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 Warner Sisters, Inc., Founded by Cass Warner Sperling.
As the founder and president of Warner Sisters, I whole-heartedly believe that the moving image—in the form of films, television, video and other media—is an incredibly powerful communication tool. It can be equated to today’s tribal drum—carrying emotional, intellectual and philosophical messages, which are hummed almost unknowingly or subliminally as the result of taking in this form of entertainment.
Warner Sisters is here to carry on the purpose of the original Warner brothers’ motto that my grandfather, Harry Warner, president and founder of the studio, initiated and implemented for over fifty years. Producing entertainment that “educates, entertains and enlightens” is my legacy. Inspiring other artists and businessmen to increase understanding amongst their fellow man is, I believe, our creative duty and honor.
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The Brothers Warner, A Feature-Length Documentary by Cass Warner The Brothers Warner is the intimate portrait and saga of the four Hollywood pioneers: the strategic general, Harry Warner; honest Abe; visionary Sam; and volatile Jack. It’s the definitive story of a family who rose from immigrant poverty through personal tragedies persevering to create a major studio with a social conscience. Cass Warner founded Warner Sisters to forward the legacy of her grandfather, Harry Warner, founder and president of Warner Brothers studio. “My grandfather and his brothers recognized the power that motion pictures have to set trends, introduce new ideas and influence social issues. This documentary has been shown at most film festivals and has been greatly recieved by critics and viewers. It's a feature documentary on PBS.
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A red double decker bus tour adventure through the beautiful city of Bologna, Italy with the most colorful and wonderful cast of characters who came for the Biografilm--International Celebration of Lives Film Festival.
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Oh my...The honor of sharing the title of "Madrina" (Italian for "Godmother") of the Biografilm--International Celebration of LIves Film Festival with a most lovely lady and actress, Jade Marx, Groucho Marx's granddaughter, is something I will cherish for some time! At first when I asked for the translation of "Madrina", I was told it was a "Fairy Godmother". (I've always wanted to be a "Fairy Godmother" but am happy to accept a "Godmother" title for now. Will have to figure out how to earn the "Fairy" part...)
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I did it! I'm high--literally, 35,000 feet high in the sky on my way to Bologna, Italy with 305 other folks in what feels like a cruise liner with wings! Can't help but marvel at how man has figured out how to get this amount of metal and weight to stay up in the air!So rather than try and figure this out, I've sat back, plugged in to the opera channel and have started singing arias or a solo vocal piece. Do you think the other passengers will mind?
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The lovely Mendocino Film Festival that took place the end of May needs to be mentioned as a highlight for me and THE BROTHERS WARNER. "Moving" pictures--took on another definition. I was really touched by how the audience was openly "moved" emotionally--a reward of the highest order!
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Doing an Irish jig with abandon here, as VARIETY Magazine posted an announcement on Saturday, May 16th from the Cannes Film Festival. It took a French producer of "La Vie en Rose", dear Alain Goldman, to understand the value of telling my family's story on the big screen!
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Good News!!!! What a feeling! Around 7:30pm on November 1st, my breath was literally taken away by receiving the most prestigious acknowledgment for a film at The Savannah Film Festival–the HBO Films Producer Award!!!
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