This document proposes an animated feature film based on the novel "Riding on Duke's Train". The film would tell the story of a 10-year-old orphan boy who joins Duke Ellington's orchestra in 1939. It would be produced using 2D and CGI animation. The budget is estimated at $12 million, with half provided by Canadian grants. It aims to educate audiences about jazz music and Black culture while being entertaining for ages 8 to 80.
Disney films have had a significant impact through their iconic music. Many Disney songs have become universal anthems that span generations and hold special meaning. Walt Disney pioneered synchronized sound in cartoons and was the first to release film soundtracks publicly. Alan Menken further advanced Disney music during the renaissance of the 1990s through his scores for films like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Frozen became the highest grossing animated film thanks in part to the popularity of songs like "Let It Go," showing Disney's continued success with music.
"Music, Gender and Disney: The musical portrayal of the female protagonists of Walt Disney Animated Feature Films"
My final year undergraduate dissertation for my Bachelor of Music at the University of Edinburgh.
John Hughes was an American film director, producer and screenwriter known for 1980s and early 1990s teen films like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Home Alone. He started his career writing jokes and worked in advertising before breaking into film. Hughes helped define the genres of teen comedy and high school drama through his realistic yet humorous portrayals of teenage life, iconic characters, memorable soundtracks, and focus on peer pressure and social divisions in school.
Craig Ferguson is a scriptwriter, journalist, and researcher from Normanton, West Yorkshire. He has written for numerous TV shows, films, books, and magazines since the 1980s. His writing credits include scripts for Shaun the Sheep, The Basil Brush Show, and Dreamland. He has a degree in economics and enjoys DJing, football, music, reading, and watching television in his spare time.
Genre research & case study for noel clarkeryojordanpanis
Noel Clarke is an English director, actor, and screenwriter known for urban drama films. He directed the successful film Adulthood, which made over £1 million in its opening weekend. Clarke got his start in media studies and acting classes before writing, directing, and starring in films that combine his creative vision with influences from Hollywood. He works to portray realistic urban streets and stories that engage audiences.
Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, a young boy who is accidentally left behind when his family travels to Paris for Christmas. Alone in his house, Kevin must defend his home from two bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Directed by Chris Columbus, Home Alone was a massive commercial success when released in 1990, grossing over $476 million worldwide against a $18 million budget. The film featured a memorable score by John Williams and launched Culkin as a major child star.
Home Alone is the writer's favorite film from 1990. It is an American Christmas comedy directed by Chris Columbus that stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, a boy who is left home alone when his family accidentally flies to Paris without him. Kevin enjoys being home alone at first but must defend his home from two burglars played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. The film was a major box office success, grossing over $476 million worldwide.
Highlighting 18 of the most iconic stage musicals that were adapted from film. From the dramatic to the obscure, these are stage shows that have won awards and/or have captivated audiences.
Disney films have had a significant impact through their iconic music. Many Disney songs have become universal anthems that span generations and hold special meaning. Walt Disney pioneered synchronized sound in cartoons and was the first to release film soundtracks publicly. Alan Menken further advanced Disney music during the renaissance of the 1990s through his scores for films like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Frozen became the highest grossing animated film thanks in part to the popularity of songs like "Let It Go," showing Disney's continued success with music.
"Music, Gender and Disney: The musical portrayal of the female protagonists of Walt Disney Animated Feature Films"
My final year undergraduate dissertation for my Bachelor of Music at the University of Edinburgh.
John Hughes was an American film director, producer and screenwriter known for 1980s and early 1990s teen films like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Home Alone. He started his career writing jokes and worked in advertising before breaking into film. Hughes helped define the genres of teen comedy and high school drama through his realistic yet humorous portrayals of teenage life, iconic characters, memorable soundtracks, and focus on peer pressure and social divisions in school.
Craig Ferguson is a scriptwriter, journalist, and researcher from Normanton, West Yorkshire. He has written for numerous TV shows, films, books, and magazines since the 1980s. His writing credits include scripts for Shaun the Sheep, The Basil Brush Show, and Dreamland. He has a degree in economics and enjoys DJing, football, music, reading, and watching television in his spare time.
Genre research & case study for noel clarkeryojordanpanis
Noel Clarke is an English director, actor, and screenwriter known for urban drama films. He directed the successful film Adulthood, which made over £1 million in its opening weekend. Clarke got his start in media studies and acting classes before writing, directing, and starring in films that combine his creative vision with influences from Hollywood. He works to portray realistic urban streets and stories that engage audiences.
Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, a young boy who is accidentally left behind when his family travels to Paris for Christmas. Alone in his house, Kevin must defend his home from two bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Directed by Chris Columbus, Home Alone was a massive commercial success when released in 1990, grossing over $476 million worldwide against a $18 million budget. The film featured a memorable score by John Williams and launched Culkin as a major child star.
Home Alone is the writer's favorite film from 1990. It is an American Christmas comedy directed by Chris Columbus that stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, a boy who is left home alone when his family accidentally flies to Paris without him. Kevin enjoys being home alone at first but must defend his home from two burglars played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. The film was a major box office success, grossing over $476 million worldwide.
Highlighting 18 of the most iconic stage musicals that were adapted from film. From the dramatic to the obscure, these are stage shows that have won awards and/or have captivated audiences.
This document provides a time capsule overview of aspects of South African culture including sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, acting, and world leadership. It summarizes South Africa's history from apartheid to democracy in 1994. Key events and figures in South Africa's history are highlighted such as hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, influential musicians, authors, actors, and anti-apartheid leaders like Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Architecture and cultural elements from across South Africa's diverse population are also described.
Ben Taylor is an award-winning screenwriter and film producer based in Atlanta, GA. He has over 17 produced feature films and TV movies to his credit. Taylor founded his own production company, Cape Town Films, Inc., in 1996 and has also published two novels. He teaches screenwriting workshops in Atlanta and previously taught in Austin, TX from 2005-2012.
Laird is the son of an artist and stone carver. The document shows a plaster casting of Laird's arm wrapped in a baby blanket. Laird and his wife Kelly have a large family of rescued dogs and cats. They had a two hour visit with Laird and his family at their first house in Winter Park, Florida, where they explored the area and saw a turtle crossing the road before finding Hobe Sound. The next day they went biking and camping, encountering a boy scout troop that got soaked in heavy rain overnight.
