Celebrities like Michael Cera, Virginia Madsen, Nick Cannon, Eliza Dukshu, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Harvey Weinstein, Andie MacDowell, Emily Vancamp, Denise Richards, and Jeff Daniels all attended Gen Art’s Sundance events this past weekend. Gen Art is the leading arts and entertainment organization dedicated to showcasing the best emerging talent in film, fashion, visual arts and music.
Both events celebrated actors who are committed to independent cinema: “7 Fresh Faces in Film” with 7 For All Mankind on January 16 and “It’s Better in the Dark” with Black – Kenneth Cole on January 17.
On Friday night, 7 For All Mankind and Gen Art honored seven talented up and coming actors at the 2nd annual “7 Fresh Faces in Film” celebration taking place at the Hollywood Life House Hosted by Virginia Madsen, the successful event featured seven rising stars who were toasted by members of the film and fashion communities.
Each one of the 7 Fresh Faces has at least one film premiering at this year’s festival. The honorees include: Zach Gilford (Dare, TV – Friday Night Lights), Tania Raymonde (The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle, TV – Lost), Pell James (Shrink, Zodiac), Louisa Krause (Toe to Toe, The Babysitters), Charlyne Yi (Paper Heart, Knocked Up, TV – 30 Rock), Jess Weixler (Peter and Vandy), and Mark Duplass (Humpday, The Puffy Chair, co-wrote/co-directed Baghead).
On Saturday, Black – Kenneth Cole Fragrance and Gen Art saluted six actors for their dedication to the art of independent film at the “Kenneth Cole Black Party” taking place at Greenhouse @ The Sky Lodge (201 Heber Ave at Main Street), Park City.
This event honored some of today’s best acting talent who are dedicated to independent filmmaking. Kevin Bacon (Taking Chance), Jeff Daniels (Arlen Faber), Kevin Corrigan (Big Fan), Virginia Madsen, (Sideways), and Alan Cumming (Dare) were among the evening’s honorees and Nick Cannon (The Killing Room) will serve as guest DJ.
Both Black – Kenneth Cole Fragrance and Gen Art believe in the ongoing support and promotion of independent filmmaking and the arts. To commemorate this evening, Black – Kenneth Cole Fragrance will be making a $10,000 donation to the Sundance Institute on behalf of the evening’s honorees. This event is part of Gen Art’s long term commitment (and part of its 15th Anniversary) to promoting, showcasing, and building awareness for emerging independent artists through over a hundred annual events and dozens of grants. The Black – Kenneth Cole Fragrance Party is yet another occasion where Gen Art can spotlight talent and share it with both members of the industry and consumer film enthusiasts alike.
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