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| "Welcome to the many faces of me." I do many things and I wear many hats. Mostly, I like to have a good time. |
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| Florence at the Mother's Walk For Health sponsored by the 5-a-day Program |
Haitian-American Actress, Producer, and Director, Florence Regina, speaks about her challenges growing up with type 1 diabetes and how she learned to achieve her goals. She is now speaking and motivating others to move toward their success.
Florence became a speaker back in 2004, when she had been a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, African American Task Force. During that time, she spoke on their behalf at several events, sharing her life experiences and achievements in living with diabetes.
She speaks about what she knows best, her life experience, overcoming obstacles, and viewing her challenges as opportunities rather than as setbacks. Sharing her experience with a very light hearted sense of humor really makes it easy to reach her audience.
She came from Haiti at a very young age, then developed diabetes. That has given her a lot of experience in coping with challenges and reaching goals, working in the entertainment industry.
During her engagements, she also shares her thought-provoking documentary, DIABETES AND ME: Alone In The Crowd, giving insight about the diabetes experience from people who deal with it everyday.
Some of Florence's speaking engagements have included:
- Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
- University of California Santa Barbara
- Center for Community & Family Services
- East Los Angeles College
- UC Cooperative Extension
- Los Angeles Region Latino & Children's 5 a Day Campaigns
For booking information contact:
Sid Levin
The Levin Agency
323-653-7073
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Coming Soon:
Nou La Toujou! A Celebration of Haiti! "Though the ground may open up, we are still here." |
Past Events & Screenings:
October 10th, 2010 A Preview of NOU LA TOUJOU! A CELEBRATION OF HAITI! was presented by Soleil Films as 'A Tribute To Haiti' at International African Diaspora Day.
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October 14, 2007 - A FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL FILMS: An Evening Of Evening Of Haitian Film
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BRINGING UP BAYBAY Screenings & Events: http://bubb.soleilfilms.com/screenings.php
COPELESSNESS Screenings & Events:http://copelessness.soleilfilms.com/screenings.php
Biography
Florence Regina founded Soleil Films in June 2002. Soleil Films has several feature film, television projects, and events, in different stages of development and production. Current projects in production include: “NOU LA TOUJOU! A CELEBRATION OF HAITI!” an educational cultural event taking place in June 2012 (Event); and “DIABETES AND ME”, in post-production (Documentary). Other projects in development include: INNOCENCE LOST, a psychological thriller (Screenplay); TURNOVER, BON VOYAGE, OCTOBER 30th, a psychological thriller (Screenplay); and “LI’L EFF & PEPPER”, an animated television series.
Past film productions include film festival favorites, "COPELESSNESS"; and “ART”. She also produced the short film, “BRINGING UP BAYBAY”, starring Mad TV’s Debra Wilson. She produced and directed the American Diabetes Association’s “2004 MAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD”, a tribute documentary.
As an actress, film and TV credits include: America, Medium, The Shield, The Guardian, The Practice, Boston Public, ER, and more. She had a pivotal role in the Morgan Freeman film, "High Crimes," with Ashley Judd and Amanda Peete. Florence has had several national commercial spots. She has been seen in an elevator, dancing with Ellen Degeneres in an American Express commercial.
She was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and moved to New York City when she was five years old. She began working in the entertainment industry in New York as an actor. Her stage credits include: Black Girl, Uncommon Women and Others, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide... and several original plays and musicals done at theaters in NYC.
In New York, she produced, directed, and performed in "Facing Reality", a profit-making series of one-act plays. She has also performed in and directed improvisational children's theater and was a member of the Theateroke improv troupe at the NY Comedy Club. Also a cabaret singer, Florence has performed at the Village Gate, the Lamb's Club, and Cleopatra's Needle. Her talents have inspired a play, a grand-scale musical, and a part in a Robert Downey, Sr. movie.
In Los Angeles, she received an Artistic Director Award for best production for Yabo Yablonski's "Cracks in the Sidewalk" at the American Renegade Theater. Florence also produced, directed and performed in the sketch comedy show "Absolute Sketch," at the Alliance Repertory Company. Other stage credits include: Memoirs Of A Ninja, The Brides, Blackberry Love, We Had A Dream, Crime Scene (Deprogramming Delilah), Business Lunch @ The Russian Tea Room, Get DeFLoweRed…
Florence founded the group POWERRR (Professional Organization of Women Engaged in Results, Resources, and Renewal) in April 2007. In October 2007 she produced A FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS: AN EVENING OF HAITIAN FILMMAKING for Women In Film/Los Angeles International committee and LA City Council President Eric Garcetti. She has booked top Entertainment Industry Executives for the Hollywood Networking Breakfast.