Damon Albarn is a prolific musician known for his work with bands such as Blur and Gorillaz. He quotes that making music is about being influenced by others while developing your own unique style. Albarn collaborates frequently across genres and sees music as a way to comment on society and culture. Through innovative projects like Gorillaz, he is changing the music industry and expanding what it means to be in a band.
This document provides the schedule for a film festival being held on June 30th and 31st. It lists the movies that will be screened, including The Hobbit and Forrest Gump, as well as showing times and age restrictions. A synopsis of the plot of The Hobbit is also included, describing how Bilbo and Gandalf help a group of dwarves try to reclaim their homeland from a dragon. Finally, it thanks people for their attendance at the film festival.
This document provides information about the movie SoulBoy. It stars Oscar nominee Felicity Jones and Martin Compston in a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Northern Soul dance scene in the 1970s in England. The movie is packed with classic soul songs from the era. It follows the story of Joe McCain, who gets swept up in the pulsating dance scene and lust at the Wigan Casino, the home of Northern Soul, but also becomes embroiled in the darker side of the scene. The movie received praise for its infectious music and brilliant soundtrack.
Donald Glover rose to fame through his comedy sketches and as a writer on 30 Rock. He gained more popularity playing Troy Barnes on the TV show Community. Glover adopted the stage name Childish Gambino and pursued a career in hip hop music. As both an actor and musician, Gambino has amassed a large, loyal fan following through his TV roles, music, and social media presence where he frequently interacts with fans. He strives to engage audiences and promote cultural diversity in entertainment.
David Stamps has had a varied career as a writer, producer, and performer. He wrote the unofficial theme song for the 1992 United Cerebral Palsy Telethon. As a performance poet, he produced a weekly showcase featuring stars at the iconic Atlas Supper Club in New York City. As an artist, he created and co-produced a one-man show about exposing a teacher who was molesting students at his high school. Currently, Stamps seeks to co-produce his theater series "The Other Side: Where Hip Hop Meets the Twilight Zone" at an innovative theater.
William Blake was born in London in 1757 and apprenticed as an engraver at age 14. He married Catherine Boucher in 1782 and they collaborated on his artistic works. Blake struggled with poverty throughout his life but was a prolific artist, writer and poet, known for works like Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience. He received more acclaim after his death in 1827.
Frane Selak, a Croatian music teacher born in 1929, has had an unbelievably unlucky life having survived seven near-death experiences. His streak of bad luck began in 1962 when the train he was traveling on derailed and fell into an icy river, killing 17 people though Selak survived with hypothermia and a broken arm. A year later, the door flew off a plane he was on and he was sucked out, but survived being dragged over the engine and flames. He has since survived additional accidents including being hit by a bus and having his car catch fire and explode, with only minor injuries each time.
Kdramapal and Soompi are Korean drama and entertainment blogs. Kdramapal focuses exclusively on Korean dramas, providing news, reviews and rankings. Soompi covers a broader range of Korean pop culture including dramas, music and entertainment news. Both sites feature content tabs at the top for navigation and share content through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, although Soompi utilizes more platforms. The layouts differ between combining words and images on Kdramapal versus separating them on Soompi for clearer viewing.
William Blake: The Chimney Sweeper - Year 7 Lessonjulier3846
This document provides background information about William Blake and his poem "The Chimney Sweeper". It discusses Blake's life and work, including that he was a 19th century writer and artist from London. The document also provides historical context about child labor during Blake's time, such as young boys working as chimney sweeps from a young age in dangerous conditions. It aims to analyze Blake's poem in relation to this social context of childhood in 18th century London.
Michael Lehmann is an American film director known for movies such as Heathers (1988), Meet the Applegates (1990), and Airheads (1994). Since the release of Heathers, school gun regulations and awareness of teen suicide have increased, so some plot points around guns and suicide in the movie would likely not happen today. Also, homosexuality is now more widely accepted, so aspects of characters Ram and Kurt being portrayed as gay would not be as notable. The movie costumes in the musical version of Heathers differ from the original film by having the main characters dressed head-to-toe in their signature colors of red, blue, and black rather than just one item of clothing in their color.
Mass Media 01 dl f ilm medium presentation.pptGianna Jackson
The document traces the origins and evolution of film from its humble beginnings with the Kinetoscope in the late 19th century to its current state. It discusses key developments like the nickelodeon theaters in the early 1900s that helped popularize film. The introduction of sound in 1927 with The Jazz Singer was pivotal. Television rose to prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s, drawing audiences but not replacing film. Streaming may now replace physical media as the dominant format, potentially affecting theaters but growing the on-demand market.
A 2008 creative writing exploration about the value of the first BIMStorm using Disneyland and Woodstock as analogies. Starring Andy Fuhrman. Written by Mike Bordenaro about the efforts of Kimon Onuma, ONUMA, Inc. and an army of 130 teams working intensely over a period of 24 hours.
The document discusses language in the 1990s. It provides context about the decade including major events and the rise of new technologies like cable TV and the internet. It then lists some common slang terms from the 1990s such as "dip" meaning leave and "beans" meaning dollars. The document also summarizes theories from language experts David Crystal and Jean Aitchison from the decade. Crystal discussed dialects changing based on location while Aitchison used metaphors like a "damp spoon" to discuss views on language change.
Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth and educated at Cambridge. He is known for his poetry in the Romantic era reflecting on nature and human misery. Some of his notable works include Lyrical Ballads published with Coleridge, which featured poems like The Thorn and Idiot Boy. In his preface, Wordsworth outlined his theory that poetry should be written in ordinary language and draw from common life to express powerful emotions. His poetry, like extracts from The Thorn, reflected on human hardship through stories of characters like Martha.
The document summarizes key developments in movie technology from the earliest motion pictures through the development of sound, color, 3D, and CGI effects. It notes that the first motion picture was Eadweard Muybridge's Horse in Motion in 1878. The first movie with synchronized sound was Don Juan in 1926, while The Jazz Singer in 1927 was the first full-length talkie. Technicolor revolutionized color films starting in the 1930s, while Avatar in 2009 spurred renewed interest in 3D films.
