SUGARBOX & COMPANY X HELP INSPIRE THE VOTE IN NEW SPOT FOR “YOUVOTE� CAMPAIGN
New York, NY – (October 16, 2008) – Sugarbox Co-Writer/Producer Andrew Hollander, recording artist Dana Parish and Company X Editor Terence Ziegler recently lent their talents to an inspirational spot for the Creative Coalition’s “YouVote� campaign. Conceived and directed by Sue Kramer of Bella Films, the spot features a range of entertainment personalities to encourage Americans to vote in the upcoming presidential election. “YouVote� began airing nationwide on October 6th.
To view “YouVote,� please go to http://www.companyx.tv/youvote/
Reciting Margaret Mead’s quote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” celebrities such as Blake Lively, Susan Sarandon, Anne Hathaway, Kate Walsh, Carla Gugino, Penn Bagley, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Samuel L. Jackson, Barry Levinson, and Josh Lucas (among many others) also share personal statements and antidotes on the importance of voting.
“It was just so great to be a part of something that has such a powerful and relevant message,â€? says Hollander. “Sue Kramer and I have worked together before and she always has such a clear idea of what she wants, which makes it easy. Dana Parish and I had the song finished and recorded in a couple of days and then the whole thing was done before we knew it.”
“Editing the YouVote piece was a great experience,â€? concludes Ziegler. “I knew the moment I spoke with Sue Kramer that the film would have great energy. As soon as I saw the footage she captured, I knew we had a piece that would be full of life. If it gets someone to vote that wouldn’t have otherwise, that would be the best reward for making the video.”
The video was made possible with a grant from Paul Mitchell Hair Systems.
About The Creative Coalition (www.thecreativecoalition.org)
The Creative Coalition is the premiere 501c(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community.
Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative
Coalition is dedicated to educating its members on issues of public importance, primarily the First Amendment, public education and arts advocacy. Headquartered in New York City, The Creative Coalition also has offices in Washington, DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Project Title: “YouVote�
Production: Bella Films
Director: Sue Kramer
DP/Executive Producer: Aengus James
Producers: Jill Footlick & Suzie Greene-Tedesco
Editorial Company: Company X
Editor: Terence Ziegler
Executive Producer/Producer: Rachelle Way
Music & Audio Post Company: Sugarbox Studios
Composers: Andrew Hollander & Dana Parish
Arranger: Andrew Hollander
Mixer: Jeff Slutz
Executive Producer: Rachelle Way
www.sugarbox.tv
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