Mia Marcus's Blog

The Las Vegas Market ~ Jan. 30 - Feb. 3, 2012.....

2012-02-02T02:32:00.001-08:00

The Las Vegas Market 2012....

You'll find Jewelry on Display....This one is a bracelet..I wouldn't want to display any Jewelry out in the open, BUT interesting deco idea though.

Accessories such as Necklaces, so not only do you get Home Accessories BUT Jewelry!

Ahh, My kind of platter ~ Need more Fromage, S'il vous Plait...!

This looks like it could be in the South of France somewhere....Ooh la la la la la la...!

Pillows, Pillows, Pillows, a Must if you want attention to your Couch, Bed or any Seating...

Not bad, a little Old Fashioned to me, BUT not bad....=)

Ahhh More Pillows, Colorful ones are the Best for me, it makes the atmosphere more delightful for Entertaining...!

Bonjour Everyone,

It's been a hectic few weeks trying to jump back in Action after almost 5 weeks Vacay in Hawaii, and trying to catch up in January, which was a bit slow. Our daughter got sick, then I caught it and finally my husband caught it, and it trying to get over it, and I am trying to avoid getting it again.....!

But, these last few days has been overwhelming, with so many things happening at once, to say the least....BUT, finally after missing the 1st few days of the Las Vegas Market (furniture & accessories) ~ My husband will go check it out.....He's a Frenchie for an Eye for Design, Furniture and of course anything Creative & Unique...

Growing up Painting & being from Paris (France), he knows a thing or two about Modern Art, Furniture & Design.....

Stay tuned.....

FOLLOW My WORDPRESS Blog/Mia Marcus & Vegas Cine Fest....http://miamarcus.wordpress.com/

2012-01-26T02:58:00.000-08:00

Hello World ~ or Hello 2012....& WORDPRESS/MIAMARCUS.....& VEGAS CINE FEST

As I continue to Blog, I have been told 3x last year to switch my Blog to WordPress.....and My husband reminded me (again) yesterday.....He should be VERY proud of me because I did start my WORDPRESS Account on Sept. 29, 2011 ~ I just didn't have time to finish and continue it ~ to prove I did it ~ here is the link, which dates back to that date!

http://miamarcus.wordpress.com/

http://vegascinefest.wordpress.com/

As I transition to Many New Things, Ventures & Friendships this Year ~ as well as expand my Brands, Partnerships, and so on ~ I will do my Best to try to keep up with the Blogs & Social Media....

Many New Things to come, stay tuned, and please "be patient" as I expand my Blog to WordPress......Merci!

CALLING FOR ENTRIES..."Vegas Cine Fest 2012" ~

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http://vegascinefest.org/scriptorfinished.html

LIKE US...! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vegas-Cine-Fest/250476394965870 ~ "Vegas Cine Fest"on Facebook...!

2012-01-17T11:19:00.001-08:00

Could everyone PLEASE "Like" this page....;-)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vegas-Cine-Fest/250476394965870

Here it is (again).....http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vegas-Cine-Fest/250476394965870

The 2012 Golden Globes.....

2012-01-16T08:21:00.000-08:00

Did you watch the 2012 Golden Globes lastnight...? It was FUN! The Frenchies or French Movies & Hawaii takes the Glory:

Best Movie ~ "The Descendants" by Producer/Director & Kauai Resident Alexander Payne

Best Musical ~ "The Artist" , a French Film

Best Musical Actor ~ Jean Dujardin

Best Movie Actor ~ George Clooney for "The Descendants"

Best Musical Score ~ "The Artist"

Best Director ~ Martin Scorsese for HUGO (set in Paris)

Best Musical ~ Midnight in Paris directed by Woody Allen

..........just to name a few....Here is the LINK to Noms & Winners:

http://www.goldenglobes.org/nominations/

20 Ways to Good KARMA ~ Wishing Everyone Good Karma This Year...!

2012-01-14T08:47:00.000-08:00

Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
Follow the three R’s:
- Respect for self,
- Respect for others and
- Responsibility for all your actions.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
Spend some time alone every day.
Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and
think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.
A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
Be gentle with the earth.
Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

http://www.spiritualnow.com/articles/25/1/20-Ways-to-Get-Good-Karma/Page1.html

SHARE & SUPPORT ~ For EMILY SHANE TRIAL.....Jan. 17, 2012

2012-01-13T06:55:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends,

The trial for the man who killed Emily will finally begin this coming Tuesday, Jan 17 at 10 am at the LAX Courthouse.

The address is:11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90045. We do not yet know the room number.

Your support and that of anyone who you know that may want to be there for us is greatly needed. Please pass this

on to anyone who may be interested to attend. There is a morning session from 10 am - 12 noon & an afternoon

session from 1:30 - 4 pm. You can attend a session for any length of time. The trial is expected to last for 2-3 weeks.

Our dear friend, Jerri Churchill, has volunteered to help coordinate a schedule, to ensure that we will always have

some support at all times. This is extremely important to us as it sends a clear message to the jury that people

care about Emily and what happened to her.

If you are able to attend - PLEASE EMAIL JERRI AT XNUN@AOL.COM & let her know what day(s) you can come

& what timeframe you can be there. Make sure she has your email address and cell phone number too.

If you have a neighbor or know of someone who does not know us personally, but might want to come to help us out,

please pass this email to them or have them contact Jerri.

We will be grateful for any amount of time you are able to come. The trial is expected to last for three weeks. It will

be very difficult for us & we hope to get through it with your help.

Thanks so much,

Michel

Remembering EMILY SHANE....http://www.emilyshane.org/

2012-01-13T05:25:00.000-08:00

http://www.emilyshane.org/

The family of Emily Shane and others attended a Hanukkah ceremony Wednesday, the second night of the Jewish holiday, at which a menorah was lit in memory of the young Malibu resident. The menorah stands at the spot where Emily was killed at age 13 in April 2010, on the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway near the Heathercliff Road/Emily Shane Way intersection.