Financial review for gangs of wassaypurKarthik Adiga
The document compares the two Bollywood films Dabangg and Gangs of Wassaypur across several metrics. It notes that Dabangg had a running time of 125 minutes while Gangs of Wassaypur was much longer at 318 minutes. It also discusses the ratings, release timing, category, censorship, fame of casts, budgets, box office collections, theater occupancy, and target audiences of the two films.
The document analyzes the generic business model in Bollywood through a diagram and provides industry metrics. It then compares the business of two films - Gangs of Waseypur and Dabangg. While Gangs of Waseypur had a lower budget of 9.20 cr and returned a profit of 18.32 cr with an ROI of 199%, Dabangg had a higher budget of 45 cr but also earned more in profits and ROI due to its star-studded cast and pre-release publicity despite being scripted versus a true story for Gangs of Waseypur.
The document provides details on the design of a film poster and magazine spread reviewing the film "Signed".
The film poster will feature a large black and white image of a singer, the film title, logo, review quotes, and institutional information. It will also include a strip of red montage images.
The first page of the magazine spread will have a small central image, title in bold white text, four columns of objective review text, and three pull quotes. It will have a black or navy background and image of the main performer.
The second magazine page will feature a large greyscale image of the band performing. It will include a pull quote in the left corner.
This document provides a time capsule overview of aspects of South African culture including sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, acting, and world leadership. It summarizes South Africa's history from apartheid to democracy in 1994. Key events and figures in South Africa's history are highlighted such as hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, influential musicians, authors, actors, and anti-apartheid leaders like Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Architecture and cultural elements from across South Africa's diverse population are also described.
Ben Taylor is an award-winning screenwriter and film producer based in Atlanta, GA. He has over 17 produced feature films and TV movies to his credit. Taylor founded his own production company, Cape Town Films, Inc., in 1996 and has also published two novels. He teaches screenwriting workshops in Atlanta and previously taught in Austin, TX from 2005-2012.
Laird is the son of an artist and stone carver. The document shows a plaster casting of Laird's arm wrapped in a baby blanket. Laird and his wife Kelly have a large family of rescued dogs and cats. They had a two hour visit with Laird and his family at their first house in Winter Park, Florida, where they explored the area and saw a turtle crossing the road before finding Hobe Sound. The next day they went biking and camping, encountering a boy scout troop that got soaked in heavy rain overnight.
Damon Albarn is a prolific musician known for his work with bands such as Blur and Gorillaz. He quotes that making music is about being influenced by others while developing your own unique style. Albarn collaborates frequently across genres and sees music as a way to comment on society and culture. Through innovative projects like Gorillaz, he is changing the music industry and expanding what it means to be in a band.
This document provides the schedule for a film festival being held on June 30th and 31st. It lists the movies that will be screened, including The Hobbit and Forrest Gump, as well as showing times and age restrictions. A synopsis of the plot of The Hobbit is also included, describing how Bilbo and Gandalf help a group of dwarves try to reclaim their homeland from a dragon. Finally, it thanks people for their attendance at the film festival.
This document provides information about the movie SoulBoy. It stars Oscar nominee Felicity Jones and Martin Compston in a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Northern Soul dance scene in the 1970s in England. The movie is packed with classic soul songs from the era. It follows the story of Joe McCain, who gets swept up in the pulsating dance scene and lust at the Wigan Casino, the home of Northern Soul, but also becomes embroiled in the darker side of the scene. The movie received praise for its infectious music and brilliant soundtrack.
Donald Glover rose to fame through his comedy sketches and as a writer on 30 Rock. He gained more popularity playing Troy Barnes on the TV show Community. Glover adopted the stage name Childish Gambino and pursued a career in hip hop music. As both an actor and musician, Gambino has amassed a large, loyal fan following through his TV roles, music, and social media presence where he frequently interacts with fans. He strives to engage audiences and promote cultural diversity in entertainment.
David Stamps has had a varied career as a writer, producer, and performer. He wrote the unofficial theme song for the 1992 United Cerebral Palsy Telethon. As a performance poet, he produced a weekly showcase featuring stars at the iconic Atlas Supper Club in New York City. As an artist, he created and co-produced a one-man show about exposing a teacher who was molesting students at his high school. Currently, Stamps seeks to co-produce his theater series "The Other Side: Where Hip Hop Meets the Twilight Zone" at an innovative theater.
William Blake was born in London in 1757 and apprenticed as an engraver at age 14. He married Catherine Boucher in 1782 and they collaborated on his artistic works. Blake struggled with poverty throughout his life but was a prolific artist, writer and poet, known for works like Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience. He received more acclaim after his death in 1827.
Frane Selak, a Croatian music teacher born in 1929, has had an unbelievably unlucky life having survived seven near-death experiences. His streak of bad luck began in 1962 when the train he was traveling on derailed and fell into an icy river, killing 17 people though Selak survived with hypothermia and a broken arm. A year later, the door flew off a plane he was on and he was sucked out, but survived being dragged over the engine and flames. He has since survived additional accidents including being hit by a bus and having his car catch fire and explode, with only minor injuries each time.
Kdramapal and Soompi are Korean drama and entertainment blogs. Kdramapal focuses exclusively on Korean dramas, providing news, reviews and rankings. Soompi covers a broader range of Korean pop culture including dramas, music and entertainment news. Both sites feature content tabs at the top for navigation and share content through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, although Soompi utilizes more platforms. The layouts differ between combining words and images on Kdramapal versus separating them on Soompi for clearer viewing.
William Blake: The Chimney Sweeper - Year 7 Lessonjulier3846
This document provides background information about William Blake and his poem "The Chimney Sweeper". It discusses Blake's life and work, including that he was a 19th century writer and artist from London. The document also provides historical context about child labor during Blake's time, such as young boys working as chimney sweeps from a young age in dangerous conditions. It aims to analyze Blake's poem in relation to this social context of childhood in 18th century London.
Michael Lehmann is an American film director known for movies such as Heathers (1988), Meet the Applegates (1990), and Airheads (1994). Since the release of Heathers, school gun regulations and awareness of teen suicide have increased, so some plot points around guns and suicide in the movie would likely not happen today. Also, homosexuality is now more widely accepted, so aspects of characters Ram and Kurt being portrayed as gay would not be as notable. The movie costumes in the musical version of Heathers differ from the original film by having the main characters dressed head-to-toe in their signature colors of red, blue, and black rather than just one item of clothing in their color.
