Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten
That is the name of the Interview sponsored event that took place in New York City (West Chelsea to be precise) on Wednesday, August 1st. I was lucky enough to work this event as an official greeter of guests.
The event was focused around a documentary about The Clash's enigmatic and iconic frontman Joe Strummer, entitled "The Future is Unwritten". Unfortunately, I cannot provide any feedback about how the documentary (directed by Julian Temple) actually was because I had to work throughout the entire film screening. Apparently, it was wonderful if you are a huge fan of The Clash (which I don't know how many people at the event were because many were leaving an hour into the film). The main complaint was that it was too long...extending a little beyond two hours. But Interview and our co-sponsors Skyy Vodka and Hugo Boss pulled out all the stops for this event.
It was a rooftop film screening, and all the guests had to take an elevator to the 8th floor and climb two flights of stairs, to be immediately greeted by cameras and the press. There was even a little stage set up for celebrities to stand for photo ops. It was all very swanky with an open bar, comfy sofas with large throw pillows, cutting edge music from DJs although they mainly played The Clash. The bar had Joe Strummer themed drinks...the whole nine yards.
My duty for a majority of the night, until about 11:30 when I got to go up to the party and enjoy myself for a few hours, was to stand in this long hallway on the 8th floor directing people to the stairs. It was a long time to stand in heels. My feet hurt. But I saw many glamorous people pass me, including a few celebrities. Most notably, Parker Posey of Christopher Guest mockumentary fame (Best In Show, Waiting For Guffman) and Moby, the electronic ambient vegan musician, were in attendance.
It was a great, amazing experience...although not as glamorous and star-studded as I had originally anticipated. I had a wonderful time getting to know the people that I work with outside of the office, and everyone is interesting, accomplished, and intelligent. My co-intern, Elise and I had a wonderful time together...we were greeters together. All in all, I give the event an A+! And the higher-ups (editor-in-chief and publisher) were impressed and very happy with the overall turnout. Interview, give yourself a pat on the back.
I only have two weeks left in my internship...I am sad to leave, but strangely, I am quite excited to head back to my life at school.