The Networking Magazine - Edition 8

AN ONLINE URBAN MAGAZINE WITH

A FOCUS ON LIFE STORIES

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A space to promote new projects. A wish list area for directors, producers & writers. Editorials draw attention to your scripts, create interest from actors and assist with getting your lm o the ground.

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THE REEL DEAL This podcast will feature on a standalone interactive page in edition 8 of the Networking Magazine. My guest is Vinny Fiorenza, a respected talent manager of Bohemia Group and lm producer. He talks to us about his upcoming project, Monkey Bars, and what he is currently looking for.

MEZURASHII We talk to the music artist known as Mezurashii.

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A catch up with the Hollywood actor and producer, Chris Levine.

A SPACE FOR ACTORS

We talk to Chelsea LeSage about her journey and upcoming projects. With thanks to The Bohemia Group.

A catch-up with Michael D Douglas. Following an editorial in edition four, we talked to him about his upcoming projects and a workshop he participated in earlier this year.

We catch up with the actress Francesca De Luca.

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A fascinating insight into the Big London Tattoo Show held at the ExCel London. Live tattoos, art, food, entertainment and vintage markets.

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In this section, you will nd a curated selection of work from notable photographers. Each photo is linked back to Instagram. Explore urban photography worldwide and enjoy greyscale and colour depth.

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A space to promote new projects. A wish list area for directors, producers & writers.

Editorials draw interest to your scripts, grab the attention of actors and assist with getting your lm o the ground.

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ndie lm production, or independent movie production, has gained popularity over the last decade.

Indie lm origins The origins of this sector were born from a need to control a process which was traditionally bureaucratic and often led to a compromise in artistic vision.

That said, reduced budgets, sensitive time deadlines and trying to nd actors were some of the challenges faced by producers.

Independent lms

Indie lm distribution One of the most signi cant problems producers faced with independent lmmaking was distribution.

Generally limited release, lm festivals were genuine issues that impacted funding.

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The social media landscape, now a formidable force in the indie lm producers' arsenal, is a Some would say that the global COVID pandemic blessing. Many of the people involved in the was a double edge sword. On the one hand, we production process boast a considerable lost so many people who were taken ahead of following. their time, but on the other, it forced society to address a work-life balance.

At in uencer status, posts' impact can make the difference between tapping into new audiences This, in turn, helped new talent step into the indie and fan bases. movie genre, thus creating a wave of new projects and recognition for this industry.

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Fatalism tells the tale of Zoe Kray, a young University student who moves from upstate New York to Florida.

While trying to t in, she encounters extreme bullying.

Beaten, threatened, and psychologically damaged, she begs them to stop to no avail. Finally, chased into an abandoned building, she seeks sanctuary in an apartment.

It's there that she nds a book entitled; "Hex". Zoe places a hex on every student that bullied her, and as the plot untwists, we see their demise.

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Tattoo

A conversation with Mauro Imperatori.

Based in Kings Cross London, he talks to us about his journey.

Tattoo Artist MAURO IMPERATORI

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rebellious teenager, very much part of Rome's Gothic/ Punk scene in the early '90s.

Mauro had dreamt of a professional football career that would clash with an unconventional lifestyle at that time.

"In his own words, he was a rebel without a clue".

Tattoos was a good t for London, where his style and brand developed.

The Networking Magazine was keen to interview Mauro. A man stooped in history and a way of life that would see him carve a successful professional career in the Tattoo industry.

How did you get involved with tattoos?

Tattoos always fascinated me; some of my favourite bands all had them. Of course, that Art and music were passions and remained in conception of a rebel and an outlaw lifestyle the background with the ultimate goal of emigrating to either the US or the UK. However, wasn't for everyone, but it always attracted me. strong ambition would So, I would say that be the driving force from the early 2000s, that facilitated a “My body is my journal, and my a really good friend of hunger to nd his tattoos are my story.” mine who was also a fame and fortune. ― Johnny Depp tattooist pushed me to tattoo myself, and I Tattoos always had a liked it. However, strong connection in nothing happened until 2007/ 2008, when I his mind; it was part of a lifestyle reliant on the decided to get back into my art, drawing and music scene. painting. It led me to a place that tted me perfectly.

Origin

A few friends were experimenting with tattoos at school. Mauro picked up a sewing needle and created his rst small design on his hand.

Chapter one began in the '90s. A move to a bustling London scene where music impacted his lifestyle would nd him submerged. Many jobs would see him work, from a hairdresser in Kensington market to a doorman in the legendary Intrepid Fox in London.

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I got an apprenticeship at a place called; True Love tattoo in Denmark Place, and this is where my journey started.

Do you think that it's an art form?

I believe it can be considered an art form, but I think it is more of a craft.

