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Excerpt from Jane Fonda’s Speech You Must Read

Posted on February 23, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

Jane Fonda received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAG Awards tonight. She concluded her speech with a rousing message that speaks to the perilous times we find ourselves today. I will quote this conclusion in full here: “Make no … Continue reading →

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Actor and Cinematography Awards for P&P

Posted on August 24, 2024 by dannyashkenasi

In a handsomely arched hall turned screening room in a stately old building filled with history, my Edgar Allan Poe musical adaptation “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre”, was shown last night at the Giove International Film Festival … Continue reading →

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Film Festival Jury Member

Posted on May 14, 2024 by dannyashkenasi

I am happy to officially share that I have been made a jury member of the FFTG Awards (who showcased my film “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” last year, giving the film six nominations, and an award … Continue reading →

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Edward Elder Wins FFTG Award!

Posted on December 30, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

The FFTG Awards have been announced and “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” was nominated for six awards and won one, for my husband Edward Elder for Best Supporting Actor! The FFTG Awards announced the nominees and winners … Continue reading →

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P&P at FFTG AWARDS FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on November 26, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

Watch and Vote for “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” on-line at the FFTG AWARDS FILM FESTIVAL thru December 12 “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre“, my 30 minute musical Edgar Allan Poe adaptation, is playing … Continue reading →

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P&P wins MUSIC AWARD at P2S

Posted on October 21, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” wins Best Music Scoring at the Pitch To Screen Film Awards in New York “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre“, my (deep breath intake) short film musical adaptation of the … Continue reading →

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P&P’s SFAAF AWARDS

Posted on April 26, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” Receives 5 Awards 3 Honorable Mentions plus the 2nd Audience Award from the South Film and Arts Academy Festival

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Astoria Filmmaker’s Club Article

Posted on April 20, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

The Astoria Filmmaker’s Club on-line journal has published a short article by Kendall Mullenhour about me and my musical short film Edgar Allan Poe adaptation “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre“, which the Triborough Film Festival (sponsored by … Continue reading →

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2 ANNUAL ROBINSON FILM AWARDS for P&P

Posted on April 11, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” wins Best International Short and Best Soundtrack at the Annual Robinson Film Awards in Naples, Italy Robinson Film Award winners gathering on stage at the end of the festival Tuesday, April 11 … Continue reading →

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P&P’s SPOTLIGHT GOLD AWARD

Posted on January 7, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

SPOTLIGHT FILM AWARDS gives “THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM – A MUSICABRE” the SPOTLIGHT GOLD AWARD Spotlight Film Awards just announced the winners of its 2022 awards. My musical short film Edgar Allan Poe adaptation, “The Pit and the Pendulum … Continue reading →

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P&P ROBINSON FILM AWARDS

Posted on December 28, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM – a musicabre is awarded BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK by the ROBINSON FILM AWARDS

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P&P SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST AWARDS

Posted on December 21, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST gives THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM – a musicabre awards for BEST MALE LEAD and BEST SOUNDTRACK

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THE SKIPTOWN EXPERIENCE

Posted on November 17, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” wins awards for Best Musical Performance Best Original Score Best Production Design – Short at the Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival in Los Angeles The top picture is me sitting with the … Continue reading →

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P&P in NY & LA & NY again

Posted on November 7, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

There will be three opportunities to attend a screening of “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” coast to coast in the next 10 days. plus an on-line screening opportunity 1st chance – NYC – 11/11 “The Pit and … Continue reading →

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5 Awards for P&P at The Artists Forum Festival of the Moving Image

Posted on October 16, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

Juror’s Award Best Dark Themed Short Best Director Best Actor Best Editing Plus nominations for Best Cinematography Best Sound Design Last night “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” won 5 of the 7 awards it was nominated for … Continue reading →

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SHORT FILM AWARDS nominations for P&P

Posted on September 13, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

The 8th Annual Short Film Awards (AKA The Sofie Awards) nominated “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” for Best Actor and Best Styling Enjoy all the SOFIE Award nominated short films, in person… ​ November 15 – 17, … Continue reading →

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