Elaina Archer, critically acclaimed award-winning writer, editor, director, and producer, is currently chief producer\ director and the creative mind behind A&F Productions. After earning a degree in Film History and Criticism from UT, Austin, she worked for New Line Cinema, BMG, Timeline Films and managed the Mary Pickford Library. She now has close to a dozen historical entertainment documentary features to her credit, having collaborated with such major actors as Charlize Theron and Diane Lane in narrating roles. Many of these captivating documentaries were produced for Turner Classic Movies, and all were critically acclaimed. In conjunction with Timeline Films, her work on the production, "Clara Bow: Discovering the 'It' Girl," won the coveted 2000 Gold Telly Award, restored a number of silent features and short films to their original glory, having greatly contributed to the preservation of a truly unique art form.
Annette Kaufman Pianist and Author
Speaking: March 31st, 2009 & April 1st, 2009
Dr. Annette Kaufman, our distinguished guest speaker, as well as a gifted pianist and author. Annette shared Louis's passion for music, art, theatre as they traveled the globe on performance tours. Louis's wife and partner in life of 62 happy years, Annette continues to carry forward their joint vision for the arts. Here at MAHMA, Annette will be happy to sign copies of Louis's book of memoirs entitled, "A Fiddler's Tale," How Hollywood and Vivaldi Discovered Me," which she assisted in writing. One can also hear Annette reading the unabridged DVD version of the book, "A Fiddler's Tale," which includes a companion CD featuring musical works performed by Louis and Annette. This version will also be available to MAHMA guests the nights of the performances!
Eric Lloyd Wright Architect
Speaking: Friday, December 5th at 7:00pm
Eric Lloyd Wright,
architect, of founder of the Wright Way Organic Research center in
Malibu, CA. During Eric's early years in architecture, he was an
apprentice to his grandfather Frank Lloyd Wright, and father, Lloyd
Wright. His portfolio includes restorations to Frank Lloyd Wright and
Lloyd Wright works, as well as residences and institutional buildings
of his own deign. Eric completed the major construction of MAHMA in
2001. The architecture was drawn from multi-generational relationships
between the Hollywood Newman family of musicians and the innovative
Wright family of architects. (Eric's father built Alfred Newman's 1950
Pacific Palisades home, where MAHMA's Maria Newman grew up, resulting
in multiple venues within the home). Architecture buffs will find it
interesting that another Eric Lloyd Wright residential design is set
nest door to MAHMA and is owned by Alfred Newman Jr., Maria Newman's
brother. Eric's current focus is on the evolution of Organic
Architecture and Green Building design. His design philosophy is
rooted in the integration of ecology, social responsibly and beauty.
John Uloth Architect
Speaking: December 2, 2008 & December 3, 2008
John Ulloth puts his background in art, design, technical illustration and construction at the service of environmental and cultural protection. John believes in "7th generation" big picture solutions that consider the needs of today and tomorrow. He has donated construction and drafting labor to help build schools in Panama and Honduras and housing for Habitat for Humanity San Fernanado Valley Chapter. John is currently one of the Directors of Sourthern California Transit Advocates, and served a two year term on the Sierra Club's Los Angeles Chapter Executive Committee and worked to get ballot status for the Green Party in California. John helped supervise construction of the (MAHMA) house for Eric, and considers it his great privilege to work for Eric Lloyd Wright since 1997.