The ceremony was led by Rabbi Levi Cunin of Chabad of Malibu. Emily's father Michel lit the menorah and each person held a lit candle while they sang the Hanukkah prayers.

Cunin said the candle represents a human, with the fire being the soul and the wick being the body. The use of a candle to light other candles is the symbolism of eternal life.

"The time of life is very much like a candle," Cunin said. "We go through a certain amount of years, and during that time, we have the ability with one candle to light up a bunch of other candles. And when that candles leaves, all the other candles that it gives [light to] are still part of that light that it came into the world with."

He said, "Emily's light is alive ... may her light continue to shine with great abundance."

http://malibu.patch.com/articles/menorah-lighting-honors-emily-shane-s-memory#photo-8775790

~Filming in Vancouver, Canada next month...Vegas Cine Fest Short Script Winner 2011 ~

2012-01-07T10:46:00.000-08:00

Our flight is booked, and we are heading out to Vancouver next month for 2 weeks of filming & visiting....

VCF Short Script Winner, "The Mary Contest" written by Teresa McGee....Philip is Directing & can't wait...!

Vegas Cine Fest already makes the NEWS in Las Vegas on NYE...!

2012-01-02T17:36:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Josh Perez from the Las Vegas Key Club ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" makes the News on "New Year's Eve".....! Already in the "Spotlight" ~ check out the video clip & read what Josh Posted for News 3 in Las Vegas ~ Awesome....!

WATCH "The Video Clip" ~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aad5wpZpuBc

CES ~ Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas ~ Jan. 10-13, 2012....!

2012-01-02T17:33:00.000-08:00

Who is attending The CES in Las Vegas ~ Consumer Electronic Show ~ January 10-13, 2012.....Philip is working "on location" for Brazilian TV.....See YOU there...!

New Year's Day BBQ with friends from London, England....!

2012-01-02T17:20:00.000-08:00

aaaahhhhh ~ French Champagne...! CHEERS...!

My Husband is a French ~ and You have Champagne with ANY filipino dish, The BEST, he says is "French Champagne"......On New Year's Day our friends Carsten & Nora from London England came over for a BBQ and they brought us a Lovely French Champagne ~ it was "Superb"...!

Last day of 2011 ~ in Hawaii ~ Ms. Sophie Marcus ~

2012-01-01T10:43:00.000-08:00

aaaaahhhhh....NO Paparazzo's here....last day of 2011 in Honolulu (Good thing Katy Perry is on the other side of the island).....;-)

Oooh, I must Not forget to feed my little Chihuahua...French Fries...?! Hmmm.

Happy New Year.......2012....!

2011-12-31T20:37:00.001-08:00

Champagne & Balloons....! Happy New Year to All....

Happy New Year from "Bautista's Filipino Kitchen"...!

2011-12-31T11:25:00.000-08:00

We wanted to Wish you ALL a Happy New Year from Bautista's ~ and Thank you for your Patronage ~ We hope to see you again in 2012...!

Happy New Year from "Vegas Cine Fest"....

2011-12-31T11:11:00.001-08:00

We wanted to Wish Everyone a "Happy New Year" from "Vegas Cine Fest"..... http://www.vegascinefest.org/

2012 is the Year of the Dragon.....!

2011-12-31T11:08:00.000-08:00

Are you Ready for The Year of the Dragon ~ 2012....!

Happy New Year's Eve..... 2011....!

2011-12-31T11:03:00.000-08:00

Yummmm ~ Champagne, French Red Wine (from France), Baby Brie, Calabrese Salami, Proscuitto, Capocollo & Fireworks...!

Fireworks.....and of course, New Year's Eve Dinner tonight...!

Spending the New Year's Celebration at Home in Hawaii with family......

Merry Christmas Eve.......!

2011-12-25T03:14:00.000-08:00

Our daughter excited Christmas Eve, setting up the couch making sure it's comfy....!

It is Christmas Eve, and look at what we will be having for Dinner ~

Happy Holidays to ALL ~

2011-12-23T02:07:00.001-08:00

Have a Merry Christmas .......!

HAPPY HANUKKAH from "Vegas Cine Fest" ~

2011-12-20T16:45:00.000-08:00

HAPPY HANUKKAH.........2011

SAG AWARDS Nominations ~ I'm on the Committee this year!

2011-12-11T19:09:00.000-08:00

This year I was on the Nominating Committee for the Screen Actors Guild, and this is just some of the Movies/Shows was sent to me to Vote on.....the deadline is at Midnight tonight ~ I have been a member of SAG since 1989....

"Vegas Cine Fest" wants your SOCIAL MEDIA Films ~ Submit today.....!

2011-12-11T10:26:00.000-08:00

SUBMIT Your SOCIAL MEDIA FILMS Today: http://www.vegascinefest.org/

SOCIAL MEDIA ~ We are including anything to do with SOCIAL MEDIA

As one of the TOP 100 Bloggers (you should take out to lunch) in Los Angeles ~ http://journik.posterous.com/media-las-top-100-non-celebrity-bloggers-you ~ I am #56 .....We are including anything to do with SOCIAL MEDIA Films Category. Which includes Social Media, Technology & Change....Submit your projects today....!

Q&A with Director/Cinematographer/Editor Sandrine Orabona & Producer Anke Thommen....

2011-12-09T22:21:00.001-08:00

Stay tuned, as I will have separate Q&A's with Sandrine Orabona & Anke Thommen....! Great Read......!

PAGE OSTROW ~ Q&A ~ OstrowandCompany.com ~ DISTRIBUTION ~

2011-12-06T00:43:00.000-08:00

PART 1

I had the pleasure of doing a Q&A with Advisory Board Member of VCF & Award Winning Distributor Page Ostrow about her Company & Clients:

VCF~ asked Page about her background in Distribution & when did Ostrow and Company begin?

Page~ I have been in the theatrical distribution business for over 20 years and has represented over 250 films since the late 1990's.

VCF~ Who are some of the Producers you have represented?

