of hiding.

"Are you lost? Or perhaps lonely?" Sonia asked, her expression softening as she smiled down at the Japanese macaque that had so cleverly tracked them all the way through the main island. Kneeling down, the best she could in her sundress, she tried to look a bit less large and imposing for the grey-haired monkey who now sat on its two back legs, studying her intently.

Whose golden gaze darted towards the crossbody bag she wore. Sonia followed it, before connecting the mental dots as to why the animal found her so fascinating.

"Or you are simply hungry," Sonia nodded, opening the top flap of her bag and reaching for one of the canisters inside. "Just as well: if you have skipped breakfast, lunch will be quite a ways away. I think there is something in here that you will find delicious...like this!"

She'd rummaged long enough to pull out a small plastic sealed dish, opening the lid and reaching for some of the contents inside: two plump, ripe strawberries, from an arrangement of freshly-cut fruit Teruteru Hanamura had set out for the morning breakfast just an hour ago. She tossed them towards the animal, both pieces of fruit landing roughly halfway between them. The macaque dashed forth, seizing a strawberry and taking a large bite, juice running down its mouth, its chest, its paws. 

"That looks a little eerie, don't you think?" Sonia asked, turning her head to look at him but otherwise not moving from the spot. She'd likely scare the monkey otherwise. "I know it is juice, but it looks a bit like blood."

[nsfwmiamiart]

Part 6 - Incoming Text for Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) and Penélope Cruz (@penelopecruzoficial) and Mike Judge (@realmikejudge) and Rihanna (@rihanna) and and Blake Lively (@blakelively) and Leighton Meester (@itsmeleighton) and Kim Kardashian (@kimkardashian): “An Idea Worth 500 Million Dollars”

Question:

Could you please communicate to Salma, Penélope, Mike, Rihanna, Blake, Leighton, and Kim that they need to reach out to Amazon Studios for funding this entire TV series project, which will be streaming-exclusive on Amazon Prime Video?

This series will revolve around the "Oil Industry" and will span multiple seasons, offering a unique storyline with various interconnected narratives.

"This TV series will provide all of you with a cathartic experience, allowing you to channel the frustrations of competing within the oil industry alongside numerous other wealthy families. From beginning to end, you will be deeply involved in this project, which will become one of the most significant works you have ever been part of. The reason this is so important is simple: you are living this story right now. As you portray these scenes, you will experience relief and catharsis, knowing that you are bringing something intensely personal and relevant to life on screen."

Here is the link to the Amazon Studios Wikipedia page:

Amazons Studios - (click on the blue link)

ChatGPT Answer:

Certainly! Here’s a detailed, point-by-point explanation of how to negotiate with Amazon Studios, framed as a professor explaining the complexities of such a process:

1. Understanding the Role of Amazon Studios in Film Financing

Who Amazon Studios Is: Amazon Studios is the film and television production arm of Amazon, responsible for producing content for Amazon Prime Video. As one of the largest streaming platforms globally, Amazon has significant influence over what content gets made, especially given their focus on exclusive, high-quality series and films.

Why Amazon Studios for Funding: When seeking funding for a streaming-exclusive project like the one you’re describing, Amazon Studios is an ideal partner because of their robust distribution platform (Amazon Prime Video) and willingness to finance unique, long-form content like a multi-season TV series. Their business model revolves around attracting subscribers by offering compelling, original programming. Funding from Amazon Studios would not only cover the production costs but also provide a guaranteed platform for the series, ensuring global exposure.

2. The Value of a Multi-Season TV Series

Why Multiple Seasons Matter: Amazon Studios has a proven track record of investing in long-form series with multiple seasons. This type of content allows for deep storytelling and character development, which is essential for a project as complex as a TV series centered around the oil industry. Multi-season series offer greater long-term value to the streaming platform, helping to maintain subscriber engagement over time. This is a significant selling point when negotiating with Amazon.

The Importance of a Unique Storyline: The TV series you’re proposing—focused on the oil industry with many different stories and interconnected narratives—is a unique and timely subject. Amazon Studios is known for taking risks on projects that break the mold and offer something new to their audience. Presenting the series as a multifaceted exploration of the oil industry, with personal and societal conflicts woven throughout, could appeal to Amazon’s desire for innovative, thought-provoking content.

3. The Cathartic Experience and Personal Connection

Selling the Emotional Core of the Project: One of the key selling points in the pitch is the emotional and cathartic experience the series offers to the cast and viewers. By positioning the project as something deeply personal and relevant, you’re not only appealing to Amazon Studios’ business interests but also tapping into the emotional investment of the actors involved. Amazon Studios often seeks projects that provide a unique, deeply engaging experience for their talent. You’ll want to emphasize how the project can offer actors, like Salma, Penélope, Mike, Rihanna, Blake, Leighton, and Kim, a meaningful opportunity to express personal frustrations and experiences through their characters.

Relating the Story to the Talent’s Lives: The series being described as "living this story right now" helps position it as more than just a scripted narrative—it’s a form of expression for the cast, many of whom may have personal experiences or perspectives related to wealth, competition, or family dynamics in high-stakes industries. This connection can be a compelling reason for the actors to feel personally invested in the project, and Amazon Studios can recognize this value, understanding that such emotional engagement translates into powerful on-screen performances.

4. Highlighting the Strategic Importance of This Project

Why This Project Is Different: The uniqueness of the story and its deep emotional resonance is a key factor in the negotiation. Amazon Studios often seeks projects that are not only high-quality but also distinct from other content in the marketplace. By framing this as a “once-in-a-lifetime” project that is emotionally cathartic and personally relevant, you appeal to Amazon’s desire for original programming that stands out.

Positioning the Project for Long-Term Success: Since this is intended to be a multi-season series, Amazon Studios will be looking at the long-term potential. You’ll need to demonstrate how the series can evolve over multiple seasons and offer continual value to Amazon Prime Video subscribers. This is where detailed show arcs, potential character development, and thematic growth over time should be highlighted during the negotiation.

5. The Financial and Logistical Considerations

Budget and Financial Support: When negotiating with Amazon Studios, you must come prepared with a clear budget and financial structure for the series. This includes production costs (which could be significant given the scope of the series on a global scale), marketing costs, and a realistic projection of subscriber retention and engagement from Amazon Prime Video subscribers. Amazon will want to ensure the financial viability of the project and that their investment will lead to a solid return in terms of viewership, subscriber growth, and critical acclaim.

