On 3 Productions hosted The Official Presenter Gift Lounge Backstage at the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23rd in beautiful Santa Monica. The beachside event was filled with celebrities and VIPs all invited to customize their own luxurious gift collection. The event was filled with the best designer gifts and delightful brands for everyone to enjoy.
In addition to the wonderful customized gifts Mattel Games made a generous donation to Film Independent in honor of each celebrity who was at the gift lounge. The donation helped to support the creative and visionary minds of independent filmmakers for their unique artistry. Jeremy Renner helped raise money for charity by stopping by Mattel Games in the Official Gift Lounge backstage at The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards where he also scooped up a one-year membership to Crunch and a luxurious private island getaway from Caribbean Living Magazine to the private island of Cayo Espanto Resort.
Luxury Gift Options Included:
Mattel Games was onsite and presented celebrities and VIPs their Pass The Popcorn Game. The movie-guessing game gives player clues about films based on its actors, characters, stories and quotes. Players are challenged to see who knows the most about movies and who can quickly identify the movie with the clues given. Mattel is known for creating some of the best children’s toys around the world. The talented pint-sized Beasts of the Southern Wild actress, Quvenzhané Wallis, proved a true-movie buff answering a trivia question from Mattel’s Pass the Popcorn! Game before the question was even finished!  She visited the Official Gift Lounge backstage at The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards alongside her mother, Qulyndreia Wallis. For more information or to see the entirely line of Mattel products please visit www.shop.mattel.com.
Pass The Popcorn Game
Manito Linens gifted everyone at the event their luxury silk bedding set. Manito Linens uses only the finest silk in the world made with exquisite precision. The 100% Mulberry silk provides everyone with luxury and extreme comfort for a perfect night’s sleep. The bedding breathes naturally allowing it to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Kerry Washington was amongst the celebrities who fell in love with the silk eye mask and pillow shams from Manito Linens. Rapper Common made an appearance at the Mattel Games Gift Lounge backstage at The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards and seemed to have nothing but ladies on his mind. Guests overheard the single musician talking about his recent presenting gig at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, and how he has developed quite an obsession for “strong females.” This comes as no surprise based on his dating track record with tennis superstar Serena Williams - he did after all write a song about God being a woman. After flirting with several ladies, he proceeded to talk with friends about working on a new album while picking up some silk sheets from Manito Linens. www.manitosilk.com
Crunch Gym was onsite gifting a 1-year gym membership and private training sessions for all guests. Crunch gym has created a unique concept of open-minded individuals coming together for a healthier lifestyle. The gym gives everyone the chance to stay fit by offering a variety of fun classes. Their no judgment philosophy makes exercising a fun lifestyle choice. www.crunch.com
Chris Tucker with Crunch Gym
Jabra was onsite gifting their innovative Soulmate Vox headphones and a gift card for Jabra Revo headphones. Jabra Soulmate has created the ultimate portable speaker. The speaker was made to be taken on the go with its small sleek design that brings big sound to any music lover. The tangle free headphones are among the best in the industry and provide optimal sound for your pleasure. Before heading out, Nina Dobrev snagged a pair of Jabra Vox headphones to help her “relax on the plane.â€Â www.jabra.com
Mae Whitman with Jabra Revo Headphones
Sookbox was onsite giving celebrities and VIPs an exclusive first hand look at their new technology. Sookbox lets you control all the media in your home from the convenience of any mobile device. You have the power over  the media inside your household from anywhere you may be. By synchronizing your technology you are able to enjoy your media on any device. Chris Tucker was spotted leaving with Jabra headphones, the new Sookbox which was his favorite thing in the Lounge, along with massive quantities of Yoplait Greek 100, yelling “lay off me… I’m starving!”  www.sookbox.com
Bryan Cranston with Sookbox
Luxury fashion and accessories included:
Blessed and Cursed gifted everyone a pair of their premium denim products. The company creates a variety of men’s and women’s jeans made from the finest Japanese denim. Their unique styles and patterns help everyone to express their originality and individuality. Blessed and Cursed is known for creating luxury denim as seen in high fashion magazines such as Vogue. www.blessedcursed.com
Fashion Forms Lingerie for the Red Carpet and Beyond was onsite gifting women their luxurious lingerie and accessories. Fashion Forms is the foundation for creative and stylish expressions. The company has produced the best under garments for women to wear under any dress and blouse. The company also believes in giving back to the community and is involved in local, cultural, health and educational programs in Ventura. The adorable youngster Quvenzhané Wallis spotted the Fashion Forms lingerie and immediately covered her eyes saying, “Can’t look at those yet…mine are itty bitty.” It seemed like the on-screen ‘brave beast’ may not be looking to grow up too fast. Her mother laughed and whisked her away to the show where she was both a Presenter and Nominee. Kerry Washington played coy when asked about what she would be wearing to the Oscar’s but did pick up one of the newest bras from Fashion Forms, a backless dress must-have. The actress is known for her bold fashion choices and didn’t disappoint with her stunning Giambattista Valli Couture graphic print dress on the red carpet before the award show. For more information please visit www.fashionforms.com.