Page~ Mark Wahlberg/Leslie Neale for "Juvies"
Kevin Booth for "American Drug Wars"
Fiona Cochrane for "Four of a Kind"
Len Morris for "Stolen Childhoods"

VCF~ Is there a fee to have your company represent a Producer, and what
is the fee?

Page~ Yes, there is a standard retainer fee for representation that changes
each year.

VCF~ Tell us about some the recent success stories.

Page~ Mark Wahlberg/Leslie Neale film "Juvies" was recently sold to HBO
for over 6 figures after having been passed over twice by that same
company. Also, after this project was sold and screened, one child
featured in the film was released after being wrongly accused.

Director/Producer Ben Lemoine's film "The Experiment" was recently
sold to Starz networks - STARZ IN BLACK - directly from Page Ostrow's
pitch.

VCF~ What kind of films do you primarily represent?

Page~ We represent all types of films - from Narrative to Documentary to
Experimental. Our specialty is socially conscious films and message
projects that are looking for a home.

Stay tuned for PART 2

Vegas Cine Fest Testimonials ~ www.VegasCineFest.com

2011-12-05T18:03:00.000-08:00

L to R: India Irving, Mario Rivelli, Josie Kraus

India Irving & Mario Rivelli, "Mont Reve" ~ Cose Nostre Productions

Awesome Testimonial! ~ Mario and I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful time at the festival. It was truly a great experience! We are honored to have participated and to have won first runners up for "Mont Reve" - a perfect end to a perfect weekend. I cannot say enough good things about Vegas Cine Fest! It is run so professionally and personally by Philip and Maria. From day one you feel like you are a part of the family. It is glamorous, fun and full of inspiring talent. We were honored to be a part of it and will stay involved from now on! Not to be missed!

Marc Ruiz ~ Commercial Winner "Cadillac" ~

When my commercial was selected as an official selection I was honored to be part of this year’s line up at Vegas Cine Fest. I have heard of this festival from others and it does not disappoint! It is a very exciting event with great founders, wonderful staff and volunteers, and amazingly professionally distinguished honored guests. The award ceremony was considerably intricate and only dwarfed by the thrill of getting to win and share a stage with such wonderful filmmakers. A festival in the heart of Vegas only adds another layer of entertainment and networking that makes this festival that much more of one to participate in! It is a wonderful festival with dedicated founders and I only hope I can get such an experience and opportunity again!

As I think about my experience regarding the 2011 Vegas Cine Fest, a smile comes over me. Maria and Philip Marcus made my partner, Jose and I, feel welcome from the start. From the first moment of meeting, Maria was attentive and bubbly. I felt like I've known her many years. And to my surprise, she actually REMEMBERED my film, Addicted! I was happily impressed.

And then I had the pleasure to meet her husband, Philip Marcus. He was more calm and collected. He treated us like we were celebrities. He was attentive to our questions and was also looking out for us to attend panels, which were informative and revealing.

As cliched as it might sound, I had a blast! I networked with other filmmakers, I met John Landis, I enjoyed talking to the volunteers. I enjoyed meeting Ghen Long and saw some really good movies. What more could I ask for? I know, I want to do it again!

Once again, thank you Maria and Philip! I wish you the best for future Vegas Cine Fests and hopefully we can be a part of that! - Jesús Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. ~ Galindo Productions, Movie "ADDICTED".

I entered "Vegas Cine Fest" this year with my Movie, "Don't Call Me a Hero". Philip and Maria kept me informed every step of the way and quickly answered all my questions. My crew and myself attended our movie as well as others and found the entire process very entertaining. We especially enjoyed the emphasis on being able to question the crews that made the films (as well as us being able to answer the questions as well). The award ceremony was entertaining as well. We enjoyed the band, the Blues Brothers, the comedians, and the entire experience. Thank you for a great festival.

Loney Childress
Bflat Media ~ "Don't Call Me a Hero"

Filmmaker Michael Callas ~ Z" Movie

As a new filmmaker, I was unsure with what I was exactly getting involved with while submitting to film festivals. I had heard good things about the Vegas Cine Fest in passing, and sort of submitted off a hunch. This was the first film festival our film “Z” was accepted in, and in turn became the world premier for both our film and myself as a filmmaker. I will say bluntly that I would have had it no other way. Great atmosphere, great people involved, really friendly staff and personnel, and I was able to develop a personal relationship with all of the co-founders as well as honored guests (which is apparently not a typical film fest experience!) I had an incredible amount of fun at all of the events, the scheduling made it easy to see all of the other quality films, and there was still plenty of time to have that traditional Vegas experience. A real fantastic production from top to bottom, and even if I have no film to submit I will be in attendance next year for sure! Just too fun to pass up.

Vegas Cine Fest Film Festival is among a handful of truly indie Festivals geared specifically for the independent filmmaker. Where other festivals state they are independent, and only include films with big budgets and known stars, Vegas Cine Fest is a haven for the independent artist. From the moment that a film has been accepted into the festival, the staff is by your side. Every day of the festival is filled with wonderful talks with movers and shakers in the Hollywood scene, Premiers of bigger films, Red Carpets events, and nightly meet and greets. The staff is extremely helpful and encouraging. Having our film premiered at the festival and meeting Philip and Maria was an Amazing experience. They are a wonderful couple committed to the next generation of filmmakers.

Filmmakers Tara Moini & Parish Rahbar, Dudely's Dates, RenovatioMovies.com

Vegas, Orange County, Inland Empire (San Diego) !!! ~ Philip & Maria Marcus ~ Vegas STYLE ~ Asian Journal NOW ~

2011-12-04T10:47:00.000-08:00

Philip & Maria Marcus ~ Vegas Cine Fest ~ VEGAS STYLE in the Asian Journal Magazine ~ Find it NOW in Las Vegas, Orange County, Inland Empire (San Diego) ~

Advisory Board Member, Cynthia Newdel (LAS VEGAS ~ MORE Show Producer) makes "THE LIST" in Vegas!

