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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

When love is forever...

 






Do you like ghost stories? Ones that tell tales of love, loss, and revenge? Kaleidoscope Film and Television, in association with Cosmos Productions, CKR Casting, and Buffalo Speedway Film Company, announces it will be producing the paranormal thriller Never Can Say Good-bye in late summer and early fall in Northern Michigan. When possible, the cast and crew will be hired from the residents of the state or those who have a connection to Michigan. 

The primary goal is to produce quality entertainment based on age, gender, and ethnic diversity. However, the secondary objective will be to bring balanced messaging about Michigan and its people. With the loudest voices creating negative national and international controversies, the beauty of the state and its amazing population has become overshadowed. 


Never Can Say Good-bye will show Michigan's beauty within the film and in the associated marketing campaign called, Nowhere else like it. From lush forests, nearly endless shores, and communities from villages to the Detroit international hub, the campaign will take the cast and crew on adventures around the state, visiting the unique events, locations, and businesses that very few know exist.


Never Can Say Good-bye will tell the tale of how the spirit of a murdered child becomes imprisoned in her family home, waiting for her parents to free her. But they have reincarnated and have moved on to new lives as has her killer. Randi must bring them back together so that they can forgive themselves and each other. If she succeeds, they will all heal and she will be freed to reincarnate. If she fails and they seek the revenge they were denied in the past, they will all be damned. The past and the present intertwine to create an innovative spin on the ghostly genre as the characters are led down a path of love, guilt, betrayal, revenge, and murder.


The casting and the hiring crew have already begun. The location manager is currently looking for locations, including two Victorian mansions. Additionally, the team has begun contacting Michigan-based corporations that are seeking to promote their brand to the 18-49 year old demographic. More information can be found on the website

https://www.kaleidoscopefilmandtelevision.com/nevercansaygood-bye

 

 #Michigan #featurefilm #ghost #suspense #horror #Paranormal #NeverCanSayGoodbye #TheresaChaze


 

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Wiccan Ritual Opens a Door to the Past

 



He slowly walked out of her reach. "I'm sorry."

 

For what?” Shawn Michael demanded, stepping off the main path. He was quickly followed by Damien MacNab, Richard Connell,  and Keith Connell. “Explain yourself, boy!”

 

I told you!” Keith volunteered, pointing at Shannon and Michael. “I told you they were together.”

 

Shannon Marie's gaze quickly darted from her father to the smirking Keith. Anger rose within. “Papa. Whatever he told you,” she jutted her chin in Keith's direction, “is a lie.”

 

Shut up girl!” Richard snapped, sauntering into the glade. “He said you were together.”

 

Harlot!” Keith smugly pointed at her; the condescension in his voice matched his father. “Just like your Seanhair!”

 

Shawn Michael snapped around; his left hand reaching for the dagger at his belt. “Richard, shut your bastard up!” The warning hung in the air between them, threatening to become more than a verbal battle.

 

Michael?” Always the gentleman, Damien squared his shoulders and composed himself. With relaxed, yet directed long strides, he quickly crossed the distance between himself and his son. Damien reached out slightly and tilted his head so that their matching deep hazel eyes met. “Why were the two of you here together?”

 

Father, we always come to honor Bridget.” Michael’s gaze did not waver.

 

Shannon was suddenly aware of how alike in manner and appearance they were. Without Damien’s beard, it was like the men were looking in mirror reflections of themselves; one towards the past and the other toward the future. Both were warriors; but whereas Damien had aged into a statesman, Michael still had the temperament and the physical stamina of a warrior and a hunter. Although their eyes were the same shape and color. Damien’s held wisdom. Michael’s were those of a seer who saw other times and places.

 

I would never dishonor you or myself.” Michael continued. “Nor would I betray her father’s trust.” He turned toward Shawn. “Sir, your daughter and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. You never questioned us before. Why would you doubt us now?”

 

We always have been together since we were children. Rachael and Scott used to come with us.” Shannon Marie interceded. “Since Scott was sent to the monastery, Rachael does not come anymore. Michael and I promise to always remember them to Bridget. We are honor-bound. Rachael gave me her offering.” She pulled the coins from her pocket.

 

Pagan—“

 

Shut up!” Shawn Michael snapped, cutting off Richard. The anger in his voice was sharper than the blade at his belt. “My daughter does not lie.”

 

Neither does my”--

 

Your son?” Richard cut Damien off. “Are you dishonoring your legit heirs by acknowledging your bastard?”

