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JR Michael’s Filmmaking Journey Embodies How to Strive for Personal & Professional Excellence

JR Michael's approach to filmmaking and life illustrates that the pursuit of excellence is not limited to a specific field but can be a guiding philosophy for anyone seeking to create a meaningful and impactful life. While many individuals chase success, driven by the pursuit of fame, wealth or recognition, JR has a different perspective. The phrase 'don't work for success, but strive for excellence' is his motto. In a world driven by success and the pursuit of personal gain, JR's approach serves as a powerful reminder. Instead of fixating on success as an end goal, we should strive for excellence in our endeavours. JR embodies this philosophy, inspiring us all to embrace our passions and work towards making a difference in the world. As we draw inspiration from his story, let's remember that excellence is not a destination; it's a way of life that demands our best efforts every day.…

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Life As Creation: The Elements of Sir Daniel Winn’s Cinematic Odyssey Through Artistic Vision

Creation is in our nature. There is profound meaning in our existence suggests Sir Daniel Winn’s remarkable art film Creation. The short film presents the idea that each of us has the capacity to create our own reality while we are alive. Through our thoughts and beliefs, we have the power to shape the world around us. You might be fabricating negative or positive narratives in your consciousness, you are still creating. Many religions and other social systems encourage people to accept that life is already planned out and that one's destiny is beyond one's control. Sir Daniel metaphorically illustrates that through the power of the mind, life is largely of our own making.…

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Vampiric Capitalism: European Vampire Reflects on the Superficiality & Fragility of Modern-Day Living

Idiosyncratic, elusive and cursed, European Vampire explores the night and the characters who populate it with their ruthless social commentary over house music beats. Examining consumption and consumerism, the vampire is deployed as a metaphor for capitalism and modern distress. The allegorical vampire character is the embodiment of the decadence and moral corruption of society. The vampiric characteristics of capitalism drains people with the vanities of life, shallow luxuries, and materialistic cravings, leading them to forsake the true joys of life and sacrifice the essence of living.…

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Sean Finn: A Multifaceted Entrepreneur Supporting Impactful Stories in Film

Sean Finn, the visionary entrepreneur and founder of Finn & Company, a Houston-based real estate investment and development firm, has left an indelible mark on numerous industries. With his unwavering determination and business acumen, Sean has ventured into the film industry, energy, healthcare, technology and even the metaverse. Sean recently graced the famed 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Fesivals in his ongoing pursuit of excellence in film. GY Vieux-Port de Cannes, a star venue for festivities during the event, was abuzz with the excitement of fashion shows, world-premieres and gala fundraisers. Sean immersed himself in the sphere of cinema, attending the red carpet and screening of Black Flies, a gripping production that touched the depths of human emotion.…

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Spiritual & Mental Health Therapist Alisa Gracheva on Creating a Home Sanctuary for Wellness

The home should be a sanctuary that nurtures the body, mind and soul. Our home is a place of refuge and the foundation of our well-being. The familiarity of home provides a sense of calmness, love, safety and content. When your home is paradise, where else would you rather be? Spiritual & mental health therapist Alisa Gracheva is a true believer that our home is where we are, it’s inside of us. In order to find inner peace and be able to connect within ourselves, it's important to have a safe haven where we can find refuge from the world and where we can gather our thoughts. We can take solace in the quiet of the space, letting our minds find a tranquil place.…

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Girl Power: Designer Santia McKoy Is Empowering the Next Generation

Every March, we honor the brave women who have gone before us, the women who have made us who we are today, and look ahead to the generations of strong women who will come after us. Prior to the establishment of Women’s History Month in 1981, female fashion designers were already blazing their own trails empowering women with style and poise. These fashion trailblazers used their creations to defy the norms of what a woman should be, allowing them to find their own path to self expression. Santia McKoy stands out as a shining example of this through her artistry and inspiration. Her award-winning designs reflect a deep appreciation for life's beauty, instilled in her during her humble upbringing in Haiti. For Santia, fashion is not just about making clothes; it's about creating speaking to her clients' souls and making them feel beautiful from the inside out.…

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Photographing Culture Through The Lens Of Food

Penny De La Santonos’s background no doubt inspired curiosity about culture. She photographs food and culture as a way to understand her own diverse cultural background and identity. Penny was born in Europe to an American military family that eventually settled in a small town in Texas, with generations of family history tied to the Texas-Mexico border. From the historical all male dining clubs of the Basque Country, to Jerusalem’s most suicide bomber besieged markets, photographing culture has been at the heart of Penny’s work. It has influenced the subjects she picks and the way she makes photographs. Her evolution…

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