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THE BLAQ GROUP Presents THE NYFEN FILM INDUSTRY EVENT BENEFITING CHARITY: WATER with ACHIEVIUM and GIVEN LIQUOR @ COVET Lounge on July 22, 2010
We’re excited to announce an upcoming event hosted by The New York Film Exposure Network for Charity:Water to raise awareness for underdeveloped countries in dire need for clean drinking water.
Join us on Thursday, July 22nd at Covet Lounge for an hour of sponsored cocktails, gift bags, a special film screening, and an opportunity to network and mingle with professionals in the film industry. And for a night of fun, of course!
Yours,
Von
The New York Film Exposure Network (NYFEN) Charity Event for Charity:Water
Thursday, July 22nd
6:45pm to 10pm
Sponsored open bar from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Over 200 + film Industry Insiders will come together to celebrate Independent filmmakers and support Charity:Water. Held at Covet Lounge, the guest list includes; emerging and established filmmakers, entertainment media, fashion, philanthropic, and finance professionals.
“We are pleased and proud to be a part of such a broad-based effort to support a worthy cause,” said Amore Leighton Black, CEO/Founder of The New York Film Exposure Network.
The NYFEN hopes to bring awareness to the crisis that many under developed nations currently face due to unsafe water. Lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of diseases and kills more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Children are especially vulnerable, as their bodies aren’t strong enough to fight diarrhea, dysentery and other illnesses. The UN predicts that one tenth of the global disease burden can be prevented simply by improving water supply and sanitation.
As part of our commitment as creative artists to give back, 25% of all event proceeds will benefit Charity:Water. The evening will start with an open bar cocktail reception hour compliments of our spirit sponsor GIVEN Liqueur. Guests will also receive gift bags compliments of EO products.
Highlights of this event will include a 15 minute short film titled Heaven Is Waiting by up-and-coming Writer-Director Shlomi Ben Yair. Heaven Is Waiting is now an Oscar qualifier and has received numerous nominations thus far including; Nominee for Best Short at the 2010 Milan International Film Festival, 2010 Presenter Short Film Corner Festival De Cannes, 2010 Presenting at The World of Film (Montreal film festival), 2010 Presenting at The Rhode Island film festival.
In addition to the featured short, 5 lucky filmmakers will gain industry wide exposure for the first time, by featuring their show reels in the NYFEN Featured 5 filmmaker showcase. Selected talents will include: an actor, cinematographer, editor, sound designer, and a film composer.
Covet Lounge
137 East 55th Street
Lights…Camera…Exposure charity event sponsors includes: The New York Press, The Blaq Group, Achievium, ValSecrets, POSHGLAM, ProductionHUB, Isaiah Frazier Designs and M4MU.
Tickets are $25 online, $30 at the door.
For additional detail, tickets and RSVP, info please visit http://www.nyfenevents.com or send an email to amore.nyfen@gmail.com.
About The New York Film Exposure Network
Company mission; to move, touch and inspire global audiences through filmmaking and storytelling. Founded in 2008 and based in NYC, NYFEN is a platform and resource of empowerment for independent filmmakers and entertainment professionals to connect collaborate and showcase their work. Its purpose is to spark collaborations and inspire the Indie film community, to produce original and entertaining commercially viable content. NYFEN provides networking opportunities, connections, production, cast and crew resources and supports charities that protect the environment and children. Membership database and followers have grown to over 2171 members over the past 2 years.
About Charity:Water
Charity:Water is a non-profit bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. In three and a half years, Charity:Water has raised $19 million and funded 2,524 water projects.
For more info about NYFEN:
Web: http://www.nyfenevents.com
http://www.Theblaqgroup.com
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