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Yesterday was a beautiful day to sit on the balcony and prep the next character for the next shoot.
This week I have the pleasure of working again with a young, talented director, Veronika Bolotina,
on her sci fi project, HELLEBORE. Feeling very grateful.
I had fun working with her last year on her fantasy/comedy, I Don't Know where I played a burnt out, Universe.
This week I have the pleasure of working again with a young, talented director, Veronika Bolotina,
on her sci fi project, HELLEBORE. Feeling very grateful.
I had fun working with her last year on her fantasy/comedy, I Don't Know where I played a burnt out, Universe.
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On Saturday, June 22, I had another shooting day for KUNTERGRAU Season 3. It was great being back on set with some of the cast and crew. My final shooting day is on July 13 and then the season goes into post production. Premiere will be in 2020. I'm really looking forward to it!
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My new Sizzle Reel, English Reel and German Reel (with English subtitles are finished. Just click on REELS to see them or on the front page of this site, scroll down and you'll find them there too. Happy watching!
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I had a great time this week at Torus Filmtonpostproduktion GmbH. You were a great team!
Thanks to Bernd Lutzer from logoSynchron for booking me and to my colleagues Jim Boeven, Anna-Sophia Lumpe and John Doyle for the fun time dubbing together
Thanks to Bernd Lutzer from logoSynchron for booking me and to my colleagues Jim Boeven, Anna-Sophia Lumpe and John Doyle for the fun time dubbing together
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BACK ON STAGE IN APRIL!
I'm going to be back on stage in Bonn, at the Euro Theater Central, April 13, 2019, 20:00 Uhr, doing WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT (in English) by Nassim Soleimanpour.
No rehearsals. No director. No set. A different performer reads the script cold for the first time at each performance.
As a unique theatre experience, WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour has been played worldwide, translated in 25 languages and creates a fascinating evening about freedom, manipulation and conformity.
This is not only going to be a unique experience for me but for the audience as well. I'm really looking forward to it!
Euro Theater Central
Telephone: 0228 / 65 29 51
Reservations by email: eurotheater@eurotheater.de
https://www.eurotheatercentral.de/
I'm going to be back on stage in Bonn, at the Euro Theater Central, April 13, 2019, 20:00 Uhr, doing WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT (in English) by Nassim Soleimanpour.
No rehearsals. No director. No set. A different performer reads the script cold for the first time at each performance.
As a unique theatre experience, WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour has been played worldwide, translated in 25 languages and creates a fascinating evening about freedom, manipulation and conformity.
This is not only going to be a unique experience for me but for the audience as well. I'm really looking forward to it!
Euro Theater Central
Telephone: 0228 / 65 29 51
Reservations by email: eurotheater@eurotheater.de
https://www.eurotheatercentral.de/
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A special thanks to director Kai Kreuser (KUNTERGRAU) for bringing me into this special project back in 2015. I'm looking forward to shooting the final scenes and to seeing the finished season in 2020. 😘
I hope in the future we can work together on other projects. I'm very grateful for your trust in me to do the role of Oma Margarethe.
I hope in the future we can work together on other projects. I'm very grateful for your trust in me to do the role of Oma Margarethe.
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Filming for KUNTERGRAU Season 3 has begun again! February and March will involve the bulk of the filming and I'm extremely happy to be working with this amazing cast and crew.
More news later!
More news later!
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KUNTERGRAU won the Webvideopreis 2018! In Europe, the Webvideopreis is the biggest award in the fields of Internet video and social media.
webvideopreis.de/
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WEB: Web Video Prize 2018
Kuntergrau has been nominated for the Web Video Prize Germany! It's a wonderful opportunity for the LGBT community to be represented in such a large platform.
Voting takes place until November 23, 2018 by going to their site at www.webvideopreis.de/nominierte
Mit KUNTERGRAU beim Webvideopreis Deutschland haben wir die Chance zu zeigen, dass die Geschichten unserer Community es verdienen gesehen zu werden!
Lasst uns den ganz Großen beim Webvideopreis zeigen, wie stark die LGBT-Community ist!
Bis zum 23.11. habt ihr die Möglichkeit unter www.webvideopreis.de/nominierte eure Stimme für KUNTERGRAU abzugeben
Voting takes place until November 23, 2018 by going to their site at www.webvideopreis.de/nominierte
Mit KUNTERGRAU beim Webvideopreis Deutschland haben wir die Chance zu zeigen, dass die Geschichten unserer Community es verdienen gesehen zu werden!
Lasst uns den ganz Großen beim Webvideopreis zeigen, wie stark die LGBT-Community ist!
Bis zum 23.11. habt ihr die Möglichkeit unter www.webvideopreis.de/nominierte eure Stimme für KUNTERGRAU abzugeben
WEBSERIES: KUNTERGRAU
Season 3 of KUNTERGRAU began filming in September! It was great to work again with the wonderful team and cast and to play Oma Margarethe (Grandma Margaret) again. kuntergrau.net/en/about/
THEATRE:
I am working on an adaptation of a theatre piece for German audiences. It's a piece I have admired and have been inspired by for over 25 years and always wanted to perform.
I first have to complete the adaptation idea and then apply for the rights.
I first have to complete the adaptation idea and then apply for the rights.
SCREENPLAY:
I'm also working on my first screenplay. It's based on an adventure I had at the age of 14 and is sort of a road /coming of age film. I've realized that writing a screenplay is not something that comes very easily.
TRAINING:
During the summer, I was busy doing various training courses in auditioning, creative writing and creating characters. The work never stops!
FILM: ELEANOR & COLETTE
In May, the international feature film, Eleanor & Colette, starring Hilary Swank and Helena Bonham Carter, opened in Germany.
I had the honor of playing a small role in this film shooting directly with Hilary Swank. It was one of the most memorable shooting experiences I've had. She is a wonderful, kind, caring human being.
I had the honor of playing a small role in this film shooting directly with Hilary Swank. It was one of the most memorable shooting experiences I've had. She is a wonderful, kind, caring human being.
TV SERIES: WEST OF LIBERTY
I had the honor of playing the role of a retiring CIA Agent in the new international series, WEST OF LIBERTY.