In November 2009, Florence founded Voices of Change with Jill McWhirter, and Alex Silva. This performance group was formed to bring focus and awareness about diabetes through performances and scenarios with actors, for doctors, patients, their families, etc.
She spent 2 years as a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Diabetes Association's African-American Diabetes Task Force. While there she developed her talent as a Speaker. She spoke at quite a few events on their behalf. She has also worked with the Los Angeles Latino 5 a Day Campaign and spoken on their behalf promoting healthy eating and healthy living. As a person with diabetes herself, she finds this very rewarding. Over the years, she has expanded into motivational speaking, where she has gain a lot of momentum. Some of Florence’s speaking engagements have included: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, University of California Santa Barbara, Center for Community & Family Services, East Los Angeles College, UC Cooperative Extension, Los Angeles Region Latino & Children’s 5 a Day Campaigns.
On October 10, 2010, Soleil Films was invited by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs to take part in International African Diaspora Day, which is part of a 3-day festival called Shaping Black Culture that takes place annually. Soleil Films presented a preview of the upcoming educational festival called Nou La Toujou! A Celebration of Haiti, which will be taking place in 2012. This preview was called A Tribute to Haiti and was very well attended by Los Angelinos. Congresswoman Maxine Waters accepted an invitation to come to the event. It included a panel, Haitian cuisine, a local Haitian Band, and a group of dancers to set the mood. For more information on Nou La Toujou! A Celebration of Haiti! go to: http//www.noulatoujou.com
Other memberships include: Screen Actors Guild, Women in Film; Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers-West, and Film Independent.
Blogs
http://sharefilmopinionsbyflorence.blogspot.com/
http://florencesstory.blogspot.com/
http://lastcallatmurrays.blogspot.com/
http://october30th.blogspot.com/
http://theweddingvideomovie.blogspot.com/
Websites & Social Networking Sites
http://www.myspace.com/soleilfilms
http://www.imdb.me/florenceregina
http://www.facebook.com/florence.regina
http://www.linkedin.com/myprofile?trk=hb_tab_pro
http://www.youtube.com/floros2008
http://www.indiegogo.com/Diabetes-And-Me
http://www.facebook.com/diabetesandme
http://www.myspace.com/520921263
http://twitter.com/DiabetesandMe
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790642/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R28ap8qOHqY
http://www.facebook.com/lastcallatmurrays
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0897266/
http://www.myspace.com/lastcallatmurrays
Producer's Reel
My Friends
http://www.soleilfilms.com 
http://www.runawayproductions.tv http://www.facebook.com/theweddingvideomovie
http://www.myspace.com/weddingvideothemovie http://twitter.com/TheWeddingVid
http://serendipitypix.net/
http://diffrentstrokes.blogspot.com/
http://yarnobsession-2.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html
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| Florence Regina florence@soleilfilms.com |
| Agency Contact Information:Sid LevinTHE LEVIN AGENCY 8484 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 750 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 (323) 653-7073 • fax (323) 653-0280 |
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HaitiXchange -Florence Regina Presents An Evening of Haitian Filmmaking
Florence Regina Presents An Evening of Haitian Filmmaking
Submitted by Pascal Antoine 9/20/2007
Florence Regina, who founded Soleil Films in June 2002, is an accomplished actress, producer, and director of Haitian descent. She has organized "An Evening of Haitian Filmmaking" in her hometown of Hollywood, California.
Although you may not recognize her name, you have most likely seen her in episodes of The Shield, The Guardian, The Practice, Boston Public, ER, among other shows. She has produced several short films including film festival favorites,
"COPELESSNESS"; and "ART". She produced and directed the American Diabetes Association's "2004 Man Of Distinction Award", a tribute documentary. She also produced the short film, "BRINGING UP BAYBAY", starring Mad TV's Debra Wison.
HaitiXchange caught up with her over the phone, to discuss what she was up to, and to talk about her upcoming film festival. Listen to the interview to learn more about this amazing woman.