Katie Aselton with Fashion Forms
Marchon Inc. was onsite gifting their custom eyewear for men and women. Marchon creates custom fitting frames for designer eyewear. The company’s luxurious styles include designers Jil Sander, Karl Largerfeld, Michael Kors, Fendi and more. Utlizing cutting edge technology and innovative designs the company sells over 16 million frames annually. www.marchon.com
Thursday Friday Handbags was onsite gifting their fun and unique tote bags. They are known as the handbag company with a sense of humor and appreciation of luxury items. The company creates 100% cotton canvas totes printed on all sides with images of luxury leather handbags. The company was launched in Los Angeles in 2010 and continues to expand with innovative and fun future projects. www.thufri.com
Stana Katic supports Thursday Friday Handbags
Exquisite Skincare and Cosmetic Tools Included:
Perfect Pearl Luxury Skincare gifted their exquisite maternity and baby collections. The skin products give moms and their precious babies calm, the soothing and illustrious benefits of exotic pearls. Each product is perfectly safe for you and your baby and completely functional for everyday use. The high quality ingredients provide for extreme luxury produce amazing results. www.pearlworldinc.com
Larissa Love Cosmetics gifted all guests their luxury collection of small prayer candles. The company uses luxury fragrances from France and hand sculpts each candle from natural ingredients that includes coconut oil. The candles are just one of the many products Larissa Love Cosmetics offers for men, women, home and travel. The lavish gift helps to fill a room with great smells and creates a relaxed atmosphere. www.larissalovecosmetics.com
Cleau Duvall with Larissa Love Cosmetics
Murad was onsite gifting their line of skin care cosmetics for men. The gift bag included their men’s cleansing shave, men’s razor burn resecue, oil-free sunscreen SPF 30 and more. The company has also created acne and anti aging collection for everyday use. Murad’s products can be found in the U.S. and 40 different countries around the world. For more information or to see the entire product line please visit www.murad.com.
Rapper Common
Sania’s Brow Bar was onsite gifting their famous shaping tools. The gift included the luxurious angled mechanical brow pencil and slanted tip tweezers. Sania’s Brow Bar is home to an elite clientele from NYC. Her signature bold brow look has become famous with her clients from all around the world. www.saniasbrowbar.com
GKhair was onsite gifting their on-the-go gift collection set. The set came with their exlcusive GKhair Dry Shampoo, GKhair Shaping Wax, GKhair Light hold Hairspray, and GKhair’s Serum and Mini-Iron. The company has created some of the best styling products in the industry with the signature ingredient, Juvexin. In addition to the luxury gift celebrities and VIPs were given a exlcusive “Blackard†for them to use at the famous Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. The card grants VIP access for exclusive spa and hair treatments. Quvenzhané Wallis, a Louisiana native touched up her hair with GKhair’s Mini-Iron and was overheard saying, “Mama! I need this.” Nina Dobrev from The Vampire Diaires was overheard telling a friend that her “chest and legs†are her “best features,” and that she feels most confident in “a tiny mini-dressâ€. Later, when asked about her beauty secrets at the GKhair beauty bar, Nina mentioned that she’s “constantly in bed†and that “sleep is the key to a healthy beauty regimen.â€Â www.gkhair.com
Marcia Gay Harden with GKhair
Delicious Treats, Vacation Packages and Other Luxury Gifts Included:
Yoplait Greek 100 was onsite gifting everyone a one-month’s supply of their delicious yogurt and an activity tracking band. The yogurt comes in 8 different flavors and is only 100 calories. Yoplait Greek makes for a perfect snack or healthy way to start your day. The company also gave samples to guests in order for them to experience the Greek yogurt firsthand. Jeremy Renner enjoyed a big spoonful of Yoplait Greek 100 as host Andy Samberg wrapped up the show by shouting “I’ll meet you in the parkting lot Jeremy Renner!” He laughed hysterically (with a full mouth) and yelled out “Oh, I will see him in the parking lot!” For more information please visit www.yoplait.com.
Colin Egglesfield with Yoplait Greek 100
Caribbean Living Magazine was onsite and once again gifted luxurious trips to beautiful resorts. Caribbean living gifted celebrities a 3-night stay on the private island of Cayo Espanto. The private island is said to bring luxury and paradise together to make for the best and most relaxing vacation. Caribbean living is known for gifting luxurious trips to exotic Caribbean resorts for celebrities and VIPs. www.caribbeanlivingmagazine.com
Mae Whitman with Caribbean Living Magazine
Everyone who attended the awards, also received The Official Ceremony Gift Bag which included amazing treats from brands that included JCP and Joe Fresh, Casabella, Purell, Dickinson’s Witch Hazel and much more for their enjoyment.
Celebrities in attendance at the gifting lounge included Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, Nina Dobrev, Chris Tucker, Common, Hannah Simone, Marcia Gay Harden, Kyle MacLachlan, Quvenzhane Wallis, Emily Mortimer, Ann Dowd, Bryan Cranston, Sharon Lawrence, Clea Duvall, Colin Egglesfield, David Oyelowo, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Hill Harper, Jason Isaacs, Jason Schwartzman, John Hawkes, John Waters, Katie Aselton, Laura Dern, Lennie James, Linda Cardellini, Lorraine Toussaint, Mac Whitman, Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Michael Pena, Mynette Louie, Stana Katic, Stella Maeve, Thure Lindhardt, Wendell Pierce, Zachary Booth and many more.
More on The Film Independent Spirit Awards:
The Film Independent Spirit Awards honors the creative minds of those filmmakers who embody oringinality and innovation in the industry. The Spirit Awards have become world famous, being televised to millions of viewers and covered internationally by press. The awards also help to showcase the films by presenting them to a greater audience around the world. Along with the show the awards bring together top talent from independent films and Hollywood. For more information please visit www.spiritawards.com.
More about On 3 Productions:
On 3 Production is the leader in celebrity gifting for exclusive events. On 3 is known for producing some of the best events for celebrity gifting, product placement, event production, lifestyle events, promotional marketing and public relation services. The company helps to promote some of the best products on the market by presenting them directly to celebrities backstage at entertainment’s most prestigious events. For more information please visit www.on3productions.com.
