Author: FABUK Magazine
Seattle, WA – August 27, 2024 – United Creatives (UC), the parent 501c3 behind The Seattle Film Summit launches its eleventh year of celebrating content creation from the Northwest. The Summit’s annual event, September 6 – 8, 2024, starts with a weekend of screenings at the Regal Cinemas in Renton. Networking and parties a block away at the former Wildfin, and a full day of table reads at Victory Studios in Seattle, Culminating with our first ever Pacific Northwest Indie Awards. Leading the charge is our Northwest premiere of An Old Friend, starring Tom Skerritt and Jason Faunt. The weekend…
Los Angeles, CA – Talia Shea Levin is not your average filmmaker. The Washington, DC native, now based in LA, is making waves with her unique approach to storytelling. Her latest film, Make Me a Pizza, recently screened at the HollyShorts Film Festival, where it garnered enthusiastic responses. In a recent conversation, Talia opened up about her journey as a writer, director, and producer, the challenges of creating unconventional art, and the deeper layers within her “absurdist porn parody.” A Pizza Delivery Boy’s Unusual Encounter Make Me a Pizza tells the story of a pizza delivery boy who finds himself…
Behind the Scenes with Alexander Seltzer: Crafting Chilling Narratives from Deepest Fears Toronto-based filmmaker Alexander Seltzer has been making waves in the genre film scene with his haunting and thought-provoking works. Originally from the UK, Seltzer has a knack for transforming his deepest fears into gripping cinematic experiences. His latest short film, The Door, recently premiered at HollyShorts in Los Angeles, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response. “It was the biggest screen I’ve seen it on so far,” Seltzer recalls, describing the electric atmosphere of the film-savvy LA crowd. The Door explores the harrowing journey of a grieving mother who becomes…
We are very happy to announce Picture This’ new single ‘Middle of Love’ an emotional collaboration with singer-songwriter Dean Lewis out now. Gentle yet full of longing, frontman Ryan Hennessy and the Australian feature sing about being trapped in the agonising love of the same girl. “She’s lying there in my bed, but she’s kissing you in her head”. After the success of their last album ‘Parked Car Conversations’ and the single ‘Satellites’, the collaboration with Dean Lewis proves once again that the quartet’s combination of moving lyrics and catchy melodies touches the hearts of their fans. The title ‘Middle…
Solar technology is changing metropolitan settings as the world addresses environmental sustainability and climate change. A reaction to the increasing need for renewable energy and a fundamental change in city design, building, and maintenance, solar energy integration into urban development is changing urban development, which makes cities smarter, greener, and more sustainable for the next generations. Rise of solar-powered cities Solar technology has lately found applications outside the energy industry in urban planning. Cities worldwide are turning to solar power to lower carbon emissions and boost energy security. PV panels are becoming somewhat common on rooftops and on solar farms…
Pop provocateur UPSAHL releases her new single and accompanying music video titled “Tears on the dancefloor,” out now via Arista Records – listen HERE and watch HERE. The new single comes ahead of her 40+ date international 2024 “Melt me down” headline tour kicking off next month. Tickets are on-sale now HERE. “Tears on the dancefloor” is the latest offering in UPSAHL’s new era as she continues to demonstrate her sonically elevated new sound. An instantaneous earworm, the track is a nod to her love of Timbaland-era Nelly Furtado with sultry, husky vocal tones effortlessly flipping elastic in higher registers.…
As musical director for The Voice Italy, Alex Uhlmann has watched from the wings as artists take to the spotlight. Now, he takes centre stage with his debut solo album HOME, releasing across all platforms 06/09/24. HOME’s lead single, Fading Away, precedes the release of the album with a moving video set for release 20/09/24. Directed by Nico Malaspina, the video follows a young dancer seeking to reclaim the spark that had brought her joy in her earlier performances. Alex’s haunting vocals play with power over stunning imagery of the dancer, silhouetted as she performs ballet. Mixing the power of…
Creating a classic smoky eye with bold red lips is a timeless and glamorous makeup look. Here’s a step by step guide to achieve it. Smoky Eyes 1.Prep the Eyes – Apply an eye primer to ensure eyeshadow stays in place and looks vibrant. 2. Base Color – Sweep a neutral eyeshadow close to skin tone across entire eyelid as a base. 3. Crease Color – Apply a medium brown shade into the crease of eyelid to add depth. 4. Dark Shade – Apply a dark eyeshadow (black, charcoal, or dark brown) to the outer corner of the eye and…
Chart-topping singer-songwriter Myles Smith is back with a deeply introspective new single entitled ‘Wait For You’. The new single, out now, promises to resonate with fans across the globe by exploring commitment in someone’s darkest moments – an unwavering promise of patience and enduring love. Listen [HERE]. Of the new single, Myles says it’s “an introspective and deeply emotional track. It delves into the struggle of watching a friend (my previous self) battle their inner demons and their commitment to stand by them through their darkest times. The lyrics reflect a promise of unwavering support and patience, capturing the essence…
There are no surprises in the new Alien film – Romulus – it’s exactly what you would expect. However my question is – who left the spaceship in the care of the children? Yes, the cast look all very young – Cailee Spaeny (the new Sigourney Weaver) was 24 at the time of filming (2022), Archie Renault was 25, while Isabela Merced was 21. The only respectable person of authoritative age is David Jonsson – 29 – but he plays a robot! The plot, not too dissimilar from the original 1979 Alien film, has Rain (Spaeny) as a contract worker…