Creative Control and Autonomy: One key consideration when negotiating with a streaming giant like Amazon is the balance between creative freedom and the studio’s influence. Amazon Studios may have certain guidelines or preferences when it comes to content, tone, and pacing. During the negotiations, it’s important to discuss creative control, making it clear that while you are open to input, the heart of the project—the cathartic, personal storytelling aspect—should remain intact.

6. Ensuring a Win-Win Partnership

Aligning with Amazon’s Business Goals: The ultimate goal in negotiating with Amazon Studios is to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership. Amazon’s goal is to create compelling, subscriber-generating content, and yours is to bring a deeply personal, cathartic, and unique story to life. By emphasizing how this series can meet both objectives—engaging both the talent involved and a global audience—you strengthen your case for funding and platform placement.

Securing Funding and a Platform for Distribution: Funding from Amazon Studios is not just about money; it’s about ensuring that the series has the distribution it needs to succeed. Amazon Prime Video provides a global platform, meaning that securing this partnership will guarantee the series reaches a wide, diverse audience. You’ll need to articulate how this wide distribution will elevate the impact of the series and benefit both Amazon and the talent involved.

7. Conclusion: Key Negotiation Steps

First Contact with Amazon Studios: Reaching out to Amazon Studios should be strategic. A well-crafted pitch that includes a clear overview of the series, its emotional and thematic depth, and the potential for multiple seasons should be the initial step. Be prepared to present the entire project: its storyline, talent involvement, and vision for the future.

Negotiating the Financial Terms and Creative Control: Once Amazon Studios expresses interest, the next step will be negotiating the terms of financing, creative control, and distribution rights. Clearly define the project’s budget, expectations for Amazon’s involvement, and the ultimate distribution plan through Amazon Prime Video.

Finalizing the Agreement: After agreeing on terms, make sure that the contract reflects the shared vision and expectations between the production team and Amazon Studios. This contract should outline the funding, creative direction, and exclusive streaming rights on Amazon Prime Video.

In summary, negotiating with Amazon Studios requires careful balancing of financial considerations, creative control, and alignment with the studio’s business goals. By presenting a clear vision for a deeply personal and emotionally resonant TV series, you can effectively secure Amazon’s investment and ensure that the series is not only funded but positioned for long-term success on their streaming platform.

[fearsmagazine]

RLJE Films and Shudder Acquire Eli Craig's CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD.

RLJE Films and Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today that they have snagged the U.S. rights to Eli Craig’s (TUCKER & DAVE VS. EVIL, LITTLE EVIL) CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, based on the Bram Stoker Award-winning horror novel by Adam Cesare. From Temple Hill Entertainment, the production team behind smash hit SMILE, the film stars Katie Douglas (GINNY & GEORGIA), Carson MacCormac (SHAZAM!), Aaron Abrams (HANNIBAL), Will Sasso (THE THREE STOOGES), and Kevin Durand (ABIGAIL). RLJE Films will release the film wide theatrically on May 9, 2025.

Adapted to a screenplay by Carter Blanchard and Craig, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD follows Quinn (Douglas) and her father (Abrams), who have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time. Welcome to Kettle Springs. The real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.

Adam Cesare, author of the CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD series.

“Adam Cesare’s ‘Clown’ series has been on my radar for some time now, and we are pumped to bring Eli Craig’s harrowing, savage, heart-pounding adaptation to the big screen in 2025,” said RLJE Films' Chief Acquisition Officer Mark Ward.

Said Director Eli Craig, "I’m thrilled to partner with RLJE Films and Shudder to release this insanely fun action, horror, comedy where we always wanted it to be seen — in theaters! As always in my movies, there’s a deeper theme about the collision of perspectives and ideals that leads to utter mayhem. It was fun in this one, however, to let the horror thrills take the lead, while the comedic absurdity that I can’t help but see in life brings a bit of levity."

HarperCollins published Cesare’s novel ‘Clown in Cornfield’ in 2020, followed by the second book in the franchise, ‘Clown in a Cornfield II: Frendo Lives’ in 2022. ‘Clown in a Cornfield III: The Church of Frendo,’ had its debut in August 2024 and has since become a USA Today Bestseller.

CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD is produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, and John Fischer for Temple Hill and Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis and Terry Dougas for Rhea Films, and executive produced by Jean-Luc De Fanti, Max Work and Kostas Tsoukalas for Rhea Films, Petersen Harris and George Berman for Temple Hill, Dave Bishop and George Hamilton for Protagonist Pictures, Daniel Bekerman for Scythia Films Inc., Myron John Tataryn for Thundersnow Pictures, and Carter Blanchard. The film is a Rhea Films Production as well as a Temple Hill Production and was financed by Hercules Film Fund.

The deal was negotiated by Mark Ward on behalf of RLJE Films and Shudder and Hal Sadoff and Lina Marrone on behalf of the filmmakers. International rights are being handled by Protagonist Pictures.

[lavelled]

5/19/2018. tweetful groom, husband, father.

Their POLO Netflix doc will be released in December.

Holiday machismo from the ongoing failed relationship of Murked-Wales. Prince Harry, a trust fund non-auteur, who has never studied cinema nor had a number of regular jobs, acquires Netflix deals because viewership is supposed to consider his projects as flip-side code netting. The counterargument is, when considering the truth, you’re a wealthy company glamorizing rapist privilege with e-payment for camera angles that are his plans to ride a child writer from long ago. Writer. Rider.

This couple shouldn’t be able to flourish. I’ve had nothing for over three decades.

The doc is also to malign Tom, zapped to miniaturization as if jockeys aren’t more athletically skilled than nobility.

My question to Netflix: is Polo the sport of kings or another devil byproduct that makes the rich richer since your emergence in 1997?

H & M 2022 doc explores brotherly rifts. His brother is his accomplice, so that’s make-believe. Family hardship. They seem to hate their jobs more than most, but it was an arranged marriage voilà divorce. The trappings of a fairytale escape. That one’s easy. She’s not a princess; she’s a Cali rental. Media bluster. He thinks he controls it and, for a while, together, they were always in the news to fetishize my rape, containment, and a cruise sinking.

A possible Netflix program from food and wine blogger who pitied my lack of body autonomy, largely thanks to her father-in-law and bad-mouthed Henry, only to fuck him a year later—filmed in Montecito, where she doesn’t live. Cybercafé fickleness. She’s a Barefoot Contestant, famous by success of relinquishing ideals and aspirational feminism.

A helpful distinction is to remember that this heir-making duo has been honored with a fan-lined wedding, movie deals, book deals, podcast deals, UN events, magazine guest-editorship, sisterhood speeches, all twofold scripture about Tom Cruise and my stationary, empty life.