The 6x45’ series West of Liberty (Väster om friheten) is produced by Gunnar Carlsson, Director of Content and Development at Anagram Sweden, with Bettina Wente of Network Movie, Germany for the Swedish and German public broadcasters SVT and ZDF.
The show is based on Thomas Engström first book in a quartet about Ludwig Licht, former Stasi agent and CIA informant. The 55-year-old (played by Wotan Wilke Möhring) works as a freelance problem solver and barkeeper in Kreuzberg, Berlin. When his former CIA colleague Clive Barner contacts him to investigate on a case about a corrupt leader of a whistle-blower site, he returns to the shadowy world of the intelligence service.
The show is adapted by Sweden’s Sara Heldt (Death of a Pilgrim) and UK co-writer Donna Sharpe (The Team, Who Do You Think You Are?), and directed by Austria’s Barbara Eder (Thank You for Bombing, Best Director and Screenplay at the Austrian Film Awards 2015).
Gunnar Carlsson told nordicfilmandtvnews.com that the high end international show will be shot mostly in English, with some German.
West of Liberty is co-produced by Film i Skåne, Film i Väst, in association with YLE, TV2 Norge, support from the Swedish Film Institute and Medien Stiftung NRW. Filming in Germany will start mi-February, and the premiere is set for the fall 2018. Anagram Sweden holds rights to all books part of the Ludwig Licht Quartet.
The 6x45’ series West of Liberty (Väster om friheten) is produced by Gunnar Carlsson, Director of Content and Development at Anagram Sweden, with Bettina Wente of Network Movie, Germany for the Swedish and German public broadcasters SVT and ZDF.
The show is based on Thomas Engström first book in a quartet about Ludwig Licht, former Stasi agent and CIA informant. The 55-year-old (played by Wotan Wilke Möhring) works as a freelance problem solver and barkeeper in Kreuzberg, Berlin. When his former CIA colleague Clive Barner contacts him to investigate on a case about a corrupt leader of a whistle-blower site, he returns to the shadowy world of the intelligence service.
The show is adapted by Sweden’s Sara Heldt (Death of a Pilgrim) and UK co-writer Donna Sharpe (The Team, Who Do You Think You Are?), and directed by Austria’s Barbara Eder (Thank You for Bombing, Best Director and Screenplay at the Austrian Film Awards 2015).
Gunnar Carlsson told nordicfilmandtvnews.com that the high end international show will be shot mostly in English, with some German.
West of Liberty is co-produced by Film i Skåne, Film i Väst, in association with YLE, TV2 Norge, support from the Swedish Film Institute and Medien Stiftung NRW. Filming in Germany will start mi-February, and the premiere is set for the fall 2018. Anagram Sweden holds rights to all books part of the Ludwig Licht Quartet.
GAMES: Bus Simulator 2018
I had the pleasure to record a character for the new game, Bus Simulator 2018, an exciting, action packed truck driving simulator game.
Created by astragon entertainment GmbH and should be released later in 2018. Thanks to Rain Productions for selecting me for this project!
www.bussimulator-game.de
Created by astragon entertainment GmbH and should be released later in 2018. Thanks to Rain Productions for selecting me for this project!
www.bussimulator-game.de
FILM: FIRST WORLD SOLUTIONS
I just got back from filming the lead role in the fantasy comedy short film, FIRST WORLD SOLUTIONS, directed by Maira Stork. I played the role of President Sarah Washington.
It is a non-politically correct comedy which brings the leaders of all the major continents of the world together with God's representative to talk about what's happening down here on earth and what can be done to fix the problems.
I had a wonderful week with a fantastic cast and crew. The post production should be done by April and then it will start the festival rounds. With colleagues (left to right)
Tatsuya Tagawa, Stephen Moltari, Hanna Bieder and David Wurawa.
It is a non-politically correct comedy which brings the leaders of all the major continents of the world together with God's representative to talk about what's happening down here on earth and what can be done to fix the problems.
I had a wonderful week with a fantastic cast and crew. The post production should be done by April and then it will start the festival rounds. With colleagues (left to right)
Tatsuya Tagawa, Stephen Moltari, Hanna Bieder and David Wurawa.
FILM: PAWO
The feature, PAWO, is finally being released in German cinemas! Below is the info I just received from the production company.
Pawo starts in German cinemas from April 15th 2018!!! A movie is finally emerging out of an idea. An incredible step for all those involved who believed in this project. After a long festival trip around the world, many great international awards and a lot of work, we finally made it. Pawo is coming to German cinemas and celebrates its premiere on 13.4 in Munich as a nominated film at the Cosmic Cine Festival in the wonderful Mathäser Film Palace.
This is made possible by our distributor Busch Media Group GmbH & Co kg (e.g. Samsara by Ron Fricke) and Camino Film Distribution (U. A Tehran taboo by Ali Soozandeh).
From 15.4 on, Pawo then officially launches in the cinemas (dt + subtitles).
Dates, places and times will be announced.
Until then, our trailer is now available for the first time in German! Share it with your friends and go to the cinema near you! Free Tibet!
The Department-film production + ÜberRot-Film and design
Thank you for your support and your faith in Pawo!
Pawo startet in den deutschen Kinos ab dem 15. April 2018!!! Aus einer Idee wird endlich ein Kinofilm. Ein unglaublicher Schritt für alle Beteiligten, die an dieses Projekt geglaubt haben. Nach einer langen Festivalreise rund um die Welt, vielen tollen internationalen Auszeichnungen und viel Arbeit, haben wir es endlich geschafft. Pawo kommt in die deutschen Kinos und feiert seine Premiere am 13.4. in München als nominierter Film auf dem Cosmic Cine Festival im wunderbaren Mathäser Filmpalast.
Möglich macht dies unser Verleiher Busch Media Group GmbH & Co KG (u.a.Samsara von Ron Fricke) und Camino Filmverleih (u.a Teheran Tabu von Ali Soozandeh).
Ab dem 15.4. startet Pawo dann offiziell in den Kinos (Dt+OmU).
Termine, Orte und Zeiten werden noch bekannt gegeben.
