The Directors Bureau director Melodie McDaniel is receiving unanimous critical acclaim for her current photography show "Daring to Claim The Sky,", an exhibition of thirty-six archival edition prints on exhibit at Space 15Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd. #8, on view until May 6th.
The remarkable photographs on display honor and illuminate the experience of Compton Jr Posse, an equestrian organization founded by Mayisha Akbar in Compton 30 years ago. This powerful exhibit is part of Month of Photography Los Angeles. In its 10th year, MOPLA is the second largest photography community in the United States; Los Angeles provides a distinctive backdrop to the celebration of the photographic image.
Director Melodie McDaniel is a prolific, award winning film and commercial director and fine art photographer, with a photographer’s eye for composition, light and texture. Bringing an artist’s sensibility to everything she shoots and directs, Melodie has amassed an impressive body of work. Click here to see her reel.
Exhibition Details:
- Name: DARING TO CLAIM THE SKY
- Location: Space 15Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd. #8, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Dates/Time: Friday, April 20 to Sunday, May 6, 2018 6-9 PM
- Photographer: Melodie McDaniel
About Compton Jr. Posse
The Compton Jr. Posse (CJP) was developed to provide inner-city youth with year round after school alternatives to the lure of gang and drug lifestyles. The organization’s slogan is, ‘Keeping Kids on Horses and Off the Streets.”
About Month of Photography Los Angeles
Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA) showcases the enormous photography community, inclusive of commercial, fine art and photojournalism. MOPLA's two-fold mission is to advance dynamic programming designed to engage and stimulate the photography community, as well as to present a comprehensive resource of exhibitions and events.
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 Pagán Muñoz, 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 who’ll highlight this year’s winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More