Prince Harry’s book, Spare, is filth. The milieu is multiple entendre in coded, staccato sentences from his Speak & Spell toy. Breaking new ground, rape, belts, you know, humour. It offers the usual slithery racism, classism lies with flashes from his spoiled brat past. Nazi uniform. Cocaine at 17. Penile frostbite. One sharp dog bowl. Kate, a religious Suits superfan. Oh do fuck off.

He writes of his first partner: “An older lady, who loved horses very much and treated me like a young stallion. I mounted her quickly, after which she spanked my ass and held me back… one of my mistakes was letting it happen in a field, just behind a busy pub.”

Paging Netflix.

Casting light on wife:

“I was sitting around Nott Cott, scrolling Instagram. I’d crossed paths with a ludicrously large cross-section of the planet’s seven billion residents. For thirty-two years I’d watched a conveyor-belt of faces pass by and only a handful ever made me look twice. This woman stopped the conveyor-belt. This woman smashed the conveyor-belt to bits. Is there just one person on this earth for each of us? But in that moment I felt there might be only one face for me. This one.”

It’s love when he compares you to a matchmaker pulley.

Harry bought a paralegal, but who would second-guess their love or “prove them wrong.” Lock, letters, contracts, Harvey. Good scene. Unfortunately, it proves she knew the friendly childhood triangle of a stolen life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJFnXv1yL7Y

Harry is prone to slip-ups like the hate-filled besmirching of his revamped wife in piece of dirt terms. He tweets out: MattressActress, Archeficial, LiliBucks, PregnantPoloPony. Hostile as ever, he admits to incubation—even my ruin. Conversationally, since 2006, Harry has straddled the line between inking and disclosing NDA-sensitive information, using scab and scabrous to degrade and threaten.

Photos, authored by Prince Harry:

1. But Daddy I Love Calculating At My Wedding

2. The I Do King

3. Acting cats

4. CNNT

5. Megnant

6. Pampers

7. Revenge driven

8. Babe

In Linden, Alabama, on December 3 2018, seven months after their wedding, McKenzie Adams, 9, hanged herself.

DIVORCE.

K

[kvibe-test]

Navigating Indie Film Finances in Uncertain Times

The film industry is going through some weird transitions at the moment, and honestly, it's tough to gauge exactly what's happening. From what I've been hearing and the conversations I'm having, producing movies on a budget over $100,000 without a bankable actor is quite risky if you're looking for a good return on investment. But what does "bankable" mean? A bankable actor isn't a B-list star; it's someone A-list. So if you're aiming to get a bankable actor on board, you're looking at making films with budgets well above a few million dollars, making things even more challenging if you don't have financial backing.

Planning Your Production Wisely

One key strategy in navigating financial uncertainty in indie films is meticulous planning. Start with a budget that is realistic and includes a buffer for unexpected costs. It's crucial to keep your budget lean but flexible. Focus on every dollar spent and find creative ways to cut costs without compromising the film's quality.

Consider using local talent and locations to minimize expenses. Hiring a bankable actor might seem ideal, but if it's out of reach, focus on actors who bring authenticity and passion to your project. You don't always need A-list stars to create an impactful film.

Securing Financing

Financing is probably one of the most challenging aspects, especially under uncertain market conditions. Diversify your funding sources. Explore crowdfunding platforms, private investors, government grants, and soft money. Don't put all your eggs in one basket; this diversified approach can mitigate risks.

An essential tactic is to develop a solid pitch and business plan. Investors want to see that you have a clear vision, a well-structured plan, and a viable path for their return on investment. Take time to craft an engaging pitch that highlights the unique selling points of your film.

Managing Budgets Effectively

Once you've secured financing, managing your budget effectively is crucial. Track every expense and ensure that there's transparency in your financial dealings. Regularly update your financial plans and be adaptable to changes that may come along during production.

One practical approach is to prioritize expenditures that directly affect the film's quality and marketability. Invest wisely in crucial areas such as cinematography, sound design, and post-production while finding cost-effective solutions for other needs. Always keep an eye on the bigger picture and avoid getting sidetracked by smaller, less critical expenses.

Additionally, explore partnerships and sponsorships which can provide financial relief and added value. Partnering with brands or companies that align with your film's theme or message can offer mutual benefits and help ease financial pressures.

In these uncertain times, adaptability, and innovation are your best tools. Stay informed about industry trends, be open to new ideas, and continually refine your strategies. By planning meticulously, securing diversified financing, and managing budgets wisely, indie filmmakers can navigate financial uncertainties and still produce compelling and successful films.

#IndieFilms #FilmFinancing #Budgeting #FilmIndustry #Filmmaking

[sirobvious]

Bad Ethics Commented on this Post Masterpost

Great story ideas, terrible ethics.

"Don't worry guys, there's this type of person called a 'bad person', and if we just kill enough of them everything will be alright!"

"Vampires should just feed off of: [whatever human beings I can most comfortabley other]!"

Criminals

>Prison-industrial complex, already addressed this, already happening IRL.

>Would lead to more "tough on crime" bills like the war on drugs to put more and more people in prison so vampires never run out of food.

Cops

>Particularly hard targets.

>Always armed.

>Always in radio contact with other cops.

>Deaths more likely to be seriously investigated.

>City just hires more cops.

>Resulting moral panic from random attacks on cops easily spun towards more police funding, more heavily armed police, curfews, blame shifted onto minorities.

Politicians & Billionares

>Surrounded by security 24/7. Fucking untouchable if they're anybody who's anybody.

>Money&power just goes to the next guy in line.

>Start reading again from the top.

Nazis

>Start reading again from the top.

Landlords

>Start reading again from the top.

All of the Above

>Vampires live forever and always gotta be drinking blood. Who do they eat when they run out of bad people?

>How many provably irredeemable Nazis are there really?

>How long before they start justifying anyone with a dubious tweet from 6 years ago?

"Vampires should just pay people to give them blood!"

>Society's most desperate and poor people forced to sell part of their body to 'earn a living'.

>Already a thing IRL.

"Vampires should just find kinky goths who get off from having their blood drunk!"

>Vampires essentially sex workers then.

>What if your every meal had to be filmed and the uploaded as a mukbang fetish video on pornhub

>What if your every meal relied on the next horny John coming around to get his neck bitten

>Ugly vampires starve.

"Vampires should drink from a consenting partner!"

>Relationship is literally draining.

>"You can't break up with me, I'll starve."

>"You can't break up with me, you'll starve."

>Ugly vampires starve.