Bis dahin gibt's unseren Trailer nun zum ersten mal auf Deutsch ! Teilt ihn mit euren Freunden und geht mit ihnen ins Kino in eurer Nähe ! Free Tibet !
Das Department - Filmproduktion + überRot - Film und Design
sagen Danke für eure Unterstützung und euren Glauben an Pawo !
SPREAD THE NEWS !
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#freetibet #pawo #exile #cinema #independentcinema #featurefilm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPb7S8D8Geo
Pawo starts in German cinemas from April 15th 2018!!! A movie is finally emerging out of an idea. An incredible step for all those involved who believed in this project. After a long festival trip around the world, many great international awards and a lot of work, we finally made it. Pawo is coming to German cinemas and celebrates its premiere on 13.4 in Munich as a nominated film at the Cosmic Cine Festival in the wonderful Mathäser Film Palace.
This is made possible by our distributor Busch Media Group GmbH & Co kg (e.g. Samsara by Ron Fricke) and Camino Film Distribution (U. A Tehran taboo by Ali Soozandeh).
From 15.4 on, Pawo then officially launches in the cinemas (dt + subtitles).
Dates, places and times will be announced.
Until then, our trailer is now available for the first time in German! Share it with your friends and go to the cinema near you! Free Tibet!
The Department-film production + ÜberRot-Film and design
Thank you for your support and your faith in Pawo!
Pawo startet in den deutschen Kinos ab dem 15. April 2018!!! Aus einer Idee wird endlich ein Kinofilm. Ein unglaublicher Schritt für alle Beteiligten, die an dieses Projekt geglaubt haben. Nach einer langen Festivalreise rund um die Welt, vielen tollen internationalen Auszeichnungen und viel Arbeit, haben wir es endlich geschafft. Pawo kommt in die deutschen Kinos und feiert seine Premiere am 13.4. in München als nominierter Film auf dem Cosmic Cine Festival im wunderbaren Mathäser Filmpalast.
Möglich macht dies unser Verleiher Busch Media Group GmbH & Co KG (u.a.Samsara von Ron Fricke) und Camino Filmverleih (u.a Teheran Tabu von Ali Soozandeh).
Ab dem 15.4. startet Pawo dann offiziell in den Kinos (Dt+OmU).
Termine, Orte und Zeiten werden noch bekannt gegeben.
Bis dahin gibt's unseren Trailer nun zum ersten mal auf Deutsch ! Teilt ihn mit euren Freunden und geht mit ihnen ins Kino in eurer Nähe ! Free Tibet !
Das Department - Filmproduktion + überRot - Film und Design
sagen Danke für eure Unterstützung und euren Glauben an Pawo !
SPREAD THE NEWS !
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#freetibet #pawo #exile #cinema #independentcinema #featurefilm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPb7S8D8Geo
2018 is off to a great start!
I'm looking at a few film projects with interesting, varied roles for me. More on that soon.
In the theatre area, I'm still working on a concept for new a one woman show, reading various plays and talking with an English Theatre company about working on a project together this year.
In the music area, my husband and I have started working on a guitar and vocal version of City of Stars and hope to have it done soon as well as some other new songs (possibly some original compositions).
I'm planning to be in Berlin during the Berlinale Film Festival and also to catch up with colleagues I haven't seen in a while.
I hope your new year has started off healthy and on a positive, optimistic note! I'm grateful for all the opportunities that come to me and for all the people who support me. Thank you!
In the theatre area, I'm still working on a concept for new a one woman show, reading various plays and talking with an English Theatre company about working on a project together this year.
In the music area, my husband and I have started working on a guitar and vocal version of City of Stars and hope to have it done soon as well as some other new songs (possibly some original compositions).
I'm planning to be in Berlin during the Berlinale Film Festival and also to catch up with colleagues I haven't seen in a while.
I hope your new year has started off healthy and on a positive, optimistic note! I'm grateful for all the opportunities that come to me and for all the people who support me. Thank you!
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EMCEE / PRESENTING: 2017 IOC / IPOC / IAKS Architecture Awards for Exemplary Sports and Leisure Facilities
I had the honor and pleasure of emceeing / presenting at the 2017 IOC / IPOC / IAKS Architecture Awards for Exemplary Sports and Leisure Facilites in Cologne in early November.
The patrons of the IOC/IAKS Award for Exemplary Sports and Leisure Facilities are the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS). The patrons of the IPC/IAKS Distinction for Accessibility are the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS). Besides introducing the projects and the lucky winners, I also had the honor of introducing the Mayor of Cologne, Henriette Reker as well as the representatives of the IOC, IPOC and the IAKS.
This year, 72 projects competed from all continents, including ones in Azerbaijan, India, Nigeria, Palestine and Singapore. Countries ranging from A for Australia to U for USA were all participating. This year’s winners spanned the range of major international sports event venues in Singapore and Brazil, to small and socially meaningful skateparks in Palestine and Spain.
I had the honor and pleasure of emceeing / presenting at the 2017 IOC / IPOC / IAKS Architecture Awards for Exemplary Sports and Leisure Facilites in Cologne in early November.
The patrons of the IOC/IAKS Award for Exemplary Sports and Leisure Facilities are the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS). The patrons of the IPC/IAKS Distinction for Accessibility are the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS). Besides introducing the projects and the lucky winners, I also had the honor of introducing the Mayor of Cologne, Henriette Reker as well as the representatives of the IOC, IPOC and the IAKS.
This year, 72 projects competed from all continents, including ones in Azerbaijan, India, Nigeria, Palestine and Singapore. Countries ranging from A for Australia to U for USA were all participating. This year’s winners spanned the range of major international sports event venues in Singapore and Brazil, to small and socially meaningful skateparks in Palestine and Spain.
FILM: 55 STEPS
I was so happy when I opened the following email today from Elsani Film. I had the pleasure of doing a small role in this film and shooting with Hilary Swank, a very lovely, kind, sweet person, as well as a talented actress.
The film stars Hilary Swank, Helena Bonham Carter and Jeffrey Tambor.
