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thephantomprojectionist · 7 years ago

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[1600 Word Essay] Women’s & Minority Representation in DTV Martial Arts Movies

It’s long interested (and, recently, concerned) me how movies represent women and minorities (ethnic and cultural). As of late, I’ve turned this scrutiny on my particular film niche – direct-to-video American martial arts movies. Specifically, I wanted to measure which demographic was most likely to produce stars within the subgenre. I already had an idea, but the results were still a little surprising.

I’ve collected the data as to who’s been a leading star in these sorts of movies since 1985. All of the performers listed below have starred in or co-led at least three US-based DTV/limited release action/martial arts productions. Where applicable, I’ve substituted a starring role in a TV production in lieu of a third film lead.

White Men (not Latin): Loren Avedon, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris,* Richard Norton, Jeff Speakman, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jeff Wincott, Michael Worth, Scott Adkins, David Bradley, Bryan Genesse, Michael Bernardo, Paul Logan, Sasha Mitchell, Michael Dudikoff, Ted Jan Roberts, Ron Marchini, Chad McQueen, Scott Shaw, Eric Jacobus, Matt Mullins, Gary Daniels, Olivier Gruner, Jerry Trimble, Dale Cook, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Gary Wasniewski, Steven Seagal** White Women (not Latin): Cynthia Rothrock, Mimi Lesseos, Zoe Bell Asian Men: Philip Rhee, Ho-Sung Pak, Leo Fong, Johnny Yong Bosch, Jon Foo, Julian Lee, Jun Chong, Jino Kang, Cung Le, Don Wilson, Ernie Reyes, Jr. Asian Women: N/A Black Men: Billy Blanks, Wesley Snipes, Michael Jai White, Fred Williamson, Ron Hall Black Women: N/A Latin Men: Fabian Carillo, Hector Echavarria, Lorenzo Lamas Latin Women: N/A Arab Men: Jalal Merhi Arab Women: N/A Multiracial Men: Mark Dacascos Multiracial Women: N/A *Norris describes himself as being of mixed ethnicity, but his claims have been disputed. [SOURCE] **Ditto. [SOURCE]

[ERRATUM 8/4/18: I may have mis-attributed the ethnicity of Mimi Lesseos, whose Wikipedia article claims she’s actually Latinx and Greek.]

The obvious implications of this data are that (1) white men enjoy far greater representation than all other groups, and (2) women of color are completely unrepresented. Additionally, no other ethnicities or cultural identities than the ones listed here are represented at all, and this includes Asians who don’t fall under the eastern or southeastern headings.

So... What’s the problem here? What’s the issue, especially since we’re talking about such a very specific subgenre? Well, to everybody outside of this niche, there isn’t a problem beyond the degree to which DTV action flicks mirror the larger filmmaking scene. However, representation matters here as much as for any genre because it helps determine the future of this kind of movie. If these films are viewed by customers and filmmakers as primarily a gilding hall for white male leads, the number of women and minorities vying for anything beyond stuntwork or supporting parts isn’t encouraged to grow...and that’s likely to deprive us all of potentially great talent. Women, people of color, and other minorities help comprise the cream of the martial arts crop, and the thought of losing out on the next potential Cynthia Rothrock or Michael Jai White is galling. These movies don’t necessarily thrive on technical or dramatic innovation, but rather the physical innovation of its performers. Given this, it’s within everybody’s interest that anybody with the potential to thrill martial enthusiasts be duly considered.

“Objection: As this data only represents the DTV realm, it’s not an accurate portrayal of representation in American filmmaking or even the action/martial arts genre as a whole.”

The fact that DTV films don’t encompass the entirety of a genre doesn’t negate the significance of their own sector, the same way that one avenue of occupation needn’t encompass the entire job market to have unique implications for those involved. Though often viewed as a derivative of Hollywood, the DTV realm is very much its own place with unique hierarchies and politics. Entire careers are played out within it. What’s more, the DTV circuit isn’t so small as to be insignificant: even if the U.S. blockbuster scene became a beacon of representation, poor practices in the DTV scene could still be enough to unsettle the landscape. When you consider that less than 100 films are given a widespread theatrical release in the U.S. each year, it’s easy to imagine how quickly the smaller, quickly-produced releases can overtake them in quantity. Add to that the popularity of online video streaming services and their equalizing nature, and you can see that DTV flicks are a significant part the national film market.