Who was your in uence?

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One year rolled into another, and that only played Some of my favourites are; Paul Booth, Bob to the scene. A striking Mohican with an array of Tyrrel, Felip Lue, Robert Hernandez, Guy

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Atchinson, Freddie Negrete, and Jack Rudy, to name a few.

What was your most complicated tattoo, and why?

I don't have a speci c one that comes to mind; however, I always think the next one will always be the hardest. The next tattoo always keeps me on my toes.

Do you assist with the designs?

Times have changed regarding this, the internet is a wealth of information, and people can do substantial research online.

Very often, people bring their designs with them.

I'm always available to o er input and advice, especially for custom work. I also o er my designs or tattoo concepts if needed.

How do people train to be a tattoo artist?

Now more than ever, the requirement is to have basic art and drawing skills and working industry knowledge. This means basic history, the names, the styles and an understanding of the tools involved.

Sadly, the tattoo lifestyle that I have always known is changing as the world of social media replaces some of those values. However, it's always less of a taboo and more socially acceptable within most age groups.

There are lots of skilled artists who are now involved in my industry, and competition is high.

In the old days, the only way was to look for an apprenticeship in a shop. In my opinion, this is the best way to learn this craft.

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Hours and hours will soon mount up and eventually lead to a skill base you can apply under supervision.

“Our bodies were printed as blank pages to be lled with the ink of our hearts”. ― Michael Biondi

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How have designs changed over the last ve years?

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dictates those trends. Lions and pocket watches were very dominant in my line of work. I would say these designs found me rather than me looking for them. Like any Tattoo artist, you become an expert over time within an inevitable trend.

If you could speak to a younger version of yourself, what advice would you give them?

I would tell him to be his own boss and to make his own choices.

“If something doesn't feel right, make a change because nobody will do it for you”.

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minimalistic or abstract designs with ne line detail have become extremely popular in the last ve to ten years.

Trends and new designs have their peaks and troughs in terms of popularity. The social media landscape often

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The Networking Magazine was invited to cover the Big London Tattoo Show at the ExCel in London. A fascinating insight into the Big London Tattoo Show held at the ExCel London. Live tattoos, art, food, entertainment and vintage markets.

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Big London Tattoo Show

A tattoo show that symbolises unity from an elite community that places a value on creativity and design.

A post-pandemic unique indoor event captures this art form and propels it back into the limelight.

TAT T O O A R T I S T S When you speak to tattoo artists, one thing that strikes you is their humility. Each artist has a story to tell. I think that having spoken to so many of them, they all have one thing in common; expression. A want and need to display a visual representation of a life story.

Tattoos have changed over the decades, but their meaning is personal and profound.

Celebrities from all genres and, most recently, from the social media landscape have propelled their popularity almost to a form of status.

I witnessed the artists' hard work as I walked around the stands. Live tattoos seemed part of the ambience and captured the hearts and minds of the audience. There was no modesty withheld as models, and the public held nothing back. This made me release that tattoos and con dence have an underlying relationship.

R E L AT E D I N D U S T R I E S Some of the limelight was shared with related industries such as clothing, ink suppliers, and artwork. They all seemed to revolve around the origins of this beautiful art form that was once taboo. Every stand had curious eyes prompting questions.

I listened in as there was laughter and banter, no obstacles that would prevent sales. This was an eye-opener as you realise there is so much more to this industry.

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Never underestimate the business behind the art. It's big, and you get a sense of that from the quality of business cards, banners, posters and overhead monitors. These tools played to a ect enhancing the individual artist's brand awareness.

No expense was spared; newbies started on a platform like Etsy during the pandemic. As a result, their business models grew online and now have a visual representation in the form of a pop-up store at this event.

My journey into this sector began with a bychance meeting with an in uencer who is far too modest to admit that she is. Angel Grace is a lettering specialist and is well known within the inner circle.

With just under 30k Instagram followers and a contributor to some of the gra ti in London, she always gives credit to her peers. As a result, she has won countless awards, some of which are the most prestigious in the industry.

A reputation that proceeds, your mesmerised watching her work.

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As you walk around, you can't help but notice that age has no bearing on the tattoo industry. The signi cance of ink hasn't changed, and somehow there is a draw for the older generation to embrace more modern tattoos that perhaps in their day would have been shunned upon. I believe this has impacted the industry and helped make tattoos more acceptable in society.

I want to shout out to the food hall sta , security, entertainers and venue organisers.

Everyone worked hard to ensure that the show was more of a memory than an event.

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P H O T O G R A P H Y NOTABLE WORLDWIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS

In this section, you will nd a curated selection of work from notable photographers. Each photo is linked back to Instagram. Explore urban photography worldwide and enjoy greyscale and colour depth.

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