Secondhand Smoke played to a packed house at the Coney Island Film Fest’s Sideshows by the Seashore venue.

This photo shows me standing on the red carpet in front of the venue.

Thanks to all those who came out in support!

The Dtek music video Secondhand Smoke is being screened at 6pm next Sunday, October 8th as part of the 2006 Coney Island Film Festival.

The video will be shown as part of an hour and a half block of short films, and will be followed by the awards ceremony.

Check out the whole day’s line up on the CIFF website and contact me if you’re going to be at the show! Tickets are $6.

In support of The Media Spot’s media education work, I just wrapped up a year-long residency with Teaching Matters, Inc. at PS124 in Brooklyn. The plan was to integrate PS124’s existing technology resources into their curriculum through project-based learning.

The foundation of this year’s program became the development of the PS124 Web Log. The blog created a place for the 3rd-5th grade students to practice typing and use the Internet to publish their work, including research assignments, journal entries, video scripts, and video productions using embedded Google Video links (contact us for a password to see the video). The blog also allowed students a way to access their work from any computer connected to the Internet at home or school, and was useful for me to post assignments, daily plans and progress reports, as well as project resources for students and teachers.

We’re looking forward to continuing the program next year by expanding use of the blog, producing more videos, and seeking out “multimedia pen pals” at other connected schools around the world!

Poke around the PS124 Web Log to see all the great work the kids did this year (final video productions will be available soon!), and have a look at The Media Spot’s web site to read more about our media education initative.

We recently helped another favorite Dtek client, Likeness to Lily, add more style and substance to their web site. LTL built on their aesthetic theme by incorporating graphic elements inspired by postcards from the 1930s that were inherited by Lily singer/songwriter Susan Oetgen.

We also added their debut album, Solitude’s Dollhouse, to the site, including lyrics, mp3s, and a link to buy the album from their music page.

Perennial Dtek All-Star and portfolio favorite, Oso Industries, has come up with 4 new cast concrete furniture designs. Check out his updated web site to see these beauts, and be sure to see the demo videos we put together for him in the furniture section.

Our favorite is Rollerstation. (Quicktime Player required. Music thanks to The Mathematicians.)

Check out Oso’s work at the following shows in the NY area:
BKLYN Designs Show
Friday, May 12- Sunday, May 14 in DUMBO

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair
The Javits Center in Manhattan
Saturday, May 20 to Tuesday, May 23
(Only open to the public on Tuesday)