My mention in the Hollywood Reporter today

I was sooo excited when I found out this morning that I'd been mentioned in today's Hollywood Reporter Magazine! My first magazine article mention! =) woop woop

Below is the article from today's Hollywood Reporter. I was mentioned in it for winning Best Original Song at this year's Feel Good Film Fest! This goes out to my "Falling from Mars" co-writers Phil Frechette and David Campell as well!
xoxo
lyss =)

Jonathan' takes top Feel Good honor
Fest included 15 features, 31 shorts, and 7 student films
By Gregg Kilday

Aug 25, 2008, 10:23 PM ET

Jim Pasternak's "Certifiably Jonathan," a look at comedian Jonathan Winters, won the grand jury prize for best feature film at the inaugural edition of the Feel Good Film Festival, which was held Friday through Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Michael Berry's "Mira" received both the jury and audience awards as best short film.

Christopher Watson's "The Rainbow Tribe" picked up the audience award for best feature.

The cinematography award went to Jim Orr for his work on Rocco DeVilliers' "The Flyboys."

Noah Edelson's "Hear, Boy!" won the screenplay competition, and Alyssa Suede Campbell won the original song competition for her song, "Falling From Mars."

The student awards went to Philip Hodges' "First Bass" in the 20-21-year old division, and Lisa Kowalski's "The Last Cherry" in the 19-year and under division.

Paul Germain's "Speedy Delivery" earned the IndieFlix Award.

The fest showcased 53 films, including 15 features, 31 shorts, and 7 student films. Rainn Wilson served as host for the opening night gala.

Falling From Mars

Mornin!

Last night was an exciting night because.........."FALLING FROM MARS" WON BEST ORIGINAL SONG IN A FILM AT THE FEEL GOOD FILM FESTIVAL!!!!

It was a fun night of interviews on the yellow carpet, the award ceremony, winning a trophy (AND giving my first acceptance speech!) and watching this hillarious documentary on legendary comedian Jonathan Winters. It was a star studded cast including Robin Williams, Jim Carrey and more!

Haha, I woke up this am at 5:30 and couldn't get back to sleep, so decided to just get up and go for an hour run. Guess I was too excited about all the festivities last night!

COME AND VIEW PICS FROM THE FESTIVAL ON MY MYSPACE PAGE!
www.myspace.com/alyssasuede

Olympics, Human Rights, and my hair...

Hi hi!

OMG have any of you been watching the summer Olympics!?!? I never really got into watching them in the past, but this year I watched all of the gymnastics. I swear, what they can do with their bodies is insane! I seriously cried when the American's won the gold and silver in the women's all round. Reminded me of when I used to compete in figure skating..... =)
I played a show this weekend. It was an benefit concert for the Youth for Human Rights. I got to perform outside on this cliff overlooking Hollywood....so beautiful! Someone in the audience took a pic with their phone and emailed it to me.....can't really tell it's me....well maybe you can by my afro hair! lol. I posted the pic above.
Having these human rights and knowing you have them is so important! Freedom of thought and expression is a big one being an artist. If I didn't have freedom of expression, I wouldn't be able to write!! lol Anyways, if you're interested in knowing all 30 of our human rights, check 'em out here: http://www.un.org/av/photo/subjects/30.htm
Sweet, well I'm outtie but I'll be back soon!
xoxo
lyss =)

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Welcome to my brand new blog!! I'm going to be posting as often as possible... about anything and everything. From thoughts, to updates, to pics... Showing you my life on the road, the creative process of writing songs, putting out my first record, and just enjoying LIFE and making MUSIC!

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