Notebook
2012 Farhang Lifetime Achievement Award
March 18, 2012 - This year, the Farhang Lifetime Achievement Award was posthumously presented to two individuals: the acclaimed scholar, publisher, and researcher, Iraj Afshar, in recognition of a lifetime of dedication to Persian language bibliography and unmatched supporting role in the development of Iranian studies around the world; and ... Full story
Columbia College Chicago honored top alumni
Columbia College Chicago honored top alumni working with their Semester in LA program on March1 at the Beverly Hilton. Two alumni were awarded as “Speaker of the Year” in recognition of their contributions as guest educators for the Semester in LA ... Full story
Magdalena Říčná, an artist that always is trying new techniques
Last month Magdalena Říčná opened her new exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic. The opening took place on a beautiful Tuesday, many nice people came and the pictures and graphics of my friend, Magdalena were really magnificent. She is a very ... Full story
Looking Back: Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest, LA
Sunday, February 19th set-off the start of the Los Angeles-Italia Film, Fashion, and Art Fest—a week-long affair where some of the best contemporary art from all of Italy was on display at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Filmmakers and fans ... Full story
Gary Miraz receives Zone Music Reporter's nomination
Cinema without Borders is proud to announce the ZMR (Zone Music Reporter) nomination of Sound Review Editor Gary Miraz for his beautiful cover artwork for the Album"3rd Eye Rising" by Paradiso and Rasamayi on the 5th Element Music label. The ... Full story
Cinefamily for children: The Enchanted World of Children's Animation from Poland
When I visit the Cinefamily, I know I’m in for a treat and often a rare find. As a lot of their programming is a bit on the disturbing side however, I was pretty curious to see what their children’s ... Full story
DEPOSITO exhibition, Los Angeles
The Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles and LAND (Los Angeles Nomadic Division) announced DEPOSITO exhibition that will be held from December 7, 2011 to February 2, 2012 at the Italian Cultural Institute, 1023 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024. DEPOSITO ... Full story
Hulu offers a treasure of International films
As a fan of international cinema, I am always on the lookout for new ways to see movies from around the globe. Having access to innovative resources such as Web sites and services that stream foreign films is essential to ... Full story
Gabriela Dumitrescu On Choreographing Roland Emmerich’s ANONYMOUS
Gabriela Dumitrescu holds a BA in dance from the London Contemporary Dance School in London After graduating from LCDS, Gabriela worked as a dancer, very soon beginning to choreograph her first pieces. She moved to Berlin and began working as ... Full story
Ennio Marchetto's "The Living Paper Cartoon” at the Pasadena Playhouse
Please indulge this reviewer as I write about Ennio Marchetto's remarkable modern Quick Change show “The Living Paper Cartoon” which is delighting audiences for a mere seven performances at Pasadena's jewel like "Pasadena Playhouse." There are four remaining performances of ... Full story
