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Lee Hangjun

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Born in 1977, Hangjun Lee is a filmmaker and curator who also works as a program director at EXiS festival in Seoul. His works are based on multi-projection and optical sound, focused on projector improvisation since the mid 2000s, collaborating with Ryu Hankil, Martin Tétreault, Jérôme Noetinger, Will Guthrie, Alan Corutis. His films have been shown at various venues, including the Issue Project Room(NY, USA), South Bank Centre & Cafe OTO (London, UK), BOZAR (Brussels, Belgium) and Netmage10 (Bologna, Italy) and have been distributed by Light Cone in Paris (France). He also has curated screening and live media programs such as Cinematic Divergence (2013) and Mujanhyang (2014) for the National Museum of Contemporary Arts in Seoul and Embeddedness: Artist Films and Videos from Korea 1960’s to Now (2015) for the Tate Modern in London. He has contributed to several contemporary arts magazines in China, Taiwan and South Korea, and has participated in artist residency programs at LIFT (Toronto), No.w.here (London), MTK (Grenoble) , SeMA (Seoul Museum of Arts) Nanji Residency (Seoul) and MIRE (Nantes), ARKO Art Center C-Lab (Arco Art Center, Seoul) etc. Since 2006 he has been working on an audiovisual research project, “Expanded Celluloid, Extended Phonograph” in collaboration with Hong Chulki, a noise improviser. Their collaboration stimulated critical investigations into the performativity of practices in the darkroom, the screening room, the private recording/ practicing studio, and the public performance spaces utilized for the improvising musician.
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Sean Connery

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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer who won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award. Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables. His films also include Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000). Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as "The Greatest Living Scot" and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure". He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999. He received a lifetime achievement award in the United States with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. Connery was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. On October 31, 2020, it was announced that Connery had died at the age of 90.
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Rick Ross

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William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper and record executive. Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc., until signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Jay-Z on Def Jam Recordings. Ross released his debut album Port of Miami through the label later that year, debuting at the top spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, with sales of 187,000 units during the first week. Ross released his second studio album, Trilla in 2008, once again debuting atop the Billboard 200. Outside of his solo career, Ross was a lead member of the hip hop group Triple C's, alongside fellow Florida rappers Gunplay and Torch in 2005. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group in 2009, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009), Teflon Don (2010), God Forgives, I Don't (2012), Mastermind, Hood Billionaire (2014), Black Market (2015), and Rather You Than Me (2017). His tenth album, Port of Miami 2 was released in August 2019 and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 charts. Prominent industry acts have also been signed to Rick Ross through the Maybach Music label, including Meek Mill, Wale, and French Montana, among others. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC in the Game.
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Michael Wildman

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Michael Wildman is an English actor. He appeared in the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, where he played the role of a centaur Magorian. Prior to accepting this role, Wildman was in the West End playing other programmes, most notably in Episode 5 of the British sitcom Extras alongside Samuel L. Jackson and in the part of the first Marc MacKenzie in Family Affairs. He portrayed the role of Al Chapman on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale between August 2019 and October 2022. Wildman was born and raised in Enfield and currently lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and son. He is married to New Zealand-born Welsh actress Ceri Ann Gregory.
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D.W. Griffith

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David Llewelyn Wark Griffith was a premier pioneering American film director. He is best known as the director of the controversial and groundbreaking 1915 film The Birth of a Nation and the subsequent film Intolerance (1916). Griffith's film The Birth of a Nation made pioneering use of advanced camera and narrative techniques, and its immense popularity set the stage for the dominance of the feature-length film. It also proved extremely controversial at the time and ever since for its negative depiction of Black Americans and their supporters, and its positive portrayal of slavery and the Ku Klux Klan. Griffith responded to his critics with his next film, Intolerance, intended to show the dangers of prejudiced thought and behavior. The film was not the financial success that its predecessor had been, but was received warmly by critics. Several of his later films were also successful, but high production, promotional, and roadshow costs often made his ventures commercial failures. Even so, he is generally considered one of the most important figures of early cinema.
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Septimius the Great