 

Shawn Michael crossed the few yards between himself and Shannon Marie. His voice softened when he spoke to her, yet the anger, which was only inches away, remained directed at the Connells. “Little Elf, what oath did you give.”

 

The four of us made a blood oath on Bridget’s altar to be each other’s defenders and protectors.” Michael quickly answered, stepping toward the father and daughter pair. “We are one in her name.”

 

Yes, Papa. It is true.” Shannon Marie looked up into her father’s eyes, trying to get him to understand how she felt about Michael without her being forced to put it into words. They were more than friends, yet they both knew that was all it would ever be. How could she speak what her heart felt in front of all of them when she could not say it out loud to the person who meant the most?  Angrily she looked at the Connells.

 

Arrogantly,  Keith stood beside his father,  his arms folded across his

chest. She hated him the most for his pretense. His parentage was no better than Michael’s, yet he presented himself as a son of rank.

But it’s none of their concern. Michael is honorable. Neither of us would do anything to disgrace ourselves or our families.” She pointed at Keith. “He cannot say the same.”

 

"There was nothing more?" Damien demanded, stepping back and scratching his graying beard.

 

Nothing worth speaking of.” Michael whispered and turned toward the altar. “I-we-it doesn’t matter. We have done nothing to shame ourselves or our families.”

 

Damien’s voice softened as he stepped around Michael and lifted his chin as if he were a small boy instead of a nearly grown man. “Speak the words of your heart.”

 

I can’t Father. I don’t have the right.” Michael turned away and walked back to Bridget's altar. He stood there with his back to them all.

 

Damien's gaze followed his son, but his eyes quickly moved on to the stone formation that honored The Horned One, Cernuous. Scratching his beard, he seemed to be seeking an answer from the God. He blinked and shifted his weight to look at Shawn Michael. He slightly nodded. “Your daughter is an honorable young woman. So is my son. I believe both of them.”

 

Without hesitating, Shawn Michael returned the gesture. He faltered for a moment as if he were choosing his words carefully. “The Clans have their ways for good or bad. They cannot be changed. At least not from the inside. But not all of us are from the inside. Shannon Marie’s Seanhair is not of the Clans. When I married her daughter, we created a new tradition that was not quite Clan, not quite de Medici. I agree to release my claims to my wife’s family possessions. I gave her my family's name. As with the Clans’ traditions, my eldest daughter and her husband would inherit the clan title and honors...but Madam de Medici would name her heir. Do you understand?”

 

Shannon Marie did not. There was no reason for Papa to be speaking about the family business. Especially not now. Besides, Damien was Papa’s best friend. He knew all this already. None of it was a secret.

 

Damien slowly nodded his head.

 

Shawn Michael continued. “Some traditions can be broken without reproach. Others only bent. But some traditions cannot be broken. My daughter is of honorable blood. She deserves all her birthrights. Not everyone will accept Jacqueline De Medici's decisions and choices. They will try to take by force what they can’t have by law.”

 

Strong friends and family alliances are shelter in such storms.” Damien interjected. “An honorable family, we would fight to the death to protect their own whether by blood or marriage. I speak for MacNab Clan and all our kin and all our kin’s kin when I say we are such an honorable family.”

 

We have an agreement!” The elder Connell angrily barked.

 

And it will be kept!” Shawn Michael matched his tone as he snapped around. “To bring peace between our clan, my eldest daughter and heir will marry yours. I will keep my word as long as you honor your end of the bargain. Shannon Marie has been and will be Madam de Medici's heir.”

 

That wasn’t the agreement!” Connell growled advancing on Shawn Michael. "The estates go to the husband of the eldest daughter if there is no legit male heir. My son is entitled--"

 

To the small estate, my father shall bestow on me.” Shawn Michael cut him off. “And the title.”

 

Only you and yours thought that there was more. The rest knew the lay of the land.” Damien added, standing beside Shawn. “You were a fool to expect otherwise.”

 

Tradition is tradition.” The elder Connell snarled. “Eldest child--legitimate child,” he corrected himself, “inherits the family title and property.”

 

Shannon Marie knew there was more to his meaning than his words conveyed. They were talking about clan agreements and marriage as if they were interchangeable. But Seanhair taught her that she would always have the right to choose with whom she shared her bed. Did not her older sister have the same right? Again she had the strange feeling of not being alone within herself--it felt as if a stranger was also looking out of her eyes and hearing as she heard.

 

This was important. Alyssa knew it was a turning point. A path had been chosen, yet she knew not what the options were. Nor was it her right to decide. Something had been just set in motion.

