MAGNA GOPAL - A POST FROM ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS

 Magna Gopal said...

Spanish Harlem Project will be the first film to accurately showcase the dance as we know it to be danced on the streets, in the clubs and all of the major events around the world. And I'm sure it will bring together some of the best talent out there.

Tony, what can I say other than I wish you the absolute best and no one deserves it more. I was honoured to be one of the first people you chose to participate in the short and I continue to be honoured to be a best friend along your journey to making this a feature film. I know it's been a really tough one to stand by your vision instead of falling victim to the various pressures and to do it alone is incredible and admirable. Through this work I'm sure you will inspire further growth and interest in the dance as well as inspire young directors to stay true to their visions.

You are one of the most dedicated, perseverant, honestly ambitious and genuine people I know in my life. Your efforts deserve all the support, recognition, praise and reward that you have received and will receive.

Love you lots Durk.
Always at your side!
Magna Gopal
www.magnagopal.com

Welcome to the Official MANO and SHP Project Blog

Thank you everyone for your support. Please leave comments, feedback, thoughts on the short film "MANO" and the upcoming full length feature film "The Spanish Harlem Project", starring some of Hollywood's biggest named talents. "MANO"is an entirely separate film from "The SHP Project".

"The SHP Project" is a story about the power of friendship, brotherhood, love and redemption. It's a story about dance, life, passion, soul and the difference between simply being alive and truly living. Two childhood friends, Victor and Machito, once regarded as the cities best salsa dancers are separated after the death of Victor's father. Years later while working as a banker in Dubai, Victor returns to NY. Although there for work, he is reunited with his past and joins his childhood friends in an effort to save the neighborhood they both grew up in - Spanish Harlem.

In the full length version there will be lots of dancing and an actual event called "Represente", where the best dancers from each city represent their city in a global dance competition. Although this will certainly showcase lots of dancing the way we all experience today, "The SHP Project" is still a story focusing on the journey of the lead characters.

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS. SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT.