Moby: supporter of the arts a la francaise

So Moby, who is obviously known around the globe, but revered in the French capital as a demi-god, has recently called on filmmakers experienced and new to submit their work, which in turn could be considered as material for his new single. Since I am in to the whole film thing, I too participated. BUT, it's been almost three weeks and no posts have been made regarding the winner. It is very French of him to support poor artists, and that's not the only way in which he does, he also allows indie filmmakers to use music he has created for free on a designated website mobygratis.com

Here is a peek at the music video submissions

http://www.vimeo.com

Nutshell

Changes, changes, changes...but since it's been a while, it's quite, and tout a fait normal.

To elaborate, but only briefly, here is the up of things on my front since last year:
more directing and producing/ less writing - unfortunately - but working on a script/ editing/ Paris only once - shamefully / happy/ pale and waiting for the sun to finally make its way through the clouds/ curating French film screenings at the Alliance....that's pretty much the abridged shell of the nut, nut that anyone cares...

In dire need of fingertip exercise/ will be writing more unsolicited updates again soon

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VUITTON'S ART

Art patronage is one of Louis Vuitton's favorite pursuits.
Although when I attended the grand opening of their flagship store on Les Champs Elysées about two years ago, I thought the so called art displayed all over the boutique was more or less a joke - but that's just me. I assume that many artsy fashionistas will find themselves in the throes of orgasmic delight to learn more about the matter. The house is quite involved in promoting fresh, new artists and so here is yet another one of their expos.From May 11 to August 26 2007, at L'Espace Louis Vuitton, 60 rue de Bassano – 101, avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris, from Monday to Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 and on Sundays from 11:00 to 7:00 you can get an eyeful of « La tentation de l’espace »

For those of you wondering, it is an exposition of art pieces as well as photography dedicated to spacial abyss.

WHAT ABOUT PACS?

Speaking of Monsieur Bean and of marriage, the question of PACS popped up in my head!
For those of you not familiar with the term, it is a form of civil union between two adults of the same or opposite sex possible in France. When it was first introduced in 1999 it solely concerned homosexual couples, but was quickly adopted by heterosexuals who did not wish to marry but wanted to benefit from some of the privileges such as filing joint income tax. Among a number of benefits it also allowed the occasionally foreign significant other to obtaining a specific visa (vie privée et familiale ) that allowed him/her to reside and work in France legally. Naturally, in sync with the infamous French bureaucracy all of this required a mind boggling amount of time, proof and paper work, but in the end it gave the foreign part of the whole a certain amount of possibilities and rights. Now with Monsieur Sarkozy, aka Monsieur Bean, in power who knows what will become of le PACS? How strict will the rules and regulations become? How long will foreign lovers have to wait for their visas? Will it even survive the reign of terror?

Here are a couple more blurbs on the subject:

http://fr.wikipedia.org

http://en.wikipedia.org

FEAR AHEAD

All foreigners, begin fearing NOW!

THE BLACK LACQUERED BISTRO

Black Calvados officially opened its doors exactly one year ago, so it is still a relative newcomer to the 8th arrondissement.

It serves as a cantine to the likes of Jacquetta Wheeler, Charlotte Stockdale, Maria Carla Boscono, Ricardo Tisci, Nicolas Ghesquière, Stefano Pilati, Fabien Baron, Carine Roitfeld, Natalia Vodianova, as well as the rest of the beautiful bunch. Sounds a tad too pretentious? Maye, but a little snobbery never hurt anyone. The sleek spot is worth checking out at least for its unique décor, which features high-gloss lacquered walls and smooth metal surfaces. According to Nicolas Ghesquière’s comment, it is not quite a very Parisian spot but it is nice to have it in the city. I would agree. There is nothing quite like diversity of choice!


The chef – Jerome Lorvellec of Nobu and Pershing Hall put together a spin on the American menu, so expect stuff like lobster rolls and mini Kobe hamburgers but also truffled mac n’ cheese. If you are short on funds, you can also make BC your spot for an apero. I wonder if the new president ever does?

40 Ave Pierre 1 de Serbie
Tél: 0145 44 73 73
http://www.bc-paris.fr

SARCO PRESIDENT

In tune with the old French adage: Le roi est mort, vive le roi! - the king is dead, long live the king
Nicolas Sarkozy, the conservative, beat the socialist, and possibly the first female president Miss Segolene Royale by 53,06 % to the throne, as the new president of the French Republic. The intensely fought presidential election saw an 85% turnout.

And so the sweeping begins...read more news.bbc.co.uk