Inaugural SoHo International Film Festival Launches February 18 - 21, 2010

Media Alert
January 10, 2010

Inaugural SoHo International Film Festival Launches February 18 - 21, 2010

What: SoHo International Film Festival

When: February 18 - 21, 2010

Who: Local and international filmmakers & founders Luis Pedron and Jorge Ballos.

Why: The first SoHo International Film Festival will run February 18-21, 2010 in New York City. The fledgling festival’s purpose is to “celebrate the cutting-edge of digital technology while honoring traditional forms of storytelling with a presentation of at least twelve feature films, in and out of competition categories.” In addition, the festival will host filmmaking panels, workshops and nightly after-parties.

“We’re getting a lot of strong foreign film submissions that should make our festival a distinguished international showcase,” said co-founder Luis Pedron in a statement. “In addition, we’ve received a good number of wonderfully original shorts and indie features from American filmmakers. We’re quite pleased, especially given the limited time and the fact that we’re still a new festival.”

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Tip Sheet: Julia Clancey A/W Fall 2009 "All That Glitters"

TIP SHEET
April 4, 2009

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Julia Clancey's A/W Fall 2009

"All That Glitters..."

When: April 4, 2009
Media check in: 7:00pm
Arrivals: 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Private Residence (provided upon confirmation)
Beverly Hills, CA 90077

Parking & Shuttle Location:
9900 Wilshire – Across from Hilton
Beverly Hills 90210

What: Preview of leading UK red carpet designer, Julia Clancey's Fall 2009 line.

Who: Talent List is still to be confirmed by the designer. Confirmed guests include:
Anna Paquin, Stephen Dorff ("Blade"), Gilles Marini ("Sex And The City", "Dancing With The Stars"), Brody Jenner ("Bromance", "The Hills"), Lady Victoria Hervey, James Kaufman (top 40 recording artist) Audrina Patridge (“The Hills”), Britnny Gastenau (“Gastineau Girls”), Caroline D'Amore (“Sorority Row”), Chrissy Tiegen (model), Vanessa Branch (“Orbit Gum Spokesmodel, Pirates Of The Caribbean 1, 2,3 as "Giselle"), Lauren Maher (“Pirates Of The Caribbean” 1,2,3 as "Scarlett"), Melissa Farman ("Lost" as the Young Danielle Rousseau”), Max Ryan, ("Deathrace", star of to be released "Bad Moon"), Scott Elrod ("Men in Trees", "Hellhounds"), Helena Mattsonn ("Species: The Awakening", Disney's "The Surrogate") Dominka Wolski (“JPod”, “The Vanquisher”), Courtney Cox Arquette (“Friends”), Jacqueline McInnes Woods (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), John Castelleanos, Paula Abdul (“American Idol”), Samantha Mumba, Shenae Grimes (90210), Sienna Guillory-Cilenti, Sofia Milos,Steven Man (Savage Island”), Terri Seymour, Ben Silverman (Chairman of the Board, NBC), Bob Yari, (Producer, President The Yari Group)…

Musical Performance By: The Hypo Twins, recording artists, American Voodoo Records (Michael Loy (lead vocals), Jimmy Johnson (Lead guitar), Kyle Rogers (Drummer) http://www.myspace.com/thehypotwins

DJ Performance By: Spencer Mac

Sponsors: Simon Boyce, CEO, Sad Boy Entertainment (http://www.SadBoyFilms.com); Eryka Clayton, Editor in Chief, Signature LA Direct (www.signatureladirect.com) Oren Levy, Publisher, Signature LA Direct; Ian Bertrand, Publisher, Signature LA Direct; James Kaufman, CEO American Voodoo Records (http://www.JamesKaufman.net); Gregory Warner, COO American Voodoo Records (http://www.myspace.com/americanvoodoorecords);; Michael Goldberg, Three Ring Management (http://www.Three-Ring.com); Eric German, Entertainment Attorney, MS&K (http://www.MSK.com), Smashbox Cosmetics, Nina Van Arsdale, Sr. Manager, Global PR & Events (http://www.smashbox.com); Photogenics Media (http://www.photogenicsmedia.com/)

Event Team: Eva Di Shanni, Event Producer, Fabulous PR & Events (http://www.FabulousPR.com); Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, Media & Talent, Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) (http://www.PPMG.info)

About Julia Clancey
Unapologetic about her point-of-view, Julia Clancey’s style is indulgent and empowering to female dressing. She designs for the starlet who craves fame -and a sense of humor. Her collections range from voluminous silk and chiffon gowns to elaborate head-dresses and beaded bags.

