Rags to Riches to Reeling Indie Film Scene -- "DESCENT" Producer Morris S. Levy of M.E.G.A. Films Brings it Home to New York at Tribeca Film Festival

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2007

Morris S. Levy, founder and president of M.E.G.A. Films in New York, knows how to make his money work for him and the world. It is no surprise that upon turning his attention to independent film, Levy, a native of Great Neck, New York, has turned celluloid into gold, and can boast three festival spots in just one year, including "DESCENT" set to premiere April 26th at 6:30 p.m. at the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), AMC/34th Street Theater.

Fiery Hollywood star, Rosario Dawson (RENT) heads up the cast of "DESCENT" and debuts as producer with her own Trybe Films. Trybe partners, Talia Lugacy and Brian Priest wrote the screenplay, and Lugacy directs the psychological thriller. A tale of innocence, shattered dreams destroyed and vengeance fulfilled, Descent begins with an idealistic vision of college sweethearts and wild house parties, but quickly falls apart. A rape sends Maya (Rosario Dawson) into a spiral of drugs, rage and despair -- until she is reunited with her attacker and offered a chance to settle the score. Joining forces for another successful collaboration is City Lights Pictures.

Levy knows a winner when he sees one. "This film was previously unfinanceable because of the dicey subject matter," says Morris. "But, there is something about Rosario," says Levy, "a fire and aliveness that jumps off the screen. Even though I knew it would be a challenge, I was committed to getting it made because I like where Rosario's career is going, and what she wanted to say with this film. I secured financing entirely with private equity investors. The risk is higher, but it's absolutely worth it."

Levy's M.E.G.A. came out of the gate as a winner with previous credits including "THE TEN" (starring Winona Ryder and Jessica Alba) which premiered at this year's Sundance to widespread acclaim and fanfare and "KISS ME AGAIN", which premiered at last year's Tribeca (starring SNL's Darrell Hammond). Another M.E.G.A. project that garnered critical acclaim was the short "LITTLE BLACK DRESS" (also starring Dawson). Coming soon is "SUMMERHILL," British Isle Director Gillies McKinnon is set to direct the feature version of the documentary and Julia Verdin will produce. Also in pre-production are "Harold" starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and the Noah Wyle directorial debut, "The Prince Test".

Levy learned how to spot a winner in the "rag" trade, where he grew his grandfather's handkerchief manufacturing business into a major woman's clothing designer and manufacturer. He became interested in producing when he met a writer working for Woody Allen and the rest is history. Levy is also known for his passion and tenacity as an honored Long Island philanthropist, Levy has founded nonprofits, and actively and enthusiastically serves on several boards.

Keep your eye on Morris S. Levy: he has his eye on the winners and banks on them. Independent film is lucky to have his good eye and acumen on the scene.

Morris S. Levy will be available for interviews now and at the DESCENT press conference Friday, April 27th, 11:30 a.m. at the Clearview Chelsea West for press-only, right after the press screening that morning.

Contact:

Nadine Jolson

Jolson Creative

310-474-1776 office

310-614-3214 cell

email: jolsoncreative(at)mac.com

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Centric Software Presents PLM Seminars in London, Paris, New York

Campbell, CA (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

Centric Software, Inc., will present seminars focused on product lifecycle management (PLM) software strategies for the apparel industry in London, Paris and New York this October.

Centric is the provider of Centric 8 PLM software for the apparel and fashion, luxury goods and consumer goods industries. In its upcoming events, Centric will highlight new capabilities that enable easy creation and management of dynamic collection books and catalogs by merchandising and sales teams. Leveraging Centric?s industry-first, patent-pending Collection Book for Fashion iPad App?s, the collection books and catalogs synchronize dynamically with up-to-date product option and availability information in Centric 8 PLM software.

?These new capabilities in Centric 8 deliver customized catalogs and collection presentations rapidly to sales staff for presentation to customers on an appealing mobile device,? says Chris Groves, CEO of Centric. ?The catalogs and collection books replace error-prone, paper-based systems that offer customers out-of-date or unavailable products,? he explains. ?Sales impact and customer satisfaction rise sharply when errors and missteps are removed from the sales process.?

London

PLM Seminar for Apparel, Footwear and Accessories: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m. ? 4 p.m., Apex City of London Hotel

Mark Harrop, managing director of Product Development Partnership, a major consulting organization focusing on PLM and PDM for the apparel industry, and CEO of WhichPLM, a global media site dedicated to PLM for the apparel industry, will discuss investment strategies for PLM. Groves and other company executives will present an overview of Centric 8, discuss how to achieve a PLM implementation in as little as four months, and highlight innovations in collection and catalog management capabilities.