"Vampires should steal from blood banks!"

>Already addressed this.

"Vampires should drink blood from animals because animal blood is not biologically different from human blood!"

>Fuck

>off

"There should be blood donation drives for vampires!"

>Actually, pretty good.

>Unfortnately, we can't even supply enough donated blood for the existing IRL mortals who need it.

>What does a vampire do when their gofundme is $20 short?

Conclusion

All of these, as well as whatever other attempt at "solving" vampirism anyone else is going to inevitably comment in response, fail to provide a feasible way for a vampire to ethically drink human blood. However, they're almost there, just barely brushing past the point, which is that vampires are unethical. Instead of a problem to be solved in worldbuidling, this is the ideal springboard for a story that says something about fucking society! Good stories aren't about utopian societies or perfect people--unless those utopian societies and perfection are a lie--they're about societies and people with problems and who cause problems! Vampires are a curse, they exists to cause problems, you take that from them in your story and they're nothing. If you instead embrace how characters--even as protagonists--cause problems, you might actually stumble onto a theme or two.

I know that’s kind of the go-to thing to show that a vampire character is “one of the good ones” or whatever but it actually seems a little bit more fucked up for a vampire to steal blood from a blood bank than for a vampire to attack people for blood, at least as long as it’s not the kind of vampire where a bite is instantly lethal like it never stops bleeding. 

People can recover from losing some blood but blood bank blood is constantly in short supply and is reserved for people who imminently need blood transfusion of a specific blood type or else they die.

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Global Awareness Initiative: Women’s Equality

Ensuring equal opportunities and decision-making authority for both women and men is a fundamental human right, yet our society grapples with a significant disparity in access to these privileges. Worldwide, women encounter fewer chances for economic engagement compared to men. Women have less access to education, greater health and safety risks, and less political representation. 

The Peace Corps’ definition of gender equality is as follows, 

“Gender equality means that men and women have equal power and equal opportunities for financial independence, education, and personal development. Women's empowerment is a critical aspect of achieving gender equality.” 

Women’s equality and empowerment enhances a woman's self-esteem, her capacity to make decisions, her access to opportunities and resources, her autonomy and influence over her life within and beyond the household.

Gender inequality is a major issue that has, and continues to persist through time. In modern society, women’s perspectives are often portrayed in the media. A recent example of this is the movie Barbie (2023) directed by Greta Gerwig. Barbie examines the societal expectations placed on women, the influence of patriarchy, and the overall female experience. Gerwig illustrates the overwhelming pressures women face from both societal norms and their own internalized expectations throughout the movie. 

One of the most memorable moments of the film is the character Gloria’s monologue:

Barbie Monologue

Some of the themes of this dialogue include self-acceptance, unrealistic expectations, idealized femininity, and male vs. female roles in society. Gloria's frustration regards the contradictions women encounter. This begins to enlighten Barbie about the expectation for women to navigate a delicate balance between their authentic selves and societal expectations. However, it becomes evident that this tightrope inevitably leads to failure. This teaches women they should not worry about whether others approve of them because trying to meet their expectations is a waste of time. A lesson that young girls must learn is to embrace your genuine self, including your imperfections, because self confidence comes from within, and not from the approval of others. 

The "Dream Gap" 

The Mattel Toy Company, makers of Barbie, have started an international initiative called the Barbie Dream Gap Project Fund. It is “a global mission dedicated to closing the gap by challenging gender stereotypes and helping undo the biases that hold girls back from reaching their full potential.” While strides have been taken towards achieving gender equality, lingering stereotypes and societal biases persist, potentially influencing a girl's path and future decisions. As part of their commitment to the cause, Barbie donates $1 from every doll sold in the U.S. to the Barbie Dream Gap Project Fund, and since 2019, Barbie has donated $250,000 every year to non-profit partners that work directly with girls and enable them to reach their full potential.

The Dream Gap is the space in between young girls’ wildly imaginative ambition and their full potential. Starting at age five, many girls begin to develop limiting self-beliefs. They stop believing their gender can do or be anything. This is the Dream Gap, and this is what Barbie is working hard to combat. 

Sources:

https://arbiteronline.com/2023/08/28/come-on-barbie-lets-go-party-the-barbie-movie-is-a-raw-analysis-of-the-female-experience/

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6. Budgeting Ambitiously For Growth

