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Chances are either you've heard of Lulu Ratna or seen her in film festivals. Her relentless work in bringing spotlight to Indonesian films has earned her the respect from the industry. She is currently working with DocNet Southeast Asia to promote documentary filmmaking in the region. Whiteboard Journal had the chance to talk to Lulu Ratna as she was organizing ChopShots, a DocNet Southeast Asia documentary film festival.
There will be six different screening venues: GoetheHaus, Kineforum TIM, TIM XXI, SAE Institute, BINUS fX Campus and Komunitas Salihara. Along with the Southeast Asian documentaries, entries for international competition will be screened as well. The weeklong event also features lectures by speakers from the international jury for the open public, ranging from topics such as proposal writing and global market study. ChopShots have released a trailer showing intriguing snippets of several documentaries that will be shown during the festival. For those who are interested in the documentary and digital industries, this event is not one to miss. Be sure to check out their official Twitter account, @ChopShotsFest, for updates.
Amongst the current rising wave of artists in the local music scene, lies one appropriately named Seaside. The band that made their debut at the end of 2013, released their full studio album titled Undone just last year under Anoa Records. It all began with , a guitarist who has trotted around with bands such as The Upstairs, C’mon Lennon, Blossom Diary and many more, and Stacy, a vocalist from CODA (Australia). Vocalist, , joins him as well along with as bassist and on the drums. Prior to signing on to their current record label, the band uploaded their demo material on Soundcloud, which gained their early batch of followers. Since then, the band still regularly updates their page either with studio rehearsal versions or remixes which can be heard here: https://soundcloud.com/seaside_indonesia Listeners are greeted with a strong, promising start from their opening song, . The first half of Undone continues to compel with the track Its soft female vocals, which contrasts against the heavy bass and drumming may be a bit of a surprise to the ears but after a while it starts to grow on you. and provide an upbeat tempo with quirky bubble-like sound effects and guitar solos. These tracks stand out from the rest as it achieved a catchy tune that is worthy of becoming the album's single. Towards the second half of the album, the band takes a turn from the tuneful tracks to a darker tone with the songs . The melodies in “Dreaming” and “Wrong To Keep” results in haunting and eerie vocals along with the somber lyrics and its delivery. The band also showed their experimental side for the song “A Blue Star”, a spoken-sung track added a bit of variety to the album. Their self-titled song has hypnotic vocals that is complimented by the layers of guitar melodies that intertwine and unravels as the song progresses. This song along with the simple guitar harmonies in “You Are Loved” give a refreshing feel and serve as a break from the reverb and delayed guitar riffs from the previous tracks. The dream-like state of these tracks, wonderfully infused with elements of psychedelic and 90s rock, create a perfect accompaniment for unwinding on a Sunday.
Calling all running enthusiasts! Be sure to join the inaugural Nike+ Run Club that was created in order to inspire runners of all ages to #RUNFREE. You’ll be able to join the upcoming Graffiti Run – the first of many Nike+ Run Club activities to come – on the 13th of April. Runners will be running through unique routes all around Jakarta in five different boroughs and a brand ambassador will be present in each of those boroughs to begin your journey. If this doesn’t sound appealing, there’s more. Between the 6th to the 11th of May, the Graffiti Run challenges you to create your own running route and record your performance with the Nike+ Running app. Don’t forget to share your routes and run by uploading them on Twitter and Instagram with #RUNFREE. The runner of the winning route will be invited to take part in Nike Running’s Natural Wonders Run in Bali this year. For those interested in being a part of the Nike+ Run Club, call 0815-84019551.
Local streetwear brand, , is back after a period of hiatus with a brand-new collection just in time for the Spring/Summer season. Making their start in 2008, Capital has earned their reputation from catering fashion for the underground culture niche. Now in 2014, the brand is coming out with a new collection for women without losing their unique style that has already been seen in their men’s line. To introduce their highly anticipated latest products, the creative brainpower at Capital released a video online with snippets of outfits from their upcoming collection. Clothing that consists of crop tops, jersey jackets and jodhpur pants make an appearance in the one and a half minute clip. The video that features six new outfits for each gender is themed with TV static backgrounds and WordArt fonts in mismatching color; a combination that one would not favor, but works well in this part. This eccentric theme along with awkward poses by the two models represents the urban skate and hip-hop image of Capital. Despite it returning from a long break, Capital did not restrict itself to adapting their latest collection to international trends. If the outfits previewed in the video are only a taste of what’s to come, fans of this local brand will not be disappointed. Not only has Capital grown within a few years, but it has also become a representation of the ever-growing underground scene of Jakarta that it claims to be.
The Internet is a blank canvas that invites creativity in content and presentation. For businesses, it is a medium with a potential global market, and for individuals a means to express their unique identity and influence. The web applauds innovation in design, whether it is the visual interface or the programming. Zocko, a website combining social media, e-commerce, and social influence, entered the virtual arena celebrating the malleability of the Internet and the individuals have brought to the medium through its reward system. In brief, individuals can recommend an assortment of products available in Zocko to their audience, whether it’s through the person’s social media or blogs, and when the item is purchased the recommender earns money. The system is an innovative means to encourage an active participation on the Internet. The plethora of items on Zocko ensures that people can customize a specific selection of items according to their tastes. One can now confidently endorse without a second thought, creating an honest and rewarding experience. The products, of course, are only a small part of the equation. The most important element is without a doubt: . We follow personalities because we trust their creative and consistent character. They offer perspectives that are intriguing, helping us appreciate a subject from different vantage points. This individual creativity is what Zocko stresses as the driving force of the colorful word wide web. Offering their personal support, the Zocko team welcomes interested parties to consult with them to find the best way to use the Zocko platform and earn its rewards. Some are already using creative methods in adapting the reward system – using creative writing or picture editing. There are seemingly infinite ways to express oneself on the internet, and Zocko want to make sure you find yours. Maximizing creativity is key, because it is what makes the online experience so rewarding. To contact or find out more about Zocko, follow these links: www.Zocko.com Zocko Twitter Zocko Facebook
