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SACRIFICING THE FEW FOR THE MANYThis is a story about two children playing in the jungle while various health officials aid the villagers during an outbreak when unexpected guests arrive. Based on my research, here is my assessment of one of the options the military might take to stop the virus from spreading.Writer: Dawn Thomas Artist: Jason ChanISOLATIONI developed and produced this animated comic as a part of a series of stories for I AM LEGEND with the writer of the film, Mark Protosevich. It's a story exploring the plight of a man in a super-max prison who is somehow released into the world which has now been transformed by a devastating virus.Writer: Mark Protosevich (THOR, I AM LEGEND, THE CELL) Artist: David Levy (film/gaming concept artist, i.e., ASSASSIN'S CREED, TRON, ENDER'S GAME)SHELTERWritten by and developed with Orson Scott Card (award winning science fiction author, e.g., ENDERS GAME), this story is about a young girl in love during the height of a horrible virus spreading rapidly in India. The story culminates as we understand the need to have one last visit with a soulmate and the high price of love during this tragic time.Writer: Orson Scott Card Artist: Andrew WestDEATH AS A GIFTFor this story, I wanted to explore the idea of loneliness in surviving. It was an opportunity to explore a choice that the main character in the movie, Robert Neville, did not make.Writer: Dawn Thomas Artist: Jason Chan
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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
I like this image a lot. I would love for her face to register some added emotion (just enough) to match the intensity of drawing a pistol - but - perfection is for angels.
Sigh… Oh how I love to stalk talent.
It’s rather dope, yes? Called Checkpoint.
Artist: Marek Okon / Somewhere in the Universe.
Hmmm. Dare we conjure a frightfully interesting story for this? Let’s!
Artist: Phuoc Quan Dinh / Vietnam (I heart this artist.)
I love this concept and I love Lewis Carroll. New mission for 2013 has nothing to do with my hips or thighs getting thinner. Well, okay, maybe but specifically it has to do with my mind. THINK AND BELIEVE IN SIX IMPOSSIBLE THINGS BEFORE BREAKFAST. Key word: IMPOSSIBLE. The word alone is intimidating but true creativity, innovation and disruption only happens when you CONJURE the impossible.
I shan’t be intimated by it. I am embracing the hell out of it!
I never claimed to be “SANE”. I find the word quite revolting. Really. It connotes normality. It suggests “fitting in”. Sanity is safe and we all know nothing is gained being safe. So very boring. That’s exactly what I don’t want. Sanity is overrated and I stand by that concept. I want the epiphany! I want the creative channel! I want the failure! I want the opportunity to pick myself up, dust it off and try it again because it means I am on the verge of stepping into something powerful and that my friend is never a smooth road… nor is it safe.
So we are clear: WE’RE ALL MAD HERE.
And glad of it.
Me in zombie form… Really! He used a picture.
I found him online and stalked him until he agreed to work with me on a couple of projects. Seriously. I will post more of his work soon. I heart this guy in 360 ways. Totally PG rated.
Artist: Jason Chan / San Fran, CA @ Massive Black
My mystery man artist is in full effect. Sigh…
Artist: Arcipello / Somewhere in the “Universe”
I’m kind of at a loss for words. Rare, I know. It’s called “Holding Back the Flood”. I’ll say. I could use that kind of help every now and then…
Artist: Arcipello / I have no idea what country he is in BUT I have got two eyes and one heart on him. Too corny?
Man… this is haunting. Called “Two Prostitutes”. I love it and I love this artist. Word.
Artist: Fung Chin Pang / Hong Kong.
This one is beautifully… “peculiar”. The title is “What Am I?”
Artist: BGX1 / Hungary. I heart his peculiar-ness.
This work is positively divine.
Quote from the sculptor: “Focusing on tensions and liberations in my work, I feel most of our emotions are locked into an existential cocoon.”
I’ll say.
Artist: Paige Bradley / Carmel, CA (my first female crush. totally G rated)
First, this is a painting. Second, it’s insane. Third, WTF!
I shall return with imagination in full effect to figure this one out. Either way, I heart this guy… Word.
Artist: Jeremy Geddes / Melbourne, AU
I am oddly intrigued yet clearly disturbed by this artist and the contents of his imagination, dare I say… Reminds me subtly of the book (later turned into a fairly good movie) called PERFUME with another twisted mastermind who used the essence of a woman in order to create some form of “art”. Where does the madness end?
