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Charles Abelmann’s documentary Call Me Waya World Premiere April 5th, 2025 NYC and Release of Shifting Paths
Charles Abelmann’s latest release of two short documentaries, “Call Me Waya” and “Shifting Paths” illustrate the diversity of his work in crossing borders and cultures to bridge our understanding of the human experience with internal and external challenges. As a new comer to filmmaking after a long career in international development and education leadership, Abelmann’s films are being critically celebrated for their insight and impact, informed by his understanding of both child and adult development. Both his new films look at multi-generational perspectives to understand family but with totally different approaches and in different cultures. Abelmann, a Duke and Harvard alum, values the documentary form to contribute to global and historical understanding, celebrating individual narrative.
Luray, VA, United States, 2nd Apr 2025 – Charles Abelmann’s documentary,

“Call Me Waya” has its world premiere on Saturday April 5th at the Quad Cinema in NYC. The NYC festival has received significant news coverage for the quality of their programming over the last 25 years and discovering new and emerging talent. “Call Me Waya” provides an intimate look into the life of an octogenarian outsider artist, Julian Espinosa Rebollido — also known as Wayacón or Waya. Despite his age, he is prolific, producing fantastical, childlike work that often incorporates found materials, a necessary approach reflecting the state of widespread scarcity in Cuba. The film reflects Wayacón’s extensive body of work, his struggle with substance abuse, his volatile relationship with his family, and the role of Sandra Levinson of the Center for Cuban Studies in bringing Cuban art to the United States and beyond. Abelmann partnered with the Cuban artists for filming and music composition.
“Call Me Waya” is a compelling portrait of self-taught Cuban artist Wayacón (Julian Espinosa Rebollido), weaving together themes of creative resilience, the realities of his context, and a lifetime of work on the fringes of the art world. The film resonates with broad audiences and students alike, showcasing Wayacón’s ability to transform discarded materials into profound expressions of life and memory.”
– Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford Co-Director Chicago Floating Museum and Associate Professor Indiana University Northwest
To know more about “Call Me Waya” visit:
“We are thrilled this April to have A World Premiere of “Call Me Waya“ at the esteemed Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) followed by a showing at the Gibara Film Festival in Cuba (Festival Internacional De Cine Gibara) and a community showing in the town where Wayacón lives, Remedios. I make movies to let audiences enter the life experience of others to deepen understanding of our universal hopes and challenges,” says Abelmann.
Abelmann also just released a compelling historical documentary – “Shifting Paths” on his family and their out of Germany path to the United States in 1939.
“Shifting Paths” is a multi-generational story of resilience, tracing the impact of Aryanization on the Abelmann family and how Kamillosan—a once-banned chamomile medicinal product—survives today, though few know of its origins. Abelmann’s grandfather, Arthur Abelmann, founded the Chemiewerk in Bad Homburg Germany in 1920. After Hitler’s rise to power, the Doctors’ Association banned all of Abelmann’s medical products, forcing his grandfather to sell a family business and to send his family to Switzerland on the eve of Boycott Saturday, April 1, 1933. By using first-person narratives, family photographs, letters, and archival footage, the film juxtaposes Frankfurt’s vibrant Jewish life with the rise of the Nazi regime. The film showcases resilience, Jewish heritage, and collective memory, exploring themes of loss, privilege, survivor’s guilt, and discrimination. By preserving personal and historical archives, it underscores the importance of remembering the past to better understand contemporary struggles with immigration and human rights.
“Shifting Paths shows a touching and illuminating multi-generational story about the director’s grandfather’s dispossession of his Frankfurt factory in 1933 and his father’s refugee experience. Using a remarkable range of fortuitously preserved documents and photos, it connects us to a past at once still visible and tangible yet almost lost to the people who live where it happened. The film also is a shining example for us today of what can come of American openness to refugees.”
– Professor Peter Hayes, Northwestern University professor and chair of the Academic Committee of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
To know more about “Shifting Paths” visit:
http://www.abelmannfilms.com
Abelmann brings his experience in education research, policy and practice to his viewpoint as a filmmaker. Abelmann’s career includes work at the World Bank and being the head of school at various public and private schools. An alumnus of Duke University and the Harvard GraduateSchool of Education, Abelmann brings a new perspective to directing and producing documentaries that invoke reflection, dialogue, and action. Abelmann’s earlier film “English Hustle”is part of the esteemed library of New Day Films, a democratically-run cooperative since 1971, renowned for its expansive network of more than 140 filmmaker members.
