PHOENIX FASHION WEEK IS BACK!!

Oh yes, my fellow fashion lovers, the wait is finally over! After 2 years of stop-everything-in-its-tracks, we are getting the best fashion show in the Southwest back. That's right! Phoenix Fashion Week will be hitting the runway this Spring 2022 on April 15-16. They are coming back with a force to be reckoned with. 

    This long awaited soiree is getting some new digs this year. The show will be a more intimate affair with a smaller venue and a smaller show being held at the luxurious event center Chateau Luxe in North Phoenix.

    There will be two days of runway love instead of three which are jammed packed with community designers, emerging designers, established designers and more. Of course, the Style Villa will be in full effect where you can pick up a piece or two from the participating designers and thensome. Although scaled down in size, I expect this fashion show to bring grand aspirations of excellent quality. For all the VIPers in the house the upscaled VIP Champagne Lounge has been elevated to another level. This is sure to be the talk of the town with award winning Private Chef Will Turner in the house working his magic.

    It has been 2 years since the valley of the sun has seen a star studded event like Phoenix Fashion Week. I don't know about you but I am ready for a jaw-dropping, eye-popping fashion show to kick us into spring. Are you not ready to see what a 2 year long pandemic and being shut-ins at home can bring to the runway? The hype is real!! We all took a hit emotionally and physically from the world being in crisis. Some have bounced back nicely proving life resumes as normal whereas others have had a more stressful time of doing just that. As time goes on we see life as we know it to start working itself back around to some sort of normalcy. This right here is why WE NEED to see Phoenix Fashion Week make their grand return to the runway. Executive Director Brian Hill and his team made sure this show would be as spectacular as ever. 

TOP 40 PHOENIX FASHION WEEK MODELS REVEALED

Photo credit: @cnsphoto

    Recently the Top 40 Models were introduced to us at Chateau Luxe. The female and male models will both be looking to win title of Model of the Year each. Throughout their strenuous preparations for the big day ahead, the models will compete in different challenges (Best Headshot, Best Group Challenge etc), have countless photo shoots and fittings. 

Photo credit: @iam_romencole

Each will be looking to score the winning title and a modeling contract with the Agency Arizona. I got my eye on a few favorites already. Show some love and support by following these talented humans on their journey to that 88-foot runway. 

Find them on Instagram:

@iamtheaisha, @alekherrera, @__alicialeal__, @annastasia_stock, @andreaspiv, @annajacquelinee, @aspenharrison, @cami.cuffari, @zerohawkofficial, @kotablue, @davidross_official, @devaughn_jones, @emmaliseab, @eri.ka_rose, @gabriellaamores, @hailey.k.hines, @ishara_rose_s, @jadenajee, @j.ess.lv, @j0seph_m0rris, @josispar, @kelseycmkelleher, @kiyra.t, @lo.spoon, @lexypuhlick, @lyzavanzee, @maddiemilton_, @miriahks, @noahcaldwell, @livdefalco, @parkerwyattofficial, @pbushaw, @peyytonwilliamss, @reynastockwell. @grizzthewiz @smariejones_ @shane.mosley, @s.yennelly @shea_fretz1 @_.rone_, @verarosalind

EMERGING DESIGNERS

    It is business as usual for the emerging designers. I mean game on! Each designer has been handpicked by the Phoenix Fashion Week team taking into account the brand and how its impact will represent PhxFW on a global scale. They have been put through a rigorous bootcamp where they have learned from A-Z what it takes to not only make the clothes but to actually brand yourself to create a successful and sustaining fashion business. 

    The education spans from marketing, merchandising, sales, community connections and more. Powerhouse mentors like Kym Gold (True Religion Jeans) have stepped up in past seasons in educating the emerging designers giving them solid clarification in building their business. For Spring 2022 we are given 4, yes I said 4, strong emerging designers. Remember we were in a 2 year pandemic. Only the strong has survived the harsh world of fashion. It takes a lot of perseverance to make it to the runway. Who will be your favorite? Find these emerging designers on Instagram an show them some fashionable love.

