Exclusive: Concord Originals, the production arm of Concord, has announced a partnership with NewFest to launch Sound & Scene: NewFest x Concord Qtbipoc Short Film Initiative, the next round of the short film financing and intellectual property licensing initiative to support up-and-coming Lgbtqia+ filmmakers of color.
In addition to providing financing of $20,000 per short film and production support, Concord Originals also will enable the winning filmmakers to incorporate one of six songs from its vast well of IP into their films: Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds,” Joan Sebastian’s “Secreto de Amor,” Billie Holiday’s “God Bless the Child.” Radical Face’s “Welcome Home, Son,” Allison Russell’s “All of the Women” and Muna’s “Home by Now.”
This summer, eligible filmmakers will pitch their original short films incorporating the Concord-licensed IP to a panel of judges including Charles Hopkins, Director of Development & Production at Concord Originals, and a NewFest staff member.
In addition to providing financing of $20,000 per short film and production support, Concord Originals also will enable the winning filmmakers to incorporate one of six songs from its vast well of IP into their films: Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds,” Joan Sebastian’s “Secreto de Amor,” Billie Holiday’s “God Bless the Child.” Radical Face’s “Welcome Home, Son,” Allison Russell’s “All of the Women” and Muna’s “Home by Now.”
This summer, eligible filmmakers will pitch their original short films incorporating the Concord-licensed IP to a panel of judges including Charles Hopkins, Director of Development & Production at Concord Originals, and a NewFest staff member.
- 6/7/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
“Dancing with the Stars” will spice things up on Latin Night on Tuesday, so get ready for some major hip action.
The samba and rumba will make their debut this season with three couples performing the former and just one, Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach, doing the latter. Guess they’re really gonna test his extra vertebrae. The other nine couples will either perform a cha-cha, salsa or tango.
See the full list below.
Tyson Beckford and Jenna Johnson: salsa (“Aguanile” by Willie Colón and Héctor Levoe)
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy: salsa (“Don’t Go Yet” by Camila Cabello)
Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber: tango (“Can’t Remember to Forget You” by Shakira feat. Rihanna)
Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold: salsa (“Arranca” by Becky G feat. Omega)
Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev: cha-cha (“She Bangs” by Ricky Martin)
Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov:...
The samba and rumba will make their debut this season with three couples performing the former and just one, Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach, doing the latter. Guess they’re really gonna test his extra vertebrae. The other nine couples will either perform a cha-cha, salsa or tango.
See the full list below.
Tyson Beckford and Jenna Johnson: salsa (“Aguanile” by Willie Colón and Héctor Levoe)
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy: salsa (“Don’t Go Yet” by Camila Cabello)
Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber: tango (“Can’t Remember to Forget You” by Shakira feat. Rihanna)
Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold: salsa (“Arranca” by Becky G feat. Omega)
Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev: cha-cha (“She Bangs” by Ricky Martin)
Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov:...
- 10/2/2023
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Concord is reaching into its huge library of music recordings for a first-of-its-kind initiative with Outfest to support up-and-coming Lgbtqia+ filmmakers of color.
Over the weekend, the festival premiered three short films selected for the initiative — each of them making creative use of a song from the Concord IP holdings, which include more than a million recordings and music compositions.
Skate, a short written and directed by Zoë Hodge that’s set in a roller skating rink, incorporated Sylvester’s disco anthem “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).” Avivar, a drama that revolves around the patriarch of a Latino family and his queer son, drew inspiration from “Tres Días de Carnaval” by Latin music icons Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco. Miles Lopez directed, while Jonathan De La Torre wrote and stars in the film.
‘Artificial,’ directed by Chanelle Tyson
Artificial, meanwhile – a sci fi romance written and directed by Chanelle...
Over the weekend, the festival premiered three short films selected for the initiative — each of them making creative use of a song from the Concord IP holdings, which include more than a million recordings and music compositions.
Skate, a short written and directed by Zoë Hodge that’s set in a roller skating rink, incorporated Sylvester’s disco anthem “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).” Avivar, a drama that revolves around the patriarch of a Latino family and his queer son, drew inspiration from “Tres Días de Carnaval” by Latin music icons Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco. Miles Lopez directed, while Jonathan De La Torre wrote and stars in the film.
‘Artificial,’ directed by Chanelle Tyson
Artificial, meanwhile – a sci fi romance written and directed by Chanelle...
- 7/18/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Bad Bunny made history on Friday as the first Latino to headline Coachella — and he met the milestone with a nearly two-hour performance that was full of special interludes, surprise guests, and even some sound mishaps. His set took place on one of the largest stages Coachella has ever built, which allowed the Puerto Rican superstar to interact with the crowd from entirely different sides of the festival grounds. In between, he brought out artists and urbano luminaries, among them.