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Hailing from Los Angeles, CA USA - Septimius the Great is a stunning rap/singer, actor, fashion icon and overall entertainer. A thriving and formidable force in the world of entertainment , the growing artist has continued to fight every challenge in the entertainment world, establishing himself as an international multi-award-winning entertainer. Septimius the Great is also known for his creative spirit and talent prowess, expressed beautifully in each electric composition. Known across the globe, the budding creative has contributed massively to the music, tv & film, and fashion, both domestically and abroad. Working with industry music, acting and fashion icons, Septimius the Great has proven himself to be a multi-talented sensation. ​​​ The artist’s much acclaimed and celebrated talents has also succeeded in amassing numerous accolades and nominations. Septimius the Great has accepted: ​​​ Music Projects: Grammy Award Winner (collaboration) - Best Reggae Album Grammy Award Nominated - Best Contemporary Blues Album Grammy Award Nominated - Best Dance/Electronic Music Album Hall of Fame and 19 times: Indie Music Channel Award winner Esteemed Radio Music Award Winner: 7 times ​​​ Acting Projects: Double Dekoi (film) Thirty (series) Slayy (series) Severus The Black Caesar (pending film) ​​​ Music Features: America's Got Talent (tv series) Saturday Night Live (spoof) Born 2 Hustle (film) Vino Royale (film) Fox TV - “Empire” (tv series) E Channel - “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills” (tv series) ​​ A complete package of genius and admirable flair, Septimius the Great’s captivating talent is complemented seamlessly by his magnetic personality and acting. The rising artist plays the Lead Actor role on the upcoming TV Series, “Severus: The Black Caesar” and was also part of the distinguished contestants on NBC's America's Got Talent TV show. With this alluring presence, the artist is adamant on making a name for himself, by fortifying through charm and charisma, the Septimius brand. Working with a multitude of talented industry producers, Septimius’ creations exude a unique and infectious soundtrack, with memorable beats. Influenced by a distinct Ancient European style, blended with dance music, hip-hop, pop and rock, Septimius has showcased his talent and brilliance in numerous live gigs and performances locally and around the world in small lounges and massive stadium settings. With a style evocative and reminiscent of the likes of Will.i.Am, Cee Lo Green, Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Pitbull, Septimius brings a new and fresh identity to music, tv & film and fashion. Currently being featured on several TV shows, Radio stations, and Magazines worldwide, the growing creative hopes that his talent can target youth- a section of society which is in need of inspiration and motivation. Septimius the Great focuses on the message of self-confidence, self-love, and being unfiltered in your stylistic expression.
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Kevin Sorbo

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Handsome and tall (6’4.5”) American businessman, entrepreneur, model, actor, producer, and director. He is from Mound, Minnesota. Sorbo gained international recognition for his portrayal of the titular character in the television series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995-1999). The show, a fantasy adventure series based on Greek mythology, propelled Sorbo to stardom and earned him a dedicated fan base. Following the success of "Hercules," Sorbo continued to work in the entertainment industry, taking on various roles in both film and television. Some of his notable appearances include the lead role in the science fiction series "Andromeda" (2000-2005) and guest roles in shows like "The O.C." and "Two and a Half Men." In addition to his acting work, Sorbo has also ventured into producing and directing. He has produced and starred in several films, including "Let There Be Light" (2017) and "Miracle in East Texas" (2019). Sorbo has remained active in the entertainment industry and continues to work on a variety of projects. He is known for his charismatic presence on screen and his dedication to his craft.
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Adam Elliot