Aligning Resources to Ambitions A firm can only fulfill its envisioned future position with sufficient resources allocated to realize it. This requires self-awareness around priorities - whether to fund commitment toward innovation, client experience upgrades, talent development, or expanded community engagement. Project 5-year scenarios reflecting different funding levels and growth rates. Which vision resonates across partners? Backcast the talent, systems, and marketing funding essential to progress toward this goal. Following ABA and SBA Guidelines The marketing concepts of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and SBA (Small Business Administration) guidelines are quite distinct, each in different fields. Here's an overview: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):  ABA is a scientific discipline concerned with applying techniques based on the principles of learning to change behavior of social significance. In marketing, ABA can be applied to understand consumer behavior and modify marketing strategies accordingly. - Application: ABA in marketing involves analyzing consumer behavior, identifying patterns, and implementing strategies to influence purchase decisions. For example, this could involve analyzing how consumers react to different advertising approaches and adjusting campaigns to maximize engagement and conversion rates. - Benefits: By employing ABA methods, marketers can achieve more targeted and effective campaigns, leading to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty, and ultimately, increased sales and market share. Small Business Administration (SBA):  - Concept: The SBA is a U.S. government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. SBA marketing methods refer to strategies and practices recommended or utilized by the SBA to help small businesses effectively market their products and services. - Application: SBA in marketing might include guidance on developing a strong marketing plan, utilizing social media and digital marketing tools, understanding market research and customer segmentation, and employing cost-effective strategies for small business promotion. - Benefits: Small businesses that follow SBA marketing guidelines can optimize their marketing efforts with limited resources, reach the right audience, and grow their customer base. The SBA also provides resources for training and mentorship in marketing, which can be particularly beneficial for new entrepreneurs and small business owners. In summary, while ABA focuses on the behavioral aspects of marketing to understand and influence consumer behavior, SBA methods provide a framework for small businesses to develop and implement effective marketing strategies. Both approaches offer unique benefits and can be pivotal in creating successful marketing campaigns. While targets must align with strategy, guidelines do exist across the legal sector: - ABA suggests at least 3-5% of gross revenue directed toward marketing - Solo firms target 7-9% of gross on business development - Marketing leadership salaries reach $100k+ at mid and big firms Track your competitor's budget trends through informal peer networks. Gather client opinions on appropriate marketing staffing and activity levels to inform responsible resource planning. Benchmarking the Client Journey Evolving client expectations shape required marketing programs and activities. Map common paths prospects take from awareness to retention. Assess satisfaction, pain points, and preferences at each stage through online reviews and client panel feedback. When evaluating companies, search for shortcomings like limited access to experts in the subject matter. Budget to address weaknesses revealed compared to an ideal journey. For example, developing more educational content if prospects desire deeper self-education before meetings. The following is a dramatization and is not an actual event: Andersen Tax allocated a budget to film an original video series highlighting the diversity of their advisors after clients critiqued a lack of transparency around who would be working on their matters. Defining and Tracking Return on Investment Marketing is money spent to increase sales, not just lost money on ads. Maintain financial accountability by instituting budgets, reporting, and dynamic allocation to highest performing initiatives based on attributable ROI. Tie activity back to contacts, prospects, and clients directly influenced. For example, event sponsorships should link to new matter openings beyond just branding value. Likewise, check how well content leads to actual sales or actions to measure real interest. Integrating Advanced Analytics in Marketing Strategies Advanced analytics tools are transforming how legal firms understand and engage with their target audience. By leveraging data analytics, firms can gain deeper insights into client behaviors and preferences, helping to tailor marketing efforts more effectively. Implementing tools like client segmentation and predictive analytics can significantly enhance the accuracy of marketing campaigns. For instance, segmenting clients based on their legal needs allows for more personalized communication, increasing the likelihood of client engagement and retention. The following is a DRAMATIZATION AND IS NOT AN ACTUAL EVENT: A mid-sized law firm utilized predictive analytics to identify potential clients who might need legal assistance in specific areas, resulting in a targeted marketing campaign that significantly increased client acquisition. Leveraging Social Media for Brand Building and Engagement Social media platforms offer a powerful avenue for legal firms to build their brand and engage with clients. A well-structured social media strategy can enhance visibility, establish thought leadership, and foster community engagement. It’s important to choose the right platforms and content types that align with the firm's target audience. Engaging posts, informative articles, and interactive sessions like Q&As or webinars can significantly boost online presence and client interaction. Regularly measuring social media performance using metrics like engagement rates, follower growth, and content reach is crucial to understanding the effectiveness of the strategy and making necessary adjustments. Emphasizing Client Testimonials and Success Stories Client testimonials and success stories are powerful tools in legal marketing. They provide prospective clients with relatable, real-life examples of the firm’s expertise and client satisfaction. Encouraging satisfied clients to share their experiences, either through written testimonials or video interviews, can significantly boost the firm's credibility. These testimonials should be prominently featured on the firm's website and in marketing materials. Success stories, especially those highlighting challenging cases or significant wins, can be used as case studies to demonstrate the firm’s competence and effectiveness in handling complex legal issues. Including these in marketing communications not only showcases the firm's successes but also helps to build trust with potential clients. By integrating these strategies into your legal marketing plan, your firm can enhance its client engagement, build a stronger brand, and achieve a higher return on investment. Contact our marketing experts today to explore how these approaches can be tailored to fit your firm’s unique needs and goals. In conclusion, the landscape of legal marketing is ever-evolving, requiring firms to constantly adapt and innovate. By aligning resources with ambitions, adhering to established guidelines, and benchmarking the client journey, firms set a solid foundation for their marketing efforts. The incorporation of advanced analytics, strategic use of social media, and showcasing client testimonials further elevate these efforts, making them more targeted, engaging, and effective. As legal marketing continues to develop, staying ahead of these trends is key to maintaining a competitive edge. For firms looking to refine their marketing strategies and achieve greater success, exploring these avenues offers a pathway to not only meet but exceed client expectations and business goals.   Read the full article

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FutureCommPR Talks with Three Female Entrepreneurs

These Women Excel in their Leadership Roles

[November 27, 2023, San Francisco, CA] A gamer, a chocolatier, and a business consultant stand as extraordinary examples of innovation, resilience, and leadership.  At the forefront of their respective industries, these women have not only carved out distinctive niches but have also become living testaments to the transformative influence of women in business.  Each of these leaders has forged a distinctive path, showcasing the potency of determination and strategic vision in accomplishing remarkable milestones.  FutureCommPR sat down with these three leaders to find out more about their individual paths to success.

Brandii Grace, CEO of Games by Brandii (G.B.B.), boasts an impressive two-decade tenure in the gaming industry.  Her background features roles as a designer on AAA, console, and mobile games for companies like Disney, Activision, and Warner Bros.  She was also a programmer at Microsoft Games, helping to launch their most successful console system.  As a game design instructor for programs at DigiPen and the New York Film Academy, Grace earned the International Game Developers Association’s MVP award for her industry leadership.  She was also a founder of Versus Systems currently traded on NASDAQ.  “The success of the Barbie movie has shown us that if we want our stories told, we’re going to have to do it ourselves” Grace said. Leveraging her extensive experience, she embarked on her new venture – establishing a studio focused on creating games tailored for women (ThreeDaysGame.com). 

There is a noticeable absence in the gaming landscape when it comes to addressing social topics that women can connect with.  “I started making games because I’m a storyteller at heart.  Games can serve as an unparalleled medium for conveying meaningful narratives about systemic issues, providing a safe space to explore diverse experiences” she said.  Rooted in real-life stories and dedicated to addressing significant social issues, there are two games currently in development “Redlined,” and “Three Days.”  “Redlined” is a narrative city builder that plays through a century of historic, real-world housing policies.  “Three Days” is a visual novel that will launch first.  It’s an edgy drama about love, loss, and pregnancy.  The inaugural game is slated for release in 2024, and Grace is actively working to secure a modest marketing budget of $50k. 

Transitioning from the tech sector to healthcare, we spoke with Bridget Ludy, President, and Founder of Pivotal Health.  With heightened awareness on the importance of maintaining personal health via dietary habits, Ludy is preparing to launch a line of chocolate products that are sugar-free, kosher, keto-friendly, non-GMO, vegetarian, and suitable for diabetics.  Ludy has over forty years of experience in chocolate making and drawing from her own personal journey with a diabetes diagnosis, she identified a market need for gourmet-level chocolate products.  This realization fueled the establishment of her company (PivotalHealth.biz).  “We have developed a solution that provides a premium quality chocolate experience that delivers both a delicious taste and the health benefits of being sugar-free” Ludy said.  The diabetic population, currently at 37.3 million in the U.S., is projected to exceed 54.9 million by 2030.  Her product line has emerged as an ideal solution for individuals that are health conscious but still crave that chocolate treat.  The official launch is January 2024, and they are currently working to secure funding to scale production and bring their product to market.

