Tamara Podemski: journal

I am so excited to bring my film, FOUR SHEETS TO THE WIND, to the Sydney Opera House for its Australian premiere next Saturday, as part of "Message Sticks Indigenous Arts Festival." Check it out at http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/sections/whats_on/boxoffice/event_details.asp?EventID=2227&sm=1&ss=1

If you can pick up the paper, great! Otherwise, check out this very insightful article online at:

http://www.laweekly.com/film+tv/film/gone-with-the-wind/16116/

Happy Passover! My mouth is already watering. Only 4 more hours to go...

I booked my first American television pilot for Fox Television, which I just finished shooting in New York, and I'm still buzzing from it. It's called "New Amsterdam" and this one-hour crime-drama is directed by the famous Lasse Hallstrom. It was an amazing experience, but unfortunately I didn't take any pics...my bad. It'll only air if the series get picked up, so all I can do is cross my fingers.

Also, make sure to check out the calendar for some great upcoming gigs and also check out the Press page for the latest word about "Four Sheets to the Wind" reviews.

I am happy to report that my film, FOUR SHEETS TO THE WIND, was a great success at Sundance. We had awesome reviews, an amazing audience response, and we made it into the prestigious competition.

The craziest part of all was that I won the Special Jury Prize for Acting "for a fully realized physical and emotional turn" for my role as Miri. In the past 20 years, only about 12 acting awards have been given out (sporadically, at that). From what I've been told, I am the first Canadian actress to win an acting prize at Sundance, as well as the first Native actor to receive that honour.

I'm still spinning...it's been a very overwhelming week. Will have to report back, later.

xoxo

Stuffing my face like a little piggy, and loving all this time with family and friends. Just did an interview with the National Post, so you can check out the Toronto magazine insert in the National Post on December 30 for a special feature.

Just chillin' here in Yellowknife at the Explorer Hotel after the most amazing youth conference and concert at Blueprint for the Future! Here with the lovely Karen Kosowski (she says "hi guys!!!") and we're celebrating our 2 wins for my album, TAMARA. We're happy girls. Make sure to check out her next show Dec 2 at Central in Toronto. Check out her site on my LINKS page for more info.

So, no Pow Wow festivities for me, as I am off to Yellowknife, NWT!!! I'm doing a small concert up there for a group of Native Youth and teaching a hand drum workshop for the aspiring singer/songwriters of the bunch, as part of "Blueprint for the Future." I'm sorry to miss the Music Awards, but so excited to see the North...

http://www.naaf.ca/html/blueprint_e.html

Big karoake fundraiser this Saturday in Toronto. Always a blast! (see CALENDAR)

Two great dance workshops this Saturday at Flirty Girl Fitness (see LINKS and click on Body Alive Site)

Check out the calendar link to find out about shows in Toronto this Saturday.

My album "Tamara" was nominated for 4 Aboriginal Music Awards: Best Female Artist, Best Songwriter, Best Song/Single (Meegwetch), Best Music Video. So happy, so exiting, so nice for the album to be recognized...ahhh! feels good!!!

CD Baby is re-stocked with lots more Tamara CDs, so you can visit the "SHOP" link and buy your CD online.

oh my god, you guys bought me out of stock on CD BABY.

thank you, thank you, thank you!

i just sent them another shipment, so more sales will be availalbe next week.

much love,
tamara

My CD Baby page is up and running.
Yay!

Everyday I'm adding, editing and re-arranging the site. I would love to hear if there's stuff I overlooked, if there's stuff you want to see or know, or how I can make this site a better browsing experience for you. Please e-mail me with comments (go to the contact page) cause I think I'm going in circles at this point.

Also, the cdbaby website hasn't downloaded all of my stuff, yet, so sales are not possible for another week. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks,
Tamara

I know I keep saying "I'm working on the website," and I promise I am, but it seems to be taking second priority to gigs and releasing my new album...oh, yeah and training my new puppy, Lola.

So, again, I thank you for your patience. More songs, lyrics, photos and website goodies to come.

xoxo
Tamara