 

Shannon felt the stranger within her. From the beyond, words from another place echoed within her—“To another place to the other time take me back to the beginning of this crime. Let me see and understand the unfolding of this karmic plan. Show me now in this light how to make this wrong a right.”

 

Fear suddenly overwhelmed her. Shannon did not understand why this moment was so important. Why were Damien and Papa talking formally as if they were at court? They were friends. Always. For as long as she could remember, they had spoken openly as brothers. She looked at Michael; he was closed off to her. She wanted to reach out to Papa; she couldn't force her feet to move the few steps between them.

 

I give you my word.” Damien continued, “The MacNab Clan honors the traditions of the other clans' families. We will respect the understanding between the Cullen clan and Madam de Medici.”

 

Shawn Michael slowly nodded.

 

Damien MacNab returned the gesture. “I'll make the arrangements with Laird MacDonald to make the first announcement.” He turned toward Bridget’s altar. “Michael, come here.”

 

Michael immediately bowed in reverence to Bridget and returned to his father’s side. Damien leaned forward and whispered into his ear. For a moment, Michael stepped back, looking first at Bridget’s altar and then at Shannon.

 

Damien stepped closer and continued to speak in a voice so low it did not carry across the field. As he finished, Michael slowly nodded but said nothing.

 

Shannon Marie saw regret and sadness in his eyes. Their eyes met briefly. Michael turned away and looked at Bridget’s altar. It was like he was mourning part of himself. Disappointment and grief radiated from him.


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Veterans: help is available

 


 There are people who are doing their best to help. We do the best we can with what we have and what we know. When we have better and know better we do better. I represent a new TV series called Horses and Heroes. It will tell veterans' stories as they work together to find new coping skills for their physical and emotional challenges. We will also be hiring veterans in front of and behind the cameras. Although the show will entertain, the focus will be on telling their stories so civilians can understand and other veterans will know that they are not alone. It will prove that healing is possible, no matter how long ago the wound happened. It's not a cure-all. Veterans can't go back and make a brand new start but they can start from now and make a brand new end.


Our second military-based project is a scripted series called Operation Home Base. It combines real-life stories with a fictional international conspiracy. As the members of OHB help others, they heal their own wounds.


To learn more about both project and others visit our website.

https://www.kaleidoscopefilmandtelevision.com/





#veterans #TVseries #horses #heroes #HorsesandHeroes #equinetherapy #unscripted #TheresaChaze

Friday, June 30, 2023

How Film and Television Changes Hearts

 Film and television projects, which focus on entertaining rather than preaching, change hearts and minds. They reveal the worst of ourselves but also the best. This dynamic engages the full spectrum of audiences’ emotions—joy, sadness, love, loss, anger, and fear.  They represent the humanness that mathematical formulas are incapable of understanding, computing, or predicting. By engaging the emotions, rather than shocking the senses, the project empowers the audiences to envision a future based on equality, diversity, and inclusion.


Kaleidoscope Film and Television’s mission statement is to reflect what was and is to order to change what can be. By focusing on projects based on age, gender, and ethnic diversity, we will break stereotypes in front of and behind the cameras. Revealing the best and worst of humanity will give the audiences the means to see beyond who they are now to who they can become. It’s never too late to find our best selves. 


When the focus remains on character and plot development, instead of preaching, the projects attract national and international audiences, thus making them popular and profitable. Keeping the production budgets reasonable and responsible only increases their profitability potential. By including those voices who have been overlooked or excluded, we will expand the audience base, giving our projects larger shares of nearly all demographics.





Kaleidoscope Film and Television will achieve these goals and so much more. We are seeking those, in front of and behind the cameras, who want to support the humanness of diversity and inclusion. By working together to share our talents and experiences, we create more of a cooperative than a traditional studio. Let’s open the door to new adventures together.


https://www.kaleidoscopefilmandtelevision.com/


#film #television #gender #love #future #development #project #change #inclusion #diversityandinclusion #diversity #projects #share





Thursday, June 29, 2023

Making Authentic International Connections

 



Seeing herself more as a conductor who brings harmony to her clients’ message, than a networker, Rochelle Arjmand stepped onto the international business, financial, and social influencers stage.  As an invited speaker by the founder of the High Net Connect Summer Conference, she spoke on the necessity of using connecting and networking to benefit society.  As an invited guest, Arjmand attended Tessy’s Brunch, further extending her influence as she was introduced and interacted with the socially prominent European influencers.