Mass Media 01 dl f ilm medium presentation.pptGianna Jackson
The document traces the origins and evolution of film from its humble beginnings with the Kinetoscope in the late 19th century to its current state. It discusses key developments like the nickelodeon theaters in the early 1900s that helped popularize film. The introduction of sound in 1927 with The Jazz Singer was pivotal. Television rose to prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s, drawing audiences but not replacing film. Streaming may now replace physical media as the dominant format, potentially affecting theaters but growing the on-demand market.
A 2008 creative writing exploration about the value of the first BIMStorm using Disneyland and Woodstock as analogies. Starring Andy Fuhrman. Written by Mike Bordenaro about the efforts of Kimon Onuma, ONUMA, Inc. and an army of 130 teams working intensely over a period of 24 hours.
The document discusses language in the 1990s. It provides context about the decade including major events and the rise of new technologies like cable TV and the internet. It then lists some common slang terms from the 1990s such as "dip" meaning leave and "beans" meaning dollars. The document also summarizes theories from language experts David Crystal and Jean Aitchison from the decade. Crystal discussed dialects changing based on location while Aitchison used metaphors like a "damp spoon" to discuss views on language change.
Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth and educated at Cambridge. He is known for his poetry in the Romantic era reflecting on nature and human misery. Some of his notable works include Lyrical Ballads published with Coleridge, which featured poems like The Thorn and Idiot Boy. In his preface, Wordsworth outlined his theory that poetry should be written in ordinary language and draw from common life to express powerful emotions. His poetry, like extracts from The Thorn, reflected on human hardship through stories of characters like Martha.
The document summarizes key developments in movie technology from the earliest motion pictures through the development of sound, color, 3D, and CGI effects. It notes that the first motion picture was Eadweard Muybridge's Horse in Motion in 1878. The first movie with synchronized sound was Don Juan in 1926, while The Jazz Singer in 1927 was the first full-length talkie. Technicolor revolutionized color films starting in the 1930s, while Avatar in 2009 spurred renewed interest in 3D films.
Financial review for gangs of wassaypurKarthik Adiga
The document compares the two Bollywood films Dabangg and Gangs of Wassaypur across several metrics. It notes that Dabangg had a running time of 125 minutes while Gangs of Wassaypur was much longer at 318 minutes. It also discusses the ratings, release timing, category, censorship, fame of casts, budgets, box office collections, theater occupancy, and target audiences of the two films.
The document analyzes the generic business model in Bollywood through a diagram and provides industry metrics. It then compares the business of two films - Gangs of Waseypur and Dabangg. While Gangs of Waseypur had a lower budget of 9.20 cr and returned a profit of 18.32 cr with an ROI of 199%, Dabangg had a higher budget of 45 cr but also earned more in profits and ROI due to its star-studded cast and pre-release publicity despite being scripted versus a true story for Gangs of Waseypur.
The document provides details on the design of a film poster and magazine spread reviewing the film "Signed".
The film poster will feature a large black and white image of a singer, the film title, logo, review quotes, and institutional information. It will also include a strip of red montage images.
The first page of the magazine spread will have a small central image, title in bold white text, four columns of objective review text, and three pull quotes. It will have a black or navy background and image of the main performer.
The second magazine page will feature a large greyscale image of the band performing. It will include a pull quote in the left corner.
Brick Top Productions is a publicly traded film production company that aims to unite film enthusiasts and financiers. It completed a television pilot called "Nick the Doorman" starring Nicholas Turturro. Brick Top plans to grow by increasing its brand awareness, seeking strategic partners, building a mobile app to market its projects, and driving revenue through advertising and new films. The company believes it offers investors potential for high returns through quality, low-budget films and an expanding community of film professionals and financiers.
The film pitch proposes an opening scene for a drama film called "Dangerous Ground". The opening would show a man walking in a mysterious place after a murder, with flashbacks to the crime. The goal is to hook viewers within the first 3 minutes with a tense, dramatic sequence inspired by films like "Layer Cake" and "Seven" that establish mystery and anxiety. The target audience for this 15-rated drama film would be those aged 15 and older, appealing to fans of the drama genre broadly.
Sparks Productions is pitching a new British social realism film called "Lost". The film follows 17-year old Lottie whose life spirals out of control after she witnesses a girl commit suicide by jumping in front of a train. Lottie turns to drugs and crime, becoming homeless after her mother kicks her out. The film ends with Lottie attempting suicide in the same place, leaving the audience with an open ending. Sparks Productions believes the film's realistic plot and characters will appeal to audiences aged 18-25. They plan to cast unknown teenage actors and promote the film heavily on social media to connect with their target audience.
E=motion presentation pack - 1st july 2014Steven Farah
This document proposes an investment in a film production company. It summarizes that the film industry has historically proven countercyclical during recessions. It then provides details on the proposed film project, including genre (sci-fi thriller), potential cast, and comparative financial data from similar past films. Finally, it introduces the production company and executive team behind the project. The overall proposal is that investing in this film has the potential to earn a profit and recoup the initial investment, as illustrated through four potential financial scenarios.
The document outlines a vision to own Bollywood content in the digital space through innovative ideas. It discusses acquiring celebrity clients by presenting the company profile and revenue-sharing or upfront payment models. It describes the workflow after signing a celebrity which includes coordinating schedules, creating personal webpages and fan pages, obtaining exclusive images and approvals for designs and applications. An organizational structure of celebrity managers, business heads, content and creative heads, and designers is presented.
The document summarizes a thriller film proposal that was presented. Four initial ideas were rejected: one about a mentally ill person hunting and killing, one about large conspiracy threats, one disaster thriller, and one political thriller. The proposal was inspired by the films "Phone Booth" for its psychological elements and "The Grudge" for its supernatural feel. The film will focus on themes of isolation, obscurity, fear, and horror. Casting and soundtrack decisions are still to be made, as well as the final idea and tagline.
