TORONTO, HOSTED BY ROBERTA ARMANI AND ACADEMY AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR AND
PRODUCER EDWARD ZWICK
Toronto, September 7th, 2014 - We are pleased to announce that yesterday
the world première of Films of City Frames took place at the St. Lawrence
Centre for the Arts in Toronto. Giorgio Armani connects with the world of
cinema through this inspiring initiative, a rich fictional universe built
around Frames of Life. The screening was hosted by Academy Award winning
director and producer Edward Zwick. The event was held during the Toronto
International Film Festival, of which Giorgio Armani is a proud sponsor.
“I’m very glad that Edward Zwick is participating in the first screening of
the Films of City Frames short films. Edward is a talented producer and
director with whom I had the pleasure of working in several occasions. His
great passion and commitment to filmmaking make him the right person to
present this project, which aims to promote the talents of the future.”
said Giorgio Armani.
“It is an honor to stand alongside Giorgio Armani for a project that
promotes young cinematic talent. I can't imagine a more exciting
intersection, working at the crossroads of film and fashion," said Edward
Zwick. Zwick has embraced the Giorgio Armani "Films of City Frames"
initiative, and has long been a mentor to aspiring filmmakers through his
master class teachings at the American Film Institute and the USC School of
Cinematic Arts.
The screening was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Imran Amed,
Founder and Editor in
Chief of the influential online editorial platform and media partner of the
event, The Business of Fashion. The evening concluded with an exclusive
cocktail party at the iconic CN Tower, hosted by Roberta Armani and Edward
Zwick, with DJ performance by Mark Ronson.
Notable attendees at the cocktail included:
Roberta Armani
Edward Zwick
Denzel Washington
Jessica Chastain
Quvenzhane Wallis
Chloe Grace Moretz
Melissa Leo
Laura Dern
Holly Hunter
Anthony Mackie
Elisha Cuthbert
Starting tomorrow all short films will be available, along with special
content, on the new dedicated section of framesoflife.com. Furthermore, the
Wall of Frames will be launched, a special feature allowing users to vote
on the Films of City Frames shorts in various categories and share them on
their social networks.
Giorgio Armani continues his legacy of supporting emerging artists in
various fields, from fashion to cinema with this comprehensive joint
project. Created in collaboration with Luxottica and Rai Cinema, Films of
City Frames stages the work of aspiring filmmakers from six prestigious
international schools: NYU, Tisch School of the Arts - (NYC); USC, School
of Cinematic Arts - (LA); NFTS, National Film and Television School -
(London); Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia - (Rome); Esra, Ecole
Supérieure de Réalisation - (Paris); The Hong Kong Academy of the
Performing Arts - (Hong Kong).
content, on the new dedicated section of framesoflife.com. Furthermore, the
Wall of Frames will be launched, a special feature allowing users to vote
on the Films of City Frames shorts in various categories and share them on
their social networks.
Giorgio Armani continues his legacy of supporting emerging artists in
various fields, from fashion to cinema with this comprehensive joint
project. Created in collaboration with Luxottica and Rai Cinema, Films of
City Frames stages the work of aspiring filmmakers from six prestigious
international schools: NYU, Tisch School of the Arts - (NYC); USC, School
of Cinematic Arts - (LA); NFTS, National Film and Television School -
(London); Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia - (Rome); Esra, Ecole
Supérieure de Réalisation - (Paris); The Hong Kong Academy of the
Performing Arts - (Hong Kong).
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