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TEDx Talk and Connect-Up in September

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Core Member and Philadelphia Liaison Kara here!

I’m so excited to announce that in just a few weeks, our fearless leader Amy Walker will be taking a trip to the East Coast!

Amy will be the co-host and a keynote speaker at the TEDx Phoenixville conference “MindBlender: Welcome to Ideaville.”

This collection of compelling speakers and dynamic performers speaking on a variety of Ideas Worth Spreading, and Amy is no exception. Her intriguing presentation will explore “Expanding Your Identity to Embody Your Potential.”

WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 10am-3pm

WHERE: The historic Colonial Theatre of Phoenixville, PA. Learn more…

While I’ve worked with Amy for about three years, we’ve never actually met in person. The same goes for New York City Liaison Alex and Boston Liaison Lisa. So, we’ve all decided to get together and do a live ConnectUP! event for our fall rally.

CONNECT-UP LIVE with Amy and the Team!

WHEN: Sunday, September 25, at 2pm EST

ONLINE: live streaming from ConnectedFilm.com’s home page

WHAT: an interactive discussion with Amy and some Core Members of CF.

We’ll discuss personal empowerment, leadership, film production, and uniting the world.

This program is free and open to the public, so if you’re near by (or want to take a day trip), come on down and meet us in person!

Widener University in Chester, PA, has opened their doors to host the event in the Webb Room of the University Center.

Do you live in the Philadelphia area?
Contact me at [PR@ConnectedFilm.com] for more information.

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Lend-A-Prop

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Your Prop… in Our Film

We need napkin rings shaped like ballerinas...

“That’s my prop!”

The screenplay calls for “a garish set of ballerina-shaped napkin rings, with the dancers posed in complex positions to allow napkin insertion.”

It’s a “special” birthday gift for the character, Baba, who used to be a Ballet teacher.

Are you a Sculptor? Garage Sale Guru?

Send us a photograph of a ballerina napkin ring made or found by you. Your set of rings could make it into the film!

If we choose your submission, you will be listed as a Prop Sponsor with a link (if you like) on our website. Just like the Amazing Greg Aanes Furniture.

Email for Details

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We Have The Chair!

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Wow.

"Baba's Chair" (the Brendan Rocker, by Greg Aanes) -the most important prop in Connected

I just got off the phone with the wonderful Greg Aanes of Greg Aanes Furniture, in Washington. (Like him on Facebook here)

He’s the designer and craftsman who created the incredible rocking chair I’ve been raving about, which I’d always envisioned as the central prop in the film -Grandma Baba’s Rocking Chair.

Last month, you voted to choose one made of Walnut, and today, Greg has graciously offered to make a chair especially for the film, and lend it to us for our production, as a sponsorship.

HOORAY!!

We’ll either return it in excellent condition post-production, or a lucky person might decide to Buy it when we’re done.

VERY CONNECTED.

This is how we’d envisioned gathering props for this film -by offering artists a unique opportunity to have their work featured in a beautiful movie, in addition to being listed and linked on our website and in the credits of Connected.

Greg’s rocker was the first. I’ve got many artists in mind for other props in the film. And maybe YOU are one of them?!

Stay tuned for more on how Your Art might be featured in Connected…

Many thanks to all of you who donated toward the prop this month. Your gracious gifts will be fully utilized for the film, and you can take special pride in knowing that your support helped Greg know how much we love his work.

We Are Connected,

Amy

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In a Nutshell

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Hello, Fellow Producers,

Baba's Chair in black walnut -the wood chosen by producers like You!

Abundant Thanks to all of you who shared your thoughts and voted on our most important prop, Grandma Baba’s rocking chair.

When I re-read the description of the wood that received the most votes, I was moved to tears. Parts of it could have been written about Baba herself:

“…This regal wood is known for its deep color and figure. Walnut’s presence is ageless. Its color will mellow to a reddish brown and the figure will retain its beauty.”

Even without having read the script, you knew that this was the right wood for her, and I agree whole-heartedly.

As to Stewart’s question about the set, here’s a snapshot of the room (below) where the chair will prominently abide. It’ll have different furnishings and no rug, but the piano will remain.

