{"id":43246,"date":"2024-09-24T18:08:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/?p=43246"},"modified":"2024-09-24T19:45:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T17:45:09","slug":"interview-with-mel-masry-screenwriter-of-shadows-of-stardom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/en\/interview-with-mel-masry-screenwriter-of-shadows-of-stardom\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Mel Masry, Screenwriter of \u00ab Shadows of Stardom \u00bb"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" title=\"Best 1st Time Screenwriter &#8211; Short_Winners_Gold_Laurels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-1st-Time-Screenwriter-Short_Winners_Gold_Laurels.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-1st-Time-Screenwriter-Short_Winners_Gold_Laurels-1024x447.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-43242\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%276496%27%20height%3D%272835%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%206496%202835%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%276496%27%20height%3D%272835%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-1st-Time-Screenwriter-Short_Winners_Gold_Laurels-200x87.png 200w, https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-1st-Time-Screenwriter-Short_Winners_Gold_Laurels-400x175.png 400w, https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-1st-Time-Screenwriter-Short_Winners_Gold_Laurels-600x262.png 600w, https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-1st-Time-Screenwriter-Short_Winners_Gold_Laurels-800x349.png 800w, https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-1st-Time-Screenwriter-Short_Winners_Gold_Laurels-1200x524.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;LemonMilk&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>How did you come up with the idea for The Shadows of Stardom?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span id=\"E58\">The concept for Shadows of Stardom emerged from a profound reflection on the artist\u2019s journey. It is a narrative shaped by the dichotomy between the luminous dreams that propel us and the <\/span><span id=\"E60\">often harsh<\/span><span id=\"E62\"> realities that challenge us. My intent was to explore this tension through a blend of reality and dream sequences, capturing the emotional and psychological landscape of someone striving to achieve greatness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;LemonMilk&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>The script feels deeply personal. Did you draw inspiration from real-life experiences when writing it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Indeed, the script is deeply personal. It weaves together threads from my own experiences with those of others navigating similar paths. The journey depicted in The Shadows of Stardom mirrors my own struggles and aspirations, making the story resonate on an intimate level. Writing it allowed me to confront the dualities of hope and doubt that accompany the pursuit of a dream, revealing the raw, emotional truth of such a journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;LemonMilk&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>We believe the project has great potential. Would you consider expanding it into a larger version, possibly a feature film?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>I firmly believe that Shadows of Stardom holds immense potential for expansion into a feature film. The current script is but a glimpse into a larger narrative that could delve deeper into the intricacies of Jack\u2019s character and the broader spectrum of his journey. A feature-length adaptation would afford the opportunity to explore these themes more comprehensively, providing a richer portrayal of the pursuit of artistic dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;LemonMilk&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>If the opportunity arose, would you be interested in directing or even acting in this piece?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>Given the deeply personal nature of this script, I would be more inclined to act in it rather than direct. I find that embodying Jack would allow me to bring a visceral authenticity to the role, reflecting my own experiences and emotions. While many writers opt to direct their own work, I believe that an external director could offer a valuable perspective, enhancing the narrative with fresh insights while allowing my personal connection to guide the performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;LemonMilk&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>The script delves into the significance of dreams and hope in our lives. How important do you think these themes are in today\u2019s world?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E89\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E90\">In today\u2019s world, the themes of dreams and hope are more vital than ever. They serve as a beacon of resilience in the face of adversity, offering a sense of purpose and direction amidst the challenges we encounter. Shadows of Stardom underscores the importance of holding onto one\u2019s dreams as a source of strength and inspiration. In a time when uncertainty is <\/span>prevalent, these themes remind us of the enduring human spirit and the power of aspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;LemonMilk&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>Were there any specific movies that inspired you to write this project or that sparked your interest in scriptwriting? If so, which ones?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><span id=\"E97\">Indeed, All About Eve and Sunset Boulevard were pivotal in shaping my perspective on the entertainment industry. While these films address the darker aspects of fame, they also provided insight into the complexities of ambition. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"E97\">All About Eve particularly resonated with its incisive portrayal of the <\/span><span id=\"E99\">lengths<\/span><span id=\"E101\"> individuals will go to in their quest for success, while Sunset Boulevard offered a poignant view of the price of fame. Though Shadows of Stardom focuses on the hopeful pursuit of artistic dreams, these films helped frame my understanding of the industry and inspired me to highlight the journey of breaking into the world of artistry with both optimism and realism.