10th ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN CINEMA FILM FESTIVAL EVENT SCHEDULE

If you're a fan of the cinema and want to learn about some of the extremely talented African American women who are doing MAJOR things in the film industry then plan on attending the African American Women in Cinema Film Festival. This looks like an experience you don't want to miss - just think of the networking opportunities!!!

Friday, November 9th, 2007
6:30pm - 10:30pm
10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL PRESENTATION & SCREENING of TALK TO ME
by Focus Features

African American Women in Cinema is proud to Salute Director Kasi Lemmons
-come meet the director as we screen her current film Talk To Me starring Don Cheadle

HBO1100 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036Sponsored by: MOSAICTo attend please reserve seating at: troy@megamanagementinc.comSeating is limited for this screening

Saturday, November 10th, 2007
9:00amNew World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, NYC 10019

Actor's Workshop with Casting Director, Winsome SinclairTitle: Upclose and Personal with the Actor

Overview: The art of the audition, learn what the casting directors are looking for when casting projects.

Workshop Participants include:
Acting Coach / Casting Director: Tracey Moore - Marable
Actor: Funmi Desalu (Ugly Betty)

Actors are encouraged to bring headshots. Click here to purchase tickets for this workshop.

10:00amNew World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, NYC 10019

Producers Keynote Panel
Title: The Day in the Life of a Producer, moderated by Crystal McCrary Anthony (Dirty Laundry)
Overview: Defining the role of a producer while understanding the process of securing financing.
Resource materials will be provided.


Click here to purchase tickets for this workshop.11:00am

Film Screening Program I

New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street(between 8th & 9th Avenues), NYC 10019

Click here to purchase tickets for Screening Program I1:45pm

Film Screening Program II

New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street(between 8th & 9th Avenues), NYC 10019

Click here to purchase tickets for Screening Program II

2:00pm
The Door
508 Ninth Avenue
(38th x 39th Street), NYC 10018

MEDIA Keynote Panel Title: Women Images and Media, moderated by, Michaela Angela Davis
Participants: Sharon Thomas (MS, NCC, LPC) The Paper Dolls (Creators of the All Women Internet Radio Show)
Jennifer Oxley (Creative Director, Little Airplane Productions).Overview: The power that imagery has over women and its effects.Sponsored by: Rock Me TV
Click here to purchase tickets for this panel.

3:30pm
The Door
508 Ninth Avenue
(38th x 39th Street), NYC 10018

Music Keynote Panel Title: Music on Screen, moderated by, Thembisa S. Mshaka

Participant: Marty Majeske (ASCAP)

Overview: Securing music for your film.Sponsored by: Rock Me TV
Click here to purchase tickets for this workshop.

Sunday, November 11th, 2007
The Cinema Restaurant
2 East 45th Street,
(between 5th and Madison Avenues)
New York, NY 10017 10017
11:00am - 2:00pm

Special 10th Anniversary Celebration Women's Empowerment Brunch and Closing Award Ceremony Hosted by, Denise Richardson (WNET)

Honoree: Tasha Smith (Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married)

Sponsored by: Bombay Sapphire and New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT)

Click here to purchase tickets for these events.
Screening tickets are $15.00 each. Workshop tickets are $25.00 each. Sunday Brunch tickets are $80.00 advance online purchase

($125.00 at the door). Click here to purchase a One Day Pass ($80.00)

Click here to purchase a Festival All Access Pass ($190.00)

Seating is limited for all events -- first come, first served. Tickets will be on sale through midnight, November 7th, 2007

For Press Credentials please email troy@megamanagementinc.com
Visit www.AAWIC.org for complete listing of all festival events.

M by Shakara Collection

metrostyle Catalog and Website Introduces M by Shakara Collection

-Supermodel/Actress Shakara Ledard Debuts Fashion Forward Spring Line for Redcats USA -

WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA (October 2007)-metrostyle (www.metrostyle.com), a brand of Redcats USA , one of the country's home shopping leaders, has entered into an exclusive relationship with the renowned model and actress Shakara Ledard. The new spring collection, M by Shakara, will debut in both the metrostyle catalog and on the website in mid February. The collection is comprised of stunning separates which can be easily mixed and matched for a day to evening wardrobe. Distinguishing features include updated trends, brilliant colors, luxe materials and value pricing.

"We are thrilled to work with Shakara on this very special collection," explains metrostyle Vice President and General Brand Manager Sandy Forgione. "Shakara has a wonderful fashion sense; these pieces combine the very latest fashions with extremely affordable price points. The collection will showcase trend-focused designs that accentuate Ledard's personal flair for high fashion." Sandy Forgione added, "Another important component of the line is sizing; all clothing items will be available in sizes 4-20."

The M by Shakara collection features mix and match clothing and accessories that are geared to the stylish, contemporary woman. Retail price points range from $14.99 for a wide patent belt with covered buckle to $149.99 for a metallic leather trench coat. (Most items retail for well under $100.) Highlights include a satin bubble skirt ($49.99); a metallic knit dress ($59.99); a satin clutch with patent-croc trim ($29.99).

Shakara Ledard is a Bahamian-born model known the world over for gracing such national magazines as Sports Illustrated and Essence. She has been the premiere face of metrostyle since 2002.

"I'm so pleased to be working with metrostyle," states Shakara Ledard. "This collaboration enables me to design the style of clothes I love to wear-pieces that really make a statement but are designed to flatter the female figure. The fact that these clothes are available for women of all sizes and at truly affordable prices is important to me. I look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with metrostyle."

In addition to M by Shakara, metrostyle spring offerings include the fashionable Platinum Design Collection as well as the new metrostyle Spring 2008 Collection. The apparel mix is quite impressive: ankle zip stretch jeans, supple leather jackets, cropped blazers, shapely wrap dresses and fitted sheath dresses. Accessories run the gamut from peep toe pumps to colorful patent leather satchels to zebra print totes. Both collections emphasize the top fashion trends at prices well below department and specialty stores.

About Redcats USA
Redcats USA is a multi-channel home shopping leader with eleven well-known brands in its portfolio: Chadwick's, metrostyle, Woman Within, Jessica London, Roaman's, La Redoute USA, KingSize, BrylaneHome, BrylaneHome Kitchen, The Sportsman's Guide and The Golf Warehouse. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including missy apparel, men's and women's plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and outdoor gear.

About Redcats Group
Redcats USA is a division of Redcats Group, a global leader in Home Shopping for apparel and home furnishing. Drawing on a multichannel network combining catalogues, e-commerce and stores, Redcats Group generated 4.33 billion euros of sales in 2006 with 17 brands in 28 countries and a staff of 20,000 associates. Sales are split between France (46.4%), USA (27.5%) and the rest of the world (26.1%). Redcats Group is a PPR Company. For any further information: www.redcats.com

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