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Imagine a world where media companies celebrate everyday heroes rather than celebrities and influencers; a world where small businesses are appreciated and acknowledged for the support of their local community. This is the world that Project Legends is striving to create.
Our legendary members are defined as small business owners who use their limited resources to better the lives of their communities. These legends are your neighbors, friends, and family, and we are here to guarantee they receive the thanks they deserve. Project Legends will use our resources to promote each small business in the best way we know how, by telling their stories through personalized and engaging interviews. These interviews will deepen our community’s connection to our local small businesses.
Each year we invite up to two new members to join the project, these members get to be flown to Richmond Virginia, where they receive taped interviews, and themed photoshoots and then are advertised on our media networks for a year at no cost to them.
All for just being an amazing person every day in their community!
You can support us by getting one or twelve of those amazing perks over there today.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to tell these stories and blessed to use our resources to expose the world to these outstanding members of our community."
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We are excited to announce that the theme for 2023 is “One Night in Havana.” When thinking of Havana, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
When we imagine Havana, we envision vibrant colors, we dream of exploring streets teeming with life, we breathe in the enticing scent of delicious food, and we marvel at meeting locals who are as warm and welcoming as any person could be.
It is with this picture in mind that we chose Havana. We are thrilled to announce that this year we will be shooting, live, at a fantastic location here in Richmond, Virginia. This location boldly embodies the spirit of the Cuban people and the welcoming atmosphere of Havana itself.
Smoke & Bacon Media, with Project Legends, will be producing the photography and cinematography while on location in Richmond. The entire production will be taking place over the span of two days. While it may be a challenge, it is one that our team is thrilled to explore.
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Lauren Francesca, Host & Interviewer
We are so excited to welcome award-winning celebrity Lauren Francesca to the Project Legends team. Lauren will, not only be helping with the recipient interviews, but will also tackle a variety of additional behind the scenes documentation and performance duties. We can’t wait to see her in action!
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Mel Andre, Interviewer
Welcome back Mel Andre, Executive Producer at ENSL network and interviewer from Project Legends Season I. Mel will return this season and join Lauren Francesca in interviewing our legends.
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Amyrose Foll, Founder Virginia Free Farm & Legendary 2022 Member Recepitant
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Derek Foll, Founder Virginia Free Farm & Legendary 2022 Member Recepitant
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Devra Brusso, Founder Parlay 8 & Legendary 2022 Member Recepitant
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Jay Brusso, Founder Parlay 8 & Legendary 2022 Member Recepitant
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Lindsey Saxton, Smoke & Bacon Media LLC & Legendary 2022 Member Recepitant
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New Inductee's x 2
That’s right, this year we will elect two new companies to join Project legends for 2023. Who will they be? Who knows! We won’t know ourselves until after the voting period. Companies can be submitted for recognition at https://www.projlegends.com/
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Storybook Imaging (Returning Company)
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Welcome back to Storybook Imaging, a photographer who is known for her ability to capture uniquely original moments with her lens. Clients are always instore for something special when they turn to Storybook Imaging for their photography needs. Whether it be family portraits, weddings, or business branding, Storybook Imaging won’t disappoint.
Check Storybook Imaging Out Here
Kaylee Peters Cypress Rose Hair Co. (Returning Company)
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Kaylee Peters Cypress Rose Hair Co. was a part of the success of Project Legends Season I. Her unique flair for hair and makeup will be instrumental in completing Season II.
Check Kaylee Peters Cypress Rose Hair Co Out Here
Parlay 8 (Returning Company)
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Parlay 8 is more than just period-accurate clothing. Parlay 8 created a bulk of the costumes for the original Project Legends series, and that will be no different for season II. All the women’s costumes are designed, crafted, and sewn together by Parlay 8.
Check Parlay 8 Out Here
Whitebox Media (New for 2023)
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White Box Media Company specializes in a variety of digital marketing media. White Box Media Company is a one-stop-shop for producing and distributing websites, ads, videos, and photography.
Check Whitebox Media Out Here
NicCoCo Creations (New for 2023)
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No ensemble is complete without hair flowers! This year, our costumes will feature hair flowers uniquely crafted by NicCoCo Creations. Each hair flower will showcase tropical flowers, akin to those seen in Havana... These one-of-a-kind hair flowers will only be used for Season II. Check out the amazing hair flowers available on her website
Check NicCoCo Creations Out Here
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Project Legends has distribution across multiple media networks in the USA, Canada, and the UK.
Most notably, we can be found at the following locations:
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While Project Legends was designed to celebrate companies that go above and beyond each year, we also realize that there are so many more small companies that deserve help as well. That’s why we designed our perks to let other small companies be a part of the project and receive some much-needed exposure in today’s world. Are you a small production company that needs more credits? Do you have an amazing product that you would like to showcase? Maybe you know of a young actor or actress that could use some exposure? Grab one of the perks and let us help you. If you don’t see a perk you like or could use, then reach out to us via email at info@smokeandbacon.com, and let’s see how we can help you.
The Road Map to Series Launch!
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