He found his love of entertainment at an early age and spent his
formative years honing his craft, which eventually lead him to act, direct and produce productions of all kinds throughout the world. His historical novel In Search of Heaven was released internationally in May 2006 to massive media coverage. He is currently preparing to release three new novels, IN SEARCH OF LOVE, BABA, and IN SEARCH OF PEACE.

Anytime Ata was saddened or impressed by events surrounding him he used to express his feeling through a poem. But he never kept any of the poems or gave them away. Recently, at the suggestions of his friends, Ata decided to release some of his poem. So he complete and release his latest poetry book entitled
“I Am a Lotus”. That Ata wishes all proceeds to be donated to help and teach love to children of the world, through his children foundation he found; “THE LOTUS LIGHT”.

If you wish to join him in
this important mission please write or go to;
ata@thelotuslight.org. www.the loyuslight.org. www.sennapictures.com

#AtaServati

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And exhibitors will include great partners like:

• March for Science NYC aims to #EducateToEmpower by standing up for science and teaching civic engagement in STEM year round.   
• Le Botaniste is the first 100 percent organic, plant-based, sustainable concept certified carbon-neutral in NYC.
• Extinction Rebellion is mobilizing to defund destruction from April 24 to 26 by protesting banks’ funding of fossil fuels.
• DeliverZero makes it easy to order takeout and delivery in returnable reusable packaging. Search your address to find a participating restaurant near you.
• Future is giving free rides on all MTA transit through April when you pay with your FutureCard Visa Debit Card.  Sign up to start getting rewarded for your sustainable purchases.
  
• OnePointFive is building an ecosystem of climate experts to help organizations grow sustainably without destroying the planet. Get smarter about climate!
  
• Visit EarthxTV‘s booth to celebrate the people, places, creatures and cultures that make our planet worth protecting.  
  
• Grow your own creations from vases to side tables out of ​​mycelium with Grow It Yourself materials from Grow.bio. Just add flour and water, then watch mycelium grow in only seven days. 
• Fridays for Future and other members of the environmental community are organizing a large-scale demonstration in DC on April 22 to call for a complete end to fossil fuels.  Join them for an art build and to get more info at our festival.
• Earth Breeze‘s liquid-less Eco Sheets are low waste and easy to use, with free carbon-neutral delivery straight to your door!  And they donate 10 loads of detergent to a charitable cause of your choice for every purchase.
• Our media partner iHeartMedia is committed to spreading the message of sustainability, green living, slowing climate change and more.  Tune in to iHeartMedia podcasts to listen about how you can make a difference. 
• Just Salad empowers guests to make eco-friendly decisions. The brand is home to the world’s largest restaurant reusable program and offers climate-conscious meals.
  
• Domini Impact Investments, a women-led investment firm, allows you to inspire a greener world, one investment at a time.
• Check out Nature’s Fynd and their nutritional fungi that’s a more sustainable alternative protein.
• Guayakí sources fair trade and organic yerba mate from smallholder and Indigenous producers who help steward the regenerative movement.
  
• Best Friends Animal Society will be at the event educating on saving the lives of cats and dogs across New York City. 
• From electrifying its own fleet, to adding one million charging stations to New York City and beyond, Con Edison making the switch to EV ownership more rewarding than ever.
  Biodegradable products can make a big difference for the health of our ocean and waterways. Learn more and check out our partners Beloved X Love Beauty and Planet at the festival.
  
• SecondMuse is an impact and innovation company that builds resilient and climate-friendly economies by supporting entrepreneurs and the ecosystems around them. 
• Plant-based PLNT Burger and Eat the Change are new additions to the neighborhood and will be sampling their sustainable food options.
• Visit the DSNY booth and learn more about how to compost in your neighborhood and make our city cleaner and greener!  

AND FOR EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD, STAY TUNED FOR OUR EARTH DAY 2023 VIRTUAL STAGE!

The Earth Day 2023 Virtual Stage broadcast in partnership with March for Science NYC on April 19 at 4 pm ET will include:

• Bill Nye in a special explainer in partnership with Environmental Defense Fund on methane’s role in climate change.
• Earth Day Initiative Executive Director John Oppermann in conversation with Philippe Cousteau on the importance of ocean conservation and the inextricable links between our oceans and climate change.
• Conversations with IZZY and Earth Day Initiative board member and actress Alysia Reiner on going zero waste in the beauty industry.