1. House of Mae Noir (@houseofmaenoir)  

    "Designs Contemporary Fashion For the Darkly Romantic"

               

2. Red Berry Woman (@red_berry_woman)

    "Influencing Fashion For the Progressive With Authentic Native
American Culture" 

3. Senti Designs (@sentidesigns)

    "Innovating West African Attire 

     For the Modern Man"

4. Sunlight Lover (@sunlightlovershop)

    "Creating Bohemian Inspired Resort Wear For Chic Women"

    When it comes to a Phoenix Fashion Week runway show it's not only about the who's the best top model or the best emerging designer. It is also about community and having a platform to showcase rising fashion designers. We also get to see designers who made it! 

    I am elated to see the return of an emerging designer who is now an established designer ready to hit the runway in his own unique style. Yes I am talking about JC Donaldson. I met this young man several PhxFW's ago where he blew us away with his Being Dapper men's line. I still have my NAHBRO t-shirt lol. This men's line is sexy!! 

    After several chats with JC, I knew there was something extra special inside this young man. 

    What you may not realize is that wanting and becoming a fashion designer takes not only a skillset, it takes crazy determination that pushes you through ALL the ebbs and flows of building a brand. 

    JC was not to be discouraged nor was he going anywhere. Through his mentorship in the emerging designer bootcamp program and becoming an accredited fashion designer proved his unwavering disposition will keep him in the realm of fashion and one of Phoenix fashion Week's Established Designers. 

Who by the way will be Friday night's finale. Now we get to see high fashion for both men and women from the established House of Donaldson. Way to go JC!! 

    Friday night's lineup will consist of high couture fashion from the lovely Svetik Haute Couture (one of the baddest bridal and high fashion couture to hit the Southwest runway), community designers, and of course the Little Black Dress Challenge is a fun one. This night is packed with fashion! Fabric Friday is sponsored by the global fashion technology leader Kornit Digital. Angela Johnson of LabelHorde will also be on the runway. These two days are going to be wild! There are more than 20 runway shows spanned over Friday and Saturday. I hope you got your tickets. 

Satruday night's lineup is dubbed LUXURY. Need I say more? We have:

Elevee Lifestyle

Chinese Laundry

Resty LaGare

Eli Madi from Kuwait

For The Stars Fashion House

Angelo Estera as the Grand Finale

and of course our Emerging Designers

This night is going to be on overload to say the least. Chateau Luxe is going to lit April 15 & 16. If you are still in need of tickets click here and enter code EVAFASHIONISTA to receive 20% off. 

We here at Film and Fashion Futures want to express our love and remembrance for a very special and unique avant-garde couture designer Rocky Gathercole. The passing of Rocky was devastating to the fashion world. His runway productions were just that a PRODUCTION. Watching his masterpieces grace the runway put you in a trance. The pieces were magnificent. I had the pleasure interviewing him after several shows and found him to be the most fascinating yet humble person. I truly feel honored to have known him. Gone yet never forgotten. We miss you Rocky!

                     

Now grab your tickets and we will see you on the runway!

The Seed of Consequences, Latest Feature Film from MindSteam Films

Visit The Seed of Consequences Website for all the film details:

"The Seed of Consequences" was completed in the fall of 2021 and has experienced some great success since the initial private screening for cast and crew in September 2021 at the Harkins Tempe Marketplace Theatres. The film has been selected by the Miami Indie Film Awards, Toronto Film and Script Awards, Chandler Film Festival, New York Independent Cinema Awards, and Roma Film Festival.  

The film boasts a solid cast and the integration and use of Spanglish language brings authenticity to the lead characters background and helps to demonstrate the influences from culture they live in and helps to develop and deepen the experience of the characters.

MindSteam Films promotes independent film projects focused on compelling stories driven by characters finding their way through life's challenges ranging from the everyday to paranormal.  The director of the the feature film is looking forward to the next phase of marketing, sales, and distribution as the film is completed and ready for release once the appropriate markets are identified.

LOGLINE: Desperate to save his relationship with his son, Ramon finds that his past ways threaten to destroy those he loves most.

SYNOPSIS: Trying to escape his past history of violence, Ramon faces new challenges as he deals with his inner impulses. While trying to salvage his relationship with his son, Umberto, his wife, Maria, files for divorce threatening to block Ramon from seeing Umberto. After Ramon’s recent loss of his job forces him to to seek desperate options, he succumbs to a woman’s offer for help. While initially resisting her plan, he finds his violent ways are too much to overcome which set in motion unexpected consequences.

