Ellis Cashmore – Celebrity Cultures (3rd Edition)
“I highly recommend Ellis Cashmore for his ground-breaking publication, Celebrity Culture (Routledge). In its 3rd edition, the book equips students, researchers, and the public with urgent insights on fame. In radically pushing the boundaries of normative understandings around 21st-century celebrities, Cashmore identifies ironies, illusions, and ideological dilemmas of stardom. He leaves readers with a reality check and promises for what was once genius and unique – talent in the quest for authenticity.” – Samita Nandy, Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies...
Read MoreWindows (2023) – An International Short Film
Windows (2023) A film by Krystof KeshavProduction House: Sene LisboaMedia and Public Relations: CMCS Media WINDOWS-Press-KitDownload ABOUT THE FILM Tagline: A Bengali short with a universal twist Logline: When a woman is stood up, she considers all the opportunities opening up to herself. Synopsis: In the independent short film, Windows, the protagonist Amrita is a single professional woman. She returns home after an ordinary day of work, but plans an extraordinary moment with a date that night. Her mundane tasks prepare for a special moment of romance...
Read More2023 CMCS Wall of Fame Program
Access and download: 2023-CMCS-Wall-of-Fame-Film-Festival-Program.pdf (cmc-centre.com) Venue: Chasing Rabbits 61A Rua do Sol ao RatoLisboa, Lisboa 1250-262 PortugalSaturday, June 24, 2023 Doors open: 3:30 – 7:30 pm (WEST) LIVE Broadcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkFwpQRStTk (4:15 pm WEST onwards) Judges: Dr Samita Nandy | Dr Louis Massey www.cmc-centre.com https://filmfreeway.com/WallofFameFestival Twitter @celeb_studies IG cmcs_media Special thanks: Stage 32 (partnered with Netflix)FilmFreeway IMDBFilmmaking...
Read MoreThe Leak (2022) – CMCS Media Production
Welcome to THE LEAK (2022)! Official page: http://cmc-centre.com/film-theleak/ They started dating based on lies, but they liked each other even more when they found out.The Leak is a romantic comedy with a few twists! Extended Summary Mona is stressed and in a hurry. What is she running away from? A lawyer with a secret. Richard is out of his game and appears suspicious. A plumber who is not who he claims to be. Two lies. Simple communication. True love. All with an empty fridge. And a leaking tap. In The Leak, the protagonists Mona and Richard connect...
Read MoreAcademic Models in Hollywood
– By Samita Nandy (selected names are hidden for security) Academic Models in Hollywood Do fashion models need a Ph.D.? Some certainly do — especially when it comes to walking their talk, so to speak, in critical studies of fame and fashion. Gaining a practical understanding of the Hollywood industry rather than simply studying the runways can provide deep insights into academic models: academics who choose to represent their fashion in media and public relations including communication through social media. As a certified actor from the American Academy of Dramatic...
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