Dear God if there was ever a project that made me pull my hair out it would be this one...mostly over unbearable suspense. Ironically I ended up doing the site myself...something that has rendered me an insomniac.
As you all better know by now FTT is behind The Rudolph Valentino Film Festival which will be taking place May 2010 here in Los Angeles. I wish I could give you dates, and a location, but lets just say we're choosing between 2 offers right now and they are both glorious. I don't think anyone will be disappointed. I'm quite certain by mid August we'll be able to announce those details. The line up (strictly on literally lining up the films) will come a little later but if it goes anything as planned it will be mind blowing. Lets just say some amazing stuff is already confirmed. I know I'm being vague...ya'll will either have to become volunteers or just wait! The brand new much more gorgeous site is http://therudolphvalentinofilmfestival.com . Don't forget to check out the store http://zazzle.com/rudyfest . Seriously the artists who donated their services did just an amazing job. Kate Gabrielle of Silents and Talkies did both logos and Kevin Scrantz of Claroscureaux did all the colorizations (such as the amazing Young Rajah photo above)!
All profits from merchandise go to help fund the festival. And just for the record I've already ordered a ton...its all sorts of amazing and high quality. Something most silent film stores cant say!
The whole point of The Rudolph Valentino Film Festival was to honor his life and his art over his death and his Sheiky-ness. It dawned on me last month that maybe a Society ala the wonderful Buster Keaton or Louise Brook's ones was in order. I cant believe I hadn't thought of it before! So I'm quite proud to announce the formation of The Rudolph Valentino Society...something way too long overdue for my dear Rudy. The Society will focus on the same goals as the festival, only it will be year round and expand to other projects as well. Please note this particular site is still being pieced together but all the good bits (such as membership and mission statement) are there: http://rudolphvalentino.org . In the next 2 weeks much more content will be added. There is also a top secret store for members. And it has some gorgeous stuff in it...the good stuff!!!
So please do spread the word. And check back for more updates! One Honor project down...3 to go (and all 3 have major updates coming soon too!)
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