I'M NOT JUST A HAIRDRESSER A FOUR PART DOCUMENTARY SERIES TO:
UPLIFT THE SPIRIT AND IMAGE OF OUR INDUSTRY.
New York City 24th July 2005
I'm Not Just a Hairdresser is a four-part exploration of the
hairdresser's world, from the classrooms where great teachers
inspire the artists of the future to the salons of celebrity
style makers like Vidal Sassoon and Trevor Sorbie. Produced and
directed by Vivienne Mackinder and Aldo Belkouar, this
insightful documentary series takes viewers behind the glamorous
facade, tracing the triumphs and pitfalls, the pride and the
passion of the hairdressing life. In doing so, it aims to
inspire a new generation of professionals, reinvigorate the
seasoned stylist, and restore a little self-respect to an
industry that has taken its share of criticism over the years.
Hairdressers are an integral yet unsung part of the fashion
world, contributing creativity and vigor to a business that is a
triumph of collaboration. This is their story.
The first film in the series is The Legends, featuring in-depth
interviews with the likes of Vidal Sassoon, Trevor Sorbie and
Robert Lobetta, who discuss the joys and challenges of being a
trendsetter. These icons have changed the face of hairdressing,
impacting fashion trends over the past 50 years, and changing
attitudes to beauty around the globe. Their stories are
humorous, insightful and emotionally provocative, but provide
ample reason to believe that, with talent, luck and hard work,
we can all realize our dreams.
Part 2- Empires stars Horst Rechelbacher, Frederic Fekkai and
Anthony Mascolo. These entrepreneurs, turned self-made
millionaires share their stories of their climb to the top.
Success, as this film demonstrates, does not always come easy.
But where failure shadowed their progress, they invariably beat
it back and emerged from the experience stronger and more
determined than ever to attain their goals.
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Part 3- The Stars Behind the Chair, takes you into the very
heart of the industry. You will see how hairdressing schools,
shows and salons are changing lives one day at a time. The
educators here are not only luminous artists, but also
entertainers and motivational leaders presenting around the
world. In the salon, the commercial artist is hand crafting
beauty one head at a time. The stylist is creating an
environment for well-being and self-esteem, with the ultimate
goal of creating inner and outer beauty. An intimate, inspiring
look at the contribution hairdressers make to the world around
them.
Part 4- Glamour & Glitz features editorial and freelance artists
working on fashion shows, fashion editorials, award shows, music
videos, television, cinema and theatre. Every one of these
fields would be underdressed without the talent of the
hairdressers working behind the scenes.
Vivienne Mackinder Executive Producer of the Film series - I'm
not just a hairdresser, and industry legend a 4-time winner of
the North American Hairdressing Awards.
Aldo Belkouar Director of Legends is an internationally renowned
fashion photographer and journalist. Together the two comprise
Viv-Aldo Productions.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Movement of the
Heart. A non-profit organization www.movementoftheheart.org
Contact:
Vivienne Mackinder Mackinder, Inc. PO Box 2307, Aquebogue, NY
11931. 516.810.0083 email: vivienne@mackinder.com For product
information and a trailer: www.imnotjustahairdresser.org
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