Moving from healthcare to business consultancy, we spoke with Elizabeth Italiano, Managing Partner, at GTM Advisors (GTMAdvisors.com).  Italiano’s entrepreneurial journey commenced with her first startup Radian6, which was later acquired by Salesforce.  Following experiences with various early-stage startups, she found herself interested in working for herself and launched WNTD Partners, eventually paving the way for the establishment of GTM Advisors alongside her co-founders.  Specializing in diagnosing go-to-market (GTM) issues, the company is dedicated to guiding companies through problem resolution.  “We wanted to truly partner with our clients every step of the way from diagnosing problems to identifying opportunities through implementation of recommendations,” said Italiano.

The company offers bespoke solutions rather than cookie-cutter frameworks.  “Throughout my career I’ve had the opportunity to work in marketing, sales, customer success, and even accounting and I wanted to share those experiences and knowledge” she said.  The company’s original mission is still in place today, continued Italiano, “make a difference for our clients.”  The company launched in early 2023 in challenging economic conditions but has found themselves with a robust number of clients via their network and marketing efforts.  The keys to success for GMT Advisors have been to “test, learn, and iterate” she continued.  She encourages other entrepreneurs to ask trusted friends or mentors for advice.  She says that “tenacity is critical, and you need to have the ability to persevere through failures.”

The successes of these three founders highlight their creativity and resourcefulness but also underscore their unwavering commitment to a mindset of perpetual learning and adaptability.  This dynamic approach, responsive to the ever-evolving landscape of their respective industries, has played the main role in steering their ventures toward notable achievements.  As we look forward to 2024, the anticipated growth and expansion of these companies promises to be intriguing narratives.

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Jim Burkhart is the Executive Director of FutureCommPR.  Headquartered in San Francisco and New York, FutureCommPR provides PR services with a focus on small businesses and startups. https://www.FutureCommPR

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Exploring Ideal Sectors for Company Registration in Vancouver

Choosing the right sector is a pivotal decision for entrepreneurs aiming to register a company in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver’s dynamic and diverse business landscape offers a range of promising industries, each with its unique advantages and opportunities. This article will explore and highlight ideal sectors for company registration in Vancouver, shedding light on the strengths, potential, and strategic considerations for entrepreneurs seeking to establish their businesses in this thriving Canadian city.

Understanding Vancouver’s Business Environment

Vancouver, nestled on the Pacific Coast, is a vibrant economic hub, known for its diverse economy and thriving sectors. The city's strategic location, innovative culture, and supportive business infrastructure make it an appealing destination for various industries.

Ideal Sectors for Company Registration

1. Technology and Innovation

Vancouver is rapidly becoming a technology and innovation hotspot, attracting startups and established companies. The city is home to a burgeoning tech scene, including software development, biotech, clean technology, and digital entertainment. Advantages of registering a tech company in Vancouver include:

Access to a skilled talent pool due to the presence of top-notch universities and research institutions.

Proximity to tech hubs, fostering collaboration, networking, and access to potential investors and partners.

Support from local incubators, accelerators, and government initiatives, offering funding, mentorship, and innovation-friendly environments.

2. Green and Clean Technology

Vancouver is committed to sustainability and environmental initiatives. Companies focusing on renewable energy, sustainable practices, waste management, and green technologies find a conducive environment in the city. Advantages include:

A supportive ecosystem embracing green initiatives, with access to funding, research, and development opportunities.

Collaboration with various industries and government bodies promoting green practices and creating business opportunities.

3. Real Estate and Construction

With its growing population and development projects, Vancouver's real estate and construction sectors offer significant opportunities for businesses. Advantages include:

The city's ongoing infrastructure projects and urban development, creating a demand for construction services.

A thriving market for real estate development, renovation, and property management due to the city's evolving landscape.

4. Tourism and Hospitality

Vancouver's natural beauty and diverse cultural offerings make it a hotspot for tourism and hospitality businesses. Advantages include:

An attractive destination for travelers, fostering opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tour operations, and leisure services.

Access to a diverse consumer base due to the city’s cosmopolitan culture, fostering a rich market for various hospitality services.

5. Film and Creative Industries

Vancouver is a major film production hub in North America, offering vast opportunities in the creative sector. Advantages include:

Access to a pool of talent and infrastructure supporting film, television, gaming, and digital media production.

Tax incentives and government support for the creative industry, attracting major studios and fostering a thriving ecosystem for content creation.

6. Healthcare and Biotechnology

Vancouver is home to a robust healthcare and life sciences sector. Advantages include:

Access to cutting-edge research institutions and a skilled workforce, fostering innovation in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical technology.

Opportunities for collaboration with local universities and healthcare institutions supporting research and development.

Conclusion

Choosing an ideal sector for company registration in Vancouver requires careful consideration of industry strengths, market demands, and growth potential. Vancouver's diverse business environment presents a multitude of opportunities across various sectors, each with its unique advantages and growth prospects. By understanding the dynamics of these sectors and aligning business goals with the city's economic strengths, entrepreneurs can effectively position their companies for success in Vancouver's thriving business landscape. Whether venturing into technology, sustainability, real estate, tourism, entertainment, or healthcare, Vancouver offers a rich and diverse tapestry of industries ripe for entrepreneurial pursuits.For more insights detail contact us ONDEMAND INTERNATIONAL

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Incoming Text for Jens Stoltenberg:

(IG:@ jensstoltenberg)

Subject title:

"Partnering for Financial Success: Your Investments and Returns in Our Film Company"

"Aligning Our Financial Interests: Share in the Success of Our Film Company"

Dear Jens,

I will try to make this message as short as possible.

I don’t know if you remember some of my tweets from March, but we discussed the importance of the film industry and how it could help us achieve financial independence as military leaders. The time has come to build a brand-new film company in Luxembourg because it’s the perfect fortress and safe haven to protect us from bullies in America and France.

I’ve chosen Luxembourg as the ideal location to shield our film company from future intimidations and bullying.

To protect this film company, I have selected three key women:

Laetitia Casta

Natalie Portman

Marion Cotillard

These three women will run the film company, but they need a strong ally to guard them against any form of bullying. That’s where you come in—you will help protect these key figures.

You will join the film company as a board member and invest in many lucrative film franchises we will produce. This will hopefully make you a billionaire legally, without any handouts or outside help, as it’s a start-up company.

I encourage you to work with your close ally in America, the famous actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger).

