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RA+DI News: Arts incubator to serve even more students with new funding

Arts incubator to serve even more students with new funding. In 2017, leaders in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) wondered how to help its student artists turn their creative activities into careers as art entrepreneurs.

2024-11-22T19:56:43+00:00Categories: RA+DI News|

LiveTalk: Contracts for Creatives, How To Proactively Protect Your Interests with Andrej Milic, Esq

11AM 15 November, 2024 Andrej Milic, Esq., guides artists and creatives with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the often complex world of contracts and emphasizes the importance of understanding the legalities involved in creative work, ensuring that individuals can safeguard their rights and interests proactively. By exploring various scenarios and providing real-life examples, [...]

2024-11-13T03:17:30+00:00Categories: Events, Livetalks|Tags: , |

LiveTalk: The Evolution of Social Media with Maggie Salas-Amaro

11 AM Friday 8 November 2024 RA+DI Podcast Producer and Mentor Maggie Salas-Amaro reflects on her career path, noting how each step has shaped her professional identity and perspective on media. She discusses the significant changes in the media landscape over the years, emphasizing how these shifts have transformed the way content is created and [...]

2024-11-06T22:14:00+00:00Categories: Faculty Spotlight, Livetalks|Tags: , |

LiveTalk: From Film Set to Startup — Crafting a Career in Film and Entrepreneurship with Carlos Fueyo

11 AM Friday 1 November 2024 Visiting RA+DI Research Associate Carlos Fueyo shares his journey crafting a career in film and entrepreneurship at Playard Studios. Creative director and visual effects designer Carlos Fueyo (MArch, FIU ’08) has cultivated a successful career blending the two things he loves most – architecture and film. Carlos Fueyo was [...]

2024-11-07T00:03:12+00:00Categories: Creative, Faculty Spotlight, Livetalks|

Fellow Spotlight: The Hood Folio Issue 3 Release Produced by Teri Watson of The Neighborhood Architect

The Hood Folio Issue 3 Release Produced by RA+DI Fellow Teri Watson of The Neighborhood Architect Under New Management - From the Past to the Present  Date: November 23rd, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Grand Open Gallery, Miami, FL Admission Free RSVP: Eventbrite Description: Join The Neighborhood Architects as we celebrate the [...]

RA+DI News: Incubator Fellows and Alumni Showcase Their Talents at Pitbull Stadium with FIU President Jessell

Pictured above: Marcelo Ertorteguy, Sara Pezeshk, Teri Watson, Anai Fonte, Maggie Salas-Amaro, Chantae Wright, FIU President Kenneth Jessell, Jacek J. Kolasiński, David “Ahol” Anasagasti Dateline: October 29, 2024 | Miami, Fla. FIU South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium   Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator fellows and alumni were invited to join FIU President Jessell’s [...]

LiveTalk: Alchemizing Limits & Planting Seeds with RA+DI Alumni Valeria Rios

Somara Jacques, entertainment, IP, and business attorney at Latte Legal PLLC and The Latte Lawyer Education and Information Platform, offers entrepreneurs and creators practical tips for navigating the intricacies of copyright law with confidence and clarity. She will start by showing how, with just a foundational understanding of the law, you can handle the basics of copyright legalities independently. She will also discuss the importance of knowing when to seek professional assistance to effectively protect your intellectual property rights.

LiveTalk: Business Formation & Legal 101 with Somara Jacques, Esq

Somara Jacques, entertainment, IP, and business attorney at Latte Legal PLLC and The Latte Lawyer Education and Information Platform, offers entrepreneurs and creators practical tips for navigating the intricacies of copyright law with confidence and clarity. She will start by showing how, with just a foundational understanding of the law, you can handle the basics of copyright legalities independently. She will also discuss the importance of knowing when to seek professional assistance to effectively protect your intellectual property rights.

2024-10-11T15:31:44+00:00Categories: Creative, Livetalks|Tags: , , , , |

LiveTalk: Strategic Branding & Design for Creative Entrepreneurs: A Practical Guide with Dimitry Saïd Chamy

11 AM Friday 9 September 2024 RA+DI Research Associate and founding faculty and research associate, Dimitry Saïd Chamy @2urn_, compresses nearly 30 years of experience in naming, designing, and cultivating brands into a practical guided tour covering naming, domains, social handles, trademarking, designing, building, and deploying brands for creative entrepreneurs. About Dimitry Saïd Chamy is [...]

2024-10-28T22:05:15+00:00Categories: Creative, Faculty Spotlight, Livetalks|

Dr. Shireen Rahimi

Dr. Shireen Rahimi is an Iranian-American filmmaker, marine anthropologist, underwater photographer, and National Geographic Explorer. With her work at Lightpalace Productions, based in Miami, Rahimi travels the world to tell stories of the unsung heroes and marginalized voices of human nature—stories that are informed by science, infused with emotion, and driven by relatable characters. After [...]

2024-05-24T20:08:16+00:00Categories: Entrepreneurial Residents|

Paul G. Cushieri

P.G. Cuschieri has been a professional screenwriter since November 2002, when he sold his first screenplay, 5150, to Columbia Pictures. Since then, he has written, created, produced, and been responsible for a profusion of film, television, books, and podcast content.  In 2019, Mr. Cuschieri wrote the heist film for Patriot Pictures. The screenplay, CUT THROAT CITY, [...]

2024-05-24T20:01:10+00:00Categories: Entrepreneurial Residents|

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