Released on = June 2, 2006, 2:31 pm

Press Release Author = Zac Rich/Swept Away TV

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = When sisters Jaime and Amanda Rich started Swept Away TV,
they never dreamed that 6 years later the show would air in 64 different cities in
the United States and Canada. Along the way, the girls interviewed some amazing
musical artists, such as rock band Maroon 5, Fall out Boy,Slipknot, and singer
songwriter John Mayer. Their cast and fellow Swept Away crew members, have become
friends that will last a lifetime.


Press Release Body = A recent article in CREATE magazine explained how Jaime, now 25
and Amanda, now 22 passed the "reins" of the music show to their brother Zac,19 and
sister Brittany, 15. Director Jeff Hendler, 21 is a junior at the University of
Miami School of Communications majoring in film. The cast and crew, now located in
3 states, have more than 70 multi-cultural members, each bringing with them
different ideas and experiences.
The not for profit show is funded by several small grants and donations and
fundraising projects by the cast and crew. In return for donations to the program,
the teens work on various promotions for artists they believe in. The show has
also hosted a series of press conferences open to students in Florida. The press
conferences gave student journalists a chance to meet and interview such artists as
Sum 41, Thursday, Something Corporate, Hoobastank and Yellowcard.
" I consider my experiences with Swept Away TV a big factor in my decision attend
law school and become an entertainment attorney," said Jaime Rich. "The show
gave my real life experiences in decision making and legal issues that I would not
have had otherwise." she continued.
Likewise, her sister Amanda made her decision to major in Communications, when in
high school she handled the job of production coordinator for Swept Away TV. "At
first I wanted to do everything myself but later I learned to delegate the
responsibilities to other cast members," she explained. "It's because it's a
learning process first and foremost, and you can't learn if you don't get a chance
to try. "That's what makes this such a great experience," Amanda finished.
Both Amanda and Jaime Rich are May graduates of the University of Miami, Jaime with
her JD degree from the School of Law and Amanda a BS Degree from the School of
Communications at the University of Miami.
Coming up in 2006 is a book written from famous interviews done by the show. The
book is called Rock Star Stories and it is currently with potential publishers in
New York. The book details hilarious on and off stage activities of 15 artists
interviewed by the show. Rock Star Stories also includes exclusive photos taken by
the teen cast. Look for Rock Star Stories (www.therockstarstories.com) to be
available in 2007.
Swept Away TV countes Season 6 as one of their best seasons ever. Some of their
best interviews include the All American Rejects, Rhianna, Duncan Sheik, The
Acceptance, The Fray and Teddy Geiger. The cast of Swept Away TV is currently
interviewing for new cast and crew members age 16 and up. For more information
about the show, check out their website at www.sweptawaytv.com or their my space
page at myspace/sweptawaytelevision. The show can reached by email at
sweptawaytv@bellsouth.net.

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ROCK STAR STORIES:
The book Rock Star Stories is the unique collection of interviews from fifteen of
rock's most colorful personalities, interviewed from the unique perspective of a
fan. The first book to tell the story by teenagers for an audience of their peers.

www.throckstarstories.com
SWEPT AWAY TELEVISION:
Swept Away TV is a television program written, edited, filmed and directed by
college and high school students.The program airs in more than 64 markets. We are
a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to providing media career training,
mentoring and experiences for young people nationwide
Check us out on MY SPACE AT http://www.myspace.com/sweptawaytelevision or on our
website at www.sweptawaytv.com.

High Resolution Photos available

Web Site = http://www.sweptawaytv.com

Contact Details = Zac Rich 561-241-9110. sweptawaytv@bellsouth.net
Swept Away TV 4915 Oxford Cr
Boca Raton, Fl 33434
www.sweptawaytv.com