Underdog Entertainment, a New York-based production company, announced today that “Teenage Popstar Girl,” directed by Daniel Azarian for the band Whisperado, has won Best International Music Video at the 2013 London Independent Film Festival (LIFF).rnrnThe 12-day festival showcases filmmaking from the UK and around the world. Time Out Magazine called LIFF a “treasure trove of undiscovered cinematic gems” and “one of Europe’s top indie film fests.” Recent winners of their Champion awards have included Michael Figgis, Bob Hoskins and the British Film Institute. Visit LondonIndependent.orgrnrnHailed as “bubblegum social satire” by Blogcritics and “a great take on modern pop culture” by the award-winning radio program, Following the Nerd, “Teenage Popstar Girl” is featured on AOL Music and recently won at the Robot Film Festival.rnrnThe subversive video follows an awkward tween who worships an impossibly perfect popstar – only to discover that her idol isn’t what she seems. According to director Azarian, it’s a satiric account of the way in which singers and celebrities are pre-packaged and mass-marketed like plastic dolls.rnrn”It’s a cautionary tale,” he explained. “A young girl gets manipulated and seduced by a manufactured icon.”rnrnThe video stars actress Mary O’Rourke (Something Borrowed, Gossip Girl), who will also star in the upcoming “Infinitely Polar Bear” with Zoe Saldana and Mark Ruffalo. “Popstar” also features a cameo by actress Tara Langella as the sinister record executive.rnrn
rnYou may view the video online here.rnrnAzarian is an established director of television commercials and public service announcements (PSAs). His PSA “Save Lolita” was a finalist at the prestigious 2012 Blue Ocean Film Festival as well as winning two Telly Awards. 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 work for their US and international mobile networks. He directed the AVP’s “Bullying is Violence” PSA that appeared on PerezHilton.com and “Building the New World Trade Center” for Silverstein Properties. His “Free Morgan” PSA was featured recently on the Huffington Post.rnrnCreditsrnTitle: Teenage Popstar Girl Music VideornClient: WhisperadornAgency: Underdog EntertainmentrnProducer/Director: Daniel AzarianrnAssociate Producer: Andrew BarisrnCinematography: Milton KamrnPopstar Makeup Design: Jacqueline CatanesernStage Set Design: Russell SchrammrnChoreography: Maurice ParentrnVisual Effects: Daniel AzarianrnrnFor more information on the band Whisperado, visit www.Whisperado.com. rnrnUnderdog Entertainment (www.UnderdogEntertainment.com) is a New York-based production company active in producing commercial spots, public service announcements and branded and traditional entertainment. Contact:
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2024 AICP Awards Tour Concludes with Stops in Dallas and Chicago
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour concludes with stops in Dallas and Chicago this month as it wraps up its tour of cities across the U.S. The National Tour brought presentations, panels and screenings to marketers, advertising agencies, production and post production companies. The AICP Awards will be in Dallas on Thursday, November 14th, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by the Chicago event, set for Thursday, November 21st at The Old Post Office. Tickets are available now for both events at www.aicp.com. In Dallas, the program kicks off at 6:45 pm with a happy hour, followed by the screening and panel discussion at 7:30. The evening ends with a networking reception from 8:30 to 11:30. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas. Appearing in Dallas will be Abe Garcia, Chief Creative Officer, Dieste; Julia Melle, Director of Brand and Content, Southwest Airlines; and Isaac Pagรกn Muรฑoz, VP, Executive Creative Director of PepsiCo Foods. The panel will review selected winners from the suite of the AICP Awards programs, offering insights into what made them rise to the top of their respective categories and share their viewpoints on key trends in the industry. The Chicago stop starts at 6:00pm with a happy hour, followed by the presentation and screening at 7:00pm. A reception caps the event, starting at 8:00pm and concluding at 11:30pm. The Old Post Office is located at 433 W Van Buren Street in Chicago. The panel there will feature 2024 AICP Awards Curators and Winners from the marketer, agency, production and post production sectors whoโll highlight this yearโs winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More