6.20.08 "The Upsetter" Will be screening at the Edinburgh Film Fest in Scotland on June 22nd and 24th, the Roskilde Music Fest in Denmark on July 1st and 6th, the Harbourfront Music Fest in Toronto on July 5th, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Afro Punk Film Fest on July 5th, the Karlovy Vary Int't Film Fest in the Czech Republic on July 4th and 12th, and the Melbourne Int'l Film Fest in Australia on July 18th and August 5th!!! Whoa!
4.22.08 "The Upsetter" Will screen at the Maryland Film Festival in Baltimore on May 3rd and 10th. Directors Adam Lough and Ethan Higbee will be in attendance.
3.23.08 "The Upsetter" will have its European premiere in Copenhagen, Denmark at the NAT Film Festival on March 28th and April 4th!!
3.20.08 "Haro Hara: Pilgrimage to Kataragama" will be screening on March 26th, 2008 at the Southern Asian Institute at Columbia University in NY, NY (420 W. 118th St.). A Q & A with Samuel Holt will follow.
2.16.08 "The Upsetter" will premeire at the 2008 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas on March 7th, with additional screenings on March 11th and 13th.
1.23.08 "Haro Hara: Pilgrimage to Kataragama" will be screening in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral on Wednesday, January 30th at 7:00 PM and at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, January 31st at 7:00 PM. Both screenings are free, open to the public, and will be followed by a discussion with director Samuel Holt.
5.31.07 Samuel Holt and Permanent Marks, LLC are proud to announce the world premiere of "Haro Hara: Pilgrimage to Kataragama," Thursday, June 14th at the NYU Cantor Film Center at 6 PM (36 E. 8th St. NY, NY 10003). From Sam Holt's press release: "Haro Hara" presents archival footage of a peaceful Sri Lanka and promotes the hope that, just as the pilgrims return to Kataragama every year, so too will peace and prosperity return to the island. The screening is open to the public ($10 suggested donation) and free for students. The filmmakers, Samuel Holt and Ethan Higbee, will be on hand for a short discussion to follow. Furthermore, on June 17th, Samuel Holt of Nomad Productions, will travel to Sri Lanka to screen the film in temples along the pilgrimage route. Nomad Productions will provide meals for townsfolk, who over the years have been donating meals to the pilgrims, and now find themselves in need. Donations will be collected at the screening to help pay for meals. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, contact sam (at) haroharafilm.com.
4.17.07 Permanent Marks, LLC's forthcoming feature-length documentary film about the life and music of the legendary Lee 'Scratch' Perry has been receiving a bit of press. Follow this link to a PDF magazine featuring an interview with directors Ethan Higbee and Adam Lough, and follow this link for a French blog posting. And finally, follow this link for "The Upsetter" movie website.
3.14.07 I Friends will be peforming live Friday, April 6th, and Friday, April 27th at Rock Paper Scissors Gallery in Oakland, CA. The show will be in celebration of Jovan Johnson's Art Installation and will start around 8 PM. Here for directions.. http://www.rpscollective.com/ and here for flyer.
12.25.06 I Friends will be performing live Saturday, Jan. 27th at Giancarlo's Mansion , 3226 Thistle St. Park City, UT 84060. Video accompaniment by Adam Lough. Join us. Click Here for event flyer.
12.25.06 Permanent Marks is proud to announce the release of Robert Golden's 1978 manuscript, "The Cocaine Con Game - Handbook for Health." CLICK HERE FOR INFO "The Cocaine Con Game" is as much an artistic document as it is a tool for understanding the history, modern manifestations and contemporary impact of the coca plant. "The Con Game" is now available for $10 at the aforementioned link. Permanent Marks is also pleased to announce the inclusion of IFriends song, "Crime Screwed," in Adam Bhala Lough's new dramatic feature, "Weapons," set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Friday, January 19th. FOLLOW THIS LINK to access the Sundance 2007 film guide, and click on "Weapons" for more info.
08.19.06 International Friends will be performing live at Zen Sushi on Monday, August 28th with Goshen, Ohio's own Tracy Dean and Jesus. Zen Sushi is located at 2609 Hyperion Ave. LA, CA 90027.