2011-12-02T14:17:00.000-08:00

Some Notables she shares this Honor with.....Jay Z, Amanda Seyfried, Julianna Hough ~ Check out "The LIST" ~ Las Vegas

WOW! Congrats to our friend & Advisory Board Member, Cynthia Newdel for such a Prestigous Honor ~

Las Vegas ~ Vegas Cine Fest features Maria & Philip Marcus.....

2011-11-30T18:22:00.000-08:00

LAS VEGAS ASIAN JOURNAL ~ The RED CARPET Issue!

....of Las Vegas Asian Journal's RED CARPET............Feature!

On the WEB (version) Las Vegas Asian Journal Features "Vegas Cine Fest", Maria & Philip Marcus ~

2011-11-30T17:49:00.000-08:00

Wow ~ Thank you to Asian Journal! ~ look for us tomorrow in Las Vegas Asian Journal in Vegas, and currently released on Nov. 23 issue in Orange County & Inland Empire in California ~

This is the WEB Version of Asian Journal ~ WOW ~ Awesome!

http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/red-carpet.html

Michel Shane ~ Emily Shane Foundation ~ www.EmilyShane.Org

2011-11-30T10:28:00.000-08:00

http://emilyshane.org/

Support our Charity ~ a Michel Shane Foundation ~ Vegas Cine Fest Charity Partner

http://emilyshane.org/

CALLING FOR ENTRIES ~ www.VegasCineFest.com

2011-11-28T18:44:00.000-08:00

Actor Barry Bostwick on the Red Carpet at "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011 ~

CALLING FOR ENTRIES ~ VEGAS CINE FEST 2012 ~ LAS VEGAS

http://www.vegascinefest.com/

My Home Style & Design Blog ~ Feng Shui

2011-11-26T18:09:00.000-08:00

Keeping up with my Home Design Blog ~ Whew, I think I have about 8-10 different Blogs I personally maintain....and 3 Twitter Accts. and 4 FB accts. ~ I just finished updating my Home Design Blog, and my latest Topic is "Feng Shui", why I stopped practicing it.... http://homestyleanddesignsbymia.blogspot.com/

Have a Fun & Safe BLACK FRIDAY 2011 ~

2011-11-25T08:02:00.000-08:00

Thank YOU, Merci Beaucoup, Maraming Salamat, Mahalo Nui Loa !

2011-11-24T10:38:00.000-08:00

From My Family to Yours ~ Have a Happy Thanksgiving ~ THANK YOU, for taking the time to read this............

Safe Travels, Count your Blessings ~ XOXOXOXOXOXO ........

Enjoy your Meal, and remind those you LOVE that they are indeed VERY SPECIAL....give a smile to a Stranger today ~ pass it forward.....God Bless You ALL...& Merci!

THANK YOU ~ Family, Friends, Colleagues....Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T07:30:00.000-08:00

On the Eve of Thanksgiving ~ We wanted to THANK YOU.......

THANK YOU to ALL of YOU for supporting "Vegas Cine Fest" ~http://vegascinefest.com/ & believing in US, supporting Us and sending your Love, Sincerity & friendship ~ God BLESS your Families....We Wish YOU the BEST This Holiday Season......Be Well!

Vegas Cine Fest "Awesome Testimonial" from Filmmaker Loney Childress ~

2011-11-22T18:02:00.000-08:00

Wow! Awesome "Testimonial" from Las Vegas Filmmaker, Loney Childress" ~

I entered Vegas Cine Fest this year with my movieHe
"Don't Call Me a hero" Phillip and Maria Marcus kept me informed every step of the way and quickly answered all my questions. My crew and myself attended our movie as well as others and found the entire process very entertaining. We especially enjoyed the emphasis on being able to question the crews that made the films (as well as us being able to answer questions as well). The award ceremony was entertaining as well. We enjoyed the band, the Blues Brothers, the comedians, and the entire experience. Thank you for a great festival.

Loney Childress
Bflat Media - "Don't Call Me a Hero"

~ Calling for Entries ~ www.VegasCineFest.com

2011-11-22T17:50:00.001-08:00

Calling for Entries ~ http://vegascinefest.com/

Yay ~ Michael Marcus joins Vegas Cine Fest Board ....!

2011-11-18T14:36:00.000-08:00

Yay ~ Michael Marcus (Phil's Bro) joins "Vegas Cine Fest Board, with over 25 years experience in Hollywood, and worked on countless Studio Films & TV Network Shows ~

Check him out on IMDB ~ with Spider-Man Credit....!

My Q&A with Las Vegas Asian Journal Newspaper.......

2011-11-17T10:42:00.001-08:00

Wow ~ they asked some really good questions! I started lastnight to answer them. I had been traveling and with cold, and had postponed answering til I get a little better. Well, I not at my best, I still have a cold, but the questions were really good.

It will be a feature Story in their Newspaper, so as soon as I know when it will be published, I will inform you!

~ We're baaaaack.......!

2011-11-15T20:09:00.000-08:00

Yep, we're back in Sin City......Vegas!

~ Disneyland ~ 11/13/11 ~ Anaheim

2011-11-13T23:20:00.001-08:00

Everyone knows where this is....!

aaahhhh, it's Snow White ~

Every Princess needs to go to Disneyland ~

So much fun in Disneyland ~ lots of pictures....watched the Parade twice at 4:40 pm & 6:30 pm ~ OMG!

Our little one truly enjoyed the whole day at Disneyland ~ very long day & night...........more pics. soon...!

~ The NAR (Nat'l Association of Realtors') Conference & Expo ~

2011-11-11T17:26:00.000-08:00

My hubby & daughter ~ they joined me for the EXPO (National Association of Realtors)....
We are in Anaheim for the NAR this weekend, which actually started today, the EXPO is tomorrow ~ going to check it out ~ also going to Disneyland too!

Lastnight at The IVY Restaurant on Robertson ~

2011-11-11T17:24:00.000-08:00

The IVY on Robertson.....Los Angeles.

VCF Board Members India Irving & Mario Rivelli on the RED Carpet ~ invited us to The IVY ~ their food ROCKS!