The Music Room where the chair will be. Furnishings will change, and once it's lit, the walnut will be a perfect fit

This is my favorite chair on the planet, and it’s going to be Perfect for Baba.

Many thanks and Vibes to you!

~Amy

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Wood You Choose…

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Hello, Producers!

"The Brendan Rocker", by Greg Aanes

It’s time to make an executive decision.

For most of the props and set dressing for the film, we plan to utilize the abundance of local art.

The most important prop in the film is Baba’s rocking chair, and I’m inviting you to help pick the wood it will be made in.

As the film opens:

Grandmother Baba is sitting in her rocking chair, “the chair her husband made”. She’s back-lit, with the window behind her, as the music gently falls into the moment. Even though her husband is dead, his legacy remains in his beautifully crafted furniture.

When I wrote the first scene, I knew that chair.

I’d sat in one years ago, at a shop in LaConner, WA, called The Wood Merchant. The moment you sit down, your whole body relaxes. It’s some kind of magical design that fits every body “just right” -like Goldilocks.

Greg makes them in 6 different Gorgeous woods. You really have to look at them closely to see the incredible nuance of each.

Go “Shopping”

Click on the photo to the right -read about the kinds of wood, look at the photos, as if it was You producing this film and choosing the chair. Because it is!

VOTE!

Vote on your choice, using the poll widget below.

SHARE

Feel free to comment on your decision below, so we can utilize your opinion. Ask your friends what they think and let them vote!

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It’s all about working together. Thanks for participating!

WE ARE CONNECTED.

~Amy

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The Spring Connect-Up

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Saturday (May 28) marked our second World-Wide Connect-Up for The ConnectedFilm Project! With a bunch of new faces and a sprinkling of returning friends, we had over 200 people attending and 40 actively participating. There were great conversations both in the chat room and through text questions to Amy. We even had one producer from Helsinki!

Both the winter and spring rallies were a great way for the Core Team to connect with you - our friends, our supporters, our producers – on a more personal level. The rally was LIVE on Vokle, an awesome website that allows Amy lead the discussion but invited guest participation by video, text, and chat! Super cool.

We are Connected!

Here’s what happened…

We introduced the Core Members and invited your help… there are so many ways to get involved.
We shared some Exciting News!
Amy has been invited to do a TED Talk in Phoenixville (more on that soon)!
We took questions and suggestions from the audience, which gave us great ideas for the future of The Project…
We even had a world-wide sing-a-long (possibly the coolest sing-a-long ever)!

Because we love seeing your bright smiling faces, we’ve decided to hold a rally once a season.

The next rally will be in September… but here’s some amazing news… [[drumroll]] we’re doing that one IN-PERSON in Philadelphia! Amy will be traveling from the West Coast to meet up with Philadelphia-based Core Member Kara (that’s me!) and Boston-based Core Member Lisa (not me, but she’s super cool too!). We’ll keep you posted as plans progress.

Core Member Kara with Amy talking about the Autumn Connect-Up!

So much is going on with The ConnectedFilm Project – and we want you to stay connected and be involved. Make sure you sign up for the newsletter, like us on Facebook, and send email (info@connectedfilm.com) for ways to help!

Amy, taking questions from the audience…

WE ARE CONNECTED!
Thank you for participating as we produce this film together.

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ConnectedTwins!

Friday, May 6th, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Oliver and Alexander Mackie!

Sue, Oliver and Colin with Alexander

Our WebMaster, Colin Mackie and his wondrous wife, Sue, welcomed twin boys into the world!

(We’ve sent them CF organic, USA-made, GabyGear t-shirts, so expect cute pics in a couple months when they grow into them! ;-)

Sue and Colin

It’s meant we’re a shade delayed in getting out eMail May out for 12 Months of Connection, but it’s SuperCool! so…

STAY TUNED!

We Are Connected.

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Airmail April

Friday, April 1st, 2011

WELCOME BACK!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Meet-Up March. Your photos are AWESOME! (View them Here)

WE ARE CONNECTED!

Each month for twelve months, we’re challenging you, the Connected Community, to help produce this film by telling people in 1 simple way.