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Adam Elliot (born 2 January 1972 in Berwick, Victoria, Australia) is an independent stop-motion animation writer and director based in Melbourne, Australia. His five films have collectively participated in over six-hundred film festivals and have received over one hundred awards, including an Oscar for Harvie Krumpet[2] and the Annecy Cristal for Mary and Max. Elliot calls himself an auteur filmmaker and each of his films have a bittersweet nature to them. Based loosely on his family and friends, Elliot calls each of his works a Clayography - clay animated biographies - a portmanteau term of the words clay and biography. Utilising a large team of animators and modelmakers each film takes several years to complete. He is noted for his use of traditional 'in-camera' techniques, which means every prop set and character is a 'real' miniature handcrafted object. Elliot does not use digital additions or computer generated imagery to enhance his visual aesthetic. His company, Adam Elliot Pictures, produce the films and Elliot’s work practices adhere to the French auteur methodology. Each film has been voiced by notable actors including, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Toni Collette, Geoffrey Rush, Eric Bana, William McInnes and Barry Humphries. Elliot is also a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and in 1999 was awarded The Young Achiever of the Year for Victoria.
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Joseph Leo Mankiewicz (/ˈmæŋkəwɪts/ MANG-kə-wits; February 11, 1909 – February 5, 1993) was an American filmmaker. A four-time Academy Award winner, he is best known for his witty and literate dialogue and his preference for voice-over narration and narrative flashbacks. Also known as an actor's director, Mankiewicz directed several prominent actors, including Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart and Elizabeth Taylor, to several of their memorable onscreen performances. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Mankiewicz studied at Columbia University and graduated in 1928. He moved overseas to Europe, where he worked as a foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune and translated German intertitles into English for UFA. On the advice of his screenwriter brother Herman, Mankiewicz moved back to the United States, and was hired by Paramount Pictures as a dialogue writer. He then became a screenwriter, writing for numerous films starring Jack Oakie. He next moved to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), where he served as a producer for several films, including The Philadelphia Story (1940) and Woman of the Year (1942). Mankiewicz left MGM after a dispute with Louis B. Mayer. In 1944, Mankiewicz began working for Twentieth Century-Fox, where he produced The Keys of the Kingdom (1944). He made his directorial debut with Dragonwyck (1946) after Ernst Lubitsch had dropped out due to illness. Mankiewicz remained at Fox, directing a broad range of genre films. Consecutively, in 1950 and 1951, he won two Academy Awards each for writing and directing A Letter to Three Wives (1949) and All About Eve (1950). In 1953, Mankiewicz formed his own production company Figaro, where he independently produced, as well as wrote and directed, The Barefoot Contessa (1954) and The Quiet American (1958). In 1961, Mankiewicz took over direction from Rouben Mamoulian for Cleopatra (1963). Production was beset with numerous difficulties, including a heavily publicized extramarital affair between stars Taylor and Richard Burton. Relatively late into production, Darryl F. Zanuck reassumed control of Fox as studio president and briefly fired Mankiewicz for excessive overruns. Released in 1963, Cleopatra became the year's highest-grossing film and earned mixed reviews from critics. Mankiewicz's reputation suffered, and he did not return to direct another film until The Honey Pot (1967). Mankiewicz then directed There Was a Crooked Man... (1970) and the documentary King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1972), sharing credit with Sidney Lumet on the latter. His final film Sleuth (1972), starring Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier, earned Mankiewicz his fourth and final Oscar nomination as Best Director. In 1993, Mankiewicz died in Bedford, New York, at the age of 83.
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Jeremy Clyde

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Clyde was born in the village of Dorney in the English county of Buckinghamshire and is the son of Lady Elizabeth Wellesley. Through his maternal line, Clyde is the great-great-great-grandson of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and is a cousin of the current Duke of Wellington. Growing up, he was educated at two independent boarding schools in England: Ludgrove School, in Wokingham Without and Eton College in Eton. He also attended the University of Grenoble in Grenoble, France for one year. He would later go on to attend and graduate from the Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London where he studied acting. This is also where he met musical partner, Chad Stuart in 1960.
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