Forecast Model for Box-Office Revenue of Bollywood Feature FilmsPrerit Kohli
We consider the technique to forecast the net revenue collections of a feature film. Previous work on this problem has been addressed majorly to Hollywood films with very limited work on motion pictures developed by the Hindi Film Industry – Bollywood. In this piece of work, we use the parameters governing a movie’s revenue and the historical revenue gross patterns for forecasting. We also show that the model can be used for low budget movies which are usually left out by technology giants like Google, Twitter etc. due to negligible buzz for the movie as compared to that for high-budget ones.
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The document proposes sponsorship for the feature film "Brothers", a psychological drama about two brothers competing to outlive each other set in the Carpathian mountains of Ukraine. The film aims to promote Ukrainian cultural heritage and language. Distribution plans include major international film festivals and art house cinemas globally. The target audience is 18-80 years old internationally. Key members of the film team are introduced. Opportunities for financial support, product placement, and promotion are outlined. Contact information is provided to discuss detailed sponsorship packages.
Its the best presentation to describe the biggest film industry i.e. Bollywood..
The presentation is on the topic- Indian Film Industry, and is mainly concentrated on Bollywood.
The document discusses the business model of Bollywood film production and distribution. It outlines the key stages of production, distribution, exhibition and metrics used to evaluate business performance. These include theatrical rights and screens, overseas markets, marketing costs, target audiences, disposal income, music and ancillary rights. It provides a comparative analysis of two films - Gangs of Wasseypur 1 and Dabangg in terms of budget, returns, profits and performance classification.
This document is a resume for Eng. Mohammed Matalqah, an IT specialist and business strategic management consultant. It outlines his educational background including a degree in Computer Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology. It also details his work experience in roles such as technical and system support, mobile applications design, and as a webmaster and IT consultant. His skills include programming languages, software such as 3D Studio and Adobe tools, and project management.
The document summarizes the business model of Bollywood movies. It discusses various aspects of production like script, director, actors, shooting, music. It then discusses the distribution chain involving distributors, theatrical release, television, digital platforms and customers in urban and rural areas. Finally, it provides metrics used to measure the business and success of movies like production cost, target audience, marketing expenses, screening, viewership, opening revenue, ratings, success run, total revenue and verdict.
This document outlines a digital marketing strategy for Zara clothing to increase brand awareness among young adults and teenagers. The strategy focuses on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest to promote new arrivals, styles and contests. It also discusses search engine optimization, Google Adwords and analytics to drive traffic to Zara's website and mobile app. The total budget allocated for the one-year digital marketing plan is $9 million, with the largest portions going towards social media and mobile strategies.
Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Ken Kimmelman, is seeking investors for an animated feature film he is in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, titled Riding on Duke's Train, based on a book by Mick Carlon. #DukeEllington http://phillipsinternational.weebly.com/imagery-film-ltd.html
Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Ken Kimmelman, is seeking investors for an animated feature film he is in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, titled Riding on Duke's Train, based on a book by Mick Carlon. #DukeEllington http://phillipsinternational.weebly.com/imagery-film-ltd.html
Ken Kimmelman is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker who is seeking investors for his animated film "Riding on Duke's Train" based on a book about a young boy who meets Duke Ellington. Jazz at Lincoln Center will record the music for the film and supports the project's goal of educating youth about jazz. The story follows the boy as he travels with Ellington's band and experiences important moments in jazz history. Kimmelman provides details on the story and characters, and asks interested investors to contact the project's representative.
Ken Kimmelman is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker who is seeking investors for his animated film "Riding on Duke's Train" based on a book about a young boy who meets Duke Ellington. Jazz at Lincoln Center will record the music for the film and supports the project's goal of educating youth about jazz. The story follows the boy as he travels with Ellington's band and experiences important moments in jazz history. Kimmelman provides details on the story and characters, and asks interested investors to contact the project's representative.
The document discusses independent cinemas and their role in promoting diversity in film exhibition. It explains that independent cinemas aim to bring a wider range of films to more audiences. They do this through activities like film programming and distribution, as well as training and events. The Independent Cinema Office is highlighted as the national support organization for independent cinemas, film festivals, and film societies in the UK. Ten exemplar independent cinemas are listed, along with information on the Home cinema in Manchester and the Chelmsford Film Club.
The document provides information about Walt Disney and his company. It discusses that Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago and went on to found Disney Studios. He is notable as a film producer and innovator in animation and theme park design, creating famous characters like Mickey Mouse. During his lifetime, Disney received numerous awards, including 4 honorary Oscars. He founded Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks. The document also provides a summary of the 1995 Pixar film Toy Story, the first feature-length computer animated film, about a group of toys.
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1. A Proposal for
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN
An Animated Feature Film
(Based on the Novel of the Same Name)
By
Ken Kimmelman
Ken Kimmelman, President
Imagery Film, Ltd.
91 Bedford Street
New York, NY 10014
212-243-5579
imageryfilm.com
ifl@mindspring.com
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RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN
(Based on the Novel of the Same Name)
“I knew Duke Ellington for over 25 years. Duke was my mentor.
The Ellington in Mick Carlon’s Riding on Duke’s Train, is the man I knew.
Mick Carlon is a soul storyteller. I’ve read the screenplay by Carlon
and Kimmelman three times and it becomes richer with each reading.”
Nat Hentoff, Jazz Historian, Critic and Columnist
EXCUTIVE SUMMARY:
The animated film industry continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of worldwide
cinema. The animated feature, such as RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN, represents a wide-open
field for the exploration of the creative process using new technologies and artistries to tell
the story.
The global animation market is a $220+ billion industry growing at the rate of from 7% to
10% per year, cutting across all demographics. Animated features may be targeted to
children (typical Disney features, such as FINDING NEMO) or to adults (THE TRIPLETS OF
BELLEVILLE) or to both (THE POLAR EXPRESS). The well-crafted animated feature, such
as RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN, successfully appeals to a demographic from younger
children (pre-adolescent) to older adults who hold to a certain nostalgia about the topic and
themes of the film.
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN, set in 1939 on the cusp of World War II, is about a young black
orphan boy (Danny) who literally stumbles upon bandleader Duke Ellington’s private rail
cars, is discovered as a stowaway, and is “adopted” by Ellington and the members of his
band. Danny’s adventures with the Ellington family lead to his eventual achievements in life
as an adult.
