American Multi-Media talent turned Princess fons honorum

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(New York, NY April 1, 2011) American Multi-Media talent Angelique Monét has accepted the prestigious honor and title Princess of Aquitaine.  Angelique Monét will now be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Angelique Monét, Duchess of Aquitaine. “I am humbled by this honor.  Being a Princess does not change the fact I am still Angelique, and it does not define my worth or self esteem. It’s an honor, and I will work hard to serve my beautiful country of America, while promoting world peace.”

In addition to being the Princess, Angelique Monét was also granted the prestigious title of Duchess in order that she can be a duchess within her own right while still maintaining her Princess status.  This is one of the highest honors, which can be combined with another peerage title.

As a part of on going relations, HRH Princess Angelique Monét, Duchess of Aquitaine will continue to promote her world peace platform, while assisting artists with expansion and promotions, through charitable works.

ABOUT ANGELIQUE MONET

Angelique Monét, is an American multi-media talent and former Ms. Black South Carolina USA. Monét is the owner of Greta Joanne Entertainment (film and television production company) as well as the owner and CEO of AM Releasings (theatrical releasing company). Monét began her career as reporter/segment producer of NBC’s children’s show “VideoMax,” and ABC’s “Beyond The Years.”  She was writer, producer, and host of “Gracie and Angel,” a children’s program that aired on Dove Communications. Monét’s directorial debut came with the short film “BitterSweet,” which screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner (SFC) in 2005. Her feature film “Deceptive”  premiered during the Cannes Film Festival at the Marche du Film in 2010. Monét is the executive producer, producer, writer, and star of the film. Currently Monét is in production for her second feature film titled “Engaging.”

Monét is also the world’s only black stage actress ventriloquist. In addition to her ventriloquism skills, Monét is a recording artist, songwriter, composer, and music producer. She is a member of ASCAP, and has an album titled “Not Wasting Time,” on iTunes for download.

As a way to give back to independent filmmakers and help garnish exposure for their works, Monét is also the founder of Hamptons Black International Film Festival.  This is the first African Diaspora international film festival in the Hamptons (a string of towns in Long Island, NY).

To schedule an interview with HRH Princess Angelique Monét, Duchess of Aquitaine, please email staff@hrhprincessangeliqueofaquitaine.net .

 

GJE Launches AM Releasings which debuts with DECEPTIVE's NYC Theatrical Release

Angelique Monét is one of the hardest working females in the film and entertainment industry today. In the middle of shooting her reality show (title yet to be released) and planning to gear back up for the finishing production of her second film Engaging, she launched her own theatrical releasing company, AM Releasings and used her first feature film Deceptive (which she is writer, producer, executive producer and lead actress) as the companies opener. Angelique likes to do everything with style and old school class, so the Red Carpet Gala for Deceptive this past Thursday October 28th was no exception. The event enjoyed a nice cround of over 100 press, celebrities, cast, crew, friends and family. Deceptive won the Audience Choice Award at the Hamptons Black International Film Festival in September and the reviews keep coming in with two thumbs up. The main cast from right to left, Meah Pace, Shiek Mahmud-Bey, Angelique Monét and Jas Anderson, walked the red carpet and took interviews with several Press outlets. The night didn't end at the theater. In true Angelique Monét style, the afterparty which followed was held at Donald Trumps new club, The Empire Room [located inside the Empire State Building] with a special thanks to the evenings host, Village. Amongst the many celebs already in attendence from the Gala, Busta Ryhmes made an appearance at the club. The movie was certified by Why Blue Matters.com which has a subscriber base of over 150,000 people world wide. The Examiner.com was more then impressed with Deceptive and went deeper then just the film, finding out what else Writer, Producer and Lead Actress Angelique Monét is up too. CNN iReport and B. Hawkins of HipHopHoney.com gave the movie a five star rating review. Prior to the Gala, Angelique and her long lost best friend, recorded an interview with Yeah New York which can be viewed here. Deceptive concludes it's week long Theatrical Release through Big Cinema's [239 East 59th St. NYC] this Thursday Nov. 4th. The film will reopen in 2011 at select cities around the country. Greta Joanne Entertainement will be the first US production company which has planned a theatrical release in Africa. Deceptive will have it's African premiere in Accra, Ghana February 2011, as well as Paris, France and the United Kingdom to follow.

GJE 2nd Annual Hamptons Black International Film Festival

New York, New York (September 15, 2010) The 2^nd Annual Hamptons Black International Film Festival (HBIFF), which took place in New York City, Sag Harbor, and Montauk, NY (Sept 2-5), was an energetic experience with festival goers from all over the world. “This years festival is the beginning of more great events to come,” said Festival Founder and Executive Director Angelique Monét.

This event would not have been successful without Premier Sponsors Bluecast Productions (P.J. Galati) and Fame Hampton. Our film slate was diverse ranging from Brazilian cinema, science fiction and comedy to romance and drama. “The goal of HBIFF is to provide a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase people of African descent, but not limited to,” Ms. Monét commented.