Lastnight we met up with our VCF Board Members India Irving & Mario Rivelli ~ at the famed "The IVY" Restaurant in Beverly Hills ~ Good Times & Good Food!

Yesterday with J. Landis ~ in Beverly Hills ~

2011-11-11T17:23:00.000-08:00

Philip was with J. Landis yesterday ~ no Paps. It was a Nice day at Sunset Plaza ~ Only Good times....

Social Media Summit Networking Party ~ JJ's Downtown LA ~ Nov. 4

2011-11-06T22:18:00.000-08:00

...Phil at one of the parties at Social Media Summit ~

Party, Network, and sit in the dark.....

A LOT of Socializing going on, and on, and on.....

Wow ~ Uber Crowded Night!

A FUN night of Networking ~

Networking Party at JJ's in Downtown LA ~ Opening Networking Party ~ Nov. 4, 2011 for Social Media Summit & BlogWorld ~

American Film Market 2011 ~ Santa Monica, California..Nov. 2~9, 2011.

2011-11-05T22:49:00.001-07:00

The Bag of goodies from AFM 2011 ~

Philip with Advisory Board Member Sita Kaulesar Sukul & filmmakers at AFM Party ~

In Leows ~

The gathering place ~ the lobby....

Upsy daisy ~

It can almost pass for being in Cannes.....sorta.

Another year of AFM (American Film Market) ~

Social Media Summit & Blogworld ~ Los angeles...Nov. 3-5, 2011

2011-11-05T22:34:00.000-07:00

Philip being interviewed ~

Philip "on camera" ~ at Blogworld....

Our daughter used as a Model for Hipswag ~

Our daughter decided to check out Blogworld with us....

Phil checking out the scene....

Nice crowd.....

It was another year of Social Media & Blogworld! This was my 3rd year attending, and I always learn something NEW!

"Vegas Cine Fest" ~ ONLY Film Festival to "headline" on the "Vegas Strip".....

2011-11-05T20:14:00.000-07:00

Honoree Director John Landis....on The RED Carpet....

L to R: Philip Marcus, John Landis, Steve Pacitti ~

James Redford & Noah Hutton ~

Director Noah Hutton ~

Did you know "Vegas Cine Fest" is the ONLY Film Festival to "headline" on The Vegas Strip....?!

Yes, this is TRUE ~No other Film Festival has ever been on a Marquee on The "Vegas Strip" in Las Vegas, BUT "Vegas Cine Fest".......

Vegas Cine Fest 2011 ~ Honoree Director John Landis....

2011-11-02T03:04:00.000-07:00

Deborah & John Landis enjoying the Awards Show at "Vegas Cine Fest" 8.27.2011

Director John Landis & Advisory Board Member ~Noah Hutton ~

~ Packing for La La Los Angeles...LOTS of meetings...!

2011-11-01T13:42:00.000-07:00

Wow ~ Busy Busy Busy ~ packing for Hollywood.....with countless meetings ahead, and numerous engagements, I hope we have time to go to Disneyland ~

Excited to see family & friends dear to our hearts.........See ya in Hollywood everyone!

~ Happy Halloween from Las Vegas ~

2011-10-31T19:12:00.000-07:00

Our "Halloween Cake" ~ at home.....

OMG ~ so crowded at Town Square....!

Our daughter opt to play instead of collecting candies....

Interesting outfit.....

~ play, play, play......

TRICK or TREAT.... ~ from Town Square Las Vegas.....

"Vegas Cine Fest" ~ NOT your Ordinary Film Festival, But Extroardinary...!

2011-10-30T09:57:00.000-07:00

SEE YOU IN 2012 ~ Come and Join us , and See what the commotion is all about ~ "Vegas Cine Fest 2012" ~ NOT your Ordinary Film Festival, but Extroardinary ................VCF 2012!

~ Packing for Los Angeles ~ See ya All in Hollywood....!

2011-10-29T23:45:00.000-07:00

ahhhh, just a few days to get back into a quicker mode, Busy In Vegas, and NOW packing for La La Los Angeles ~ Hollywooooooood....!

See Ya All in Los Angeles.....

The SEMA Show in Las Vegas is HUGE this year !

2011-10-29T17:18:00.000-07:00

Phil went to pick up his credentials and WOW, he said this year is HUGE.....stay tuned for pictures!

~ Mia Marcus interview at the CAL Casino in November ~ Las Vegas ~

2011-10-28T01:03:00.000-07:00

Hello!

I was invited for a Radio Interview with HAWAIIAN 105 KINE Radio Station in November with Billy V ~ on his Morning Show.....

Can't wait, we'll talk about "Vegas Cine Fest", My Bio ~ and anything about Hawaii (where I grew up) ~ and just have a FUN time ~ it will be at the California Hotel & Casino by the Buffet ~ and it will be in front of an audience of passing through, and stopping by to watch ~

Should be interesting! Phil will be shooting it for the VCF website ~ stay tuned!

~ My Real Estate World by Mia Marcus ~

2011-10-28T01:01:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know Real Estate......and I am attending NAR (Natl Association of Realtors) Conference & Expo in Anaheim ~

Stay tuned for pics.....!

Might check out Disneyland ~

~ Social Media Summit in Los Angeles ~ Nov. 3-5, 2011

2011-10-28T00:57:00.000-07:00

I am attending ~ my 3rd year already! Should be fun and interesting ~ stay tuned....

~ Shooting for the SEMA Show ~

2011-10-28T00:55:00.000-07:00

Another year of the SEMA Show ......So many things happening ~ starts next week...Phil working a couple days then off to La La wood for a awhile....

Stay tuned for pictures.......

~ Blogging by Mia Marcus...........

2011-10-26T23:49:00.000-07:00

Why do I blog ~ it started off as a hobby. I had no intention of having any publicity about it, it was for close family & friends to find me, since I travel alot.....

One day I googled myself, (the unthinkable ~ right)? ~ Well, I did and I found my name as one of the TOP Bloggers in Los Angeles....I was caught off guard.

