V.P. of Toronto Pictures Discusses Independent Filmmaking on The Athena Fortune Show

July 26, 2009 - PRLog -- Movie executive Daria Trifu will be the guest on The Athena Fortune Show, Wednesday, July 29th,  at 9:30 AM P.T. , hosted by Susan Pascal.  Trifu is Vice President of the renowned independent film company, Toronto Pictures.  Started by acclaimed film auteur Bruno Pischuitta, Toronto Pictures produces movies that offer social commentary on timely and often controversial issues.

“Toronto Pictures has always followed its own path, not only in terms of identifying its own niche in film subject matter but also from a financing standpoint,” says Trifu. “It was Bruno’s dream to start an independent film company in which he has complete control over every aspect of production, from developing the storyline through post production. We also market our films, attending festivals and film markets around the world.” Trifu will discuss her entrée into the business and the great strides she and Pischiutta are making in the industry.

Toronto Picture’s latest release is “Punctured Hope,” filmed entirely on-location in Ghana, West Africa, which tells the true and painful tale of women suffering Trikosi, modern-day enslavement due to family members’ crimes.  The film will make its world premiere in next month.

The Athena Fortune Show, which airs weekly, focuses on women entrepreneurs who provide insider  wisdom and advice to fellow women in business.  Wednesday’s show will be the final live show of the season.  Repeat broadcasts of some extraordinary interviews will air until after Labor Day.

Pascal is founder and president of The Athena Fortune Company, specializing in branding, marketing and public relations.  Pascal has been working with entrepreneurs, businesses and the entertainment industry for the past 18 years.  She has received national acclaim as a business builder and public relations expert.  As a Hollywood publicist, she headed the production publicity units for major studio films.  Pascal has worked with top actors, filmmakers, authors and business professionals, including Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Harrison Ford, Sarah Victory, Tim Burton and Maureen “M.G.M.” Mulvaney.

Pascal is also the LA Successful Women Entrepreneur Examiner for Examiner.com.  She profiles established women entrepreneurs and their businesses by discussing their rise to fame and fortune.

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