We are very happy and proud to announce that „55 STEPS“ – directed by Bille August – will celebrate its World Premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival (7-17 Sep) in the section Gala Presentation.
Please find more information about the film and its presentation at TIFF 2017 http://www.tiff.net/tiff/55-steps/?v=55-steps
Yours,
Elsani Film
The film stars Hilary Swank, Helena Bonham Carter and Jeffrey Tambor.
We are very happy and proud to announce that „55 STEPS“ – directed by Bille August – will celebrate its World Premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival (7-17 Sep) in the section Gala Presentation.
Please find more information about the film and its presentation at TIFF 2017 http://www.tiff.net/tiff/55-steps/?v=55-steps
Yours,
Elsani Film
WEBSERIES: KUNTERGRAU
From the KUNTERGRAU FACEBOOK PAGE: #trivia | S01E03
Actress Kathleen A. Renish and director Kai Kreuser met during a workshop for actors and directors back in 2015.
Since KUNTERGRAU was looking for an actress to portray the role of Leopold's grandmother Margarethe, he offered her the role.
Since then she managed to act her way into the hearts of people all over the world. I mean - how can you not love her?
It was such a pleasure to play the role of Oma (Grandma) Margarethe. I'm looking forward to shooting Season 3.
Actress Kathleen A. Renish and director Kai Kreuser met during a workshop for actors and directors back in 2015.
Since KUNTERGRAU was looking for an actress to portray the role of Leopold's grandmother Margarethe, he offered her the role.
Since then she managed to act her way into the hearts of people all over the world. I mean - how can you not love her?
It was such a pleasure to play the role of Oma (Grandma) Margarethe. I'm looking forward to shooting Season 3.
FILM:
PAWO - Revolution Me Film Festival New York
I am so proud to have been a part of PAWO as acting coach, actress, casting (Ladakh).
From the PAWO FACEBOOK PAGE:
Shavo Dorjee was nominated again as BEST ACTOR at the Revolution Me Film Festival in New York, USA !
@Pawo Crew was aswell nominated for
Best Feature
Best Cinematography (Amin Oussar)
Best Director (Marvin Litwak & Sonam Tseten)
Best Editing (Fabian Winkelmann)
Best Story (Marvin Litwak)
In the End - Sonam Tseten and Marvin Litwak won the Award for the Best Director ! :))
Thank you Revolution Me Film Festival ! We feel very honored!
http://www.revolutionmefilms.com/nominations
I am so proud to have been a part of PAWO as acting coach, actress, casting (Ladakh).
From the PAWO FACEBOOK PAGE:
Shavo Dorjee was nominated again as BEST ACTOR at the Revolution Me Film Festival in New York, USA !
@Pawo Crew was aswell nominated for
Best Feature
Best Cinematography (Amin Oussar)
Best Director (Marvin Litwak & Sonam Tseten)
Best Editing (Fabian Winkelmann)
Best Story (Marvin Litwak)
In the End - Sonam Tseten and Marvin Litwak won the Award for the Best Director ! :))
Thank you Revolution Me Film Festival ! We feel very honored!
http://www.revolutionmefilms.com/nominations
WEB SERIES: KUNTERGRAU
Sunday, May 14 the final episode (4) of Season 2 of KUNTERGRAU will be aired and then a live stream with the cast will start at 19:45 (7:45 p.m.) KUNTERGRAU
Here are some comments from an online review of Episode 3 where my character, grandma Margarethe has a confrontation with Lukas's mother:
"Gänsehautfaktor Oma Margarethe
Oma Margarethe, die für viele bereits jetzt der Liebling der Serie ist, katapultiert sich in dieser Folge eindrucksvoll in eine Liga mit Figuren wie Schwulenmutti „Debby“ aus "Queer as Folk". Als Lukas‘ Mutter Marion Oma Margarethe vorwirft, Lukas zu beeinflussen und ihn von ihr zu entfremden, wird Oma Margarethe erstmals wirklich wütend. Prompt hält sie Marion eine emotionale Standpauke: „Wenn das Ihre Form von Liebe ist, dann haben sie die Liebe Ihres Kindes überhaupt nicht verdient.“ Das ist einer der stärksten Momente der Webserie.
„Oma Margarethe war wir immer sehr stark! So eine Oma könnte man sich echt wünschen“, fasst ein Zuschauer die Folge auf YouTube zusammen. Die Wutrede hat jedenfalls Erfolg: Als Oma Margarethe mit Marion in einem Restaurant versackt, bekommen die Zuschauer erstmals einen Einblick in das Seelenleben von Lukas Mutter."
English translation:
Goosebump Factor: Grandma Margarethe
Grandma Margarethe, who is already the favorite of the series for many, is in this episode impressively catapulted into a league with figures like mom "Debby" from "Queer as Folk". When Lukas's mother, Marion, accuses grandma Margarethe of influencing Lukas and alienating him from her, grandma Margarethe becomes really angry for the first time. Promptly she gives Marion an earful: "If that is your form of love, then you don't deserve the love of your child at all." This is one of the strongest moments of the web series.
"Grandma Margarethe, we were always very strong! You could really want a granny like that, "a viewer comments on YouTube. In any case, the rant had success: When grandma Margaret and Marion are camped out in a restaurant, the spectators get insight into the soul of Lukas' mother for the first time. "
Photos from the Season 2 of the Koeln, gay web series KUNTERGRAU, on April 2, 2017 at Cinedom, Koeln. It was a full cinema and a fantastic Premiere! The first episide of Season 2 will be aired on You Tube on April 23 with live streaming with the cast afterwards. KUNTERGRAU
Makeup and hair by Skadi Lesske. The 3D printed, black, Gibson Les Paul guitar earrings were designed by my husband Georg Kreuter.
Here are some comments from an online review of Episode 3 where my character, grandma Margarethe has a confrontation with Lukas's mother:
"Gänsehautfaktor Oma Margarethe
Oma Margarethe, die für viele bereits jetzt der Liebling der Serie ist, katapultiert sich in dieser Folge eindrucksvoll in eine Liga mit Figuren wie Schwulenmutti „Debby“ aus "Queer as Folk". Als Lukas‘ Mutter Marion Oma Margarethe vorwirft, Lukas zu beeinflussen und ihn von ihr zu entfremden, wird Oma Margarethe erstmals wirklich wütend. Prompt hält sie Marion eine emotionale Standpauke: „Wenn das Ihre Form von Liebe ist, dann haben sie die Liebe Ihres Kindes überhaupt nicht verdient.“ Das ist einer der stärksten Momente der Webserie.
„Oma Margarethe war wir immer sehr stark! So eine Oma könnte man sich echt wünschen“, fasst ein Zuschauer die Folge auf YouTube zusammen. Die Wutrede hat jedenfalls Erfolg: Als Oma Margarethe mit Marion in einem Restaurant versackt, bekommen die Zuschauer erstmals einen Einblick in das Seelenleben von Lukas Mutter."
English translation:
Goosebump Factor: Grandma Margarethe
Grandma Margarethe, who is already the favorite of the series for many, is in this episode impressively catapulted into a league with figures like mom "Debby" from "Queer as Folk". When Lukas's mother, Marion, accuses grandma Margarethe of influencing Lukas and alienating him from her, grandma Margarethe becomes really angry for the first time. Promptly she gives Marion an earful: "If that is your form of love, then you don't deserve the love of your child at all." This is one of the strongest moments of the web series.
"Grandma Margarethe, we were always very strong! You could really want a granny like that, "a viewer comments on YouTube. In any case, the rant had success: When grandma Margaret and Marion are camped out in a restaurant, the spectators get insight into the soul of Lukas' mother for the first time. "
Photos from the Season 2 of the Koeln, gay web series KUNTERGRAU, on April 2, 2017 at Cinedom, Koeln. It was a full cinema and a fantastic Premiere! The first episide of Season 2 will be aired on You Tube on April 23 with live streaming with the cast afterwards. KUNTERGRAU
Makeup and hair by Skadi Lesske. The 3D printed, black, Gibson Les Paul guitar earrings were designed by my husband Georg Kreuter.
WEB SERIES: KUNTERGRAU
On April 1, 2017 is the Season 2 Premiere of the Koeln, gay web series, "KUNTERGRAU" where I play the crazy, funny, lively grandma Margaret will be shown in cinema 9 at Cinedom in Koeln, from 5:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are free and should be picked up no later than 4:30 p.m.
Season 1 had 500,000 clicks. You can see some clips of scenes on my German showreel.
Links to their website and You Tube channel are below. I'm looking forward to celebrating with the cast, crew and the fans of KUNTERGRAU!
Am 01.April 2017 im Cinedom in Köln um 17-20 Uhr, ist die Premiere von der zweiten Staffel der Kölner Schwulen Web-Serie "Kuntergrau", in der ich die Rolle der verrückten, lustigen, lebhaften Oma Margarethe spiele.
Die erste Staffel hatte über eine halbe Millionen Klicks! Auf meinem deutschen Demoreel finden Sie unter anderem Szenen mit mir als Oma Margarethe aus der ersten Staffel.
Das Crowd-Funding für die zweite Staffel war sehr erfolgreich und jetzt ist es soweit, dass die Staffel veröffentlicht wird.
Hier sind links mit mehr Informationen.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzYtDszsUNGLscR4gOL1ew
Website von der Web-Serie " Kuntergrau": http://kuntergrau.net/en/
Tickets are free and should be picked up no later than 4:30 p.m.
Season 1 had 500,000 clicks. You can see some clips of scenes on my German showreel.
Links to their website and You Tube channel are below. I'm looking forward to celebrating with the cast, crew and the fans of KUNTERGRAU!
Am 01.April 2017 im Cinedom in Köln um 17-20 Uhr, ist die Premiere von der zweiten Staffel der Kölner Schwulen Web-Serie "Kuntergrau", in der ich die Rolle der verrückten, lustigen, lebhaften Oma Margarethe spiele.
Die erste Staffel hatte über eine halbe Millionen Klicks! Auf meinem deutschen Demoreel finden Sie unter anderem Szenen mit mir als Oma Margarethe aus der ersten Staffel.
Das Crowd-Funding für die zweite Staffel war sehr erfolgreich und jetzt ist es soweit, dass die Staffel veröffentlicht wird.
Hier sind links mit mehr Informationen.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzYtDszsUNGLscR4gOL1ew
Website von der Web-Serie " Kuntergrau": http://kuntergrau.net/en/
VOICE OVER:
2017 has started off peaceful and with some interesting speaking projects, one in particular, is a documentary about the one and only Ella Fitzgerald.
It's called "pure love- The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald. The German version will air on Arte on April 23. The English version I spoke will be first presented at the Toronto Black Film Festival.
Here is more info about the film http://www.newdocs.de/ellas-voice/
It's called "pure love- The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald. The German version will air on Arte on April 23. The English version I spoke will be first presented at the Toronto Black Film Festival.
Here is more info about the film http://www.newdocs.de/ellas-voice/
THEATER:
In October 2016, I performed the final show of my one-woman show, "A Lost American in Germany". It had a wonderful 5 year run and is now on hold and is available for events and other special occasions.
A modular, shorter version of the show can be booked. Please click on the CONTACT ME button. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
I am working on some ideas for a new musical show, an old time radio show as well as my first political show. Now that the USA has a new President, I think there is lots of material...
I'm looking forward to many new and interesting TV, Film,Theater and speaking projects in 2017.
A modular, shorter version of the show can be booked. Please click on the CONTACT ME button. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
I am working on some ideas for a new musical show, an old time radio show as well as my first political show. Now that the USA has a new President, I think there is lots of material...
I'm looking forward to many new and interesting TV, Film,Theater and speaking projects in 2017.
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COACHING - ACTING IN ENGLISH:
Since October 27, 2016, I've been part of the instructional team at the internationale akademie fuer filmschauspiel (iaf) in Koeln. http://iaf-schauspielschule.de/dozenten.html
I have two graduating classes of up-and-coming young actors from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Turkey, Croatia and Serbia. My field of focus is "Acting in English", and "Accent Reduction".
