A Long Way from Home was chosen as an Official Selection at The Audience Awards in the Live Action Shorts category, as well as an Official Selection of the Short of the Month Online Film Festival earlier this year.

At 8 years old, Alexander Davis has already procured a reputation synonymous with success, and his recent award win at the 2015 Young Artists Awards proves that this actor is here to stay. Davis received his Young Artist Award for his unparalleled performance as Randy in the acclaimed theatre production of A Christmas Story.

Over the course of the production's 48-show run at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia last year, Davis captured the hearts of audiences with his spot-on portrayal of Randy, the younger brother of the Red Ryder BB gun obsessed Ralphie.

Davis added leagues of hilarity to the stage production as he suited up night after night in the obscenely cumbersome snowsuit, a costume that undoubtedly engrained the Randy character in the minds of viewers upon the release of the film back in 1983.

As stated by his older brother Ralphie in the narration of the story, Davis's character Randy is known for his aversion to the act of eating; and so, in an effort to keep her child from starving, Mother Parker coaxes Randy to engage in some rather odd dinner table rituals that make for great comedy.

In contrast to his character, Davis admitted, "I loved eating oatmeal every show!... the thicker the better!  For those of you who don't know about Randy, he makes piggy noises with his food, loves to hang out under the kitchen sink, and can’t put his arms down with his big snowsuit."

The show received rave reviews, which in addition to his Young Artists Award, have since led Davis to be regarded as a theatre star with the kind of talent that just doesn't quit.

However, what is probably the most surprising facet of Davis's talent is that his ability to enthrall audiences is equally as evident in his performances in the theatre as it is in film and television productions. 

Over the years he has successfully taken on a staggering range of roles solidifying the fact that, beyond the appeal of genres and character traits, this kid just loves to act! 

"I just love acting.  I love being able to become another character.  I act all the time, even when I’m not being paid to act.  One day, I was barking and whimpering like a puppy and getting our dog to bark.  My dog, Bella was convinced that there was another dog in the house," recalled Davis laughingly.

Although Davis's at home impersonations of a puppy got on the nerves of his older brother Richard, who happens to be a well-known actor as well, they turned out to be the perfect preparation for an upcoming role. 

Shortly after, Davis landed roles as the voices of Brownie and Checkers, two guest starring characters (who are puppies) on the third season of the PBS children's series Super Why!, which will premiere in August. 

For almost a decade Brazilian-born event producer Sylvio Fagundes has helped produce a long list of events to the delight of audiences across Brazil; and rarely has one of those events been like any of the others.

While he unequivocally admits that music is definitely what he is most passionate about, not all of the events he has produced have been music based. After all, a well-rounded event producer needs to be capable of bringing a wide range of events to the public, and Fagundes has proven that he is more capable than most at accomplishing the task.

One of the first events he helped assist back in Brazil in 2008 was the 32nd Sao Paulo International Film Festival when he was working as a venue production captain for ABMIC (Associação Brasileira Mostra Internacional de Cinema).

A pretty monumental "first event" for anyone to find his or her bearings, Fagundes remember being fascinated by the cultural diversity of movies brought to the Sao Paulo International Film Festival. In 2008, Bollywood movies had either a limited distribution or were simply not available commercially anywhere else in Latin America's market. Interesting enough, that year, an Indian epic historical drama named 'Jodhaa Akbar,' received the festival Audience Award."

He adds, "The festival provided me with the pleasurable experience of strengthening some sort of cultural diversity among the audience. That kind of an experience was something really meaningful for sure."

At around the same time Fagundes was working as a producer for Industria de Eventos, and it was there that his career in the industry really began to take off. During his time at the Brazilian based company, he was tasked with overseeing a myriad of producing responsibilities, including those on behalf of the pop hit Claus & Vanessa.

While working with Claus & Vanessa, he oversaw the production of the group's hit music video "Medo de Amar," while also managing the PR strategies and promotions that would ensue with the video's release. Understanding how to time a release and where to place promotions in order to reach audiences, was integral to the band's success, and with Fagundes behind the scenes, the group did exceptionally well.

Fagundes, who also has a background as a concert photographer, was also asked to go on tour with Alex Band, the lead singer of the American rock band The Calling, which was best known for their hit song "Wherever You Will Go."

The nine-city tour across Brazil was a major hit, and also a memorable time for the young producer. He recalls, "Working on the Alex Band Tour was obviously an important point in my career as the first experience on the road is something you will always remember. Working on that taught me a lot and motivated me to pursue a career as an event producer in the music industry."

From working with these groups to serving as a concert photographer for Yahoo! Brazil and a producer for Brazilian-based indie record label Boranda, Sylvio Fagundes has successfully immersed himself in all aspects of the world of event production; and he knows just what it takes to make a good event great.

This fact has been proven on countless occasions over the years with Fagundes displaying his capability in the field through events like Brazil's Rock in Rio, Sao Paulo's 2012 Live Music Rocks Festival featuring Maroon 5 and the Pop Music Festival featuring J-Lo and Kelly Clarkson through XYZ Live, the 2013 Hollywood Brazilian Film Fest in Los Angeles, Wella's American Trend Vision Awards in Los Angeles featuring Blondie, and many others.

With a vast range of skills that all intermix within his work as an event producer, it seems that for this young Brazilian, success is second nature.