After a career as an international fashion editor in advertising and music, Julia debuted her first collection during London Fashion Week in 2004. Recently relocating from London to LA, Julia has set her sights on Hollywood dressing premiere stars like Dita Von Teese, Mischa Barton, and Prince’s new protégé Bria Valente. Her unique use of vintage beading, furs, and trim stir feelings of opulence and desire. “I can’t resist anything sparkly.” This love for jewel clusters is what gives the special touch to her inspiration of bold, feminine, and romanticism. Her design credits are found within the prestigious pages of Vogue, Elle, Tatler and many other major publications as she shares with them her mutual affection for beautifully imaginative and valiant women. http://www.JuliaClancey.com

Sponsors:
Sadboy Films, Smashbox Cosmetics, Photo Genics, Belvedere Vodka, American Voodoo Records, Signature LA Direct

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VIBME Delivers the Future of Internet Sales With the Patented SCARTTM Card!

For Immediate Release
April 18, 2007

VIBME Delivers the Future of Internet Sales With the Patented SCARTTM Card!

VIBME (Pronounced "Vibe-Me") L.L.C. Holds the Patent That Will Revolutionize the Marketplace of Online Media; VIBME Introduces the Future of Internet Media Distribution: Prepaid Downloads of Specific Items With the SCARTTM Card and the Ability to Give a Serial Number to Digital Media Sold at Retail

LOS ANGELES, CA -- April 18, 2007 -- Have you been to a concert lately where you were told that you could pick up a free promotional download at the end of the show, or that you could purchase the artist's "electronic-album" by simply purchasing your pre-paid download card, there, at the show? Have you purchased a CD with a downloadable bonus track? Back at your personal computer you log online, enter a code and downloaded the music you already paid for. Without even knowing it, you have just participated in a great new test market for media purchases called the SCART™ download.

With SCART™ distribution, the right to download is purchased at retail. The actual content is distributed via the Internet, thus bridging the gap between retail customers and the Internet window shopper. Specific download authorizations are not your typical prepaid "stored value" dollar amount gift cards. These downloads are for your specific item, with specific cover art on the card.

Unfortunately, some artists who are using SCART™ don't realize that it has been patented. They may have to rethink what they are doing to avoid legal complications. "All artists need to do is give us a call," said James Ord, Director of the eMedia Division for VIBME. "The service is not expensive, and artists and labels can even sign up for a licensing deal if they've already got their own website set up."

The numerous advantages of SCART™ make it an ideal delivery system for both deliberate and impulse buyers. When customers come to the website to download items, they have already made the purchase.

Some customers who are new to the Internet will be drawn to SCART™ because it eliminates the possibility for most types of online identity theft. Buyers may purchase a SCART™ code by using cash, credit card or any form of payment. The consumer does not need to give any personal information over the Internet. Kids are more likely to convince their parents to buy them the particular music or game they want because parents do not have to give over credit card numbers. A specific gift card lets parents give exactly what their child wants and not some dollar amount with no thought behind it.

Where content is age restricted retailers are required to check ID before making a sale. Age verification is handled at the purchase counter possibly reducing liability for web hosts. These retail features of SCART™ make the once wary retail buyer an anonymous Internet customer.

VIBME owns the patent on SCART™ distribution. VIBME is now licensing SCART™ distribution and protecting its intellectual property. VIBME is providing a solution that is protecting children, retailers and content providers, protecting against identity theft and eliminating phishing. By using SCART™ to sell digital downloads at concerts and through bonus tracks with CDs, Internet-savvy artists and recording labels can increase sales and revenues. Licensees like Internet TV networks, feature film studios, music download and VOD services who offer a wide span of content, can now access retail markets for their digital content.

By using SCART™ to sell digital downloads at retail, companies are taking technology to the next level. To secure a SCART™ license, or for more information about VIBME, contact VIBME sales at (888) My-VIBME (698-4263) or visit http://www.VIBME.com.

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