“Objection: A quantitative measurement doesn’t properly convey how well a group is represented. For example, Wesley Snipes is more prolific and successful than almost every white male star listed here.”

Aside from the fact that too many demographics are still entirely unrepresented, the problem with pointing to a Wesley Snipes or a Lorenzo Lamas as adequate representation for an entire group is that it closes off the chances for anyone else who might fall within that demographic. If you take one prominent star and say there’s no need for additional representation, then what reason is there for someone else from that group to be taken on? Again, the result is the DTV circuit potentially depriving itself of the next great showstopper.

“Objection: The sample is too limiting. There’d be more women and minority entrants if you counted those with fewer than three starring roles and/or counted supporting ones (e.g. lead villains).”

I opted for no less than three starring roles because this indicates an established career within the DTV realm, which indicates a willingness of studios/distributors to repeatedly invest in a performer – this is, to some degree, the mark of a star. I’ve limited the credits to lead roles because such parts convey prestige and social esteem, and this is important. Yes, fans can definitely find favorites among lifetime supporting players, but supporting role or even those of the lead villain typically don’t convey the positive qualities that usually define protagonists. Aside from being promoted the most, lead characters are most likely the ones the audience is encouraged to identify with. By comparison, other roles don’t measure up.

“Objection: Maybe there aren’t more women/minorities in lead roles because there are no viable contenders.”

Here’s but a small sample of viable contenders – women and men with the necessary physical talent to lead a fight flick.

Marissa Labog & Peipei Yuan – Fight Scene Chris Balualua – Showreel Lauren Mary Kim & Amy Johnston – Fight Scene Percy “Spitfire” Brown – Showreel Robert Parham – Showreel Fernando Chien – Showreel Tamiko Brownlee & Natalie Padilla – Fight Scene Anna Ranoso – Fight Scene Emmanuel Manzanares – Showreel Zara Phytian – Fight Scene Jawed El Berni – Short Film, The List Andy Leung & Ray Carbonel – Fight Scene, Contour Cheryl Lewis – Fight Scene Gui DaSilva – Fight Scene Nilo Ghajar-Williams Vs. Ieisha Auyeung – Fight Scene Natascha Hopkins – Fight Scene Gichi Gamba – Film Highlights, PowerRangers Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez – Fight Scene w/Peipei Yuan Shawn Bernal – Short Film, Flower Thieves Kristina Hess – Showreel John Lewis & Alex Meraz – Short Film, The Reward Cecily Fay – Film Highlights Rayna Vallandingham – Showreel Ed Kahana – Fight Scene, Relic Hunt Eve Torres – Fight Scene, The Scorpion King 4 Marie Mouroum – Showreel Krystal Vee & Selina Lo – Fight Scene, The Scorpion King 3 Juan Bofill – Fight Scene

“Do you have any good news?”

The good news is that the trend of white guys dominating this subgenre does seem to be abating as we move further into the 21st century. Of the 52 names in the sample, thirteen (13) are individuals who’ve begun starring in these movies within the past 16 years; of these, only 5 are white men – about 38 percent of the total.

White Men: Scott Adkins, Eric Jacobus, Matt Mullins, Gary Wasniewski, Steven Seagal White Women: Zoe Bell Asian Men: Johnny Yong Bosch, Jon Foo, Jino Kang, Cung Le Black Men: Wesley Snipes, Michael Jai White Latin Men: Hector Echavarria

Though white male performers still enjoy the greatest amount of representation, they don’t completely dominate the pipeline of new stars.

Also, I get the impression that big-budget Hollywood is making an effort to diversify the selection of people it has leading its movies. I’ve said before that the DTV arena isn’t merely derivative of Big Studio World, but obviously the latter plays a huge role in shaping popular trends. If Hollywood capitalizes on diversity among stars as an asset, then low-budget filmmakers may be inclined to follow.

“How do we change this? How do we get new, diverse performers to helm these movies?”

