Underdog Entertainment, a New York-based production company, announced today that “Teenage Popstar Girl” the music video produced for the roots-rock band Whisperado and directed by award-winning director Daniel Azarian, is an official selection and will screen at the 2012 Robot Film Festival.n nThe video, recently featured on AOL Music, follows an awkward tween who worships an impossibly perfect, airbrushed popstar – only to discover her idol isn’t what she seems. It’s a satiric tale that explores the concept of robots taking a pivotal role in the arena of pop culture. nnBlogcritics recently called Teenage Popstar Girl “Bubblegum social satire,” while the award-winning UK radio program, Following the Nerd, described the video as “A great take on modern pop culture with a Stepford Wives overtone.” nn
nThe music video can be viewed online here, along with publicity and production stills. nnThe Robot Film Festival will open with Sundance winner “Robot & Frank,” a story of a retired jewelry thief and his companion robot starring Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, and Liv Tyler. In addition to film screenings, the festival will feature live performances and the second annual Botskers awards ceremony, a red carpet black tie event.nnThe Festival, founded in 2011 by social roboticist Heather Knight of Marilyn Monrobot and Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute, will showcase and premiere short films up to eight minutes in length that feature robots as main characters from juried open-call submissions. Co-produced with Marek Michalowski of BeatBots and Chrys Wu of Hacks/Hackers, the celebration is structured more like a TED event than a traditional film festival, as it has live performances, art installations, robot demos, cocktails, and coffee mixers throughout. For more information visit www.RobotFilmFestival.com.nnThe Robot Film Festival will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 10:30am-10PM at the 3LD Art and Technology Center, 80 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10016. Tickets are $70 for general admission and $35 for students. Tickets may be purchased via Eventbrite here.nn”Teenage Popstar Girl” is the lead track on Whisperado’s new album “I’m Not the Road” and is available on iTunes, CDBaby and Amazon.com. Visit www.Whisperado.com for more information.nnCreditsnTitle: Teenage Popstar Girl Music VideonClient: WhisperadonAgency: Underdog EntertainmentnProducer /Director: Daniel AzariannAssociate Producer: Andrew BarisnCinematography: Milton KamnPopstar Makeup Design: Jacqueline Catanese, Facez llcnStage Set Design: Russell SchrammnChoreography: Maurice ParentnVisual Effects: Daniel Azariann nAzarian, an established director of television commercials and branded entertainment, recently won two Telly Awards for the PSA “Save Lolita.” In all, he has won five Tellys – including the Silver Award, Telly’s highest honor. He has directed and produced national spots for 3M’s Scotch-Brite brand and Horizon Organic. Blue-chip telecommunications firms and entertainment networks have licensed Azarian’s commercial spots for their US and international mobile networks. This past fall, he directed the “Bullying is Violence” PSA campaign for the Anti-Violence Project. n nUnderdog Entertainment (www.UnderdogEntertainment.com) is a New York-based production company active in producing commercial spots, branded and traditional entertainment.Robert Michael Underdog Entertainment Contact Robert via email 1.212.807.9552
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Agency Source Joins Forces With #BidforLA To Support LA’s Production Community
Today, Agency Source, the newly launched business development platform for ad agencies and production companies, announced its partnership with #BidforLA, an initiative designed to support Los Angeles’ advertising production community as it recovers from the recent wildfires. LA is home to some of the world’s top talent, many of whom have been severely impacted by the fires. #BidforLA encourages production companies, filmmakers, and creatives to prioritize LA-based businesses, crews, and services when bidding on projects. Submitting a bid for Los Angeles—whether or not other locations are being considered—helps keep the city competitive and generates crucial work for local talent. The initiative aims to strengthen the local industry, create jobs, and reinforce LA’s position as a global leader in creative production. Agency Source has teamed up with #BidforLA to provide a comprehensive platform that connects production teams with essential resources in Los Angeles, offering a curated list of trusted local providers, including production companies, post houses, and independent production representatives. The list is living and breathing and will stay live and up-to-date as more companies are added. View the full production list HERE . Agency Source CEO Ross MacRae states, “As soon as we were asked to participate, we said yes immediately. We proudly support the businesses and individuals affected by the LA fires. We aim to help all production studios in the area bounce back and thrive again.” Notes co-founder Veronica Lombardo, “When envisioning a resource... Read More