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Mark Pinter’s career as an actor spans over five decades and includes work on regional and off-Broadway stages, television, and in feature films. He was classically trained and received his MFA at the Hillberry Repertory Theatre of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

He most recently had the pleasure to portray Avery Brundage in Kemp Powers' play THE NINETEENTH directed by Carl Cofield for The Old Globe Theater in San Diego.

On television, he portrayed villian Grant Harrison on NBC's daytime drama ANOTHER WORLD and he’s guest-starred on many television series including the NETFLIX original series NARCOS MEXICO, FRANKIE & GRACE and the award-winning AMC original series MAD MEN.

His feature film credits include VANILLA SKY, directed by Cameron Crowe and OTHER PEOPLES' MONEY, directed by Norman Jewison.
www.markpinter.net

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Jenie Dahlmann is an Emmy-nominated communicator and visual storyteller with over 30 years of experience.

As Co-CEO and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin, Jenie co-leads the organization and oversees marketing, communications, data-analytics, and sales. Overture features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and four galleries, hosts Broadway tours, national and international artists, and community programs that provide nearly 700,000 artistic and educational experiences annually − many free or low-cost.

Her previous leadership experience spans cultural institutions and global corporations, including Interlochen Center for the Arts, Nutrilite, and Borders Group, Inc., where she led digital transformations, international PR campaigns, and global marketing strategies.

Jenie is passionate about mentoring and shaping the future of the arts and communication. She also writes IdeaAlchemy, a bi-monthly pop culture newsletter at www.jeniedahlmann.net/

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Pierre-Alain Brandt
Depuis plus de vingt-cinq ans, Pierre-Alain Brandt façonne des récits de marques. Indépendant, il se définit comme un
« créateur de communication » : Un artisan du sens, attaché aux univers cohérents et aux histoires qui résonnent. Curieux, humain, primé à de nombreuses reprises, il accompagne avec justesse des marques de toutes tailles, aussi bien au niveau national qu’international.

Diplômé en art et communication de NABA Milan, il détient également une licence en lettres modernes et un Master en Histoire de l’Art et Archéologie de la Sorbonne à Paris. Il a dirigé des équipes créatives chez Publicis, TBWA et Havas, où Jacques Séguéla l’a surnommé « la force tranquille de la créativité ». Depuis, il transmet sa passion dans de nombreux centres de formation, en Suisse et à Paris.

Co-fondateur de l’association AlterEgo, au sein de laquelle il a exercé des responsabilités artistiques et administratives jusqu’en 2010, il se consacre aujourd’hui à des projets photographiques centrés sur la mémoire et sa préservation, qu’il expose régulièrement. Un regard sensible, toujours en quête de sens.

For over twenty-five years, Pierre-Alain Brandt has been shaping brand stories. As an independent, he defines himself as a “creator of communication”: a craftsman of meaning, attached to coherent universes and resonant stories. Curious, humane and the recipient of numerous awards, he provides accurate support to brands of all sizes, both nationally and internationally.

A graduate in art and communications from NABA Milan, he also holds a degree in modern literature and a Master's in Art History and Archaeology from the Sorbonne in Paris. He has led creative teams at Publicis, TBWA and Havas, where Jacques Séguéla dubbed him “the quiet force of creativity”. Since then, he has passed on his passion in numerous training centers in Switzerland and Paris.

Co-founder of the AlterEgo association, where he held artistic and administrative responsibilities until 2010, he now devotes his time to photographic projects focusing on memory and its preservation. He exhibits regularly. A sensitive eye, always in search of meaning.
www.brandtconsulting.ch

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Eduardo Flores Mendoza
Eduardo is an experienced sustainability expert with over a decade of success in program development, resource mobilization, strategic growth, and stakeholder engagement for local and international organizations. With a strong background in sustainability programs across sectors, Eduardo has advised companies on responsible business strategies and developed multi-stakeholder initiatives for non-profit organizations that foster innovation and social impact. His expertise spans corporate fundraising, donor relations, and grant management, ensuring long-term financial sustainability of social organizations.

In 2013, he co-founded LigaLab Ideas que unen A.C., a non-profit organization that promotes and strengthens citizen participation towards advocacy in public policies. Since 2019, he has lived in Switzerland and continues working for international organizations addressing human rights violations and rule of law, nature conservation and the HIV pandemic worldwide. He has lectured at universities in Mexico and Switzerland, and has been a speaker at international events in Mexico, the UK, and Malaysia.

Eduardo was trained as an architect, and holds a Master of Science in Design for Sustainable Development from Chalmers University of Technology. He is a Professional Fellow on Environmental Sustainability for the United States Department of State, and a Climate Reality Leader.

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Prue Sheridan geboren in Porthcawl, Wales, aufgewachsen in London. Ausbildung in Tanz und Malerei an der Arts Educational School in London. Ab 1967 Solotaenzerin u. a. bei Company Bill Marpo (Liverpool), British Dance Drama Theatre und Alexander Roy London Ballet Theatre (London). 1984 Wechsel nach Deutschland. Von 1984 bis 1990 Solotänzerin und Choreographin an den Städtischen Bühnen Osnabrück. 1990 bis 1992 Trainingsleiterin an der Semperoper in Dresden und von 1992 bis 1995 Ballettmeisterin am Landestheater Detmold. Ab 1995 als freischaffende Kuenstlerin tätig. Malerische Taetigkeiten seit 2003. Einzel- und Gruppenausstellungen, u. a. im Rathaus und im Haus des Kurgastes Waldbronn, im Begegnungszentrum Ettlingen, im Theater Pforzheim, Im Weingut Stadler in Dierbach & in Maren's Restaurant Daxland in Karlsruhe.
www.pruesheridan.de/

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Nino
Nino is a cheerful 12-year-old white-haired dog with quite an adventurous past. He was born on the streets of Chiapas, Mexico, where he spent his early years exploring the world on his own. Life changed for the better when he was adopted by his loving dad, Eduardo. In 2019, Nino made the big move from Mexico to Switzerland, where he now enjoys a peaceful and happy life surrounded by love and beautiful scenery.

One of Nino’s favorite activities is going for weekly walks in the forest with his furry friends. He’s a curious and open-minded pup, never afraid to sample the occasional street “delicacy” left behind by humans. With his gentle soul, adventurous spirit, and heartwarming journey, Nino has become a truly beloved companion and a joyful presence in the lives of everyone who meets him.

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Once again, I do not own the copyright for this song. I just sing it. And there is no money or any hidden PR involved.

Also - as always - the singing has been recorded in one single take, no cutting and pasting. AJ