On the block of 47th and Lexington there is a vortex spinning into different realms. An angry man loses an arm as he punches a hole in the gallery window. A pool of blood leaves everyone in shock and awe!
The heat is finally broken!
Wedding seasons sour truths bring bitter realities. A tough week ahead will add character to those who are down.
Meanwhile there s no rest for the weary! “Strait Cents” is a wild unexpected bit of success. Progress is made in small steady steps. In September we will unify and conquer fashion and film!
Helping you grow, turns us on!
Like fireworks, the sparks are crackling at our feet. With patience we anticipate the larger explosion.
Shooting shotguns is a very therapeutic past time! Great times were had in New Port Rhode Island for Becks Bachelor Party. My hats off to you John Jay! What a great weekend.
The end of the Phish Tour at Jones Beach brought together the best of the best. The Party Bus is the only way ride. New friends! Great adventures and more fun on to be had!
Silent in the morning was epic!
If you have missed the Panman Mixtape VJ experience, No. 61 will be done in front of a Live audience. Date (tbd).
Stay tuned for more to come very soon.
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The show Soundstorm at the Lab Gallery is filled with mystery, power and magic. It has endured the strongest heatwave of the summer and acts as a breathing force in the gallery space on 47th and Lexington. The evolution of the show has been intense. It has channeled massive amounts of energy in its existence and continues to surprise me. On a steamy Friday night in the beginning of its installation a street viewer coming from LQ (a Club on Lex), in a fit of rage with his girlfriend put his fist through the front window. Unfortunately the gentleman lost his arm in the process and created a peculiar dynamic to the development of this installation.
I find the show to be the strongest installation that I have seen in the Lab Gallery in years. The layers of intent behind the show by Daniel Rothbart and Maia Anthea Marinelli go back further than you might realize. On April 24th, 1995 Lisa Paul Streitfeld curated a performance installation in the Lab Gallery where different artist participated in a Meditation / Mediation ceremony where consecutive artists projected their intent on the vessels that are consistent elements in all of Rothbarts installation work. Among the artist who participated were Max Blagg, Anthony Haden Guest, Valery Oisteanu, Bettina Sellmann, L. Brandon Krall, Larry Miller, John Perreault, Francine Hunter McGivern, and Abraham Lubeslki.
These vessels hold the intent of the space and all who have participated along the way. The potency of the experience for me seems to heighten the current experience of Soundstorm making it a charged experience.
Instinctually I tagged different Roger Smith personalities on facebook as represented in different vessels layering the intent and contributing to its charge. As if the walls a being pulled inward by the pulley systems controlled by the weather the amount of energy and tension in that space is fascinating. I believe the show is a conductor of emotions and energy! It has brought much to the surface, not all good, but most certainly necessary. I believe all installations in that space should be marked as an experience. In the context of provocative art, I am thoroughly stimulated.
I look forward to seeing what kind of aftermath is to be experienced. Bravo Daniel Rothbart!
This blog post is a response to an inquiry on The Lab Gallery Facebook Page by Danika Druttman. I encourage anyone who has experienced the Soundstorm Installation at the Lab Gallery to post a response to it. It can be a video, an essay or even a picture post. Lets keep the dialog going. Let me know what you think.
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Panman Mixtape Set List
1. Panman Mixtape no. 1
Showcased on this mix-tape: Foxhollow Farm and the Marko Pogacnik stone installation, Pancity, and Roger Smith News
2. Panman Mixtape no. 7
Panman Mixtapes are visual and audio smashups. They are an experimentation with sound, visual projections and layered visual media.
3. Panman Mixtape no. 16
(Redstripe and Panman Jam)
As the mixtapes increase, the level of expectation holds higher goals. In this stage of the experimental process we are bringing more people into the mix.
4. Panman Mixtape no. 17
Here is a tapestry of what that journey represents within my psyche. Back and Forth, we go…
5. Panman Mixtape no. 22
There is one stronger wolf!
6. Panman Mixtape no. 26
Gaston the MC from Ill Rhyme Techniques.
7. Panman Mixtape no. 28
…With a live projection mashup concept we began to collect content.
8. Panman Mixtape no. 31
Crossing Narratives
“Millions of feet mark the city streets every day – people, likely unaware of their actions…”
- Mark Wiener, 2009
9. Panman Mixtape no. 35
A day in the life of Danika at the Roger Smith Hotel.