An Evening of Haitian Filmmaking Sunday, October 14 2007, 5:00pm -9:00pm
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti and Women in Film/ LA International Committee proudly invites you to join us in our upcoming event, "A Focus on International Short Films: An Evening of Haitian Filmmaking".
DATE: Sunday, October 14, 2007 TIME: Outdoor Reception at 5pm, Screening at 7pm PLACE: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90027 PRICE: WIF Members $15.00/ Non-WIF members $20.00 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE at www.itsmyseat.com (TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!!) ADDITIONAL INFO: contact info@soleilfilms.com
Come join us for this inaugural event where this year we focus on short films by Haitian filmmakers. More than just a screening, you will experience the Haitian culture with Music, Food and a special appearance by world reknowned dancer Elizabeth Chin and Troupe Ayizan. Following the screening will be a Q & A with the filmmakers.
This year our film selection includes:
Mandino In a Box directed by Daheli Hall; Comedy -Mandino In a Box is an unorthodox look at romance and the black woman's quest for the ever-ellusive black man. A black male lover doll seems like the perfect solution. In love, one must look outside the box.
Bohio directed by Jean Willy Gerdes; Documentary -"Bohio, The Descent of the Lwa", is a short documentary giving us just a glimpse of how Haitian Vodou, derived from ancient African Vodou, has inspired the Haitian artist Hersza Barjon. She has produced a collection of paintings based on the description of the Haitian pantheon given by "Deita", in her book: "La Legende des Loa Vodou Haitiens".
Breeze directed by Barbara Sanon; Drama -The essence of a dream is explored as young Rosie steps out of her Brooklyn brownstone and enters a fantasy space of women. Rosie's escape reveals a moment of contact between girlhood and beyond.
Courage des Femme (Women's courage) directed by Arnold Antonin; Documentary -Two women live breaking stones like the former prisoners of Haiti.
Bringing Up BayBay produced by Florence Regina; Comedy Does Pam Wilcox know how she'll transcend her low-grade, low-rent cable show to ascend to the ranks of "Entertainment Reporter Extraordinaire?" The short film "Bringing Up BayBay" brings you backstage, up close and too damned personal, in some of the funniest moments you'll ever recognize as true.
Delivering Louverture directed by Michelson Civil; Drama -A mother sacrifices everything to get her son out of Haiti and into the United States.
Brooklyn Racine produced by Magali Damas; Documentary - "Brooklyn Racine" explores what happens when young immigrants take voudou-based walking music from the hills of Haiti and reinvent it on the streets of New York. Through this vibrant and explosive music the documentary reveals a rarely-seen portrait of music and cultural activism in the Haitian-American experience.
The Violence directed by Michele Stevenson; Documentary Rarely are Haitian women heard describing the outrage and impact of domestic violence on their lives and the lives of their children. The thought-provoking and absorbing 10 minute trailer follows three survivors of domestic violence. Presenting the rarely heard voice of Haitian battered women, this important film begins to offer valuable insight into the contradictions and complexities of domestic violence in the Haitian immigrant communities of New York City.
Solus produced by Benjamin Louis; Drama - A young Haitian woman tries to over come the painful memories of her past.
We would like to thank our sponsors: WIF, Los Angles City Council President Eric Garcetti, Plaster City Digital Post, dnfHosting, Soleil Films, Coca Cola North America, HaitiXchange, TiGeorges' Chicken, La Belle Creole Restaurant
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre is a facility of the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles.
This event is produced by the WIF/LA International Committee, Producer Florence Regina and Associate Producer Sarah McGrail
WIF/LA International Committee under the guidance of Co-Chairs Ruby Lopez and Arati Misro, Advisory Chair Tobie Loomis and Gabrielle Kelly, is committed to fostering an interactive and cultural bond with other countries by discovering, promoting and supporting the ideas and efforts of entertainment professionals (especially women) throughout the world. Our goal of sponsoring programs and events of mutual interest, include industry panels on co-production, screenings in association with consulates and film boards and attendance at international film festivals for purposes of information and networking.
CONTACT:
Linda Palmer
info@soleilfilms.com
818-621-2832
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti & Women In Film/Los Angeles International Committee presents an Evening Of Haitian Filmmaking.