T Severe, Ph.D. - Writer/Director/Producer

Tony, “T” Severe, is a Phoenix-based filmmaker who has had films place in local and international film festivals. His storytelling focuses on compelling narratives driven by characters navigating their way through life’s challenges. As a filmmaker he actively promotes gender and ethnic diversity in all his projects. His current project, The Seed of Consequences, was specifically developed to highlight the contribution of Hispanic actors.

Tony also serves as a Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating screenwriters. In addition, he is a past board member of AzFDMC (Arizona Film and Digital Media Coalition) and has served on the advisory board to the Scottsdale Community College School of Film + Theater and been a speaker at various film events.

Prior to his filmmaking career, Tony was a psychologist and has served as Adjunct Faculty teaching at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University and South Mountain Community College. He brings his background of counseling thousands of families into the story development of The Seed of Consequences.

Cast of key characters from "The Seed of Consequences"

• Jason Aguilar as Ramon
• Andrea Hickey as Cici
• Marissa Alcantar as Maria
• Daniel Link as Deakin
• William Polo as Umberto
• Julie Van Lith as Eve
• Jessica Y. Martin as Women's Counselor
• Mark Speno as Counselor
• Greg Lutz as Charles
• Kenya Vasquez as Ms. Martina
• William Kenny as Ramon's Attorney
• John Carr as Drunk at bar
• Ruben Angelo as Mr. Campero
• Kevin R. Phipps as Emergency medical tech
• Reavis Dorsey as Police officer at warehouse
• Ben Vazquez as Nico
• Tabitha Spivey as Unemployment Agent
• Dave Hollander as Business owner
• Mark DeBoer as Judge Thornton
• Michelle Y. Allen as Women's group
• Brenda Jean Foley as Police officer at crime scene
• Danny Zavala as Nico's driver
• Yovani Martinez Ruiz as Jorge
• Felicity Heron as Club Singer
• Eddie Wockenfuss as Bo
• Danni Tarlowski as Summons server
• Daniela Cavanzo as Dr. Guzman
• Melissa Quintans as Consuelo
• Freddie Germany as Bartender
• Denisse Hermosillo as Christina
• Shannon Dia as Emergency medical tech
• Daniel A. Rodriguez as Self
• Jorge Ismael Terrazas as Mr. Acuna
• Javier Olivares as Gilberto
• Staceye Beatty as Extra
• Elizabeth Reissig as Women's group

To learn more and reach out to the production team, contact info@mindsteamfilms.com and follow https://www.facebook.com/theseedofconsequences/ to stay up to date on film news.

Life of Consequences Feature Film Screening Scheduled

 

When you have to face the consequences of your actions the outcome can affect so many others is the premise of the latest feature film by Chronic Behavior LLC Film Productions. CBLLC is excited to announce the upcoming screening as part of the Worldwide Women's Film Festival held in February 2022 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Harkins Shea 14 Theatres.

By: Chronic Behavior LLC

 

Originally published SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Jan. 16, 2022 - PRLog -- Chronic Behavior LLC Film Productions will be screening their latest feature film, "Life of Consequences", a drama film included as part of the Worldwide Women's Film Festival.

The story is focused on relationships and when tragedy happens who is really in your corner. Film Synopsis: When a man has to face the consequences of having caused a fatal accident, where does he turn? Seeking hope and support from those closest to him causes him to ponder his own mortality. He must make a choice to ease his own suffering and the suffering of others.

The film includes an all Arizona based film crew (predominantly female) and actors from the local community. This is the first feature film directed by Eva Louis and written by Daniel Blunck, who is also starring in the film.  Angie Gomez, from Superior, AZ, is starring in her first feature film and is a local celebrity singer and performer with Powerdrive Band. Fern Hoover, from Case Grande, AZ is known for her role in the TV Series, "Adam Ruins Everything" as well as a model for several designers in the fashion community.

Other notable featured actors are Hermann Plank (board advisor to Phoenix Fashion Week), Loren Aragon (designer for ACONAV), Marshall Shore (Hip Historian), Darnell Autry (actor and former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears), Tammy Hamati, Sam Hamati, Nick Koester, Jocelyn Botero, Gail Friend, Jared Keesling, Val Navarro, Ella Scofield, Sylvie Cohen, and Valentina Aragon.

Screening is on Sunday, Feb 20, 2022 at 6:03 pm
Tickets are available from https://filmfreeway.com/WorldwideWomensFilmFestival/tickets
Film Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC6-wKAR9EY


Check IMDB for all the film details: https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt9208828/?ref_=nm_filmo_filmi...