Ultimately, the success of most genres of feature film is based on the quality of the story-
telling. This principle is especially true of animated features, since they are not “action films,”
“blockbusters,” or reliant on technical effects as are certain live-action genres. Films that are
story-based first and foremost achieve their success by:
! A central premise with a universality that reaches into the heart and core of
viewers that is simple, emotional and “real”
! An enticing “hook” which immediately grabs the viewer’s attention and keeps
it sustained through action
! Authentic dialogue which clearly communicates the intent of the story, with an
attention to detail, especially what the characters are hearing, seeing,
touching, tasting, smelling, etc.
! Strong character development, with multi-dimensional characters who change
over time – thus is presented the story arc of a journey of transformation
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! A strong implication of the characters’ inner monologue – insight into the heart
and soul of the characters
! A central character who is on a quest
! An antagonist or challenges that serve to put the central character(s) in
position to overcome them and prevail
! Sustained, modulated action within a well-defined space of action
! An ending with a resolution of conflict and a demonstration of the character’s
growth from where the story began
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN contains all of these elements in a very strong script with wide
appeal. Along with top-quality animation techniques, this feature is both a literal and
figurative journey. By the time viewers leave the cinema, they will have taken an emotional
and historical ride on Duke’s train, which will initiate and sustain excellent word of mouth
about it. Coupled with marketing and advertising campaigns, the return-on-investment for
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN is potentially significantly profitable.
With a product strategy that carefully considers the worldwide first-release cinema market
with the after-market in DVD sales and other potentials, the economic success of RIDING
ON DUKE’S TRAIN is assured. And make no mistake, RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN does
have global appeal: the love of jazz music, Duke Ellington, and Black culture is widely
documented in European and Asian markets particularly. These considerations will ensure
that RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN takes its place among top performers in a growth market
eager for new animated product and its ancillaries.
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RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN
PURPOSE:
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN, a feature-length animated movie, captures the excitement and
drama of life aboard DUKE ELLINGTON’S private rail cars, as well as the historic 1939 tour
to a Europe poised on the brink of World War II. Based on Mick Carlon’s best-selling book of
the same title, the film is a window into the legacy of America’s own music—jazz—through
the prism of the magnificent, legendary composer and bandleader, DUKE ELLINGTON.
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN provides the potential for ongoing delight in, and perpetuation
of, the important contributions of this American master, icon and musical genius. The
younger generation of today will discover a unique and major aspect of American culture.
Audiences of all ages, and those lucky enough to have heard Ellington and his Orchestra
live, will be sublimely educated and entertained by the dazzling RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN.
OVERVIEW:
As an animated film, RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN offers the potential of inventive, expressive
and tremendously exciting visuals, combined with loving and creative imagination, bringing
both fact and fiction to life. The film is sure to hit a grand slam with high musical, educational,
cultural, and entertainment values, as it tells the story of Ellington and his band through the
eyes of the fictitious 10 year-old Danny Bolden.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER has endorsed RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN and supports the
film as mission-aligned with their mandate to preserve and promote the culture of jazz – as
well as to educate and inspire today’s youth about jazz and its important message against
the brutality of racism. Jazz at Lincoln Center is slated to provide the music for the film under
the direction of modern-day jazz icon, WYNTON MARSALIS, who established Jazz at
Lincoln Center on the ethic of Duke Ellington.
The content and message of RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN is so important to the cultural
heritage of our nation, that we will hold free screenings for young people in major cities of the
United States. This purposeful education mission also includes talk-backs and talks by
distinguished guest speakers knowledgeable in jazz history and technique. Study guides will
be available at the screenings, along with copies of the book on which the film is based.
STORYLINE:
Told in flashback, RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN is about ten year-old Danny Bolden, an
African-American boy living in the backwoods of Georgia with his beloved Granny, in the
1930s. His life is suddenly and dramatically changed when his Grandmother dies, and he is
left an orphan.
Facing an uncertain future, Danny decides to take his chances; he leaves his home and
heads north to seek a new life. One moonlit night, he comes upon a beautiful silver train.
Entranced by this almost ethereal vision he sneaks aboard. Danny soon discovers he’s on
Duke Ellington’s private train carrying the legendary jazz composer and his famous
orchestra. Ellington and his talented musicians take Danny under their wing and make him
part of their touring family, with Ellington’s lead vocalist, Ivie Anderson, becoming a big sister
to him. The adventure begins!
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Duke Ellington and his band in front of their private train.
Through Danny’s wondrous eyes, we meet Ellington up close and learn about Duke’s
passion for music, his care for knowledge, his generous nature and his undying energy.
Duke shows Danny how to copy music for the band and he learns to play on the great Cootie
William’s old trumpet. Danny travels across the U.S. with the orchestra, playing small and
large venues, such as the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC, and the Apollo in New York.
The boy is bowled over by the sights and sounds he is exposed to.
When Duke’s orchestra travels down south, Danny finds himself in a hair-raising racial
situation from which he is narrowly saved. The boy accompanies the orchestra on their
triumphant 1939 European tour. While Duke and his musicians are hailed in Paris, Danny
falls head-over-heels for a young Parisian girl and marvels at the sights of the city from the
back of her scooter. On their way to Scandinavia, Duke and the orchestra are detained in
Nazi Germany. Danny and the band members are pursued by the Gestapo through the
streets of Hamburg and are miraculously rescued by young German jazz enthusiasts. The
European tour winds up with Duke’s majestic concert in Sweden celebrating his 40th
birthday. Book-ending the story is a flash-forward to Danny, now on in his years, and living
and teaching music in England.
PRODUCTION:
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN is a beautifully designed feature-length odyssey utilizing a
combination of Digital 2-D animation and the latest in CGI technology. It’s slated to be
produced by the esteemed Canadian animation studio, BARDEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Bardel has provided script-to-screen creative services for the international animation industry
for over 24 years, partnering with almost every major Hollywood studio including Disney,
Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., Fox, Paramount, Sony, and Turner/Cartoon
Network. Bardel has also enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Nelvana, Canada's
largest studio.
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Bardel produces content in Traditional and Digital 2D as well as CGI (Maya) and is known for
the being one of the few studios in Canada with both feature film and television experience.