The first step is to find out who’s actually out there. The list of links I provided is pretty short, given the sheer amount of performers making their reels publicly available. Become a fan of lesser-known kickers. Once you’ve found someone whose work consistently impresses you and who you’d like to see lead a production, you can get started. Short of stepping down from a theatrical career, there are generally two ways that new performers acquire starring roles in the DTV scene: (1) they work their way up from smaller parts and/or stuntwork, or (2) they finance or co-finance their own productions. In either case, what you need to do is support them. Help finance indie projects they’re developing via crowd-funding. Feature them and their work on your social media. If they’ve had parts in studio work, review these movies publicly and point out that their involvement is the reason you looked at the picture in the first place. And if a movie they’ve starred in gets released, buy it directly – don’t download or buy it from a third party seller, and for goodness sake don’t post the whole thing online for free.

It’s up to the performer(s) in question to prove that they’d rock a starring role, but it’s up us to make their effort worth it.

#essay #martial arts films #direct to video #representation #minorities #women in film

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dancewithmeplano · 7 years ago

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NHPR Folk Songs and Dance Calendar 2.25.18

>Wild Eagles Blues Jam at the Stone Church ~ Newmarket, NH ~ 7:30pm

>Bluegrass Jam at McNeill’s Brewery ~ Brattleboro, VT ~ 8:30pm ~

>Celtic Music Jam at Harlow’s Pub ~ Peterborough, NH ~ 7:30pm ~

>Old Time Country, Gospel & Bluegrass Jam at the Old White Church ~

Ctr. Tuftonboro 6:30pm ~ 603-569-3861

>Hoot Night at Wildcat Tavern ~ Jackson Village, NH ~ 7pm ~

>>Irish Session at Bagitos Bagel & Burrito Café ~ Montpelier, VT ~ 2pm ~

>Celtic & Old Timey Music Jam at DelRossi’s ~ Dublin, NH ~ 6pm ~

>The Squid Jiggers or Dave Rowe at Bull Feeney’s ~ Portland, ME ~ 8pm ~ 207-773-7210

>Hoot Night at the Wildcat Tavern ~ Jackson Village, NH ~ 7pm ~

>Live Irish Music(Family Friendly) w/Various Musicians including

Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki and Jim Prendergast at the Stone Church ~

>Bluegrass Jam at Harlow’s Pub ~ Peterborough, NH ~ 8pm ~

>Traditional Irish Place at the Salt Hill Pub ~ Newport, NH ~ 6pm ~

>Open Irish Session at Beara Irish Brewing Company ~ Portsmouth, NH

First Sunday of every month:

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

>Big Bill Morganfield (son of Muddy Waters) and Jason Ricci (Blues) at Capitol Center for the Arts ~ Concord NH ~ 6pm ~ https://ccanh.com/events/

>Footings (Eric Gagne and Elizabeth Fuchsia and others, blended genres) at Bass Hall, Monadnock Center for Culture and History ~ 19 Grove St. PO Box 58 Peterborough, NH 03458 ~ 603-924-3235 https://monadnockcenter.org/

Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4, 2018

>March Mandolin Festival at Concord Community Music School ~ 23 Wall Street, Concord NH

Performers include: Marla Fibish, Will Patton, Matt Shipman, and David Surette, with special guest Susie Burke

>March Mandolin Festival concert featuring Marla Fibish, Will Patton, Matt Shipman, and David Surette, with unique guest Susie Burke at Stone Church Music Club ~ Zion’s Hill, Newmarket, NH ~ 7pm ~ http://www.stonechurchrocks.com 603-659-7700 or 603-659-6321 [email protected]

>Tom Rush at the Firehouse Center for the Arts ~ Newburyport, MA ~ 8pm ~ 978-462-7336, http://firehouse.org/

>Del (McCoury) & Dawg (David Grisman) at the Capitol Center for the Arts ~ Concord, NH ~ 8pm ~ 603-225-1111

>March Mandolin Festival concert featuring Marla Fibish, Will Patton, Matt Shipman, and David Surette, with special guest Susie Burke at Concord Community Music School, ~ 23 Wall St. Concord NH ~ 7:30pm ~ http://www.ccmusicschool.org 603-228-1196 [email protected]

>Tom Rush at the Firehouse Center for the Arts ~ Newburyport, MA ~ 8pm ~ 978-462-7336, http://firehouse.org/

>Aine Minogue, Celtic Harp and Vocals at Immanuel Episcopal Church ~ 20 Church Street, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7:30 ~ http://stonechurcharts.org/

>Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki (Songs of Emigration -Traditional Irish) at First Baptist Church ~ Plaistow NH ~ 12 noon ~ 603-382-5843