I have two graduating classes of up-and-coming young actors from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Turkey, Croatia and Serbia. My field of focus is "Acting in English", and "Accent Reduction".
VOICE OVER:
GAME
I recently completed recording for a new social/political game called "PORTRAIT OF AN OLIGARCHY" speaking for the role of the "HOSTESS". More information later!
I recently completed recording for a new social/political game called "PORTRAIT OF AN OLIGARCHY" speaking for the role of the "HOSTESS". More information later!
THEATRE:
The final show for 2016 was wonderful! Another full house and a very fun, playful audience. Thank you! Here are some comments about the October 29, 2016 show at the Euros Theater Central Bonn on Oct. 29, 2016
"...The show was amazing! I had such a great time. The stories were filled with a lot of different emotions.I laughed, I felt joy, we all sang together.. A really true and beautiful performance that I will never forget!.."
"...Kathleen, thank you so much for another lovely and funny evening. We loved to see the show over and over again and it never became boring. It's been great seeing the show change and develop over the years. Sharing your life with us has made our lives richer. Love you, Isabell, Raimund & Christian..."
The show on Sept. 17 in Bonn was FANTASTIC! Thank you Bonn! The the final performance in 2016 is on October 29, 2016!
Here are some audience comments:
Comments from the September 17, 2016 show at the Euro Theater Central Bonn:
"...Thank you so much for this amazing and heart-warming show! We had so much fun and you both were great!..."
"...A Lost American In Germany last night at Euro Theater Central in Bonn with and by Kathleen Renish. What a fantastic performer and what a great story, what a life!..."
"...Thanks for an amazing show! It was entertaining, funny, touching- I love you singing and Georg at the guitar..."
"...It was great! Thank you!...
"...The show was amazing! I had such a great time. The stories were filled with a lot of different emotions.I laughed, I felt joy, we all sang together.. A really true and beautiful performance that I will never forget!.."
"...Kathleen, thank you so much for another lovely and funny evening. We loved to see the show over and over again and it never became boring. It's been great seeing the show change and develop over the years. Sharing your life with us has made our lives richer. Love you, Isabell, Raimund & Christian..."
The show on Sept. 17 in Bonn was FANTASTIC! Thank you Bonn! The the final performance in 2016 is on October 29, 2016!
Here are some audience comments:
Comments from the September 17, 2016 show at the Euro Theater Central Bonn:
"...Thank you so much for this amazing and heart-warming show! We had so much fun and you both were great!..."
"...A Lost American In Germany last night at Euro Theater Central in Bonn with and by Kathleen Renish. What a fantastic performer and what a great story, what a life!..."
"...Thanks for an amazing show! It was entertaining, funny, touching- I love you singing and Georg at the guitar..."
"...It was great! Thank you!...
I'm in Bonn, Germany for the first time!
"A LOST AMERICAN IN GERMANY"- 5th year!!
Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 20 Uhr / 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 20 Uhr / 8:00 p.m.
Euro Theater Central Bonn
Münsterplatz-Dreieck
Eingang Mauspfad
D-53111 Bonn
Tel. Abendkasse 0228 / 65 29 51
http://www.eurotheater.de/aktuell/index.html
eMail eurotheater@eurotheater.de
www.eurotheater.de
"A LOST AMERICAN IN GERMANY"- 5th year!!
Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 20 Uhr / 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 20 Uhr / 8:00 p.m.
Euro Theater Central Bonn
Münsterplatz-Dreieck
Eingang Mauspfad
D-53111 Bonn
Tel. Abendkasse 0228 / 65 29 51
http://www.eurotheater.de/aktuell/index.html
eMail eurotheater@eurotheater.de
www.eurotheater.de
FILM:
Pawo - Film Festivals
The feature "Pawo", that I had the honor of working on as the acting coach to the main cast and as an actor back in 2014, has been making the film festival route this year! Here is a list of the festivals coming up:
The next festival, again is in the UK. Pawo is in the *Official Selection* of this years Portobello Film Festival in London..."the biggest celebration of independent film in Europe" (The Independent)
Screening Date is 4th September at the KPH 130 Ladbroke Grove W10 6HJ, London
http://www.portobellofilmfestival.com/
Pawo is in the *Official Selection* and nominated as *Best Feature Film* at this years Festival y Muestra Internacional de cortometrajes Corto Creativo UDCI https://www.facebook.com/cortocreativoUDCI
Pawo has been officially selected and nominated as Best Drama at the I Will Tell International Film Festival 2016 in London. http://www.iwilltell.com/pawo.html
Come around on 31st August - 7pm - Empire Cinema, 267 High Street, London
Pawo is running at Tibet Film Festival 2016. Screening in Dharamsala (India) and Zürich (CH) on 16th/17th September ! Details coming soon ! Stay tuned !
The feature "Pawo", that I had the honor of working on as the acting coach to the main cast and as an actor back in 2014, has been making the film festival route this year! Here is a list of the festivals coming up:
The next festival, again is in the UK. Pawo is in the *Official Selection* of this years Portobello Film Festival in London..."the biggest celebration of independent film in Europe" (The Independent)
Screening Date is 4th September at the KPH 130 Ladbroke Grove W10 6HJ, London
http://www.portobellofilmfestival.com/
Pawo is in the *Official Selection* and nominated as *Best Feature Film* at this years Festival y Muestra Internacional de cortometrajes Corto Creativo UDCI https://www.facebook.com/cortocreativoUDCI
Pawo has been officially selected and nominated as Best Drama at the I Will Tell International Film Festival 2016 in London. http://www.iwilltell.com/pawo.html
Come around on 31st August - 7pm - Empire Cinema, 267 High Street, London
Pawo is running at Tibet Film Festival 2016. Screening in Dharamsala (India) and Zürich (CH) on 16th/17th September ! Details coming soon ! Stay tuned !
THEATER:
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
I'm very happy and proud to announce that I will be performing the role of "Martha" in Edward Albee's masterpiece, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf", under the direction of Marianne de Pury at the Euro Theater Central Bonn. The premiere will be in March 2017. This is a role and a play I've wanted to do my whole life. I'm thrilled and grateful for this opportunity.