The company has, in conjunction with the above-named studios, produced the following
major animated feature productions: The Prince of Egypt, Space Jam, Anastasia, Adam
Sandler’s 8 Crazy Nights, Bebe’s Kids, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and most recently,
Salma Hayek’s The Prophet, adapted from the best-selling book by Kahlil Gibran. Bardel
also produced the television series Bob’s Burgers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The cast of RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN will be drawn from A-list talent. Currently under
review for key roles are Morgan Freeman as the older Danny (the narrator); James Earl
Jones, Jr. or Will Smith in the role of Duke Ellington; the voice of young Danny, by Jaden
Smith, and Ivie Anderson’s voice by Jada Pinkett Smith. The film’s spectacular soundtrack
will be a carefully selected, with an appropriate and correct array of Ellington’s evergreen
music recorded by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under the supervision of Wynton
Marsalis.
FORMAT:
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN will be filmed in a wide-screen, digital format with 35mm print
distribution.
BUDGET:
The budget for RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN, including pre-production and production, is
estimated at twelve million dollars. The Canadian government will provide approximately half
the budget through its grant programs.
DISTRIBUTION:
The film’s target audience is young persons familiar or unfamiliar with jazz and the great
music of Duke Ellington, and of course, music lovers around the world from 8 to 80 and
beyond. Because of the film’s cultural, educational, and entertainment value, it will be widely
distributed as family-friendly entertainment in the Americas, Europe, and in the Far East on
all platforms, including theatrical, VOD, BluRay and DVD. It will also be distributed to schools
and libraries. The film will be suitable for broadcast licensing around the world, and is
expected to be especially sought after in countries such as France, Germany and Japan,
where jazz music is particularly prized and appreciated.
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
The development model for RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN allows producers to efficiently
combine the use of emerging talent, along with a prudent use of “A” list actors, to employ
high-performance staff, and oversee a well-managed overhead – placing a high degree of
value per budget dollar on screen. The end result is the very best film product possible.
Strategies to success include:
a) Protect the money
b) Start with a great story
c) Work smart
d) Work efficiently
e) Produce the very best entertainment product possible
f) Calculate exposure of the final product through all of the existing and
emerging markets available to us at the time
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ANIMATED MOVIE MARKET ANALYSIS:
(All figures sourced from Box Office Mojo/Imdb and the Motion Picture Association of
America)
The global animation industry is a $220+ billion industry growing at the rate of from 7% to
10% per year. The rapid advancement of technology has made computer animation one of
the fastest growing industries in the motion picture business.
The exposure generated from increased broadcast hours in cable, satellite TV, as well as the
internet has helped create a greater demand for animated entertainment, especially in the
feature film market.
The major animation markets include the United States, Canada, Japan, China, France,
Britain and Germany. Concurrently these same markets are the ones that most support jazz
music.
The top-grossing animated feature films from 2010 to the present in terms of worldwide
gross are:
1. Frozen (2013) 1,279,852,693
2. Toy Story 3 (2010) 1,063,171,911
3. Despicable Me 2 (2013) 970, 761,885
4. Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) 877,244,782
5. Shrek Forever After (2010) 752,600,867
6. Madagascar 3 (2012) 746,921,274
While the figures noted above reflect the mega-power of the major animation studios, the
gross on animated films produced independently (and often for more sophisticated
audiences) also show more than respectable profit margins.
Top-grossing independent animated films of the last several years (by year) are:
1. The Wind Rises (2013) 136,333, 220
2. Ernest & Celestine (2013) 5,075,362
3. The Rabbi’s Cat (2011) 3,734,799
4. Secret World of Arietty (2010) 145,570,827
5. Chico and Rita (2010) 2,347,919
6. A Cat In Paris (2010) 2,080,634
7. Waltz With Bashir (2008) 11, 125, 849
7. Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) 235,184,110
8. The Triplets of Belleville (2003) 14,776,76
Even a cursory glance at the market for animated feature films over the last decade shows
that, relative to budget and number of screens, animated feature film nearly always make
money. There are very few “failures,” and it’s apparent that those which don’t make money
suffer from deficiencies, such as poor production values, lack of solid story, limited
distribution, etc.
PRODUCT STRATEGY:
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN is a prime candidate for a solid after-market. According to the
Motion Picture Association of America, film revenue growth for the major studios has been
driven by home video. DVD sales are increasingly becoming the largest contributor to overall
total sales of individual films. Merchandising opportunities can be achieved in clothing items,
a range of toys (including train-related toys and music-related toys), musical-themed items,
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and ancillary items, such as calendars, mugs, bags, etc. over a wide range of demographics.
THE VIDEO GAME MARKET:
(Statistics according the Entertainment Software Association)
The gaming market is a growing multibillion industry, projected to reach $242.92 billion by
2016. It’s estimated that currently, 59% of American play video games, 29% under the age of
eight and 32% in the 18-35 year-old category; 56% percent of parents say video games are
a positive part of their children’s lives.
The top trends in the gaming market include:
1. The gaming population is becoming more diverse, with an increase in women and
older-generation gamers. Consequently, more games are being tailored to these
demographics.
2. Gaming families and friend networks are becoming the norm.
3. Revenue from games and game content is up and on par with the movie industry.
4. Games are going more and more mobile In the U.S.
5. With 91% of games developed geared towards teens and kids, there are many
options available outside of mature games.
The development of kid- and teen-friendly games based on RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN
across multiple platforms represents a lucrative potential. Major developers in the industry:
Microsoft Corp, Mattel Inc., Lego Group, Sony Corp., Takara Tomy Co. Ltd., Bandai Namco
Group, and Nintendo Co. Ltd. can be challenged to devise games based on the story both
from educational and purely entertainment points of view, which are consistent with the
Ellington ethos, image and brand.
THE ELLINGTON BRAND:
Duke Ellington was a prodigy and genius. He began composing as an adolescent and never
stopped, amassing a catalog of music approaching 3,000 works. In addition, he was a
pianist, arranger, orchestrator, painter, writer and wit. From 1923 until his death in May 1974
he worked continuously, keeping his band together and relevant nonstop. Always ahead of
his time, his music covered many genres. There is probably no serious musician past or
present who doesn’t acknowledge a debt of gratitude to Ellington:
At least one day out of a year, all musicians should just put
their instruments down and give thanks to Duke Ellington.