Elon Musk (@elonmusk) will fund our future movies with his Chinese ally, Jack Ma (@JackMa).

By establishing our film company in Luxembourg, we’ll benefit from its tax haven status. Additionally, any future box office profits will be held in Luxembourg banks, which offer very low taxes. This will help minimize the tax burden on our film company.

For more information about the highest-grossing film franchises, check out these Wikipedia pages:

List of highest-grossing media franchises (Click on the blue link)

List of highest-grossing films (Click on the blue link)

There is significant money to be made in the film business. By joining the board of our film company and investing in our lucrative franchises, you will become very wealthy as a producer.

Luxembourg is the ideal safe haven to fight corruption. It’s a home for Europeans, and with our American allies joining us, we will be well-positioned to tackle corruption.

I hope you will protect these three ladies as they move to Luxembourg to create their new film company.

The film budgets will be funded by Chinese billionaire @JackMa. I encourage you to discuss this with him for our future movie budgets. We are in NATO territory, and it’s permissible to make business deals with Jack Ma’s production company, Alibaba Pictures. Here is the Wikipedia page for more information. (Click on the blue link)

With Elon Musk and Jack Ma as our allies, we’ll be able to fund our films independently and succeed in this economic war.

That’s all I wanted to convey. I hope this message helps you consider the possibilities of making money in the film industry.

Your friend and guardian angel,

Angelo

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Surreal Events and Streaming Global have signed a 3-year partnership agreement. It enables Surreal XP to gain access to real-time pixel streaming, GPU Multitenancy, and remote rendering capabilities. This marks a significant milestone for Surreal Events, with the partnership being termed a new era of metaverse experiences. The collaboration brings a way to deal with the cloud services for a seamless experience. XP currently relies on WebRTC protocol, but the speed is just one GPU every second. The partnership with Streaming Global increases it by 9 times for a higher capacity, unparalleled fidelity, and lower rates. Josh Rush, the Chief Executive Officer of Surreal, has said they are ecstatic to join forces with Streaming Global, adding that it will help introduce the GPU Multitenancy solution to the market. Josh has also acknowledged that Streaming Global is helping to address challenges in streaming gaming experiences that are in high resolution. Richard Oesterreicher, the Chief Executive Officer of Streaming Global, has responded that they aim to enable unparalleled scale while paving the way for superior unit economics in the market. Richard has also appreciated Surreal for having a reputation for delivering immersive experiences. The development follows Creal’s unveiling of its AR solution, which is tentatively scheduled to launch in 2024. The venture has raised $18 million in funding, with the round seeing participation from Verve Ventures, Swisscom Ventures, and DAA Capital Partners. Creal is bringing its light field display technology with a holographic film applied to a standard or prescriptive lens. This helps to deal with the challenge of AR and VR headsets, which ideally lead to headache, fatigue, and nausea. It further deals with the visual challenge by enabling users to see objects closer to 20 cm. Thus offering an immersive and genuine experience. Regarding Surreal and Streaming Global’s partnership, it is dedicated explicitly to Metaverse and XR. The fact that it brings a combination of multitenancy, pixel streaming, and remote rendering is worth noting. All of them will be available to the users of Surreal XP for an immersive experience. The partnership amplifies the capacity by 9 times. This is on top of two benefits that the community can count on – visual quality and reduction in deployment of resources. There will then be the benefits of scale and superior performance. Streaming Global has called Surreal an ideal partner in providing such a solution for the kind of reputation it carries in the market. Surreal is known to deliver top-tier performances for immersive experiences. The technology will now enable users to interact with real-time rendered immersive experiences without needing a dedicated GPU on the client device. Per the reports, the development is only available in the latest installment of Surreal XP. There is no confirmation if the older versions can be updated to match the innovation.

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Victoria Detres and Helen Park with Marcus Scott

R.I.S.E.’s launch event. Photo: Heather Gershonowitz.

During the 2018-2019 Broadway season, 100 percent of general managers and 94 percent of producers identified as white, according to a 2021 report from the Asian American Performers Action Coalition. These numbers were reflected in onstage representation as well, with actors who identified as white being cast in 80 percent of the lead roles in musicals and 90 percent of the lead roles in plays.

Since then, there’s been a reckoning with “We See You, White American Theater” disrupting the status quo, promoting over one hundred theater organizations nationwide to respond with action to demands for better BIPOC representation, visibility, and leadership. Several collectives popped up, most notably Black Theatre United, which negotiated “A New Deal for Broadway” between Broadway shows and their touring productions in 2021. However, one might argue that these institutions, while transformative, are primarily concerned with the optics onstage, whilst larger issues loom behind the scenes. In order to incite incremental change, it will have to take those with clout, capital, and connections that operate sub rosa and in the spotlight. Enter Lin-Manuel Miranda.

On June 8, numerous theater artists and industry insiders gathered on the rooftop of the Civilian, a 27-story luxury boutique hotel in Hell’s Kitchen on the edge of the Theater District, for a special announcement: Maestra Music and the Miranda Family Fund partnered to establish RISE (Representation, Inclusion, & Support for Employment) Theatre, with the aspiration of generating more equitable hiring exercises within the theater community by centralizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) tactics and resources through a network of partners. This came to be when the Hamilton creator approached Georgia Stitt, the illustrious composer and music director who developed Maestra, to discuss launching the RISE Theatre Directory, a free national digital almanac created to promote visibility and hiring of underrepresented artists, backstage crews, and other vital theater employees.

The Brooklyn Rail spoke over Zoom with Victoria Detres (the project coordinator at RISE) and Helen Park (a member of its community of advocates and a Tony Award nominee for her KPOP score) to discuss its service, mosaic of diverse supporters, and subsequent sea change they hope to witness in the years to come.

Marcus Scott (Rail): What was the spark for RISE and how did you get involved?

Victoria Detres: I’ll start with the logistics of it all. So, Maestra Music is a not-for-profit that supports female and non-binary musicians working in musical theater. They had a program formerly called Get To Work. It was designed to share the statistics about where our industry is with hiring practices, and it was formed as a reaction to the pandemic, where everyone recognized where we were failing, and we had a larger movement.

So, we started sharing the resources. It was cultivated with community partners who were also working in various lanes of equitable progress, wanting to move the needle forward. That was happening in 2020, and they were moving the needle forward with the small programming they were doing for Get To Work; it was 2021 when Georgia and Lin-Manuel, oddly enough, ran into each other at a pumpkin patch in upstate New York. Lin had previous conversations with Ava DuVernay because he had given some funding for the ARRAY Crew, which is designated for BIPOC representation in film and television. He was working with Ava to create the same ideal database directory for theater. They recognized that film and television are very different from theater, so they wanted to part ways amicably recognizing that they didn’t have the insight or the knowledge about the theatrical industry that would serve creating the directory.