>Tracy Grammer at Me & Thee Coffee House ~ Marblehead, MA ~ 781-631-8987,

>Jeff Warner Songs of Old New Hampshire at the Orford Congregational Church ~ Orford, NH ~ 7pm ~ 603-353-9307

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

>Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki (Songs of Emigration -Traditional Irish) at Goodlife ~ 254 North State Street, Concord NH ~ 12 noon ~ 603-228-6630

>Saint Patricks Fiddle Frenzy with all the Red Fox Band at Immanuel Episcopal Church ~ 20 Church Street, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7:30 ~ http://stonechurcharts.org/

>Kip Ferguson at Acoustic Café, Wadleigh Memorial Library ~ Milford, NH ~ 7pm ~ 603-249-0645,

>St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ The Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio at The Stone Church ~ Newmarket, NH ~ 8pm ~

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

>J.P. Cormier at Red & Shorty’s House Concerts ~ Dover, NH ~ 8pm ~ 603-

Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25, 2018

>>Downeast country Dance Festival ~ Topsham, Maine

Include:Notorious with caller Adina Gordon, Velocipede with caller John McIntire, Frigate with caller Dugan Murphy

>Zydeco Revelators at Bass Hall, Monadnock Center for Culture and History ~ 19 Grove St. ~ PO Box 58 ~ Peterborough, NH 03458 ~ 7:30pm ~ 603-924-3235 https://monadnockcenter.org/

>Masters of the Celtic Harp: Gráinne Hambly & William Jackson at Immanuel Episcopal Church ~ 20 Church Street, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7:30 ~ http://stonechurcharts.org/

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

>>2 Old Friends (Emery Hutchins & Jim Prendergast) at Wiggin Library ~ Stratham, NH ~ 6:30pm ~

>David Surette and Susie Burke at Chandler House Concerts ~ Andover MA ~ potluck 6pm, concert 7pm ~ [email protected] for more info

>Charlie Daniels Band (Country and Bluegrass) at Capitol Center for the Arts ~ Concord NH ~ 6pm ~ https://ccanh.com/events/

>Robinson and Rohe (Singer-Songwriter Duo) at Immanuel Episcopal Church ~ 20 Church Street, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7:30pm ~ http://stonechurcharts.org/

>Mud Boots and Black Tie Gala (music by Downeast Soul Coalitio0n) at Chocolate Church ~ 804 Washington Street, PO Box 252, Bath, Maine 04530-2617 ~ ~ 207.442.8455 ~7:00pm ~ https://www.chocolatechurcharts.org/

>Peter Yarrow at the Firehouse Center for the Arts ~ Newburyport, MA ~ 8pm ~

>>2 Old Friends (Emery Hutchins & Jim Prendergast) at Along the Way Coffeehouse ~ Ipswich, MA ~ 7pm ~

>Frank Wallace (Guitar) Birthday Party at Immanuel Episcopal Church ~ 20 Church Street, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7:30pm ~ http://stonechurcharts.org/

>>NEFFA Festival ~ Mansfield, Massachusetts

Over 200 performers like: Lisa Greenleaf, Bluestockings, Mystic Seaport Chantey Singers, Tony Saletan, and many more. Participatory festival. Equal parts dance and song.

>Hilton Park at Acoustic Café, Wadleigh Memorial Library ~ Milford, NH ~ 7pm ~ 603-249-0645,

>Banbury Ale: Party Music in 17th Century Britain at Bass Hall, Monadnock Center for Culture and History ~ 19 Grove St. ~ PO Box 58 ~ Peterborough, NH 03458 ~ 7:30pm ~ 603-924-3235 https://monadnockcenter.org/

>Jim Rooney, Pat Alger & Chris Brashear at Deb’s House Concerts ~ Chesham, NH ~ potluck 6:00pm concert 7pm ~

(check site for more info closer to the date. . This event Might Have Been in 2017 instead of 2018)

>Ellis Paul at Red & Shorty’s House Concerts ~ Dover, NH ~ 8pm ~ 603-

>Ellis Paul Songwriting Workshop at Red & Shorty’s House Concerts ~ Dover, NH ~ 2pm ~ 603-

Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10, 2018

>Sea Music Festival ~ Mystic, Connecticut

Performers include: Walter Askew — California, Matthew Byrne — Newfoundland, Judy Cook — Ohio, FUNI (Bára Grímsdóttir and Chris Foster) — Reykjavík, Iceland, Sara Grey and Keiron Means — Maine and New York, Jim Mageean and Pat Sheridan — England and Ireland, Mara (Brigitte Kloareg, Katell Kloareg and Yuna Léon) — Carnoet, Bretagne, France w/Mary Ann Roberts out of Wales (initially from Trinidad), Dan Milner — New York, Lee Murdock — Illinois, Lynn Noel — Massachusetts, Norman Kennedy — Vermont & Scotland, 3 Fragrant (Max Cohen, Lui Collins & Donna Hébert) — Massachusetts, Steve Turner — England, The Vox Hunters (Armand Aromin & Ben Gagliardi) — Rhode Island, Dan Zanes — New York City.

Friday, June 8 through Sunday, 10, 2018

>Roots on the River ~ Bellows Falls, Vermont

Performers include: Miss Guided Angels, Bayou X, Low Lily, Starline Rhythm Boys, Mary Gauthier, Vance Gilbert, Alicia Howe, The Conclusion of America, Roger Marin, Freebo, Hayley Reardon, Nora Jane Struthers, The Black Lilies, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams , and many more

Wednesday, June 13 through Sunday, June 17, 2018

>Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival ~ Litchfield, Maine

Performers include: Blue Highway, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Darve Parmley and Cardinal Tradition, The Little Roy and Lizzie Show, Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass, Dave Adkins Band, Zink and Company, The Misty Mountaineers, Tony and Heather Mabe, The Baker Family, Backwoods Road, The Gibson Brothers, Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys, and more.

Sunday, July 15 through Sunday, July 22, 2018

>Earth Fellowship Center Ukulele Workshop and Festival art Earth Fellowship Center ~ Albany NH ~ http://worldfellowship.org/ -LRB-603-RRB- 447-2280 ~ featuring Molly and Daniel Watt

>Garnet Rogers and Archie Fisher at Peterborough Players ~ Peterborough, NH ~ 7:30pm ~

Note: Most dance locations Need clean soft-soled sneakers and do not

Allow street shoes. Partners not required.

>FYI: Dance occasions in May, 2017 and later are recorded with this Google Calendar:

>Contra dance w/ assorted Callers & Musicians at the Town Hall,

>Clogging at Dance In Motion Dance Studio ~ Randolph, Vt. ~ 6:45

>Scottish Country Dance /w Loren Wright directing at The Church of the

Good Shepherd ~ Nashua 7:00 PM ~ 603-891-2331 or

>Scottish Country Dance /w Bernard McGrath resulting at The

Westminster Center School ~ Westminster 7:30 PM or

>Contradance at the Richard W. Black Center, Hanover, NH, 7 PM,

>Scottish Country Dance /w John Bartholomew leading, Bill Tobin and Gary Apfel

At The Town Hall ~ Fairlee, Vt. ~ 7:00 PM ~ 603-353-4647 or

>Line Dancing at the Gilford Public Library ~ Gilford, NH ~ 9am ~

>Scottish Country Dance at The Community Parish House ~ Greenland,

>Set Dancing Lessons & Practice Dance at the Durham Universalist

Church ~ Durham, NH ~ 7pm ~ 603-749-1038, www.seacoastsetdancers.org

>Contra Square Dance at the Tamworth Townhouse ~ Tamworth, NH ~ 8

PM ~ July & August ~ 603-323-8023 (maybe not in Winter)

>Circle Dance at Neskaya ~ Franconia, NH ~ 3:30pm ~ www.neskaya.com

>Line Dancing at the Starr King Unitarian Meeting House ~ Plymouth,

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Monday, February 26, 2018

>Clogging at the Dance in Motion Dance Studio ~ Randolph, Vt. ~ 6:45 PM, workshop 6:00 PM ~ 802-522-2935, [email protected]

>Contra dance w/various Callers & Musicians at the Town Hall ~ Nelson, NH ~ 8PM, 603-827-3044 or

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

>Line Dancing at the Gilford Public Library ~ Gilford, NH ~ 9am ~ 603-524-6042

>Contradance at the Richard W. Black Center ~ Hanover, NH ~ 6:45 PM, 781-385- 1480