I went back to my own blog, to analyze why would it make it in the TOP 100 Bloggers list from Los Angeles,http://sparkah.com/2010/12/05/media-las-top-100-non-celebrity-bloggers-you-should-take-to-lunch/ (#56)~because I don't have a large following, and I never promoted myself as a Blogger.

So, I went through every blog I posted and I realized, not to sound full of myself, I was going everywhere with it, covering different Topics from Showbusiness to Real Estate, Food, & included Personal family Pics ( I was scattering around with it) ~ so I overall, I sounded pretty Cool ( to me, Scatter is Uber Cool) .... If I didn't know myself, I would think this person is interesting & colorful.....

When I took some writing classes in College, one of my teachers did compliment my Journal. He said I had the skills and talent for writing......and if I ever thought of becoming a writer....not really.

I am beginning to write more now ~ I had to come up with a Storyline for a Commercial recently ~ and My husband loved the idea and ran with it.....it started off as a vision, from there I filled in the rest of the story....

Anyway ~ I am off to Bloggie World next week in Los Angeles ~ anyone else attending....?

~ Facts about "Vegas Cine Fest 2011 ~ by Mia Marcus

2011-10-26T23:01:00.000-07:00

Hello & Welcome!

As one of the Co-founders of "Vegas Cine Fest" ~ there has been a LOT of Press and articles about us, and I just wanted to clarify some of the information you have been reading.....

First of all, Marketing was handled by different people that wanted to be involved with the festival, and no one was paid. But, there is information that is out there that are not true and was never properly authorized & confirmed by the organizers...

There is No Ambassadress of the Film Festival. There was no confirmation of anyone having that title for this festival. There was not suppose to be ANY hosts ~ The Red Carpet was not appropriately handled.

The ONLY Producer of the Film Festival are the founders, Maria & Philip Marcus ~ Everyone else was a Volunteer....if they gave them selves titles, it was done so without the proper authorization of "Vegas Cine Fest" or its' founders or Board members....

Th Awards Show was produced by Philip Marcus....everyone else was a volunteer that was NOT paid. If someone is telling you they had a title, then they are telling you something incorrect.

There were several areas of Marketing that was covered. Again, no one was paid, and it was ALL volunteer.

If you have a question about this, please email me, and I will personally give you an answer.....

~ Back in Viva Las Vegas ~

2011-10-26T21:58:00.001-07:00

Arrived this morning on the "Red Eye" from Honolulu to Las Vegas..... and it was raining, just a little drizzle, but colder......brrrr!

Whew, there is a cold front for the next few days, and it is a bit chilly ~ from Honolulu to Vegas ~ glad to be back in Vegas for a few days.....

www.VegasCineFest.com ~ From Hawaii with LOVE ~

2011-10-26T21:55:00.000-07:00

Wow ~ Mahalo Nui Loa to Kimo Akane for the Blurb in KIMO'S Vegas in the Hawaii Mid-Week Newspaper in Honolulu on "Vegas Cine Fest" ~

Here is a photo ...... stay tuned!

~ Social Media Business for Vegas Cine Fest ~

2011-10-18T05:27:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned as we are putting together our Executive Board of Directors & Staff together for 2012!

Dinner with Vegas Cine Fest Board Member, Bob Witte(Destination LifeStyles), Tom Wessner (VP Hawaiian Airlines Strategic Procurement) ~ lastnight!

2011-10-18T05:23:00.000-07:00

L to R: Tom Wessner (Hawaiian Airlines), Bob Witte (Destination Lifestyles), Philip Marcus (Vegas Cine Fest Founder,Las Vegas).

It was a Nice evening of Dinner & Conversation with Advisory Board Member for VCF, Bob Witte of Destination Lifestyles & Tom Wessner (VP Hawaiian Airlines Strategic Procurement) Hawaiian Airlines ~ and to the far RT is my husband, Philip Marcus......

~ Hanging with Super Uber Lawyer & Vegas Cine Fest Board Member Teresa Tico ~

2011-10-18T05:18:00.000-07:00

Had an "Awesome" time with Super Uber Lawyer, Filmmaker & Vegas Cine Fest Board Member, Teresa Tico on Kauai ~

Not only is she SMART, but So Nice & Fun to be with ~ we are so lucky to have on board!

~ Kauai ROCKS! ~

2011-10-15T03:59:00.000-07:00

We were in Kauai for 3 days and it was "Awesome"!

Pics. soon!

....a doggy Stroller in Waikiki ~ OMG.

2011-10-11T11:43:00.001-07:00

....Just another day in Waikiki......!

~ The Hawaiian islands & Real Estate by Mia Marcus ~

2011-10-07T12:36:00.000-07:00

Last week by the Diamond Area ~ beaching it the whole day.....

YES, we are working......on the phone negotiating...yesterday at Waikiki Beach ~

Aloha!

Yes, I am in Honolulu, Hawaii ~ next week we head to Kauai.....it's been Nice, relaxing and just plain simply put, stress-free (for the most part).

I will share pics. when we get back, so I can organize them for posting here!

I call Hawaii my Real Home, since My family lives here, and I also maintain a Active Real Estate License, so as a reminder, interested in purchasing anything ~ talk to me!

Stay tuned!

~ Our BlogSphere Family ~ check out some of our NEW Blogs!

2011-10-02T22:21:00.000-07:00

Bonjour Everyone!

Wow, I can't believe it's been about a month since "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011, and what a event it was! In the short period of time we had to put it together 2-3 months, it is amazing we got through it!

Check our BLOGS ~ "VegasCineFest.BlogSpot.com", "PhilipMarcusDirector.BlogSpot.com", & other blogs outside of Showbusiness...stay tuned.

Many NEW things and we still have to put the Videos on the website and a Video re-cap from Maria & Philip, stay tuned as we TALK about "Vegas Cine Fest"'s future....

