Addie Rose Forstman’s Rendition of Sous le Ciel de Paris Displays Magnificent Range
Oct01

Addie Rose Forstman’s Rendition of Sous le Ciel de Paris Displays Magnificent Range

By Paul Hyatt I must preface this review with the transparency that I do not have a background in music. However, I enjoy experiencing art in all of its forms. I believe that one of the most beautiful things about art is its ability to impact those who have little to no knowledge about its source material, and that is exactly what this performance by Addie Rose and Edward Forstman did for me.  Sous le Ciel de Paris was written...

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DiDonato’s Feel-Good Film Is Substantial Viewing for All
Oct01

DiDonato’s Feel-Good Film Is Substantial Viewing for All

By Paul Hyatt It has been a year and a half now of severe illness, death, economic disparity, and distance from loved ones. Producer Tom DiDonato does not shy away from this harsh fact through his documentary-style film, PIVOT: Paying It Forward. However, his film does not feature the cruel and unforgiving reality that many have been forced to live with. Instead, DiDonato decides to highlight those who have dedicated the resources and...

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The Global Search for Education: Director Lucca Vieira Takes an Honest Look at the Parkland Shooting and Its Aftermath
Sep23

The Global Search for Education: Director Lucca Vieira Takes an Honest Look at the Parkland Shooting and Its Aftermath

This month, audiences can see Director Lucca Vieira’s film, Parkland: Stories From the Survivors, on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube Channel.  The film, Vieira’s debut work, was well-received at film festivals nationwide.  On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. Vieira’s documentary is...

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The Global Search for Education: Director Christopher Carpenter Discusses Bada Aadmi (Great Man) and the Emotional Wealth of Wellbeing
Sep21

The Global Search for Education: Director Christopher Carpenter Discusses Bada Aadmi (Great Man) and the Emotional Wealth of Wellbeing

This month audiences can see Christopher Carpenter’s film, Bada Aadmi (Great Man), on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube Channel.

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The Global Search for Education: Dan Hudson Reveals What’s Next for the National Film Festival for Talented Youth
Sep19

The Global Search for Education: Dan Hudson Reveals What’s Next for the National Film Festival for Talented Youth

NFFTY (The National Film Festival for Talented Youth) was founded in 2007.  Since then, it has grown into the world’s largest film festival for emerging directors.  Every year, the festival showcases films by directors 24 and under.  In addition to offering a platform to showcase young storytellers, NFFTY provides workshops and other resources year round to support youth talent.

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