>Scottish Country Dance / /w Loren Wright leading at The Church of the Good Shepherd ~ Nashua, NH ~ 7:00 PM ~ 603-891-2331 or [email protected]

>Scottish Country Dance /w John Bartholomew leading, Bill Tobin and Gary Apfel at The Town Hall ~ Fairlee, Vt. ~ 7:00 PM ~ 603-353-4647 or [email protected]

>Scottish Country Dance /w Bernard McGrath leading at The Westminster Center School ~ Westminster, Vt ~ 7:30 PM ~ 603-352-9371 or 802-463-3078 [email protected]

>Contra & Scandinavian Dance w/ Steve Zakon-Anderson & Moving Violations at the Guiding Star Grange ~ Greenfield, MA ~ Scandi 8pm, contra 8:30pm ~ 403-549-1913

>Scottish Dance /w Bill Tobin leading at The Town Hall ~ Lancaster, NH ~ 7:30 PM ~ 802-751-7671 or [email protected]

>Scottish Country Dance at The Community Parish House ~ Greenland, NH ~ 8:00 PM ~ 603-773-9795 or [email protected]

>>Conventional Square Dance at the Town Hall, Wentworth, NH, 8 PM, 603-764-9993

>Contra w/ George Marshall & Wild Asparagus at the Guiding Star Grange ~ Greenfield, MA ~ wkshp 8pm, dance 8:30pm ~

>Contradance at the Town Hall ~ Deerfield, NH ~ 8PM ~ 603-463-4182, 603-679- 1915

>Circle Dance at Neskaya ~ Franconia, NH ~ 3:30pm ~ www.neskaya.com 603-823- 5828

>Line Dancing at the Starr King Unitarian Meeting House ~ Plymouth, NH ~ 4pm ~ 603-536-1179

>Clogging at the Dance in Motion Dance Studio ~ Randolph, Vt. ~ 6:45 PM, workshop 6:00 PM ~ 802-522-2935, [email protected]

>Contra dance w/various Callers & Musicians at the Town Hall ~ Nelson, NH ~ 8PM, 603-827-3044 or www.monadnockfolk.org

>Line Dancing at the Gilford Public Library ~ Gilford, NH ~ 9am ~ 603-524-6042

>Contradance at the Richard W. Black Center ~ Hanover, NH ~ 6:45 PM, 781-385- 1480

Organizer: NHPR Folk Show Dance Calendar

>Scottish Country Dance / /w Loren Wright leading at The Church of the Good Shepherd ~ Nashua, NH ~ 7:00 PM ~ 603-891-2331 or [email protected]

>Scottish Country Dance /w John Bartholomew leading, Bill Tobin and Gary Apfel at The Town Hall ~ Fairlee, Vt. ~ 7:00 PM ~ 603-353-4647 or [email protected]

>Scottish Country Dance /w Bernard McGrath leading at The Westminster Center School ~ Westminster, Vt ~ 7:30 PM ~ 603-352-9371 or 802-463-3078 [email protected]

>Circle Dancing at the Milford Unitarian Church (Every dance is taught and beginners are welcome. No partners needed) ~ Milford NH ~ 7:30pm ~ Contact is Mary Kuhn and her telephone number is 603-487-2732. Mail [email protected]

>Scottish Country Dance at The Unitarian Church ~ Keene, NH ~ 7:30 PM ~ 603- 352-3237 or [email protected]

>Scottish Dance /w Bill Tobin leading at The Town Hall ~ Lancaster, NH ~ 7:30 PM ~ 802-751-7671 or [email protected]

>Scottish Country Dance at The Community Parish House ~ Greenland, NH ~ 8:00 PM ~ 603-773-9795 or [email protected]

>Contradance at the Wescustogo Hall ~ North Yarmouth, ME ~ Potluck at 7:30, Dance at 8:30pm ~ 207-233-4325 or [email protected]

>Contradance w/ Northern Magic, David Millstone calling, Tracy Hall, Norwich, VT.,7:45 PM All Dances are taught, beginners welcome clean, soft-soled sneakers demanded, 802- 785-4607 or [email protected]

>Contra at Old Town Hall ~ 1800 RT-140, Gilmanton Ironworks, NH ~ Together: Burt Fientuch & Bill Zucker. Gale Wood; Deadly~ 8:00 PM ~ 603-267-7227 603-793-5296 [email protected]

>Contra at The First Unitarian Society ~ Exeter, NH ~ 8:00 PM with workshop at 7:30 PM ~ 603-679-1915

Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25, 2018

>>Downeast country Dance Festival ~ Topsham, Maine

Include:Notorious with caller Adina Gordon, Velocipede with caller John McIntire, Frigate with caller Dugan Murphy

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templeofgeek · 8 years ago

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The red carpet is where the fabulous come to strut their stuff. It is where journalists have the chance to Ask Her More and where photographers can grab the perfect photo. Red carpet’s have always been associated with the film industry and some of the most talented men and women have walked that carpet.