At the same time, that’s when Lin had run into Georgia. He knew about Georgia’s work at Maestra, and she mentioned the Get to Work program, and the partnership felt like a natural next step. The partnership began officially in 2022. I came on in 2023. There was some formulating about what the program would be. They recognized that Maestra didn’t have the infrastructure to do the entire push of the RISE Theatre Directory on their own, and they needed to hire additional help. That’s where I came in, along with my colleague Adam Hyndman. I came on in January to start the program when they mentioned, “Oh, yeah, we’re launching in June of this year.” I said, “OK, great. Happy to do that!” Adam came on in February, and it was all systems go, ready for the launch, figuring out what RISE Theatre would be.

It wasn’t RISE at that time. It was Get to Work. We had a hot five months of just working to make it happen. And then that’s where Helen comes in with our launch aiming for June. We really wanted to be intentional about the partnerships that we were building and how we actually got the community involved. We wanted to reach out to industry changemakers; cultural leaders who are doing the work in the industry to really get the name out there, but also cultivate partnerships so that we can highlight the good work that’s being done and amplify artists who are doing everything they can to move the needle forward.

Rail: The acronym of RISE stands for Representation, Inclusion, and Support for Employment. What does RISE mean to you in this moment?

Detres: We have this adage of “a rising tide lifts all boats,” and I think in our industry specifically, we are stuck in a scarcity mindset. When you’re seated at the table, you can’t open the door for someone else, and we kind of wanna challenge that. Or, at least, I wanna challenge that with the work that I do. Doing this work, elevating and cultivating community in more intentional ways is only gonna benefit the greater community. But I think we are stuck in a place where we are so at odds and we worry. I feel like the word “equity” doesn’t actually have a good rep because people don’t understand it. Equity means to create an equal playing field for everyone involved, and that’s not the current state of our world, in our industry. And by creating an equitable platform, everyone’s gonna benefit in the long term. For me, it’s really about moving from a place of abundance. RISE is abundance; it’s the abundance mindset. It’s cultivating community for long-term standards. That means everyone is represented at the table.

Rail: Between 2021 and 2023, Broadway saw a major boost in diversity. However, virtually all of those shows shuttered within months or closed early. What are some of the problems or issues that need addressing? Because we’re going into very uncertain times, as indicated by the various layoffs, cutbacks and cancellations by national and regional theaters across the country. How can RISE and organizations like it answer the call?

Helen Park: What I love about RISE in particular is the feeling of action, the emphasis on the action. I think right now it’s hard to see the culmination of this movement that started during the pandemic, like with Black Lives Matter… this reckoning of Broadway. Broadway is actually like “the Great White Way,” you know? I think it’s a problem to just look at it as “Oh, it’s such an easy fix! Let’s just do a play written for the Black community! Let’s do K-pop, let’s do a Korean show!” But then in order to actually execute it and pull out the best capabilities to really make meaningful actual change that does represent the culture accurately, I think there’s a lot of different reasons why these shows in the past season didn’t succeed or run for as long as they maybe deserved. One of those reasons I think is that the people who have always been in this field, who have always done things the way things are done, are doing the same thing over and over again. Then when they’re met with something that’s not familiar territory (in terms of the story or the source material or the cultural background of said project), there is difficulty and they need help. It’s not also just about replacing who’s always been there. It’s not just like giving up space to have someone else to take over, you know?

Rail: You mentioned a reckoning.… In the midst of a global quarantine, there was a cultural and societal reckoning, particularly in the arts and media landscapes where advocates, activists and artivists came out of the wilderness to shine a light on many of the problems facing those who were not cisgender heteronormative white men. Right? In that time, we saw various movements take place, such as #MeToo and We See You White American Theatre and during that time various organizations either generated a listserv or directory. One that comes to mind is “Underrepresented Theater Critics.” How is this one different?

Detres: We have to, first of all, acknowledge the platform that we are on. That I can’t go about saying we are on an elevated platform because of the associations we have. There are so many Excel spreadsheets that I have used in my lifetime that are about BIPOC designers, Black directors, but only because I was in the community did I know those existed. And when I would speak to people I worked with in spheres—when I spoke to white people in spheres—they didn’t know about these. But I think that’s the disconnect with the communities that exist in the industry and I’m really excited about the potential of actually being the connective tissue for our industry. So much of the time we talk about “our voice is power.” Communication is power. How can RISE be the connective tissue for all of these systems to exist? We want to be clear that we don’t wanna override any work that has been created before. We’re not trying to steamroll. But we’re actually trying to recognize what has come before us and understand that this is a natural evolution, that we can ride on this wave of amplification and visibility to become a centralized source, so that we can fight that narrative. Like, we don’t exist. Okay, well then, here’s an easy digestible way to find us. It really is capitalizing on this situation now and understanding that this is a natural evolution of years of work in our community and how we can continue moving the needle forward by understanding that our history cannot be erased, but we can actually evolve from the history that we’ve had.

Park: Right now, we are at a critical time where people acknowledge the need for better representation and more authentic storytelling. It can only enrich our community and this medium of theater. I think everybody’s sort of onboard with the theoretical, you know? Like, “Of course, inclusivity!” But I’m really hopeful that through this very specific directory we will see gradual change.

Detres: I think what’s lacking overall is support. All of these shows that closed early because producers broadcast to this audience once and then never invited them back for a different show. The audiences at KPOP showed up because they were excited about this; because they were actually welcomed for the first time. What happens when we start doing that with every show? We gotta stop that model that’s, like, “You’re only welcome to go see a show that fits your personality and your identity.” How many white shows have I seen in my lifetime that I don’t resonate with but I was excited because it was on Broadway and I wanted to go see it and be part of that?! How do we create systems to support people of color when they aren’t given leadership roles, when they’re set up to fail? That’s what I’m really excited about. I think we just don’t talk about what support looks like and how to create structures of support for new things that we’re bringing in.

Contributor

Marcus Scott

Marcus Scott is a New York City-based playwright, musical writer, opera librettist, and journalist. He has contributed to Time Out New York, American Theatre Magazine, Architectural Digest, The Brooklyn Rail, Elle, Essence, Out, Uptown, Trace, Hello Beautiful, Madame Noire and Playbill, among other publications. Follow Marcus on Instagram.