Arjmand spoke on the differences between making authentic connections and merely networking.  Making authentic connections builds bridges in which people are seen as individuals instead of business opportunities.  Learning more about what inspires each other builds the understanding and trust that enables them to speak more freely about business.  By clearly understanding the goals of her clients, she coordinates the resources and connections they need to bring harmony to their message.  However, her 360-degree approach includes understanding the objectives of all involved, not just her clients.  It creates an ever-expanding hub of which Arjmand is the center.

Founded by Liz Baitson BEM, High Net Connect facilitates relationships for business, pleasure, and philanthropy.  (https://www.highnetconnect.co.uk/)  With a background in finance as a commercial financer and co-director of Preneur Capital, Baitson ‘s passion lies in supporting philanthropic and impactful investment.  She believes that a person’s worth is based on more than just finances, but  on their ethics, integrity, and compassion.  The speaker’s list for the event also included:

Elliott Rayne: Multi-National Award-Winning serial entrepreneur and expert in blockchain and Venture Capital Funding - Rayne Enterprises Holdings

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottrayne/

Dr. Daniel Moses: Forbes Council and award-winning property entrepreneur. https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdanielmoses

David Blackhurst: Founder and TedX speaker – The Tiny Homes Foundation

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidblackhurst

Wynford Dore: Pioneer of Cerebeller, an expert in neuroplasticity and neurodivergence https://www.linkedin.com/in/braindevelopment

Meena Samara & Rachel Wayte: Intuitives and expert energy workers https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenasamara  

https://www.rachelwayte.com/

Buckso Dw: Performer and coach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/buckso-dhillon-894384212/

Emily Moon: ULTRA SOPRANO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/moonrising/

Fidel Beauhill: "The Kingmaker" and bestselling author of "Divorce, A Modern Man's Guide" https://www.linkedin.com/in/fidel-modernman-beauhill

Helen Pollock, Kerryn Fields, and Sarah Fletcher: Power UP your Public Relations, CONNECTIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING! 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollockhelen/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryn-fields/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/svfletcher/

Tony Courtney Brown: Founder of Total Body Health - where tech meets nature. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-courtney-brown/

Jess Roper: Former 2 x English Kickboxing Champion https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fleischer-iamfightingfit/

Ken Dunn: Managing Director and Founder of Eternal Flame, Africa’s Gift and Connecting Communities Worldwide https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-dunn-mbe-frgs-mfa-/

 

The Director of the Diana Award (https://diana-award.org.uk/), Tessy Ojo CBE, periodically organizes brunches to make introductions among the influencers, who use their time and resources to create positive social change.   The Diana Award continues Diana, Princess of Wales’s legacy by developing and inspiring projects which empower young people to become socially active.  In 2020, Ojo’s work earned her recognition in the Queen’s Birthday Honors with a CBE – Commander of The British Empire for her services to children and young people.  Additionally, for the last 20 years, she has worked closely with Diana’s sons to ensure the award honors her memory and legacy. Ojo believes that the future will be created by the present investing in it.   Tessy’s brunches and her work at the Diana Award have been designed to bring awareness and support to socially relevant projects that achieve sustainable change. The June brunch speakers include:

 Gina London: former CNN Anchor Correspondent, CEO, Executive Advisor, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Columnist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginalondonexecutiveadvisor/

Helen Cook: Deputy Director, Prime Minister's Policy Unit

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-cook-8a43a616/

Ciara McElligott: Investor, Strategic Advisor, NED in human capital/work tech

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciara-mcelligott-41542124/

Dr. Aziza Sesay: General Practitioner, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Host, Speaker, Educator, Health Content Cobreator, UN Women UK delegate 2023 (volunteer)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aziza-sesay-36b2b2200/

Annie Castano: Corporate and Personal Stylist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-castano-09703012b/

Sally Flatman: Podcaster, former BBC Producer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-flatman-12bab154/

Chizzy Akudolu: Actor, presenter, writer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chizzy-akudolu-97133946/

 

Arjmand has realigned Catalytic Connections’ mission statement to focus on representing those who lack the time, connections, or inclination to connect with the people they seek to meet.  At the High Net Connect Summer Conference, she began by asking if anyone had heard an orchestra play without a conductor.  Without someone coordinating the musicians, the music lacks cohesion and harmony.  However, harmony is restored when the conductor becomes the focal point.  Arjmand coordinates her client’s message so that is honed and structured for presentation.  Additionally, she acts as the conduit to arrange introductions and make presentations.  She represents her client’s interests at meetings and events they are, for whatever reason, unable to attend. Currently, she is interviewing for available positions for her extremely limited client list.  Her appointment schedule can be found on her website.

https://catalyticconnections.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellearjmand/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalytic-connections/

 

 

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