Miles Davis
Duke Ellington always had a style: original, clean with
interesting color combinations. He had an artist's eye.
Wynton Marsalis
You know, I always when people ask me, like, what is my
most favorite song, I quote Duke Ellington.
Stevie Wonder
I was also inspired by Ellington's own philosophy, which he thought
the same way about his music – he constantly rearranged and
reinvented his own compositions. Sometimes in quite radical ways.
Joe Jackson
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The Duke Ellington Orchestra at a 1930s recording session.
By 1939, when RINDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN is set, Ellington had already contributed to the
American Songbook. Tunes such as “In A Sentimental Mood,” “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It
Ain’t Got That Swing,” “Mood Indigo,” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Solitude,” ”Caravan,” and “I Let
A Song Go Out Of My Heart,” among others, continue to be recorded and played today.
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN (novel) author, Mick Carlon, notes when he plays Ellington’s
music to young people who’ve never heard it, they come alive and become fans. RIDING ON
DUKE’S TRAIN, the film, will attract viewers who already know and love the Ellington brand,
and potentially will captivate and engage new generations of film-goers who will attach to the
story and come to love the music as well.
SUMMARY:
RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN is seeking straight capital investments with profit participation
and/or capital investment with an equity position in the film project. Target markets are
clearly defined, across a wide demographic of “all ages,” from young people, to young
adults, to parents and grandparents. This wider market is on a consistent growth trend as the
world continues to expand
into digital markets that are far from saturated, and those for whom quality entertainment
holds a
major appeal. Independent animated features of this nature have proven consistently
profitable.
The current dominance of the worldwide box office market, and the appetite for more
products both point to the potential financial success theatrically. Plus, by making focused
use of the other growing ancillary and emerging markets (DVD, the Internet, gaming) there is
a potential for control of the positive return over and over again – from the one product for a
one time investment.
The root of success for RIDING ON DUKE’S TRAIN is the combination of a great story,
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well-managed production costs, and an experienced production team working through a
unified goal to produce quality entertainment.
ABOUT KIN KIMMELMAN:
Ken Kimmelman, award-winning filmmaker, is president of Imagery Film Ltd.
(imageryfilm.com), and a consultant on the faculty of the Aesthetic Realism Foundation
(AestheticRealism.org), a not-for-profit educational foundation in New York City. He
produced films for the United Nations against prejudice and apartheid. He is the recipient of
an Emmy Award for his anti-prejudice public service film The
Heart Knows Better, airing nationally on TV, including CNN &
ESPN. The U.S. Department of Defense’s Armed Forces
Radio/ Television Services has shown it in 58 countries. The
New York Yankees have been showing it at their home games
at Yankee Stadium since 1995. He also received a 1997-98
Emmy Award for his contributions to Sesame Street, and as a
director on the animated TV series Doug, received Emmy
nominations in 1992 & 1993, and a 1993 Ace Award
nomination.
Mr. Kimmelman’s film, Thomas Comma (2010), the animated
adventure of a lonely comma looking for the right sentence,
won many awards, including “Best Animation,” New York
International Film Festival; “Platinum Remi Award, “ Worldfest
Houston International Film Festival. It is being broadcast on
PBS stations. Hot Afternoons Have Been in Montana (2006),
based on the 1925 Nation prize-winning poem by Eli Siegel,
won the “Best US Short,“ Avignon/New York; “Gold Remi Award;” “Grand Festival Award in
the Arts,” Berkeley Film Festival, among others, and airs on PBS. His public service film
against homelessness, What Does a Person Deserve? received the Silver Cindy Award and
airs nationally on TV and has been screened in movie theatres.
In 1968 he produced and directed the documentary People Are Trying to Put Opposites
Together about Eli Siegel, the American poet, critic, and founder of Aesthetic Realism,
televised on WNET-TV Channel 13. He also produced promotional films for NBC, political
films, theatricals, TV commercials, and a film for New York City Opera’s Beatrix Cenci,
performed at Lincoln Center. He made numerous films for “Sesame Street,” including Elmo’s
World, and was a director of the animated TV series Clifford’s Puppy Days, Daria and The
Wild Thornberries. He also produced films for the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. He is
currently in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center on an animated feature-length film
about Duke Ellington, and is in development on several documentaries: “Fascinating
Rhythm: Dr. Jimmy Slyde,” about the great tap dancer; a TV series titled “American Women
Undercover,” and Horn & Hardart’s Automat.
Ken Kimmelman taught film and animation at New York University, the School of Visual Arts,
teaches Film Studies at the Aesthetic Realism Foundation, and is on the Advisory Board of
the High School of Art and Design. At the Modern Language Association’s annual
conference in Los Angeles in 2011, he gave a ‘Special Presentation’ titled Aesthetic Realism
and the Literary Cinema of Ken Kimmelman. In 2006 in the Artists Talk on Art series given at
SVA, he presented Aesthetic Realism: The Opposites of Technique and Feeling in Film. He
also recently gave presentations of Film—and ‘The Art of Enjoying
Justice’! at the Masters Program at Syracuse University; the City University of New York;
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Stanford University, and Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada. His talk, Can Contempt Be
Animated? was presented at the Flushing Library, and other institutions. He has been a
guest lecturer at the Manhattan School of Music, and has presented papers on the lives and
work of D.W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, Ingmar Bergman, and others. His articles have been
published in journals and newspapers across the country. His work was part of the 2006
Whitney Biennial Peace Tower.
As a lecturer on the answer to racism and bullying he has spoken at the Brooklyn Children’s
Museum, the annual Queens Borough Public Library Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., the
Flushing Library, in schools from New York to Oregon, and in colleges and organizations,
such as the CSEA (New York City & State Employees Association) educational conference,
and workshops at AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees).
A founding member of Housing: A Basic Human Right (housingaright.org), he participated in
presentations at many colleges, including at Boston University, where he was the Keynote
speaker; Vassar; NYU; Pace; Dickinson, and at the American Institute of Architects 2000
Convention in Philadelphia, the annual conference of the National Student Campaign
Against Hunger & Homelessness at the University of Maryland; the Campus Outreach
Opportunity Conference (COOL) at Harvard University; the Public Policy Institute at North
Shore Community College, Lynn, MA, and more.
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