For further details, connect with Charles Abelmann at cabelmann@gmail.com or
Visit https://www.abelmannfilms.com, https://www.callmewaya.com and
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-abelmann/< /a>.
All films are available for community, university, and school presentations.
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Shinoda Dental Enhances Its Ordering Experience for Clinics and Labs Worldwide
Shinoda Dental, a global supplier of dental equipment and laboratory tools, has introduced an improved platform for purchasing dental supplies, aimed at reducing procurement friction and meeting the evolving needs of clinics and laboratories worldwide. This announcement marks a significant development in the company’s continued commitment to improving access to essential tools through better pricing visibility, streamlined logistics, and consistent product availability.
The company has recently expanded its online catalog and updated its inventory management system to offer real-time stock visibility. This enhancement enables dental professionals to place orders with full transparency on availability and delivery expectations. By removing uncertainty from the ordering process, Shinoda Dental aims to support practitioners operating on tight treatment schedules or managing time-sensitive lab workflows.
Shinoda Dental’s platform now features a wide range of equipment tailored to various practice sizes, from single-chair clinics to full-service dental laboratories. The company’s current offerings include essential tools such as digital x-ray sensors, ultrasonic scalers, CAD/CAM milling machines, and apex locators. These items are listed with detailed specifications, estimated delivery timelines, and current inventory status to assist buyers in making informed decisions.
With this announcement, Shinoda Dental emphasizes its operational model that does not rely on third-party sales intermediaries. All pricing and shipping details are visible at checkout without the need for custom quotes. Orders exceeding a set value threshold qualify for standard shipping with automatic freight charge calculations, eliminating the need for follow-up communication to finalize order costs.
To support customer needs, Shinoda Dental has also expanded its customer service training requirements. Every member of the support team undergoes over 200 hours of product and service training, with competency assessments required before engaging directly with customers. This structure ensures that buyers are assisted by individuals with actual knowledge of the products, allowing for quicker resolutions and more reliable guidance during the purchasing process.
The company has also made updates to its returns process. While specific details are provided within each product’s listing, Shinoda Dental maintains a structured policy for returning items that arrive defective or inconsistent with the product description. These steps are designed to provide added assurance to buyers without relying on subjective or implied satisfaction guarantees.
As the dental supply market continues to evolve with growing demand for online procurement solutions, Shinoda Dental is positioning itself as a reliable source for essential tools. The company’s emphasis on price clarity, availability updates, and order predictability offers an alternative to traditional procurement channels that often involve extended lead times or hidden costs. Their site is a solution for professionals who want to buy dental equipment online or browse dental lab supplies for sale without dealing with middlemen or confusing price structures.
The Shinoda Dental website has also undergone usability improvements. Product pages include concise technical details, delivery estimates, and relevant documentation to help professionals compare models, evaluate specifications, and place orders with minimal delay. This structured presentation supports the needs of dental professionals who require dependable tools to keep practices and laboratories running smoothly.
By focusing on practical procurement improvements and straightforward purchasing options, Shinoda Dental continues to address key concerns in the dental supply industry. The company’s latest platform update reflects its strategy to simplify how clinics and labs source the equipment needed for clinical care and laboratory operations.
About Shinoda Dental
Shinoda Dental is an international supplier of dental equipment and laboratory tools, providing high-quality products to dentists, orthodontists, hygienists, and lab technicians. The company maintains a large inventory of dental devices, consumables, and instruments, with a focus on transparent pricing, real-time availability, and efficient support. Shinoda Dental is committed to delivering practical, reliable solutions that meet the day-to-day needs of modern dental professionals.
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Dream Renovations Group Launches Platform to Match Homeowners with Vetted Builders Across Australia
Dream Renovations Group, an Australian-based renovation services company, has launched a platform designed to connect homeowners with licensed, fully vetted builders for residential renovation projects.
In response to the challenges faced by homeowners seeking reliable renovation professionals, Dream Renovations Group aims to streamline the renovation process by providing direct access to qualified building professionals. The company’s matching process considers each homeowner’s location, project needs, and budget to recommend a suitable builder from its network of pre-approved professionals.