RSVP to receive a reminder for the festival and virtual stage at the link here.

WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW? Be a climate communicator.  People are dramatically more likely to get involved in activism and take action in their own lives and communities if they are invited to do so by someone they know.  Forward this email to three friends, family members, or coworkers and invite them to come with you to our events this spring!

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2017 Love International Film Festival (LIFF) Supporting, The Lotus Light Children’s Charity Set For, July 18-22 in Beverly Hills, CA

Beverly, CA – (ANS – 12 July) The 2017 Love International Film Festival (LIFF), which will benefit his Lotus Light Children’s Charity (TLLCC) has been organized to promote a week of love, peace and healing through the art of cinema and will take place July 18th to 22nd. The event will focus on bringing films and filmmakers from across an international community whose work embodies the fundamental message of love and contribution. Screenings of films from over 12 countries and all over the United States will take place at the iconic Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, California, July 18th to 20th. Panel discussions to with Film Industry Leaders will take place on July 21st at the Flame in Santa Monica, CA. Award night on July 22nd and private party will be held at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, CA. Over 30 high profile celebrities have confirmed attendance to participate in the awards ceremony.

The Love International Film Festival was co-founded by Ata Servati, a spiritual prize winning poet/writer/actor/director and film maker. All proceeds from the film festival are given to The Lotus Light Children’s Charity (TLLCC) whose mission is “to build a league of empowered, educated, proactive individuals who will have the necessary resources to be able to reach out to impoverished children throughout the world. Through the healing and self-expressive nature of the Arts, we hope to inspire children with an abundance of positivity and provide them an outlet. As an outcome, we expect that children will learn that there are alternate ways to solve problems other than picking up a gun or going to war.” www.thelotuslightchildrencharity.org

“Where words fail, art can succeed. These forms of communication can transcend the political or cultural boundaries that exist.”
Ata Servati – Founder, LIFF & TLLCC

Tickets for the festival and closing ceremony can be purchased at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=35155753806 or
http://loveinternationalfilmfestival.com/

For Press: Press@liff.info

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Ata Servati is a noted poet, playwright, novelist, prize-winning actor, filmmaker and activist.
As a spiritual man, Ata has chosen to follow the path of legends such as Rumi, Omar Khayyam and Hafez. His own spirituality began at the age of four when he began to receive premonitions in his dreams. Ata relates the creative forces in his life as the spiritual reminder and choice based on those early childhood experiences. Read More
Before the National Rebellion in his homeland began to rage on, Ata’s career as a filmmaker and writer was beginning taking off. He began to write, direct, and produce productions throughout the world. Before National Rebellion began, Ata left his homeland to come to the United States.
The decision to follow a spiritual calling was not an easy one for Ata. He ignored it for many years trying sustaining it through his creative and business efforts. These efforts along with his business understanding led to a lavish life style common to many people in the film and Real Estate. Ata had financial success, but not happiness. In early 2006 the Real Estate Market was into its collapse. Ata, who up until that time had been successful, experienced a personal and financial disaster. His business failed and his marriage ended. He went from living in a lavish house to becoming homeless. He began to live out of his car. To someone else born to wealth and fame this drastic change of fate would have been the lowest point of their lives. To Ata it was and the beginning of the best moment in his entire life. In that moment he remembered the hopes and dreams of his childhood. It was this experience that led to him to make a choice, and commit to the spiritual path. Ata began to write again, and to focus on the spiritual forces that surround all of us. After many wasted years Ata has found his peace and true path that he was meant to live on. He has rededicated his life to bringing spirituality and healing in the world. The Lotus Light Children Charity is an expression of this love, hope and desire to help and enlighten children; by bring healing to them through art. The Love International Film Festival, founded by Ata provides and opportunity to support this charity and positive art in cinema around the world.
Along with founding The Lotus Light Children Charity, Ata has once again entered into filmmaking with his production company Enlightenment Entertainment. With five projects in development as follow, “BABA” “In Search Of Heaven”, “CellFish” “CellFish 2- The Final Game.” “Dream On Empty.” He has also recently published his novel “In Search of Heaven” and a book of spiritual poetry from the heart, “I Am A Lotus”. His new novels “Baba”, “In Search Of Love” and a three-part compilation “The Shrine”, “Married To The Well”, The Silent Beggar” are schedule for release in 2016 and 2017. Ata Servati is grateful to be able to share his love and creativity with the world.
By, Anthony Petch

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