S.A.G.E East End Celebrates HIFF 2018 with CreativeChaos VMG

Sag Harbor, NY (October 8, 2018) - On October 6, 2018, S.A.G.E. East End supported a private event to celebrate the U.S. premiere of the documentary “This Changes Everything” at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Created by film production companies CreativeChaos vmg, New Plot Films and directed by Tom Donahue, “This Changes Everything” spotlights the systemic discrimination and under-representation of women in Hollywood behind and in front of the camera. Donahue uses first-hand testimonials from some of the industry’s biggest names, as well as historic evidence and current data to emphasize the need for change. The feature film, produced in association with David Yurman and Lyft, investigates the forces that foster gender discrimination and reinforce gender disparity in our culture and the significant influence that Hollywood has when it comes to creating and reinforcing gender stereotypes in our broader society.

This inspirational event gave the East End community an impassioned look at the need for sustainable action if we are to achieve gender equality. Following the film, the guests had an opportunity to be part of the conversation, including hearing from a panel discussion led by NYWIFT (New York Women in Film and Television) President and one of the film’s Executive Producers, Simone Pero along with S.A.G.E.’s Denise Keane, Artemis Rising Foundation’s Regina K. Scully (Executive Producer), Kerianne Flynn of New Plot Films, and Maria Giese, whose years of activism within the Hollywood industry informed much of the storytelling in the film. These women touched on the important influence that Hollywood has on our culture and spoke to the need to tackle diversity and gender equality in a sustainable way. They highlighted the importance for all of us to be agents of change in our community. Ms. Keane stated "I was so pleased to be able to do my part to support ‘This Changes Everything’. The team that directed and produced this film are committed to lasting social change. The story may be about Hollywood, but the issues are universal. Gender equality is a business imperative, a community imperative, and a social imperative. The time is now, the energy is here, and it will take all of us working together to tackle this challenge in a sustainable way."

Lead Event Sponsor: RKMS Group Merrill Lynch Private Banking & Investment Group

Event Sponsors: Mecox Dairy Farm & Cellar Wines Distributor

Event Partners: Jared Smith from Quail Hill Farms; Pastry Chef Jillian Duran (Watermill Center); Chef Daniel Brock; Robin Ann Photography; Jessica Wong; Mary King; Parking Systems; Stones Throw Farm; and Liebe PR.

For more information about S.A.G.E. East End upcoming events or media inquiries, please contact Tia Greene at tia@liebepr.com or (631)-461-6414

For more information about CreativeChaos vmg and This Changes Everything, please contact Kahlil Spurlock at 5th Column PR: kahlil@the5thcolumnpr.com

About S.A.G.E. East End
S.A.G.E. East End is a platform focused on the core mission of sustainable action for gender equality. S.A.G.E. seeks to connect with women through a series of events and to engage with the community to identify sustainable ways to achieve and maintain gender equality.

About CreativeChaos vmg
CreativeChaos vmg is a finance and production company for documentaries, television and feature films. Based in New York City, it was founded in 2009 by Tom Donahue, Ilan Arboleda and Steve Edwards. The company develops provocative projects to move cultural conversation and inspire audiences to act and exert pressure on the powers that be, to address the critical issues of our time. Social disruption is the cornerstone of the company’s work, through visual artistry and premium storytelling. Critically acclaimed highlights of the company include “Thank You For Your Service”, a film about the continuing health crisis in the U.S. military that led to new legislation introduced to the 2018 National Defense Appropriation Act, and “Casting By,” a film spotlighting casting pioneers Marion Dougherty & Lynn Stalmaster that brought attention to the absence of an Oscar category for casting directors and led to the creation of a Academy branch for Casting Directors (after a 33 year struggle).

About New Plot Films
New Plot Films is a feature film and documentary production company based in New York City. Founded in 2014 by Kerianne Flynn, New Plot Films focuses on innovative media and storytelling by supporting and producing films that precipitate thinking, create conversation and foster positive change.

About Regina K. Scully

Artemis Rising Foundation is dedicated to supporting media projects that transform our culture and challenge the status quo. Led by founder and CEO, Regina K. Scully, the foundation champions powerful stories about some of the most challenging social justice issues of our time — including gender-bias, healing, trauma, mental health, addiction and women’s empowerment. With its focus on human rights, Artemis Rising Foundation has helped produce some of the most impactful documentary films of the past decade, inspiring meaningful policy change to legislation, education, corporate protocol and cultural norms. Films such as Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, The Invisible War, The Hunting Ground, Fed Up, and Miss Representation address issues such as sexual assault in the military and on college campuses, women’s representation in the media, and pushing back against special interest groups. Working closely with renowned journalists and filmmakers, including Amy Ziering, Katie Couric, Kirby Dick, Alex Gibney, and Freida Mock, Artemis Rising Foundation has supported over 100 films, many of which have received Peabody, Emmy and Academy Awards. In addition to documentaries, Artemis Rising Foundation

About Simone Pero
Simone Pero is a corporate communications executive and independent producer with a passion for social impact. Simone has held senior level positions with top-tier brands including MTV, Rainbow Media Holdings/Cablevision/AMC Networks, and the U.S. Federal Government, and has worked on award-winning films and pro-social initiatives. She is the current President of New York Women in Film and Television, is on faculty with the Stony Brook Killer Films MFA in Film program, and holds a Master’s degree in public policy. Realizing the growing importance for brands, content, and advocacy to join forces, Simone founded For Impact Productions.

About David Yurman
David Yurman is the premier American luxury jewelry brand with a mission to share in life’s exceptional moments. Founded by two artists, David and Sybil Yurman, in New York in 1980, artistic inspiration, craftsmanship and unconventional yet elegant designs are at the core of the brand. The marriage of David’s background in sculpture with Sybil’s natural understanding of color and art yields signature jewelry designs; diamond, pearl, and gemstone jewelry and Swiss-crafted timepieces that are renowned for capturing the essence of relaxed American luxury. David Yurman collections are available at 47 retail and concession locations throughout the United States, Canada, and France and at over 350 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers, including in the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, UK, Russia and the Middle East.

About Lyft Entertainment
Lyft Entertainment is the original content development arm of Lyft, Inc. Lyft is the fastest growing ridesharing company in the U.S., providing rides to 95% of the U.S. population, as well as Ontario, Canada. Lyft is a values-led company whose mission is to improve people's lives with the world's best transportation.