05.12.06 Episode 4 of "One Life to Live" airs Sunday, May 14th at 10:00 PM EST, Channel 56 - Manhattan Neighborhood Network...All content trance inducing, with exclusive IFriends music throughout.
04.27.06 "One Life to Live" Episode 3 airs Sunday, April 30th at 10:00 PM EST on Channel 56 - Manhattan Neighborhood Network - http://www.mnn.org .
04.09.06 Be sure to catch Episode 2 of "One Life to Live," Sunday April 16th, at 10:00 PM EST on Channel 56 - Manhattan Neighborhood Network. If you live outside the New York area, watch the show live at http://www.mnn.org .
03.31.06 Permanent Marks is coming back to public access television after a 5 year leave with the new show, "One Life to Live." Episode 1 airs on Sunday, April 2nd at 10:00 PM EST on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Channel 56, in New York City. If you don't live in New York, you can watch the show live over the internet at http://www.mnn.org . Episode 1 features abstract adult video loops from Piston Honda, footage from Colony 40, Sri Lanka from Ethan Higbee, and fractal based animations from Sebastian Demian...with live International Friends music throughout. Don't miss it.
01.28.06 International Friends will be performing live with special guest Je Suis Christ on Thursday, March 9th at "The Depot," located inside the Cesar Chavez Student Center at San Francisco State University. This event will feature video accompaniment and a live telephone call-in feature...just dial 1-888-INTL-FUN during showtime to be a part of the action. The show begins promptly at 5:00 PM and will continue until 7:00 PM. View the event flyer by clicking **HERE**
11.10.05 International Friends will be performing live on Friday, November 18th at Hangar 1018. Hangar 1018 is located at 1018 S.Santa Fe Ave. in downtown Los Angeles. We will take the stage around 1:00 AM.
10.25.05 The International Friends concert at Lava Lounge is tomorrow. We will take the stage at 12:00 AM. You can view the flyer by clicking **HERE**
10.11.05 "Bomb the System" hits stores today! The DVD features tons of bonus footage including a video art piece by Adam Lough called "Truck Job," scored by International Friends. The first run of the DVD also includes a special limited edition poster created by the legendary Tracy 168...don't delay.
9.28.05 Go to the video section and watch Omega One's new music video, "Body Double," from his forthcoming release, "The Lo-Fi Chronicles," coming out October 18th on Nature Sounds...and check out the new video for "Alert," by International Friends, directed by Ethan Higbee.
9.26.05 International Friends will be performing live on Wednesday, October 26th at Lava Lounge, in Hollywood, California. Lava Lounge is loacated at 1533 N. La Brea Ave., just north of Sunset Blvd.
7.14.05 International Friends will be performing live on Wednesday, July 20th at Whisperz, in Northridge, California. Whisperz is located at 8525 Reseda Blvd., in the San Fernando Valley.
6.24.05 The official site for "Haro Hara: Pilgrimage to Kataragama" has launched. Visit haroharafilm.com to view scenes and purchase custom made t-shirts by Sam Holt and Barbara Sjogren to aid tsunami relief efforts.
5.8.05 Permanent Marks is proud to present THE NEW CD from INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS!!! Proceed to the International Friends section to order today!
2.11.05 The Permanent Marks Business Park has been destroyed by flooding and landslides, in conjunction with the completion of the recording of the new LP by International Friends. **CLICK HERE** for a NEW motion after effect inducing animation accompanied by the NEW audio loop "Organ." And **CLICK HERE** for another motion after effect animation accompanied by the new audio loop "Time." Note: Audio loop data compatible with Internet Explorer browsers only.
10.23.04 International Friends will be performing live Saturday, October 30th at Ranch Attack, a multimedia event sponsored by Permanent Marks. The event will be held at the Permanent Marks Business Park in Green Valley, California, and will feature live music, live video, beer, and a unique environment. Email mail (at) permanentmarks.com for directions and event info, or call the International Friends Talk Line at 1-888-INTL-FUN.