Post Malone, who tried to play guitar but unfortunately experienced...
Post Malone, who tried to play guitar but unfortunately experienced...
- 4/15/2023
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Concord Originals has partnered with Outfest Fusion to launch a one-of-a-kind short film financing and IP licensing initiative, in support of up-and-coming Lgbtqia+ filmmakers of color.
During Outfest Los Angeles in July, eligible filmmakers will pitch original short films incorporating one of three Concord-licensed songs to Outfest’s Artistic Director Faridah Gbadamosi, Concord Originals’ Director of Development and Production, Charles Hopkins, and a special guest judge yet to be announced. The winning filmmakers will be announced at the conclusion of the festival and will produce their short films with the support of Concord Originals and Outfest, ahead of being showcased at Outfest Fusion in 2023.
Concord Originals will provide financing of up to 25,000 per short film. The songs to be featured in them are “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” by Sylvester (co-written by James Wirrick), “Tres Días De Carnaval,” by Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,...
During Outfest Los Angeles in July, eligible filmmakers will pitch original short films incorporating one of three Concord-licensed songs to Outfest’s Artistic Director Faridah Gbadamosi, Concord Originals’ Director of Development and Production, Charles Hopkins, and a special guest judge yet to be announced. The winning filmmakers will be announced at the conclusion of the festival and will produce their short films with the support of Concord Originals and Outfest, ahead of being showcased at Outfest Fusion in 2023.
Concord Originals will provide financing of up to 25,000 per short film. The songs to be featured in them are “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” by Sylvester (co-written by James Wirrick), “Tres Días De Carnaval,” by Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,...
- 4/15/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Concord Launches Originals Division to Develop Movies, TV and Podcasts From Its IP Vault (Exclusive)
Concord is diving deeper into its IP vault of music and theatrical performance rights to develop movies, TV shows and podcasts through the newly established Concord Originals division.
Sophia Dilley has been promoted to senior vice president to lead the push at Concord Originals from Los Angeles. Dilley told Variety the company plans to be nimble in its dealmaking and aims to work with a range of production and distribution partners, depending on the needs of each project.
Among the properties that Concord is actively developing is a new take on “Flower Drum Song” with Daniel Dae Kim’s 3Ad production banner and Janet Yang Prods. The 1958 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was adapted as a 1961 movie starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki. Concord represents the voluminous Rodgers & Hammerstein for theatrical licensing.
“The Bluesman” is conceived as an “elevated genre film” revolving around the life and music of legendary 1930s Mississippi Delta musician Robert Johnson,...
Sophia Dilley has been promoted to senior vice president to lead the push at Concord Originals from Los Angeles. Dilley told Variety the company plans to be nimble in its dealmaking and aims to work with a range of production and distribution partners, depending on the needs of each project.
Among the properties that Concord is actively developing is a new take on “Flower Drum Song” with Daniel Dae Kim’s 3Ad production banner and Janet Yang Prods. The 1958 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was adapted as a 1961 movie starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki. Concord represents the voluminous Rodgers & Hammerstein for theatrical licensing.
“The Bluesman” is conceived as an “elevated genre film” revolving around the life and music of legendary 1930s Mississippi Delta musician Robert Johnson,...
- 8/5/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Johnny Pacheco, the Dominican-born musician and label founder who helped popularize salsa around the world, died Monday, February 15th, The New York Times reports. He was 85.
Pacheco’s wife, Maria Elena “Cuqui” Pacheco, confirmed his death on Facebook. In another post dated February 13th, the Pacheco family said the musician had been hospitalized with pneumonia.
Pacheco was a percussionist, flautist, songwriter, arranger, and bandleader. In 1964, he and Jerry Masucci co-founded Fania Records, which earned a reputation as the “Motown of salsa” with its copious hit records from acts like Celia Cruz,...
Pacheco’s wife, Maria Elena “Cuqui” Pacheco, confirmed his death on Facebook. In another post dated February 13th, the Pacheco family said the musician had been hospitalized with pneumonia.
Pacheco was a percussionist, flautist, songwriter, arranger, and bandleader. In 1964, he and Jerry Masucci co-founded Fania Records, which earned a reputation as the “Motown of salsa” with its copious hit records from acts like Celia Cruz,...
- 2/16/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Johnny Pacheco, the salsa music pioneer who co-founded Fania Records, has died. He was 85. The label announced hiss death Monday afternoon on Instagram.
“He was much more than a musician, bandleader, writer, arranger and producer, he was a visionary,” the Instagram post read. “His music will live on eternally and we are forever grateful to have been part of his wonderful journey.”