Artist: Johannes Vob / Germany (I adore him albeit from a distance)
And again… the detail here is insane. I am starting this artist’s fan club.
*Resistance is futile.Artist: Chao Yuan Xu / China
I don’t really know what to say. We should reflect on this rare moment.
Artist: Chao Yuan Xu / China
So, I currently need to scream from the rafters, IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME! Aveline is my new she-ro and not because she is a kick ass black female assassin in the handheld Assassin’s Creed new release for later this year. BUT, because she is a kick-ass black female assassin… period. Thanks Ubisoft. What took you so long?
Do I need a reason to heart him? Really…?
Artist: Salvador Ramirez aka ReevolveR / Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Executive | Business Strategy, Multi-Platform Content, Brands & FranchisesEntertainment | Greater Los Angeles Area, USSummary
Hello. My name is Dawn and I am obsessive about building smart digital businesses. I develop content - across platforms. I know the power of creating and maintaining enduring, persistent brands. I enable strategic risk taking in an effort to innovate. I am passionate about the future + disruptive technology. I trust my instincts. I think fast, draw outside the lines and analyze the big picture. I am meticulous with details. I am an unabashed nerd. I manage partnerships, structure creative business models and negotiate deals. I finish what I start. I champion the consumer and collaborate with teams to push the imagination envelope. I practice alchemy and magic to get the job done. I love a challenge.
QUICK HIGHLIGHTS:
Left Brain Use (52.4%): The business matters to me. As a trained lawyer and former banker - I am maniacal about smart, forward thinking business models and strategies.Right Brain Use (47.6%): The consumer, project and delivery matters to me. As an imagination enthusiast - I believe consumers are best activated when you meet them where they are with content they relate to.
SPECIALTIES:
Idea, Story, Character & World Development
Multi-Platform Content / Transmedia
Project Management
Deal Structures / Contracts / Negotiations
Digital Strategy / Business Models / Creative Models
Business Development / Partner Management
Budgets / Financial Models
Content Acquisition
Production (Film, TV, Digital, Online Gaming)
Franchise Development / Branded Entertainment
Scripts / Comic Books / Publishing
Wireframes / Mind Maps / UI / UX
Social Media Campaigns
Consumer & Fan Strategies
Market Research / Competitive Analysis / Focus Groups / Trends
Disruptive & Emerging Technology
Interactive Platforms / Mobile Apps
International Living, Hiring, Managing & Working (Europe and Canada)MY ETHOS:
Work Smart. Breathe Deep. Have Fun.Experience- 2010 - PresentPrincipal + Consultant (Business Strategy, Brands & Franchises, Multi-Platform Content) / Curiously Sane
Experience working with major and burgeoning brands.
Ethos: Stay agile and inventive... ideas move quickly.
Recent consulting projects include:
Branded entertainment and multi-platform content strategy for a major global retail brand
Production management for a leading athletics brand campaign at an advertising agency
Integrated marketing campaign for a digital startup
Business model and social media campaign development for a content driven, education-based internet startup
Story development, world building and creative strategy for various concept artists
Business strategy and deal analysis for a start-up mobile applications company
Casual game and motion comic design for a major film + major studio
IP development and transmedia design for production companies
Creative strategy and business modeling for a transmedia company
Transmedia strategy and narrative design for a gaming company
Branded content and fan strategy for a content company
Web design management (including SEO/UI/UX) and social media campaign design for a non-profit organization - 2005 - 2009Senior Development & Production Executive (Film, TV, Digital) / Overbrook Entertainment (Will Smith's Company)
- 2005 - 2007Head of Creative Affairs / Producer (Film, TV, Digital) / 100% Womon Entertainment (Jada Pinkett Smith's Company)
- 2002 - 2005Film Talent, Foreign Film Finance & TV / Creative Artists Agency
- 2000 - 2002Manager, Business Development, Digital Brand Strategy & Partnerships / Transmedia Group / iDine.com
- 1997 - 2000International Banking Analyst / Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Education- London School of Economics and Political Science, U. of London
- Syracuse University - Newhouse School of CommunicationsMaster of Science (M.S.) in Media Management: Finance & Marketing
Activities: Academic Honors - Syracuse University College of LawDoctor of Law (JD) in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Activities: Academic Honors - University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Advertising
Activities: Academic Honors
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