I wonder what folks will be doing for me in the year 2177. The world’s gonna be a pretty crazy place by then, but last night in NYC Team Epiphany put together another celebration for the man behind the gin. It’s safe to say Charles Tanqueray did not picture anything like this in 1810, but nevertheless the brainpower in the place was off the charts, between creatives and executives, and the drinks were well designed thanks to mixologist Kali Erwin. To learn how you too can RESIST SIMPLE, just click on that link a couple words back!

Y’all know how we do. 20 months and still counting! Shorts Shorts continues to grow and we always show the best work from the hottest emerging imagemakers in the game. This month, it looks like I’ll even have something for the screen in a new webisode we’ve been working on (that’s where the screenshot is from). Visit the FACEBOOK GROUP to RSVP and get more details plus the promo trailer after the jump!

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I’m a member of The Ubuntu Tribe — some forward thinking creative folks who believe in the mission of Ubuntu Education Fund. This pic is me and my homie Curtiss introducing Antibalas before they perform at Rock The Bowl, a great event and charitable fundraiser that Ubuntu threw a few weeks back. I’ve witnessed firsthand the amazing work that Ubuntu does in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and invite you to check their WEBSITE and contribute to the cause.

Peep a gang of flicks from my trip to South Africa HERE!

And if you’re too lazy to read, check out the video I directed for Ubuntu after the jump! You’ll get a great overview on their amazing contributions to the township of Port Elizabeth…

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More pics to come, this is just a quick shot from when the homies Coodie and Chike presented their new Erykah Badu video. Peep the full video HERE. As always, Short Shorts is the place to be so start submitting your videos for Episode 19 (April 27th) now. Details in the promo below after the jump!!!

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Double 7 President, Pete Chatmon and Creative Director, Candice Sanchez McFarlane…

Last night Team Epiphany threw an intimate launch party for the We Resist Simple Lifestyle Community. They chose the Library Room at the Soho House — an appropriate spot for something like this.

Mirror with Tanqueray on it + some clean glasses…

Be sure to visit my WE RESIST SIMPLE page to check out some more images. And thanks to everyone that’s been joining the conversation. Keep on rating and commenting on my posts … I’m trying to deliver an entrepreneurs handbook with every blog. My latest is on how to control that first impression, since you never get a second chance!

You can peep more photos by clicking the links…

(VIA WE RESIST SIMPLE)

This Thursday, July 30th, swing on out to Brooklyn Bridge Parl and check out our friend Jesse Ash’s great short documentary called ICEBOX BLUES. The short goes on around 8pm but for good seats they recommend getting there between 6pm and 8pm. The films opening for Hitchcock’s “To Catch A Thief”

ICEBOX BLUES SYNOPSIS:
Major crises don’t usually come from broken appliances, but when his mom’s fridge died, a seemingly small event leads the filmmaker to some big questions about energy consumption.

Farrad’s Road to the Release (The Sweat) from Double 7 Film on Vimeo.

JULY 8TH @ 7PM
SANTOS PARTY HOUSE NYC
100 LAFAYETTE STREET

3 REASONS TO MAKE SURE YOU COME OUT:

(1) Free music/dancing perfomances from 7pm – 10pm
(2) Free signature cocktails for the first hour!
(3) Bring your friends and email rsvp@farrad.com to get on the list!

Farrad’s Road to the Release (The Voice) from Double 7 Film on Vimeo.

Farrad’s Road to the Release (The Style) from Double 7 Film on Vimeo.

The Road to the Release (The Visual FX) from Double 7 Film on Vimeo.

The Road to the Release (The Space) from Double 7 Film on Vimeo.

Time flies. Double 7 World launched last year ’bout this time on June 2nd. It’s gonna be 2 str8 days of celebration with my 32nd bday on June 1st and Double 7 World’s very first candle. Details to come about celebrating … new media style of course.

As you were.

Double 7 Worlders,

Join Pete Chatmon and Forrest Renaissance tonight, Tuesday, May 26th, 8pm @ DROM for SHORT SHORTS: Episode 8!

You know the drill by now. We’re connecting emerging filmmakers with filmgoers, actors, models, and behind the scenes talent! We’ve screened over 70 films, commercials, music videos, webisodes and other new media since launching last October. You can’t find this anywhere else in Manhattan and this month’s lineup will also include a spotlight on talented actresses bursting onto the scene!

Tuesday, May 26th
DROM
85 Avenue A (between 5th + 6th Streets)
NYC
8pm Doors
$15 Admission
$10 with RSVP to info@double7film.com OR the Facebook Event Page

It’s award winning work and world class networking. Meet the filmmakers and connect with the people who can help you make your next project a reality. Straight up.

Nuff said. Go have some eyebrow raising fun.