Airmail April

This month we are CROSSING THE GLOBE with our newest CONNECTION EXPERIMENT! We have created a card that will allow you to connect from friend to friend to friend and help send out a whole lot of GOOD VIBES in the process:

The Finished Product!

Airmail April in 1-2-3:

1. Download Airmail April Card

Click HERE to download card

2. Write-in your friend’s name and something you’re sending Good Vibes for (Vibes for their right work; complete healing; Joy! etc.)

3. Airmail it! Mail it to your friend (it’s fun to pick someone Far Away, so we can see where our vibes have traveled.) Once they receive it, they’ll forward it on to another friend, and so on and so on, until the card is complete!

When a card has been completed, just return it to the address below:

SoulFire Films, LLC
P.O. Box 22952
Seattle, WA 98122 USA

Did you receive a card, or send one? Tell us! Write a comment below or share with us on Facebook or Twitter. Send out as many cards as you want! There is no limit when it comes to connecting with each other!

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Vibes for Japan

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

We Are Connected to our Friends in Japan.

Dear Connected Community,

If you are aware of the situation in Japan, particularly the nuclear element, I invite you to join me in sending Positive Vibes for a swift and complete solution.

Take just 1 minute, right now. Even 1 will help.

If you have your own method, go for it, otherwise, here’s an option:

* Close your eyes and let go of your breathing. Just let it come.

* Notice your thoughts as they focus on Japan. If there is fear there for you, recognize it.

* Imagine taking that energy and turning it into cool, blue, focused trust that a swift, safe, clean solution is manifesting right now.

* Watch your positive energy swirl around the nuclear reactors and the destruction in Japan, soothing and healing the situation. Imagine that the people can feel your support -because it’s real.

* Let yourself fill up with Gratitude that the situation is made safe and secure. That the people and animals and infrastructure of Japan are healing -with Your Help!

With globalization, there is a lot of communication right now based on fear. It’s strong and real. But we have this opportunity to join with others who are creating a positive force in the world. The ConnectedFilm Project is about the power we have when we focus on something positive together.

Vibes to you. Thank you for your support.

We ARE Connected!

Amy

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Meet-Up March

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

WELCOME BACK!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Facebook February. Your photos are AWESOME! (View them Here)

WE ARE CONNECTED!

Each month for twelve months, we’re challenging you, the Connected Community, to help produce this film by telling people in 1 simple way.

MEET-UP MARCH

This month is all about FACE TO FACE INTERACTION. We’d love to learn what you do to feel connected to others. During March, meet-up with a group of friends and do something that makes you feel connected to each other or your community!

Meet-Up Digs in 1-2-3:

1. Meet Up With Friends (or make some new ones)!

Get a group together and do something that makes you feel connected to each other or your community. Go for a hike, have a potluck, play a game of soccer, or go on a road trip… it is all about doing what you love with people you care about.

2. Snap a Photo of your group making the ConnectedFilm hand sign, while doing something you love.

We Are Connected!

Lilli, Mo and Rami connect at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

3. Share the Joy

Upload your pictures to our photo gallery, share them on Facebook, email them to friends, whatever format you like best. Maybe your meet-up will inspire someone else?!

Have a Super Fun idea? Write a caption or a comment below, to tell us how cool it is.

NO CAMERA? NO WORRIES.

Even if you can’t capture the moment on film, we’d still like to hear about it. You can write a message in the below and tell us all about your meet-up!

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Archive for the ‘All’ Category

TEDx Talk and Connect-Up in September

Lend-A-Prop

Your Prop… in Our Film

We need napkin rings shaped like ballerinas...

We Have The Chair!

In a Nutshell

Wood You Choose…

The Spring Connect-Up

ConnectedTwins!

Airmail April

Vibes for Japan

We Are Connected to our Friends in Japan.

Meet-Up March

NO CAMERA? NO WORRIES.

On Hold

The Film: ‘Connected’

Archive for the ‘All’ Category

Your Prop… in Our Film We need napkin rings shaped like ballerinas...

We Are Connected to our Friends in Japan.

NO CAMERA? NO WORRIES.

On Hold

The Film: ‘Connected’

Your Prop… in Our Film

We need napkin rings shaped like ballerinas...