The Dominican Republic newspaper Diario Libre reported that multi-instrumentalist Pacheco, who popularized the term “salsa” for the genre, died after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Pacheco teamed with Jerry Masucci to found Fania Records in 1964. Since its creation, the record label helped propel like likes of Celia Cruz, Larry Harlow, Ray Barretto, Bobby Valentin and others into stardom. The multi-instrumentalist Pacheco also was a nine-time Grammy nominee, racking up noms for categories including Best Tropical Latin Performance and Best Latin Recording.
Born Juan Azarías Pacheco Knipping on March 25, 1935 in Santiago de los Caballeros,...
“He was much more than a musician, bandleader, writer, arranger and producer, he was a visionary,” the Instagram post read. “His music will live on eternally and we are forever grateful to have been part of his wonderful journey.”
The Dominican Republic newspaper Diario Libre reported that multi-instrumentalist Pacheco, who popularized the term “salsa” for the genre, died after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Pacheco teamed with Jerry Masucci to found Fania Records in 1964. Since its creation, the record label helped propel like likes of Celia Cruz, Larry Harlow, Ray Barretto, Bobby Valentin and others into stardom. The multi-instrumentalist Pacheco also was a nine-time Grammy nominee, racking up noms for categories including Best Tropical Latin Performance and Best Latin Recording.
Born Juan Azarías Pacheco Knipping on March 25, 1935 in Santiago de los Caballeros,...
- 2/16/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Ricky Martin, Residente, and Bad Bunny joined forces for a cross-generational celebration of Puerto Rico’s musical heritage at the Latin Grammys on Thursday. The three stars performed their new collaboration “Cántalo,” which attempts a bold merger of canonical salsa, radio-friendly reggaeton and window-shaking trap.
“Cántalo” opened with full-throated singing from Martin, who also served as the host of this year’s Latin Grammys ceremony. A blast of horns signaled that it was time to pass the baton to Residente, who rapped with casual ferocity. The chorus reverted to full-throttle...
“Cántalo” opened with full-throated singing from Martin, who also served as the host of this year’s Latin Grammys ceremony. A blast of horns signaled that it was time to pass the baton to Residente, who rapped with casual ferocity. The chorus reverted to full-throttle...
- 11/15/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Ricky Martin, Residente and Bad Bunny — or, the trio who helped take down Puerto Rico’s ex-Governor Ricardo Rosselló — emerged with a new single on Monday night titled “Cántalo,” or “Sing It.”
The Borinquen chapter of the New Latino Gang will convene once more to perform the new song live Thursday night at the 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
A jubilant mélange of salsa, reggaeton and hip-hop, the track takes after another Puerto Rican luminary: the great salsero, Héctor Lavoe. Inspired by his 1974 performance of the song “Mi Gente,” which...
The Borinquen chapter of the New Latino Gang will convene once more to perform the new song live Thursday night at the 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
A jubilant mélange of salsa, reggaeton and hip-hop, the track takes after another Puerto Rican luminary: the great salsero, Héctor Lavoe. Inspired by his 1974 performance of the song “Mi Gente,” which...
- 11/12/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Concord’s Film & TV unit has teamed with Pose and Vikings executive producer Sherry Marsh of Marsh Entertainment as well as Jane the Virgin executive producer Jorge Granier of Aquarius Pictures and Sergio Pizzolante (Nicky Jam: El Ganador) to develop a scripted film and/or television project about the history of Fania Records, the label that popularized salsa music. Concord’s Sophia Dilley and Fania’s Bruce McIntosh will co-developing the project and serving as executive producers.
Founded by Johnny Pacheco and Jerry Masucci, New York-based Fania Records is considered by many to be “the Motown of Latin Music.” It flourished from the late 1960s to the mid-’80s, becoming highly influential both musically and culturally. The label spread the sound of salsa music from the clubs of New York City to the rest of the world and became a revered global brand in the process.
Fania created...
Founded by Johnny Pacheco and Jerry Masucci, New York-based Fania Records is considered by many to be “the Motown of Latin Music.” It flourished from the late 1960s to the mid-’80s, becoming highly influential both musically and culturally. The label spread the sound of salsa music from the clubs of New York City to the rest of the world and became a revered global brand in the process.
Fania created...
- 10/7/2019
- by Erik Pedersen and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“There’ve been photo books on jazz; there’ve been countless photo books on rock and roll, on the Rolling Stones, on Bruce Springsteen. Think about it, all those books that have been done. And there has never been a photo book done on R&B or soul or funk music. I’m the guy that’s got the photographs.”
That was the gist of the email that Bruce Talamon sent the art book publisher Taschen in the small hours of the morning after a glass of wine in 2015. His...
That was the gist of the email that Bruce Talamon sent the art book publisher Taschen in the small hours of the morning after a glass of wine in 2015. His...
- 9/26/2018
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
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