Showing posts with label Dallas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dallas. Show all posts

Thursday, August 28, 2025

The Texas Triangle - Benjamin Dane


"The Texas Triangle: Everything You Need To Know About Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas!" is the most recent book in The Best Texas Series by Benjamin Dane. 


The Texas Triangle isn’t just a shape on the map—it’s the most dynamic, diverse, and opportunity-rich region in the entire Lone Star State. Covering Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas/Fort Worth, this urban superzone is where over 70% of Texans live, work, and thrive—and now, so can YOU!


*PROCEEDS BENEFIT TEXAS FLOOD VICTIMS. 



MY REVIEW: Is big city life your natural habitat? The 2nd book in Benjamin Dane's TEXAS Series is made for you! Focused on where the majority of Texans live and work, this area, called "The Texas Triangle," covers Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas/Fort Worth. Dane's "The Best Texas Bucket List" gave a wonderful overview of the entire state, but he now shares vital knowledge of the major cities. The best food, the best music, the general "vibe" of each city, and more are covered. This guide will help anyone making a decision about moving to or visiting each location. Even locals may discover new things.

My favorite part is the NEED TO KNOW facts and links Dane provides. Things you need to know when house or apartment hunting, enrolling a child in school, transportation, and all the basics are laid out to minimize the hassle of moving. Knowing what to expect for entertainment, festivals, and more are more great tips to have in advance. Whether you are there for a brief visit ot this is now home, no more wasting time searching for answers that are found easily in this book. You have more time to explore what is really 'deep in the heart of Texas.'

One difference in the hardback and the paperback is the pictures. The softcover version uses vibrantly colored photos. The hardcover, which I purchased, contains black and white photos only. It's a matter of personal preference, and I am happy with my choice. The beauty of Texas comes through either way. This book is a useful guide for locals and visitors, and especially for those considering a move to the vibrant life of a Texas city. You'll be glad you did!

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Benjamin Dane, a proud Texas native, brings a dynamic background in design, illustration, art direction, and film. As an author he is driven to capture and share the spirit and beauty that defines Texas. Launching his creative career early, he founded a successful boutique design agency. His deep love for storytelling naturally led him into film, where he has produced and acted in numerous projects, including the acclaimed feature, "Beyond the Farthest Star." He is currently developing the sweeping new series, "STRUCK," taking on the central role of "Noah."
Benjamin lives in Texas with his wife. 

Monday, July 24, 2017

Content17 Film Tank Contest


Do you have a Short Film or Trailer? This includes Narrative Film, TV/Web Programs, Docs, Bios and Music Videos. It could be worth up to $20,000 in cash and prizes if entered in Content17 Film Tank Contest! Sponsored by CONTENT17 and Upliftv (which airs in millions of homes reaching every city in America), this is an opportunity to have your project viewed by attending distributors and win an Upliftv Network marketing campaign and cash.

*DEADLINE TO ENTER JULY 31, 2017... and you MUST be registered to attend Christian Media Association Content 17!

Here’s a Summary of How it Works:



PRIZE AWARDS – SHORT FILMS/TRAILERS
  • The Top 3 submissions in each Category will be chosen and will be displayed at Judging of the “Film Tank” Contest at CONTENT17.(Distributors will see your trailer and or short film. You might even get a call from one of them before the conference).
  • The Films will be voted on by the attendees (audience). The Top Short Film/Trailer in each category will WIN a “CMA Upliftv 2017 Film Award” (plaque), AND be honored at the Concluding Awards Luncheon Session.
The Winners will then go to the Final Judging to Win the Grand Prize.

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Prizes and Recognition:

Prizes
BEST ALL AROUND SHORT FILM (of all categories)
Prize: $15k value

  • $5,000 in US Funds
  • Marketing Campaign w/Upliftv (valued at $5k)
  • CONTENT17 Promo Package (valued at $5k)

BEST ALL AROUND TRAILER (of all categories)
Prize: $5k value

  • Marketing Campaign w/Upliftv (valued at $5k)

Recognitions Plaque Awards will be decided upon by judges before the conference & will be awarded a plaque at the final awards general session.
  • BEST ACTOR
  • BEST ACTRESS
  • BEST CINEMATIC QUALITY
  • BEST STORYTELLING
  • BEST CHRISTIAN/BIBLICAL MESSAGE
  • BEST MUSICAL SCORE
  • BEST MUSIC VIDEO

DEADLINE TO ENTER FILMS - JULY 31, 2017
YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND CONTENT17

FILM TANK SPONSORS

Upliftv.com

ChristianMedia.org