“Many skilled builders struggle to find consistent work, not because of a lack of ability, but due to limited visibility in a crowded market,” said Dream Renovation Group’s CEO. “At the same time, homeowners often face uncertainty when trying to identify trustworthy, experienced builders. Our platform bridges that gap by offering a tailored and transparent process for both parties.”
When homeowners engage with Dream Renovations Group, they are assigned a Renovation Consultant who helps define the project scope, explore timelines and budgets, and match them with a builder who fits their specific criteria. This process is designed to remove the guesswork from selecting a renovation partner while ensuring builders are engaged in projects that align with their skills and availability.
Each builder accepted into the Dream Renovations network undergoes a detailed review process that includes license verification, reference checks, and project history assessment. The company emphasizes a standards-driven approach rather than automation or algorithms.
Beyond homeowner support, Dream Renovations Group also serves the builder community by offering access to internal marketing and sales resources. This initiative helps independent builders focus on project delivery without the additional burden of client acquisition.
“Our mission is to elevate professionals doing high-quality work and ensure they have a steady pipeline of well-matched projects,” stated the CEO. “Dream Renovations Group is not a franchise model—builders retain full control of their brand and operations while benefiting from our backend support.”
Dream Renovations Group is currently active in major Australian cities and continues to grow its network of qualified building professionals. The company sees its approach as part of a broader effort to increase accountability, transparency, and professionalism in the renovation industry.
For more information, visit www.dreamrenovationsgroup.com.au.
About Dream Renovations Group
Dream Renovations Group is an Australian renovation services company that connects homeowners with thoroughly vetted, licensed builders for residential renovation projects. The company’s mission is to simplify the renovation experience through a personalized, standards-driven matching process that benefits both homeowners and independent builders.
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CytoNiche Launches 3D FloTrix Experience Center in Singapore to Advance Affordable Stem Cell Therapies
Singapore, July 22, 2025 – CytoNiche Biotech, a leader in 3D cell mass production technology, has opened its 3D FloTrix Experience Center in Singapore. This milestone marks a key step in the company’s global expansion, showcasing the technology behind China’s first approved stem cell therapy, with costs estimated by the company to be a fraction of comparable Western therapies.
The high cost of stem cell therapies remains a global barrier. For example, stem cell therapy costs $1.55 million per treatment on the market, while China’s approved stem cell injection, approved in 2025, costs approximately 158,400 CNY (~$21,600) per course (source: company annual report). CytoNiche’s 3D FloTrix platform enables this cost reduction through GMP-grade dissolvable microcarriers and an automated 3D cell production system, validated by clinical trials in China and supporting the world’s first commercially scaled 3D-manufactured stem cell therapy.
Singapore: A Hub for Global Expansion
The 3D FloTrix Experience Center serves as a global headquarters for partners, a technology showcase, and a regional training hub, accelerating the adoption of cost-effective stem cell manufacturing. “Singapore’s robust biotech ecosystem and transparent regulatory environment make it an ideal launchpad,” said Dr. Yan Xiaojun, Chief Technology Officer. “We aim to enhance access to cell therapies through advanced 3D culture systems.”
At the opening, Chief Scientist Professor Du Yanan reflected on CytoNiche’s journey from a 2018 startup to enabling China’s first approved stem cell therapy: “Two decades ago, I studied in Singapore. Today, we return with a solution to transform global cell therapy manufacturing.” The ceremony, held at 1:18 p.m., featured a ribbon-cutting by Professor Du Yanan, Dr. Liu Wei, and Dr. Yan Xiaojun, followed by a symbolic “Ong Lai” pineapple toss for prosperity. CytoNiche signed four cooperation agreements with companies in South Korea, Thailand, India, and Malaysia to distribute 3D FloTrix technology and consumables.
Looking Ahead
CytoNiche plans to expand its global client base and lower cell therapy costs through automated biomanufacturing platforms. “This isn’t just about opening a center—it’s a step toward making regenerative medicine globally accessible,” said Professor Du.
About CytoNiche Biotech
Founded in 2018, CytoNiche Biotech specializes in 3D cell mass production systems. Its 3D FloTrix platform supports cell therapy expansion, harvesting, and processing with GMP-grade dissolvable microcarriers, serum-free media, and automated bioreactors. For more, visit: https://en.cytoniche.com.
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