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-dashed\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">BIO<\/h4><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-dashed\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;LemonMilk&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Biography of <strong>Mel Masry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E47\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E48\">An award-winning and multi-film-nominated professional, Mel <\/span><span id=\"E50\">Masry<\/span><span id=\"E52\"> has built a remarkable career with extensive training in both theatre and film. With two Master\u2019s degrees from prestigious schools, Mel has cultivated a deep understanding of the performing arts. His accolades include prestigious film awards for Off-Broadway performances and several Best nominations at major film festivals. Mel made his debut stage performance in one of the oldest theatres in London, a milestone that marked the beginning of a celebrated journey in the arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E54\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E55\">Drawing on this diverse creative background and industry expertise, Mel founded Wood House &amp; Archer, a leading talent agency known for representing some of the most gifted performers from around the world. His discerning eye for exceptional talent and unwavering dedication to his clients\u2019 success have been instrumental in establishing the agency as a formidable presence in the entertainment industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E56\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E57\">Beyond his roles as an actor and agent to fellow entertainers, Mel has also made significant contributions as a scriptwriter and playwright. Inspired by the complexities of human emotion, he strives to craft scripts that resonate with audiences, making fictional narratives feel as real and impactful as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E59\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><strong><span id=\"E60\">Filmography:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E62\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E63\">1.<\/span><span id=\"E64\"> <\/span><span id=\"E65\">Flight <\/span><span id=\"E67\">422 \u00a0&#8211;<\/span><span id=\"E69\"> Helmi &#8211; Actor<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E70\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E71\">2. Everyday lies &#8211; published Play &#8211; Playwright<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E72\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E73\">3.<\/span><span id=\"E74\"> <\/span><span id=\"E75\">Summer <\/span><span id=\"E77\">solstice \u00a0&#8211;<\/span><span id=\"E79\"> Play &#8211; Playwright\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E80\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E81\">4. Shadows of stardom &#8211; short film <\/span><span id=\"E82\">\u2013<\/span><span id=\"E83\"> writer<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E84\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E85\">5<\/span><span id=\"E86\">. A letter on Love &#8211; published Book &#8211; writer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E87\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E88\">6<\/span><span id=\"E89\">.<\/span><span id=\"E90\"> <\/span><span id=\"E91\">Lost in London &#8211; Actor &#8211; Jesus\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E92\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E93\">7. <\/span><span id=\"E94\">Summer Solstice (2022) &#8211; Theo &#8211; Actor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E95\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E96\">8. <\/span><span id=\"E98\">Katzenmusik<\/span><span id=\"E100\"> (2021) &#8211; Role: Actor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E101\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E102\">9<\/span><span id=\"E103\">. Revolt She Said Revolt Again (2021) &#8211; Role: Actor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E104\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E105\">10<\/span><span id=\"E106\">. Blink (2021) &#8211; Role: Actor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E107\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E108\">11<\/span><span id=\"E109\">. Merchant of Venice (2021) &#8211; Role: Actor<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E110\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E111\">12<\/span><span id=\"E112\">. Enemy of the People (2021) &#8211; Role: Actor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E113\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E114\">13<\/span><span id=\"E115\">. The Winter\u2019s Tale (2021) &#8211; Role: Actor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E116\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E117\">14<\/span><span id=\"E118\">. A Boy\u2019s Life (2020) &#8211; Role: Actor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E119\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E120\">15<\/span><span id=\"E121\">. Bad Jazz (2020) &#8211; Role: Actor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E122\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E123\">1<\/span><span id=\"E124\">6<\/span><span id=\"E125\">. Machinal (2020) &#8211; Role: Actor<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E127\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><strong><span id=\"E128\">Commercials:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E130\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E131\">1 Calvin Klein (S16CK) &#8211; Role: Model<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E132\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E133\">2.Elixir Beard &#8211; Role: Model<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E134\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E135\">3.Neo Campaign PRES &#8211; Role: Model<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E136\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E137\">4.<\/span><span id=\"E138\"> <\/span><span id=\"E139\">Coors Light &#8211; Trader: Actor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E141\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0 x-scope qowt-word-para-0 x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><strong><span id=\"E142\">Published book: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-0 x-scope qowt-word-para-0 x-scope qowt-word-para-0\"><span id=\"E142\">\u2018A letter on love\u2019 which can be found on Amazon<\/span><span id=\"E143\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Mel Masry, Sc\u00e9nariste de \u00ab Shadows of Stardom \u00bb\" title=\"Mel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mel.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mel.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-43241\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27534%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20534%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27534%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mel-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mel-400x599.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.world-film-festival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mel.jpg 534w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h4><\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>PROMO : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NX2e0_LBGVI\">youtube.com\/watch?v=NX2e0_LBGVI<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>\u00a92024 ITW: Jerzy P. 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