I'm very happy and proud to announce that I will be performing the role of "Martha" in Edward Albee's masterpiece, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf", under the direction of Marianne de Pury at the Euro Theater Central Bonn. The premiere will be in March 2017. This is a role and a play I've wanted to do my whole life. I'm thrilled and grateful for this opportunity.
VOICE OVER:
What a week! I successfully completed 4 new, long and complicated e-learning modules for Interroll.
VOICE OVER:
I completed a voice over for a tutorial for Aquila Biolabs and industrial films for American Regent "Venofer" and Bayer "Youniverse". Three more happy clients and studios!
FILM:
Pawo
The feature film "Pawo", has won at this years International Independent Film Awards in three categories:
PLATINUM AWARD - Cinematography (Amin Oussar, Cinematographer )
GOLD AWARD - Original Score (Sebastian Heinrich & JJI Exile Brothers & Co)
GOLD AWARD - Narrative Feature
I had the honor of working as acting coach and in a small role in this wonderful project. Congratulations to the cast and team! Here's a link to the trailer: PAWO TRAILER
The feature film "Pawo", has won at this years International Independent Film Awards in three categories:
PLATINUM AWARD - Cinematography (Amin Oussar, Cinematographer )
GOLD AWARD - Original Score (Sebastian Heinrich & JJI Exile Brothers & Co)
GOLD AWARD - Narrative Feature
I had the honor of working as acting coach and in a small role in this wonderful project. Congratulations to the cast and team! Here's a link to the trailer: PAWO TRAILER
FILM:
WEB SERIES:
"55 Steps"
On May 2 the principal photography began for the new feature, "55 Steps", starring Hilary Swank and Helena Bonham Carter under the direction of Bille August.
I am very happy to have a small role in this project which is based on a true story. For information about the project, please visit the IMDB page.
On May 2 the principal photography began for the new feature, "55 Steps", starring Hilary Swank and Helena Bonham Carter under the direction of Bille August.
I am very happy to have a small role in this project which is based on a true story. For information about the project, please visit the IMDB page.
"KUNTERGRAU"
The German web series "KUNTERGRAU" will start shooting the second season in August and September! I'm looking forward to playing grandma Margarethe again!
Here's a link to the series season 1. You can find me in episodes 3 & 4.
The German web series "KUNTERGRAU" will start shooting the second season in August and September! I'm looking forward to playing grandma Margarethe again!
Here's a link to the series season 1. You can find me in episodes 3 & 4.
SHOWREELS:
My new English and German showreels are online!
English Showreel
German Showreel
I also have a new video page with two commercials I did. Please click here for the commercials.
English Showreel
German Showreel
I also have a new video page with two commercials I did. Please click here for the commercials.
TV:
Mrs. Cole
NICKELODEON
In late October, 2015 I flew to Madrid to shoot a role in a new Nickelodeon 3-part mini-series called "LOST IN THE WEST".
I played the role of the teacher, Mrs. Cole. It was a wonderful, whirlwind trip to Madrid. The director was Carlos Gonzalez and produced by Eduardo Galdo.
I worked with some fantastic acting colleagues too like Caleb Thomas, Nicko Guardado, Fallon Smythe, Morgan Higgins, Jade Zafra, Benjamin Nathan and Tony Rodriquez.
It should air on Memorial Weekend! I was in episode I & III. Please click here for the trailer.
In late October, 2015 I flew to Madrid to shoot a role in a new Nickelodeon 3-part mini-series called "LOST IN THE WEST".
I played the role of the teacher, Mrs. Cole. It was a wonderful, whirlwind trip to Madrid. The director was Carlos Gonzalez and produced by Eduardo Galdo.
I worked with some fantastic acting colleagues too like Caleb Thomas, Nicko Guardado, Fallon Smythe, Morgan Higgins, Jade Zafra, Benjamin Nathan and Tony Rodriquez.
It should air on Memorial Weekend! I was in episode I & III. Please click here for the trailer.
THEATRE:
"A LOST AMERICAN IN GERMANY"- 5th year!!
I'm back in Frankfurt in March 2016 !!!
The International Theater Frankfurt would like to have the show back on March 12, 2016! I'm very happy!
The Frankfurt audiences have been amazing!
I'm back in Frankfurt in March 2016 !!!
The International Theater Frankfurt would like to have the show back on March 12, 2016! I'm very happy!
The Frankfurt audiences have been amazing!
WEB SERIES:
"KUNTERGRAU"
The new, gay web series "KUNTERGRAU", where I played grandma Margarethe, had it's premiere in Koeln on January 29, 2016 to a very happy and excited crowd! All 5 episodes of the first season were shown along with an interview session with the main 5 actors along with a brief fund raising part to raise money for the second season.
This was a wonderful collaboration between the organization anyway koeln http://www.anyway-koeln.de/jugendliche/ and the film production company moviio http://movi.io/ and was a project created and produced from young gay men in Koeln between the ages of 18 & 27. I just added a bit of color to the project! The trailer doesn't show all the conflicts and daily struggles that the guys have in their daily lives which is the basis of the series. Some of the moments are very touching and the wonderful camera and editing work from Max Jonas Fohrbeck is top and the music from Max Kelm provides a wonderful atmosphere and the directors Kai Kreuser, Nick Schröder and Maik Scholz as well as the rest of the team and cast rounded it all out!
Some excerpts of an article about the premiere and the series (about the character Oma Margarethe) first in German and then directly translated into English:
Alle lieben Oma Margarete - und einige besonders Lukas
Everyone loves grandma Margarethe - and some especially love Lukas
Besonders ins Herz schloss das Publikum bei der Premiere Oma Margarethe (Kathleen Renish), die ab Folge 3 neu zu Kuntergrau hinzustößt. Obwohl sie nur eine Nebenrolle spielt, sorgte sie mit ihrem amerikanischen Akzent und ihrer herzlich offenen Art für viel Schmunzeln und Lacher im Publikum.
The audience's favorite character of the premiere was grandma Margarethe (Kathleen Renish) who jumps into the series as of episode 3. Although she only has a supporting role, with her American accent and open, warm style, she managed to bring many laughs and chuckles from the audience.