The seminar includes presentations, hands-on demonstrations, a question-and-answer session and lunch. The event is complimentary, but registration is required.

Paris

PLM Seminar for Apparel, Footwear and Accessories: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. ? 2 p.m, Palais Brongniart

European executives from Centric will review PLM as a strategic best practice, provide insight into mobile PLM applications and collection management, and detail how companies can prepare for and achieve a successful PLM implementation. Nicolas Mennrath, vice president of operations with Le Coq Sportif, will discuss the strategic role of PLM in his organization.

The seminar includes presentations, hands-on demonstrations, a question-and-answer session and lunch. The event is complimentary, but registration is required.

New York

Lunch and Learn PLM Seminar: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Arno Ristorante

The event will feature a presentation by Paula Levy, vice president and practice leader of CRM and PLM strategies and technologies at Sophelle. She will discuss collection management best practices involving mobile, customer-facing apps that dynamically generate web- and mobile platform-based catalogs for presentation to specific customers, markets, retailers or prospects.

James Horne, senior director of marketing at Centric, will discuss how design, tech design and other teams in the organization work within a PLM system to assure that the mobile-based catalogs and collection books presented to customers and prospects reflect only accurate, up-to-date product information. The seminar includes continental breakfast, presentation, hands-on demonstrations, a question-and-answer session and lunch. The event is complimentary, but registration is required.

Additional information about these and other Centric events is available on the Centric website.

Centric Software, Inc. (http://www.centricsoftware.com)

Centric Software is a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software for apparel, luxury goods and consumer goods companies. Centric 8 delivers easy-to-use functionality to manage critical, inseparable business processes, including product development, sourcing, line planning and profitability management, through a modularized system that implements and delivers value rapidly.

With Centric 8, companies are able to cut costs and inefficiency, speed new products to market, drive margin improvement, and improve global collaboration and compliance. Global enterprises including INTERSPORT France, Colmar, Christine Laure, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin, KlimUSA, Bass Pro Shops, Bravo Sports, Longchamp, Silver Jeans, Sundance Catalog and United Stationers use Centric solutions to achieve revenue growth, reduce costs and deliver trend-right products to their customers.

Centric is a registered trademark of Centric Software. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Designer Lauren Gabrielson Announces New Manhattan Location Opening May 12 at 278 Mott St. New York, NY 11211

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 18, 2011

After her first year being in business, Lauren Gabrielson is excited to expand her custom design women?s boutique to Soho/Nolita. Surrounded by hip restaurants such as Caf? Gitane and Delicatessen as well as established designers like Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Tory Burch and Rag and Bone, Lauren knew that this trendy neighborhood was where she wanted to make her brand accessible to her Manhattan clientele.

Inspired by vintage lingerie and structured elegance, Gabrielson?s line is sweet and feminine, using silks, cottons, and lace to embellish pieces for both day and evening. Gabrielson?s designs showcase a woman?s figure in a classically timeless, yet updated way.

Lauren?s unique line can be tailor-made to customer?s specifications, allowing purchasers to choose their color and make minor adjustments. These beautiful designs are available in approximately two weeks from the time an order is placed, and they are all well priced. She even offers complete custom designs for special occasions or events.

?I want my customers to choose their colors, to make minor tweaks, making their Lauren Gabrielson clothing one-of-a-kind?, said Lauren.

With her uptown appointment only showroom and previous Hamptons store location, Lauren can?t wait to see what the new Downtown Nolita boutique brings. She hopes to continue to provide custom designed women?s clothing with a unique, yet classic style, using the best quality fabrics all produced in a socially responsible manner.

About Lauren

Lauren began her fashion journey working as an assistant designer for Ginny Hilfiger on her line, Ginny H. Lauren then ventured off on her own and opened her first store in Sag Harbor during the summer of 2010, an intimate fashion destination unlike any other found in the Hamptons. Her feminine designs are inspired by the silky elegance of vintage lingerie.

Lauren is now focused on her New York market, bringing her designs to customers via private appointment, trunk shows in the Hamptons, the Brooklyn boutique in Williamsburg, and the all new boutique in the heart of Manhattan. Lauren?s designs were featured in the April 2010 issue of Elle Magazine and on the new reality TV show ?Bethany Ever After?.

Contact Information:

Lauren Gabrielson

(917) 832-1383

http://www.laurengabrielson.com

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