10.Panman Mixtape no. 36
Gaston, Colin E. and Blak Philly bring a taste of Connecticut’s underground Hip-Hop.
11. Panman Mixtape no. 45
Matisyahu Rehearsal for the Elemental Experience.
12. Panman Mixtape no. 47
Phish Mix; A cut from a headphone jam session mixed with the latest light shows from the Hampton and Jones beach shows.
13. Panman Mixtape no. 50
We continue where we started with a statement encouraging the pursuit of your dreams expressed through a healthy imagination, exploration into ourselves and a lust for greatness.
14. Panman Mixtape no. 56
The next stage of the panman mixtapes and creation of Pancity has begun.
15. Panman Mixtape no 57
Underwater Love; Smoke City
I hope that you enjoy the mixtapes. Please share them, comment and let me know what you think of them. Thanks for the continued support.
Love can be painful to swallow. In this blacker than black comedic treatment of a lost romance, director Daniel Brothers touches on more than just pain caused by lost love. Coping is just half the battle.
Directed by Daniel Brothers
Roger Smith Shorts Film Festival Workshop 2009
Cast: Bryant Sullivan, Serene Aandahl, Cameron Mayo, Anna Bauer, David Green Crew: Executive Producer: John Knowles, Brendan Crane – Associate Producer: Thomas Henwood – Assistant Director: Joseph E. Torres – Camera: Mitchell Frye, Daniel Brothers – Editor: Janna Hochberg – Sound Mix: Anton Kreisl
About the Roger Smith Shots
With support from Ghetto Film School, Brooklyn Brewery and the Roger Smith Hotels patronage to the arts, the Roger Smith Shorts 09 (Festival Workshop) was conceived. The concept was envisioned as a collaboration of creativity and ingenuity among visual storytellers and those who form the structure behind it.
A whimsical reinterpretation of mistaken identity, Director Dmitry Povolotsky explores this classic subject matter focusing his comedic vision on a hotel maid, a diva actress, and her lover.
DP: Christina Voros – Art Direction: Julia Cairo – Asst. Director: Rebecca Conroy – Sound Recordist: Marcin Tyszka – Editor: Julia Kots
About the Roger Smith Shorts
With support from Ghetto Film School, Brooklyn Brewery and the Roger Smith Hotels patronage to the arts, the Roger Smith Shorts 09 (Festival Workshop) was conceived. The concept was envisioned as a collaboration of creativity and ingenuity among visual storytellers and those who form the structure behind it.
In, “On the rocks”, two dudes are confronted with the task of scoring ice for drinks for their dates. What happens to them on this journey is both destructive and life affirming. The protaganists are faced with a grisly task in order to get the ice cold redemption which they seek. We are faced with the question: Will this experience put their friendship “on the rocks” or will it strengthen their resolve?
Directed by Sean Cunningham
Roger Smith Shorts Film Festival Workshop 2009
Cast: Joe Cummings, Brett Siddell, Dirk Keysser, Jillian Federman, Michal Freier, Brittany Angley, Rafael Pimentel Crew: Written and Produced by Jonathan Monina & Sean Cunningham – Executive Producers: Brendan Crane and John Knowles – Assistant Director; Jonathan Monina – Production Coordinator: Leah Rose Damour – Production Assistant: Shon McGoy – Music by; Justin Vinokur, Adam Keller, Sean Cunningham, The Foot Clan – Set Design; Leah Rose Damour – Lighting; Jonathan Monina – Sound; Michael Parish – Director of Photography; Sean Cunningham – Editor; Sean Cunningham
Website; http://herostatusfilms.com/
About the Roger Smith Shots
With support from Ghetto Film School, Brooklyn Brewery and the Roger Smith Hotels patronage to the arts, the Roger Smith Shorts 09 (Festival Workshop) was conceived. The concept was envisioned as a collaboration of creativity and ingenuity among visual storytellers and those who form the structure behind it.
Interview with the Director
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A Roger Smith Short Directed by John Knowles and Melissa Gonzalez.
Films Title: THE END
Directed by: John Knowles and Melissa Gonzalez
Made in the United States at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City. 2010
Premiere Status: World Premiere at the Brooklyn International Film Festival.
