Wednesday, February 17th
1 West Third St (between Mercer and Broadway)
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70 Days: Interviews with Ordinary People
This is David Lynch’s INTERVIEW PROJECT. Fascinating stuff. Truth is much stranger than fiction.
Health and Happiness
Jay Parkinson is leading the charge in re-imaging health under the 21st century paradigm.
His new company, Future Well, will be a place to explore how to be healthy and happy. Spending your hard earned money on your health should not be a take it or leave it proposition.
Why are we so scared of innovation in the health field?
Her Morning Elegance
A music video built of stills by Israeli director/songwriter Oren Lavie. It’s 3225 images shot over two days compiled into a three-minute video. It’s a simple concept that has been executed with great artistry, and the result is utterly compelling.
True Development
If you are producing content – you should be producing it in a variety of mediums. You should leverage your research, development and content into other deals by making partnerships. Deals like this one with niche content providers like small magazines and websites will be the norm. It started with book to film but it goes much, much further.
Update: Bravo! Foursquare Snags a TV Partnership
Everyone is jumping on board. Partnering up with offline business spreads the brand, creates additional revenue streams and adds another level to viewer interaction. With ad revenue falling for TV, companies must find as many different avenues to make money instead of relying on one.
The Science of Motivation
If you want to nerd out -here is a long video about motivation and reward.
Daniel Pink is a rising star. Read his stuff…
Human Capital
It does not matter what your group’s motivation is.
If you gather a committed number of 1,000 people or greater you hold tremendous human capital.
Then you can use that group to crowd source solutions, products, ideas, experiences. Gather a group and more or less you have a business or at least the capital to tackle somethin
H&H Jobs: Killer Films
Indie powerhouse, Killer Films of New York City, is currently seeking a new assistant to Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler. We are looking for self-motivated, thick-skinned applicants; those hard-working problem solvers, and team players with great attitudes. Willingness, smarts, and attention to detail are critical. If you want to prove your stripes, this is your chance.
With access to the gritty underbelly of independent producing, you’ll be part of a small, yet extremely busy operation. We have projects in every stage of production that require our (and your) care. Last year, Killer had its most prolific run with 6 wrapped productions. Above all, Killer offers first-hand exposure to the daily mechanics of running a production company at the forefront of American independent film and television.
This is a full time position. We are looking to transition at the end of January/beginning of February.
Responsibilities
Organizing frequent travel and managing busy schedule
Answering phones, rolling calls and updating phone sheet
Track personal and business finances
Hire and manage all office interns
High volume administrative tasks for two principals
Assist Director of Development with tracking, script reading, notes etc
General day-to-day office management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Mac proficient
1 year industry experience preferable
Some experience with Quick Books a plus
Biography
Created in 1995 by current principals Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler, Killer Films has produced acclaimed features including Academy Award®-winning BOYS DON’T CRY and Academy Award®-nominated FAR FROM HEAVEN, KIDS, ONE HOUR PHOTO, I’M NOT THERE and HAPPINESS. Most recently, Killer Films executive produced MILDRED PIERCE, the Emmy Award®-winning HBO mini-series starring Kate Winslet. Killer also produced Ramin Bahrani’s upcoming new film, AT ANY PRICE, starring Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron and will be released by Sony Pictures Classics in 2013. Killer will also be taking two films to Sundance — KILL YOUR DARLINGS starring Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan, Elizabeth Olsen and MAGIC MAGIC starring Michael Cera, Juno Temple and Emily Browning.
Please send all resumes to info@killerfilms.com with subject heading “Assistant position”
I Heart ACE
The Ace Hotel has done a tremendous job of designing every aspect of their hotels.
There is no space too small or mundane that should not be made into an artistic moment.
Murals in the stairwells? Check. Macramé installations in the lobby. Sure.
Make your space a living and breathing item. Give them life not cultural whitewashing like a chain hotel. Homogenous is out. Here is to the unique.
Cheers.