Vegas Cine Fest 2012 ~ CALLING FOR ENTRIES ~

2011-09-21T15:35:00.000-07:00

Short Scripts up to 25 pages (Script)

SCREENPLAY ENTRY GUIDELINES & RULES: The International VEGAS CINE FEST Awards is open to anyone, with the following scripts. Submit your Short s... More

COMPLETED SHORT FILMS up to 10 minutes (Film)

Film Shorts must be 3 to 10 minutes.

COMPLETED TV COMMERCIALS up to 1 minute (Film)

TV Commercial Spots up to 1 minute

COMPLETED MUSIC VIDEOS up to 5 minutes (Film)

MUSIC VIDEO up to 5 minutes

FEATURE FILMS Must be 90 minutes minimum (Film)

FEATURE FILMS MINIMUM 90 MINUTES

COMPLETED FEATURETTE FILMS minimum 10 minutes and up to 40 minutes (Film)

FEATURETTE Minimum 10 minutes up to 40 minutes

Documentary Films (Film)

5 to 100 minutes, any subject. must be english or subtitled.

Student Films (Film)

Length Must be between: 3 minutes to 10 minutes, Must be in english, dubbed or subtitled. Must be enrolled in any school at time of production.

Animation Films (Film)

May be digital or cell animation. Must be in english or subtitled.

Short Films Under 18 (Film)

MUST be UNDER 18 years of age at date of production completion. Must be in english or subtitled.

WEBISODES (Film)

Must be an internet webisode show or segment, minimum 1 miniutes, maximum 3 minutes

FOREIGN FEATURE FILM (Film)

Must be Shot on location outside of USA by a Foreign production company. Must be subtitled or English dubbed.

REALITY SHOW PILOT (Film)

Must be a made for TV REALITY SHOW EPISODE or COMPLETED REALITY PILOT. Minimum 10 minutes, Maximum 30 minutes

http://www.vegascinefest.com/

"VEGAS CINE FEST BLOG" ~ http://vegascinefest.blogspot.com/

2011-09-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

http://vegascinefest.blogspot.com/

HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL FILM FESTIVAL ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011 ~ www.VegasCineFest.com

2011-09-19T07:23:00.000-07:00

How to RUN a Film Festival:

1. With Passion & Hard Work

2. Volunteers with Passion & Hard Work

3. Filmmakers with Passion & Hard Work

4. ENJOY!

5. Enjoy it for what it is ~ a Festival!

Philip Marcus & John Landis chatting it up at "Vegas Cine Fest' 2011

2011-09-19T06:50:00.001-07:00

Philip Marcus & Mia Marcus....On the Red Carpet ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

2011-09-19T06:44:00.001-07:00

Vegas Cine Fest 2011 ~ Poster ~ 8/25/11 the day of....

2011-09-18T18:41:00.000-07:00

Derek Frey, Maria Marcus, Deep Roy ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

2011-09-18T18:37:00.000-07:00

2011 Best featurette Winner ~ The Ballad of Sandeep....

Hanging at NIKKI CAFE with Director Derek Frey, Actor Deep Roy for "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011 ~

Philip Marcus & Boxer Wayne McCullough "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

2011-09-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

On the Red Carpet.....Philip Marcus & Boxer Wayne McCullough ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011 ~ 8/27/11

The PRESS Page of "Vegas Cine Fest"....Philip Marcus, John Landis, James Redford, Noah Hutton, Steve Pacitti, Mia Marcus ~ Vegas Cine Fest...

2011-09-15T21:02:00.000-07:00

L to R: Philip Marcus (Green Shirt), John Landis, James Redford, Noah Hutton, Steve Pacitti, Maria Marcus ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

WOW! Here it is.......the PRESS Page of "Vegas Cine Fest" ~ http://www.vegascinefest.com/press.html

...on FOX5 KVVU ~ Las Vegas Live with Rachel Smith 8/23/11

2011-09-14T20:13:00.001-07:00

...with Rachel Smith from the MORE show FOX5 Vegas ~ KVVU ~ live 8/23/11

Philip Marcus, John Landis, Maria Marcus 8/27/11 "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

2011-09-13T11:10:00.000-07:00

Vegas Cine Fest "PowerHouse Panel" 8/27/11

2011-09-12T20:36:00.000-07:00

The Panels: James Redford, Sam Eigen, Marvin Lipschultz, Noah Hutton, Joe Singer, Sandrine Orabona, Michel Shane, Page Ostrow, Adrian Ward, Steve Pacitti

"The Hoopla" ~ Vegas Cine fest 2011

2011-09-12T05:24:00.000-07:00

..On the RED CARPET "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011 ~ Philip Marcus & Maria Marcus

2011-09-12T05:20:00.000-07:00

Founders ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" ~ Philip & Maria Marcus

..Philip Marcus & John Landis."Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

2011-09-10T23:38:00.000-07:00

On the Red Carpet ~

L to R: Philip Marcus, John Landis, Steve Pacitti

"Vegas Cine Fest 2011" ~ On the Red Carpet....

2011-09-10T20:51:00.001-07:00

L to R: Philip Marcus (Green Shirt), John Landis, James Redford, Noah Hutton, Steve Pacitti & Maria Marcus

...Just another PERFECT day in Hawaii.............

2011-09-09T18:45:00.001-07:00

PERFECT........aahhhhh!

Just another day in Hawaii.....

"Vegas Cine Fest 2012" June 21 ~ 24, 2012

2011-09-07T23:17:00.001-07:00

Director Sandrine Orabona ~ www.mannysings.com ~ Manny Pacquiao & Dan Hill ~ "Vegas Cine Fest 2011"

2011-09-07T10:10:00.000-07:00

Director/Cinematographer Sandrine Orabona & Music Producer Anke Thommen

"Vegas Cine Fest" Red carpet 8/26/11

Wow ! Thank you to everyone who participated in the "2011 Vegas Cine Fest"! What an "Awesome" 3 days of Festive, Fun , Filmmakers & Friends coming together in the Desert to celebrate "ART, FILM & LIFE" ~

We would like to Thank & Acknowledge the Filmmakers of the Manny Pacquiao & Dan Hill Music Video ~ especially to Sandirne Orabona & Anke Thommen for joining us this year for the Special Screening of Manny & Dan's Music Documentary ~ "Sometimes when we Touch".