Category: Short
Running Time: 10 minutes
Cast: Starring: Melissa Gonzalez, Jerome Richards & David Henry Gerson Crew: Screenplay by: Melissa Gonzalez & Michael G. Richards – Executive Producer: John Knowles -Producers: Melissa Gonzalez & Abianne Prince – Line Producer: Cedric Youngelman – Assistant Director: Lucinda Lin – Director of Photography: Aleks Degtyarev – Lighting Design: John Birdsong – Sound Director: Pete Eilenberg - Editor: John Knowles – Costume Design: Veronica Zhou – Production Assistant: Rex Leung – Makeup: Denise Mojica – Hair: Katie Arbore
Email: Melissa Gonzalez, Lion ‘esque Productions mg@lionesqueproductions.com
Website: www.theendfilmblog.tumblr.com Synopsis:
In the mid 1940’s Sam Clarke fell madly in love with a young woman named Clare Hayes. It was WWII in Europe, a time of heightened emotion and adventure. Their time together lived in his heart forever and inspired the project of his lifetime. With hope and doubt, he hires actress Alex Keyes to assist in his endeavor.
Will Alex be able to embody the woman who stole Sam’s heart half a decade ago? “The End” is a screenplay adaptation of the novel A Century of Dust by Michael G. Richards. About the Director Melissa Gonzalez
Melissa Gonzalez: Creator, Producer, Performer.
Melissa is no stranger to the camera or producing. Melissa formerly co-host of Latin Beat on BET, and has made numerous television appearances on NY shows including Chappelle’s Show, SNL and the FOX Pilot NY-70. In addition she produced and starred in the indie feature Spanglish Girls and Broken Hearts which premiered at LAIFF. Currently you can catch Melissa online hosting Homemade BFF’s and uncovering new fashion icons on www.rspopshop.com.
“Working and collaborating with the RS POP-UP Shop came up suddenly while I made a trip out to New York in Oct of 2009. Everyone was very helpful and very professional. The opening night of the art show was a hit and the Roger Smith Hotel did everything they could to make the experience even better. It had a total home feel which took a lot of stress off. I love what they continue to do and I think its one of the most creative concepts I’ve ever seen in Midtown.” – Kiki Valdes (Miami Artist)
Film Title: THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY
Directed by : John Knowles
Made in the United States at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City. 2010
Premiere Status: World Premiere at the Brooklyn International Film Festival.
Category: Short
Running Time: 15 minutes
Cast: Justin Hall, Lauren Frances, Aleks Degtyarev, Betsy Holt, Craig Russell , John knowles, Phoebe Knowles Crew: Crew: Assistant Director: Melissa Gonzalez – Directors of Photography: Adam Wallace and Abianne Prince – Editor: John Knowles – Line Producer: Cedric Youngleman – Special Effects Supervisor: Aleks Degtyrev – Sound: Aleks Degtyarev – Set Design: Peter Eilenberg – Light Design: Peter Eilenberg – Assistant Set Design: Lucinda Lin -Production Assistant: Rex Leung – Costume design /Hair and Makeup: Joel Yapching – Hair: Katie Arbore – Makeup: Denise Mojica – Wardrobe: Veronica Zhou – Music Score – Karen Nisenson
Email: jknowles@panmanproductions.com
Website: www.thecounterpanefairy.tumblr.com Synopsis:
Teddy (played by Justin Hall), an 11 year old boy left alone in a hotel, decides to wander after his parents go out for the evening. In an empty penthouse he encounters The Counterpane Fairy (Lauren Frances) who takes him on a storybook adventure. He is put to the heroic task of saving an enchanted princess while freeing her from a spell that has been cast on her by a little gray spider (Aleks Degtyarev).
In the real world, the adults around him are constantly trying to box him to a conformed norm. His adventure reminds us that a child’s imagination is pure. The Counterpane Fairy is a modern day fairy tale that takes place at the Roger Smith Hotel.
The story of the Counterpane Fairy is an adaptation from the “The Counterpane Fairy by Katherine Pyle. About the Director
John Knowles is the CEO of Panman Productions, an interactive production company based out of New York City that focuses on live broadcasting, film, fashion, art and social media. Panman Productions consists of a five member team that operates collectively with the understanding that ours is a company where “All of your dreams come true.”
After being introduced to Live production at Plum TV, John worked to adapt the Live production model to his endeavors online. In the last several years, John has worked in collaboration with the Roger Smith Hotel on a number of projects. He helped to create and build the Roger Smith Social Media program and was the executive producer of the 2009 Roger Smith Shorts Film Festival which generated six original short films.
Related Links www.rogersmithlife.com www.rogersmithshorts.tumblr.com