9.30.04 Go to the International Friends section to download some new MP3s, and check out some new audio/video loops. The video section has been updated as well with more music videos by the Permanent Marks production team, and the trailer for "Haro Hara - Pilgrimage to Kataragama." Moreover, I've added psychedelic GIF animations to each section of the site for those interested in searching them out.
8.6.04 The "Life is Lame" 12'' is available in Olympia, Washington at Rainy Day Records. **CLICK HERE** to see a complete list of retailers.
7.6.04 A new permanentmarks.com will be launched shortly. Meanwhile, "Life is Lame" is now available in Richmond, VA at Plan 9, in Portland, ME at Bull Moose Music, and in Berkeley, California at Amoeba.
4.22.04 International Friends will be playing the Coachella Music Festival this year, accompanying "Bomb the System," which will be screening at the Coachella Independent Film Festival on May 1st and 2nd at 11:30 A.M. Look for the rig!
3.15.04 Old front page loop by Piston Honda (c) 2004 PISTON HONDA FILMS as realized by 83Feelings (c) 2004 PERMANENT MARKS. **CLICK HERE**
2.9.04 "Bomb the System" will be screening in San Francisco on 2.13.04 at the SF Indie Film Fest. Check sfindie.com for ticket info.
1.17.04 "Life is Lame" is now available at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, California...and go to the International Friends section to hear the new audio loop "Crime."
1.5.04 New front page loop provided by Piston Honda (c) 2004 PISTON HONDA FILMS. Check out another one of P. Honda's video loops featuring a new music loop by International Friends by clicking HERE.
1.4.04 "Life is Lame" is now available as a 12'' single. Pick it up at Kim's Video and Other Music in NY, NY, or order it here by sending a check or money order payable to Permanent Marks in the amount of $7.50 to the address above.
12.7.03 "Bomb the System" has been nominated for an IFP Independent Spirit Award! So watch the awards ceremony live on TV, Saturday, February 28th at 5:00 PM EST on the IFC network, and at 10:00 PM EST/PST on the Bravo network. And pick up this month's HIGH TIMES to read an interview with Mark Webber, star of "Bomb the System!"
11.20.03 New MP3. Go to the International Friends section and download "The New Happy Birthday"
11.19.03 International Friends Permanent Marks is proud to announce the opening of the Permanent Marks Business Park in Green Valley, California. Built on a 20-acre former horse ranch situated in the beautiful Angeles National Forest, the compound is equipped with audio/video facilities, performance space, and full hook-up RV camping! Call Today!
10.21.03 The WORLD PREMIERE of Dredg's "Of the Room" is happening this week on the FUSE network. Go to Fuse.tv in the OVEN FRESH section and vote for the video so Dredg wins....it's only right.
9.23.03 Congratulations to partner Adam Lough for winning Best Director at the Urbanworld Film Festival for "Bomb the System," which also won the Audience Choice Award at Athens. Oh shit.
9.12.03 We just added the Dredg video, "Of the Room," directed by Bomb the System producer Ben Rekhi, and MF Doom's classic "?," from Bomb the System director Adam Lough. Check out "Bomb the System" at the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York on September 18th and 20th, and at the Athens International Film Festival in Greece this week.
9.1.03 Go to the Video section and watch the classic, "Metallic Thugs," by Click Debeise, directed by Nahte Prince Viper.
8.26.03 Prince Viper beat the trumped up charges against him, and is home safe. Thanks to the international friends at the US Embassy.
8.6.03 Thanks for all the downloads...more action is on its way....
8.3.03 Prince Viper and Sam have finished the walking portion of the Pada Yatra pilgrimage in Sri Lanka and will be home soon. The journey has been intense. Viper puffed a chillum and jammed out on a Casio with a Muslim cleric, lost his tripod when their boat capsized, and was nearly killed by a lunatic! That's real.
7.31.03 Permanent Marks, in association with Drops Entertainment, just finished shooting the video for Dredg's "Of the Room," directed by Ben Rekhi. The video is over the top, and will be viewable here, on MTV2, and FUSE, soon.