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I’ve never walked the red carpet myself, but recently I got to stand on the side lines and take photos at the 2017 Hollywood Comedy Short Film Festival. It was honestly a super exciting moment for me. I am a huge fan of the film industry, so I was ecstatic to be near that carpet.

Honestly, creating something as spectacular as a motion picture is beyond extraordinary. Not all of us can be actors, directors, writers, or even musicians, but we can be fans and show our support. And that night I finally got to be front and center.

I had my press pass, my sister’s camera, and my spot on the floor. I was ready!

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The Red Carpet

First of all, I saw a lot of actors, actresses, and film makers I did not know, which is amazing! I love being able to share some of the upcoming talent in the industry with our readers. I also love being able to show you what you are missing out on by not watching short films. Short films are truly amazing!

So without further ado, here are the fabulous photos I took at the red carpet of the 2nd Annual Hollywood Comedy Short Film Festival.

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Margina Sisson, Gary Sisson, & Maria Johnson | Remedy

Mitch Yapko & Allen Rueckert | 3 to Die

Stephanie Kamari | The Pretender

Gavin Magnus | Reckless Juliets

Becca Goldenberg & Andy Goldenberg | Don’t Tell Anyone, but I’m Dating the President

Mark Mitchinson | Highroad

Alexandra Case & Robin De Lano | Girls I Audition With

Dalal Bruchmann | Girls I Audition With

Brian Swinehart | Comedy Awards Host

Jacob Brooks & Chelsey Shernaman | Cabin

Victoria Fratz | Acting Class

Brent Alan Henry & Kelsey Kay | Vantastic

Matthew Moore, Andrew Wulc, Ava Abdoulah, & Adriana Torres | The Chad

Landon Ashworth

Tanjareen Thomas | Here’s the Thing

Mirai Booth-Ong

Laura Adkin & Lisa Ovies

Luke Hollingshed | Cabin

Addison Houck | Cabin

Crystal Correa | Crystal

Mahasiah Blaise | Crystal

Isabel Cueva | The Haunt

Douglas Tait | The Haunt

Austin McKinnon, Erika Soto, & Ian McClellan

Mike Picco & Amelia Solomon | The Will

Aaron Franklin & Victoria Fratz | Acting Class

Wes Overby | Acting Class

Brent Alan Henry, Justin Downing, & Nick Greco | Vantastic

Misha Calvert & Sebastian Quinn | Pee Sitting Down

Nyema Tannenbaum | The Pretender

Nyema Tannenbaum, Stephanie Kamari, & Nathan Morse | The Pretender

Maggie McCollester & Hamish McCollester | Movie Night

Jessica Gardner & Timothy Ryan Cole | Divorce Party

Tom Martin | Divorce Party

Anna Gutto | Mommy Heist

Marion Cecinas | Mommy Heist

Mike Glazer, Joel Blacker, Sam Roots, & “” | Let’s Do It

Amanda Romeo | The Bearded Lady

Martin Klebba | The Haunt

Serena Loren, Martin Lee White, Salme Geransar, & Harry van Gorkum | The Short Short

Kylie Delre, Seth Berkowitz, & Tanjareen Thomas | Here’s the Thing

Syd Wilder | Fab Life Theresa XO & Reckless Juliets

Stuart Creque | Lovin’ It

Final Words

I just want to say thank you to Dumont Marketing Group for inviting Temple of Geek to attend this event. Additionally, we would like to congratulate all the winners of the 2017 Hollywood Comedy Short Film Festival, click here to read about who won. Lastly, if any of the above featured actors, writers, or film makers would like copies of their photos please email Katie at [email protected]. There are additional photos that were not posted, including solo shots and group shots.

*All photos were captured and edited by Katharine Penix, please do not use without permission.

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