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These sites are operated by truly inspirational friends and colleagues.

Always handy to be able to browse the Internet from a few new angles, non? Enjoy!

Film

ka-chingcartoons.blogspot.com
Rotterdam based animation studio of Erik Verkerk and Joost van den Bosch.

matchboxpictures.com
A powerhouse of film talent, working with some of the most exciting people in Australia.

binger.nl
Best-kept secret outside of expensive U.S. training institutes for feature film script development and directorial training.

cinemart.rotterdam.com
The first (and still the best) of the international co-production matchmakers.

losangelesfilmfestival.com
Film festival run by a wonderfully talented Australian, Rebecca Yeldham.

filmmakermagazine.com
The best roundup of news from the festivals and the independent scene, from New York based Scott Macaulay

aquariusfilms.com
Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford's boutique development and production company. Sydney.

shootingpeople.org
International organisation dedicated to the support and promotion of independent filmmaking. Co-founded by a very cool Australian in Britain, Cath le Couteur.


Writing

lizdoran.wordpress.com
Australian writer Liz Doran out of context, and writing beautifully, as always.

wordsinhere.com
Amsterdam's international literary collective and wonderful community of writers.

inezbaranay.com
Australian author, yoga guru, teacher of many things.


Visuals

danpearsonstudio.com
Gardens and landscapes like you never knew they could be. Based in London, internationally available.

uxusdesign.com
Brand poetry. Artistic solutions for commercial needs.

harolddavid.com
Advertising, fashion, portraiture, exhibition work - this photographer does it all. Sydney based.

tacovanderwerf.com
Phab photographer in Amsterdam.

bastiaanaalbersberg.com
Another wonderful photographer in Amsterdam.


Music and Performance

theobleckmann.com
Extraordinarily talented, 2010 Grammy-nominated, multi-octave capable, contemporary jazz performer. And he tours globally, regularly.

forcemajeure.com.au
Internationally renowned choreographer Kate Champion's dance/theater/video performance company, Force Majeure.

hellobetty.com
Online home of rock-vocal sensation Betty. Catch the theme music they created for the hit TV programme, The L Word.

missdirtymartini.com
The first fan dancer to perform in post-war Bosnia, none other than the International Burlesque Sensation, Miss Dirty Martini - based in New York.

shastacola.com
Self-described performance artist, enigma, virgin, whore, dancer extraordinaire, hairdresser Shasta Kola - also based in New York.

tweedtheater.org
For nights of twisted theater, by talents you cannot believe you're seeing on a stage so close. In New York.

adt.org.au
Australian contemporary dance, on the forefront of the world's stages, directed by Garry Stewart. Check their touring schedule - doubtless they'll be in a city near you very soon.

linkdance.com.au
Graduate performance company of WAAPA, Perth. Artistic director Michael Whaites.


Fashion and Style You Need

statementjewels.eu
Quality, craftsmanship, passion. Warning: people shopping at Mart van Drunen's Statement Jewels have been known to become jewellery addicts. Follow this link if you dare.

urbancaprice.co.uk
Europe's premiere luxe event organizers, run of course, by a frighteningly stylish New Zealander.

htnk.nl
Fashion recruitment consultancy, and hub of creativity. Driving force behind Red Light Fashion Amsterdam.

raygriffiths.com
Australian jeweller par excellence, in New York.

consuelobellini.com
Italian fashion designer, illustrator, creative force of nature, now working out of Orlando, Florida.


Just Good Stuff

friendsindeed.org
In their own words, Friends in Deed "save lives by giving people the emotional support to take back their lives in the face of extremely challenging medical circumstances." Extraordinarily wonderful and important organisation, based in New York City.

helencarmichael.com
For creativity, inspiration and transformation. Caution: only to be visited if you are interested in seriously wonderful change in your life.

pinkpoint.org
Gay and Lesbian information and souvenirs, located at Amsterdam's Homomonument.

dancingwarrioryoga.com.au
Yoga guru Mathew Bergan's site for his yoga practice based in Sydney, promoting his philosophy of, "a holistic lifestyle designed to complement a busy urban existence and provide you with essentials for joyful living."