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About dannyashkenasi

I'm a composer with over 40 years experience creating music theater. I'm also an actor, writer, director, producer, teacher and general enthusiast for the arts.

A Twice Told English Selection

Posted on November 17, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

It was a good day for “The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre” in England yesterday. On the heels of learning my musical Poe adaptation was made an official selection of the Lit Scares International Horror Festival of Harrogate, North Yorkshire … Continue reading →

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CINS CHAT CORNER INTERVIEW

Posted on November 15, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

Friday, November 13th, I recorded an interview with Cindy Mich from Art is Alive, which she has now posted on her Blog Talk Radio webpage and YouTube (see below). We talked for nearly 90 minutes about my short film musical … Continue reading →

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TELL-TALE on SOFIE TV

Posted on November 13, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

Another way you can see “The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre“: For free on SOFIE TV! SOFIE TV is run by The Short Film Awards AKA The SOFIE Awards. They are showing all nominated films between now and Monday in … Continue reading →

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AUTUMNAL SPLENDOR in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Posted on November 10, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

Ed and I took some pretty pictures last Sunday in the the Brooklyn Botanic Garden…

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CONCEPT 2 REEL SCREENS TELL-TALE FOR FREE TODAY

Posted on November 6, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

The Concept 2 Reel Film Festival is screening “The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre” free of charge today. Watch my musical Edgar Allan Poe adaptation until midnight EST via this link. Scroll down to the Nov 6 collection of films … Continue reading →

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FINGERS CROSSED

Posted on November 3, 2020 by dannyashkenasi
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FANtastic TELL-TALE

Posted on October 31, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

“The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre” premieres Sunday 5pm via the FANtastic Horror Film Festival where it plays through Nov 29 The FANtastic Horror Film Festival is up and running this weekend. You can catch horror features and shorts through … Continue reading →

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TELL-TALE RUSSIAN SYMPATHY

Posted on October 30, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

With tongue in cheek but sincere curiosity I asked whether the jury felt sorry for me… I knew already back in March that the Russian International Horror Film Festival was going to give my short film “The Tell-Tale Heart – … Continue reading →

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TELL-TALE in SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on October 28, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

“The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre” is playing in the South African Horrorfest film festival The Festival goes live today. You can watch Tell-Tale Oct 31 – Nov 13. Festival audiences can access virtual screenings from all around the world. … Continue reading →

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TELL-TALE NYLIFF AWARDS

Posted on October 26, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

NYLIFF – NEW YORK LONG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL gives “THE TELL-TALE HEART – a musicabre” the BEST THRILLER – SHORT award as well as a SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD to Danny Ashkenasi

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TELL-TALE RUSSIAN HORROR INTRODUCTION

Posted on October 23, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

To Russia with Chills Today “The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre” will play early evening at two festivals, not streaming via the internet but in front of physically assembled live audiences: the Russian International Horror Film Festival in Moscow, and … Continue reading →

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NYSIFF FILM PANELS

Posted on October 18, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

The New York State International Film Festival held three different film panels over the course of its festival dates. I participated in all three. NYSIFF has posted all three panels on YouTube, so I can now share them here. If … Continue reading →

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Mini Zen Garden

Posted on October 16, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

A year of miniature landscapes in sand and stone. Last Christmas’ favorite stocking stuffer gift was a Mini Zen Garden kit Ed got me. It came with a black sandbox, sand, five black mini stones, and a miniature wooden rake. … Continue reading →

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FANtastic MUSIC

Posted on October 13, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

FANtastic Horror Film Festival has nominated “The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre” in the category “Best Music”. For more on this and San Diego’s local horror film festival overall, check out their Facebook Page. For more on “The Tell-Tale Heart … Continue reading →

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TELL-TALE IN-PERSON FESTIVAL SCREENINGS

Posted on October 12, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

Physical (non-virtual) screenings in Long Island & Moscow UPDATE – 10/18 New York Long Island Film Festival nominates “The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre” for 6 awards Best Thriller Short Best Score Short Best Cinematography Short Best Sound Short Best … Continue reading →

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RIVETING AND REMARKABLE

Posted on October 7, 2020 by dannyashkenasi

Tell-Tale Review in The Art is Alive Magazine “What sounds like a recipe for disaster turns out to be an artistic delight.” The Art is Alive Magazine has published a review of my short film “The Tell-Tale Heart – a … Continue reading →

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