Celebrities in attendance were Papa Wu (father of Wu Tang Clan), Music Sensation Sean Kingston, Jayquan (Nasty Boyz), Actor Shiek Mahmud-Bey and Actor Jo D. Jonz.

The following films garnered HBIFF awards:

Feature Films

• 15 Minutes of Fame (Best Comedy Feature Film)
• Joy Road (Best Narrative Feature Film)
• The Big Wes (Best Mocumentary Feature Film)
• Dirty: One Word can change the World (Best Feature Documentary)
• Deceptive (Audience Choice Award)
• Greta Joanne Entertainment (Producer's Award)

Short Films

• Hello, My Name Is Trouble (Best Narrative Short)
• Swahili Beat (Best International Short Documentary)
• The Tango Date (Best Dance Short)
• A Day For A Dark Sky (Best Science Fiction Short)
• Unna Calle Sin Salida (Best Adapted Short Story)
• The World According to Pop-Pop Dirty Foots (Best Comedy Series)
• Closure (Best Short Comedy)

 

MUSIC AWARD

• Jaquan (Performing Artist of the Year Award)

Achievement Awards

• Clarendon Entertainment - Achievement Award for Short Film Catalog
• Allan C. Weisbecker  - The Honorable Theo W. Mitchell 'Freedom of Speech' Award
• Shiek Mahmud-Bey - Actors Spotlight Award

Bluecast Productions and Fame Hampton are the Festival’s Premier Sponsors, other sponsors include: Gurney’s Inn Resort & Spa, Last Hope Lagoon, Montauk Movie, Bay Street Theatre, Rick’s Crabby Cowboy Café, Kahina, Georgi, Carlaya, Mind Soul Vision, Gravity, Village Arts Entertainment and East End Limousine. HBIFF Media Sponsors are Rob J Productions and Hampton Daze Magazine.

GRETA JOANNE ENTERTAINMENT SCREENS "DECEPTIVE" AT MARCHE DU FILM DURING THE 63RD FESTIVAL DE CANNES AND BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTIONS

NEW YORK, NY (May 30, 2010) Greta Joanne Entertainment held a successful screening of Deceptive, at the Marche du Film during the Festival de Cannes.  It was the feature films world premiere, a precursor to it's theatrical release scheduled for September.  Deceptive was written and executive produced by Angelique Monét, President and founder of Greta Joanne Entertainment. The film is directed by Emmy award winner Roderick Giles, and executive produced by award winning playwright Edgar Chisholm.  Shiek Mahmud-Bey (Nightfalls on Manhattan, Buffalo Soldiers, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood), multi-media talent Angelique Monét (East New York), Jas Anderson (Brooklyn's Finest), and Meah Pace (TV's R U the girl), star in this sexy story of lust, greed, and fame.  After building JRuby Records, music mogul James Walker (Mahmud-Bey), thinks he has it all. Without James knowledge, his right hand man Bennie (Anderson), grooms Vanessa Walker (Monét), to be the new queen of the label.  James secretly signs Trina (Pace) to take the spotlight.  As their passion begins, a deadly love triangle unfolds and threatens everyone involved.

During Festival de Cannes, Angelique Monét represented Greta Joanne Entertainment at the India film commission opening inaugural ceremony. After the commencement, Ms. Monét spoke with His Excellency Mr. Ranjan Mathal Ambassador of India to France in reference to co-productions in India.  Monét also attended the Taiwan Cinema Event where she spoke with Michel Ching-long Lu Ambassador of Taiwan, in reference to co-productions for Greta Joanne Entertainment's slate of films.  Seasoned film Producer Philo Pieterse enjoyed a conversation with Monét about the production of his upcoming feature film to be shot in South Africa, Winnie starring Terrance Howard and Jennifer Hudson.  "Bridging international relations is crucial for the success of my companies film slate.  Greta Joanne Entertainment is built on a commerical multi-cultural platform and that means worldwide collaborations."

While at Festival de Cannes Monét spoke with Mads Mikkelsen about taking a role in the companies upcoming film Bitten and Scorned, an epic science fiction, romance-action story set in Brooklyn, NY. Stopping by to say hello and also a possible BnS cast memeber, Jimmy Jean-Louis known for his role as 'The Haitian' on the hit TV show Heroes, talked for a bit and posed for a photo with Monét.

Bollywood super star Mallika Sherawat was happy to take some time to pose with sister diva Monét, during one of Variety Magazine's festival events. One of the festival favorites and all around tough guy, Jean-Claude Van Damme premiered his new feature film The Eagle Path at Cannes, but prior to the screening date Monét hung out with JCVD during his yacht party for the film and discussed a role for Jean-Claude in one of her up coming films.

Deceptive - World Premiere

The World Premeire of Deceptive, will take place during the Cannes Film Festival in the Marche du Film on May 18th Palais D at 20:00. For more information, check the press release page here.