Als sie versehentlich in Leopolds Zimmer hineinstürmt und ihm beim Wichsen stört, hält sie danach eine Ansprache auf die Normalität des Masturbierens: "Du musst dich nicht schämen. Das ist ganz normal. Das machen viele Männer." Schöner hätte es auch Schwulenmutti Debbie aus der Serie "Queer As Folk" nicht sagen können.
As she inadvertently ran into Leopold's room while he was in the middle of masturbating, she then conducted a speech about the normalcy of masturbation. "You shouldn't feel ashamed. It's totally normal. All men do that.". This couldn't have been better said by the "fag hag" Debbie from the series, "Queer As Folk" .
Please click here for "KUNTERGRAU" Season 1 Trailer
The new, gay web series "KUNTERGRAU", where I played grandma Margarethe, had it's premiere in Koeln on January 29, 2016 to a very happy and excited crowd! All 5 episodes of the first season were shown along with an interview session with the main 5 actors along with a brief fund raising part to raise money for the second season.
This was a wonderful collaboration between the organization anyway koeln http://www.anyway-koeln.de/jugendliche/ and the film production company moviio http://movi.io/ and was a project created and produced from young gay men in Koeln between the ages of 18 & 27. I just added a bit of color to the project! The trailer doesn't show all the conflicts and daily struggles that the guys have in their daily lives which is the basis of the series. Some of the moments are very touching and the wonderful camera and editing work from Max Jonas Fohrbeck is top and the music from Max Kelm provides a wonderful atmosphere and the directors Kai Kreuser, Nick Schröder and Maik Scholz as well as the rest of the team and cast rounded it all out!
Some excerpts of an article about the premiere and the series (about the character Oma Margarethe) first in German and then directly translated into English:
Alle lieben Oma Margarete - und einige besonders Lukas
Everyone loves grandma Margarethe - and some especially love Lukas
Besonders ins Herz schloss das Publikum bei der Premiere Oma Margarethe (Kathleen Renish), die ab Folge 3 neu zu Kuntergrau hinzustößt. Obwohl sie nur eine Nebenrolle spielt, sorgte sie mit ihrem amerikanischen Akzent und ihrer herzlich offenen Art für viel Schmunzeln und Lacher im Publikum.
The audience's favorite character of the premiere was grandma Margarethe (Kathleen Renish) who jumps into the series as of episode 3. Although she only has a supporting role, with her American accent and open, warm style, she managed to bring many laughs and chuckles from the audience.
Als sie versehentlich in Leopolds Zimmer hineinstürmt und ihm beim Wichsen stört, hält sie danach eine Ansprache auf die Normalität des Masturbierens: "Du musst dich nicht schämen. Das ist ganz normal. Das machen viele Männer." Schöner hätte es auch Schwulenmutti Debbie aus der Serie "Queer As Folk" nicht sagen können.
As she inadvertently ran into Leopold's room while he was in the middle of masturbating, she then conducted a speech about the normalcy of masturbation. "You shouldn't feel ashamed. It's totally normal. All men do that.". This couldn't have been better said by the "fag hag" Debbie from the series, "Queer As Folk" .
Please click here for "KUNTERGRAU" Season 1 Trailer
FILM:
"MYRIELLE"
The film "MYRIELLE" where I played the role of Vivian Blair, had it's premiere in Dortmund at the Roxy Theater on January 20, 2016. It was the graduation film of 4 film students of "WAM - Die Medienakademie" in Dortmund and it's the third short film production of "Outside The Box - Filmproduktion". It was a great pleasure to work with the team and cast on this project! You can see some set photos by clicking on PHOTOS above.
Please click here for the trailer
The film "MYRIELLE" where I played the role of Vivian Blair, had it's premiere in Dortmund at the Roxy Theater on January 20, 2016. It was the graduation film of 4 film students of "WAM - Die Medienakademie" in Dortmund and it's the third short film production of "Outside The Box - Filmproduktion". It was a great pleasure to work with the team and cast on this project! You can see some set photos by clicking on PHOTOS above.
Please click here for the trailer
- Cast:
Myrielle - Natalie Holle
Vivian - Kathleen Renish
William - Thomas Giegerich
Dr. Lewis - Uwe Schmieder
- Crew:
Writer & Director: Miranda "Miu" Schley
Executive Producer: Stefan Dyck
Cinematographer: Alex Streckmann
Set Manager: Levin Risse
Myrielle is a traumatized, 19-year-old orphan with a dark secret. She raises hope when her new parents Vivian and William finally adopt her. But the hope dies when Myrielle gets to know the other sides of Vivian and William.
FILM:
"liebe leben"
Back in August 2015, I worked with two young, talented directing students at the Internationale Filmschule Koeln on a video project for the Charity Video Award 2015 for the Deutsche Parkinson Vereinigung e.V. Our project is called "liebe leben" and won 3rd prize in the competition. Watch the Video here
Back in August 2015, I worked with two young, talented directing students at the Internationale Filmschule Koeln on a video project for the Charity Video Award 2015 for the Deutsche Parkinson Vereinigung e.V. Our project is called "liebe leben" and won 3rd prize in the competition. Watch the Video here
FILM:
Rückrundenstart 2016
This is a film project I worked on last year with the directors Chris Baur & Lukas Naasz.
This was their graduation film project at the FH Dortmund.
It was a fun shoot working with a wonderfully talented German colleague, Jesse Albert on a very cold day in February 2015.
Watch the Video here
This is a film project I worked on last year with the directors Chris Baur & Lukas Naasz.
This was their graduation film project at the FH Dortmund.
It was a fun shoot working with a wonderfully talented German colleague, Jesse Albert on a very cold day in February 2015.
Watch the Video here
FILM: "Pawo"
Finally the trailer for Pawo is here! It was an honor to be part of this team last year to help make this film happen. Please watch and share this trailer so the word will spread and it can come to a cinema near you!
Thank you Marvin Litwak and Sonam Tseten and team for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful project!
Watch the Video here
Thank you Marvin Litwak and Sonam Tseten and team for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful project!
Watch the Video here