Executive Produced by Gayle De Poli

Produced by Anke Thommen

Directed by Sandrine Orabona

Composer by Fred Molin

Composer by Matthew McCauley

If you missed the Screening at "Vegas Cine Fest" ~ here is your chance to get your own COPY !

www.mannysings.com

...Ahhhh, from Vegas Cine Fest...to Home Sweet Home...

2011-09-05T18:37:00.000-07:00

....just another Lazy Day in Paradise...No one is at the Pool today....at Home....

Vegas Cine Fest Produced By Philip Marcus......www.VegasCineFest.com

2011-09-03T18:49:00.000-07:00

Vegas Cine Fest is a Non Profit Organization.

The Festival was Produced By Philip & Maria Marcus.

The Founders are Philip & Maria Marcus.

...Diary of a Film Festival Director....Mia Marcus

2011-09-02T17:32:00.000-07:00

San Francisco Intl Film Festival Director Graham Leggat & My Husband Philip Marcus. Dec. 2009 ~ IFFS "Intl Film Festival Summit"....Thank you Graham for being a Wonderful Teacher & Inspiration. We will miss you...

Yes, I am a Certified Film Festival Director ~ My teachers are the BEST in the INDUSTRY of Film Festivals...the Late Graham Leggat of The San Francisco Film Festival & SF Film Society ( who passed away during our film festival ~ Aug. 26, 2011)

http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/news/2011/08/graham-leggat-1960-2011/ ~ who was very generous & one of the Best in the Industry ever.

Mark Fishkin Executive Director of Mill Valley Film Festival & Carl Spence Palm Springs Intl Film Festival...I was saddened that 1 writer in Vegas decided that Our Festival was not run well, which literally made me believe, he went in bias. He was, another journalist told me before he stepped into the screening room to watch a Documentary, he was already stating "How I don't like watching Documentaries".....then why even bother sitting through it....?

What I learned about being a Festival Director, it's a LOT of Hard work..and I am happy to say our Submissions have tripled...! Thank YOU Everyone for your support...! xoxo

....packing for Honoluluuuuuuu....See you in Paradise!

2011-09-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

Wow! I can't believe it is practically FALL Season again....time to get out my Boots, and Winter Coats in about a month or so! But, before this happens, I must get my SUMMER Vacation in order, time to head back to Hawaii.............

The last time we were there it was back in January this year.........we were there for 6 weeks! Yeah!

It's been a crazy Summer, indeed. The Festival consumed our lives the WHOLE Summer, that was Crazy, who plans and puts together a FILM FESTIVAL in 2-3 months!? YEP, actually 2.5 months.....NOBODY, but of course us.....go figure!

Ahhhhhh......I just want to sleep. Basque in the fresh air, sunshine & beautiful scenery....of Hawaii.

Now that I think about it, the year is almost over....what happened. This year was Uber Krazy with traveling, twists and turns, and a little chaotic to say the least, BUT so far overall on a positive note, an adventure.....

See you in Hawaii............

LV WEEKLY "Josh Bell" Hates Everything!

2011-09-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

JOSH BELL of the Las Vegas Weekly hates Everything!

Dear Josh,

We are flattered you took the time to join us at "Vegas Cine Fest" ~ But, where were you? There were No scheduling mix ups, and By the way, did I read correctly ~ You hate everything?!

Criticism is easy. Just sit your butt in a chair and push a pen ! Anyone can do it... Josh Bell Hates the Oscars, Josh Bell hates Films, "Josh Bell hates EVERYTHING". Why even go to festivals or movies? Josh Bell did not even talk or interview the Vegas Cine Fest organizers ! Did Josh Bell even attend the Festival, or was his butt just sitting in that chair pushing a pen..?

http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/josh-bell-hates-everything/2011/feb/22/josh-bell-hates-oscars/

Noah Hutton & Philip Marcus "Vegas Cine Fest" 8/26/11

2011-08-31T08:34:00.000-07:00

Noah Hutton & Philip Marcus .....chatting it up at "Vegas Cine Fest" 8/26/11

Philip Marcus & Director John Landis "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

2011-08-31T08:31:00.000-07:00

Director John Landis & Philip Marcus....chatting it up at "Vegas Cine Fest" 8/27/11

"Vegas Cine Fest" 2011 brings Hollywood Powerhouse!

2011-08-29T17:14:00.000-07:00

WOW! I can't believe we just wrapped up the "Vegas Cine Fest", what an amazing experience!

Stay tuned for the pictures! Congratulations to ALL the Winners, it is on the website ~ www.VegasCineFest.com

Thank YOU to so many people and to ALL the VIPS that came:

John Landis

James Redford

Noah Hutton

Michel Shane

Joseph Singer

Adrian Ward

Page Ostrow

Sam Eigen

Sandrine Orabona

Steve Pacitti

Marvin Lipschultz

Barry Bostwick

Ryan Levin

Jack Perez

Anke Thommen

................to be continued! BRB...

C' est si Bon ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" ~

2011-08-14T23:08:00.000-07:00

C' est si Bon ~ it's SO Good!

Purchase your Tickets Today ~ because......It's SO Good ~ "Vegas Cine Fest"!

Vegas Cine Fest "official Line Up" ~

2011-08-01T20:06:00.000-07:00

Here it is!!!!

The Official "Line Up" for "Vegas Cine Fest'!

http://vegascinefest.com/officialschedule.html

See YOU in Vegas !!!

Our Ad in "HANA HOU" Magazine for Hawaiian Airlines!

2011-07-30T07:29:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!
Alooooooooooha!

Did you see my family's restaurant ADS in "HANA HOU" Magazine?! Yes, next week is our 4th month!

Look for it!

THANK YOU HAWAII ~ for 27 Awesome Years of Business!

Mahalo Nui Loa from Bautista's Hawaii!