Los Angeles, CA - September 20 - Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti & Women In Film/Los Angeles International Committee presents A Focus on International Short Films: An Evening of Haitian Filmmaking. This inaugural outing will take place on Sunday, October 14, 2007 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, California. This year's focus will be on short films by Haitian filmmakers from around the world.
Nine films have been selected for this years event. Our film selections include: Bohio directed by Jean Willy Gerdes; Breeze directed by Barbara Sanon; Bringing Up BayBay produced by Florence Regina; Brooklyn Racine produced by Magali Damas; Courage des Femme directed by Arnold Antonin; Delivering Louverture directed by Michelson Civil; Mandingo In a Box directed by Daheli Hall; Solus produced by Benjamin Louis; The Violence directed by Michele Stevenson.
More than just a screening, you will experience Haitian culture with music, food and a special appearance by world renowned dancer Elizabeth Chin and Troupe Ayizan. Following the screening will be a Q & A with the filmmakers.
Each year A Focus on International Short Films will feature short films by filmmakers from different parts of the world. We will explore new cultures (e.g., Mexico, China, Africa, India, etc.) and the role of their histories and identities in influencing artists and filmmakers.
"An Evening of Haitian Filmmaking is the first of its kind for the Haitian and Caribbean communities in Los Angeles, and we are looking forward to giving filmmakers from other cultures an opportunity to have their work seen", said event producer Florence Regina.
Women In Film/Los Angeles (WIF/LA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community organization that seeks to empower and mentor current and future generations of women to explore and pursue careers in all fields of the entertainment industry.
Women In Film/Los Angeles International Committee (WIF/LA International Committee), fosters an interactive, cultural bond with other countries by discovering, promoting and supporting the ideas and efforts of entertainment professionals, especially women, throughout the world. Goals include developing programs and events such as industry panels on co-production, screenings in association with consulates and film boards, and participation in international film festivals. Networking doesn't stop at our borders, so WIF/LA International is dedicated to serving as a resource for our international filmmaker guests and dignitaries.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Florence Regina florence@soleilfilms.com 818-621-2832
Diabetes Documentary Shines Light Around the World
Soleil Films presented it’s documentary feature “Diabetes and Me” to world broadcasters in Cannes at MIP-TV last week. More than just another health documentary, “Diabetes and Me” shows what it is like to live with disease from the viewpoint of the ones with the disease and those around them.
Los Angeles April 7, 2006 – In it's final stages of production, Soleil Films’ documentary "Diabetes and Me" is about living with diabetes. Richard Ellman of the International Producers Group, who was recently signed to represent the project, has just returned from Cannes with much enthusiam after having had several very positive meetings with programmers about the documentary.
Florence Regina, the movie’s producer, director and main subject says, “When I first found out I had Diabetes, I thought I was the only one in the world.” Florence is an actor and filmmaker who is best known as the woman who dances with Ellen Degeneres in an American Express commercial. She has had Type 1 diabetes for almost 40 years. Celebrities such as B.B. King and Halle Berry are only 2 examples of the more than 20 million people domestically and 170 million worldwide who have diabetes. It is hard to believe anyone would feel alone in this crowd, but as Florence interviewed dozens of people of all colors, backgrounds and economic levels with diabetes, she found that she was not alone in feeling alone.
Diabetes is a hot topic and has been covered in the news, in health documentaries and even on The Oprah Winfrey Show, but even with all that coverage Florence felt that none of these reports expressed what it is really like to live and cope with the disease on a day-to-day basis. She says, “I focus on diabetes because it’s what I have lived with most of my life, but this documentary relates to everybody who has ever felt they are on the outside because of their lifestyle, the way they look, or an illness they might have.”
“Diabetes and Me” focuses on Florence’s life with the disease, but we also hear from a myriad of other who relate their experiences from failed relationships, to lost jobs, to lost lives. Florence’s husband, David Lipson, who is the film’s co-producer says, “When you see stories about diseases, it’s always the big drama moments. There are a lot more moments in a person’s life than just diagnosis, cure, and death, and chronic diseases require real moment to moment living. That’s what Florence is sharing. And we also give voice to the families and loved ones who are affected just as much, if not sometimes more, than the one with the disease.”
“Diabetes and Me” has the support of the Children with Diabetes and is currently seeking finishing funds for post-production.
For more information and to see the trailer go to: http://www.SoleilFilms.com.
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