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Tribeca Festival Celebrates Creativity with Exciting Wins and New Categories at Milestone 20th Annual Awards

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New York City — The Tribeca Festival wrapped up its 20th annual celebration by announcing the winners of its various competition categories during an awards ceremony held at Spring Studios. This year’s festival featured a wide array of categories, including U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, Short Films, Immersive experiences, the Nora Ephron Award, and new this year, awards for Podcast and Games. The festival, which marked a return to in-person attendance, concluded its lineup on June 20. This year’s honors in feature films recognized standout works like “The Novice,” “Brighton 4th,” and “Ascension,” celebrating the … Read more

Community Unites in Celebration and Cooperation at 20th Annual South Central Hilltop Day Out Despite Sweltering Heat

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Community members, law enforcement, and families gathered in Hilltop on Saturday for the 20th Annual South Central Hilltop Day Out, an event aimed at fostering relationships and combating crime. The celebration, held at Burroughs Park, drew a significant turnout despite temperatures reaching the low 90s. “It’s a hot day, but everyone is enjoying themselves. It was a beautiful day in the park, and most importantly, there was no violence,” said community advocate Lisa Boggs, who has played a pivotal role in organizing the event since its inception as a simple block party. … Read more

Rungano Nyoni’s ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Clinches Best Film at the 20th Zurich Film Festival

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Zurich, Switzerland – Rungano Nyoni’s cinematic piece, “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,” clinched the prestigious Golden Eye for best film at the 20th installment of the Zurich Film Festival. The film, a masterful blend of surreal narrative and seriocomic elements set in Lusaka, Zambia, addresses complex themes of sexual abuse within a family context. Following its successful premiere at the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section earlier this year, where Nyoni was awarded best director, the film consistentlly impressed global audiences and critics alike. The jury, headed by renowned filmmaker Lee Daniels, lauded “On … Read more

University of San Diego Marks Two Decades of Innovation with Celebration of The Brink SBDC’s 20th Lean Essential Sprint Cohort

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SAN DIEGO — At the University of San Diego, a significant milestone was recently celebrated as The Brink Small Business Development Center marked its 20th cohort of the Lean Essential Sprint (LES) program. This initiative underscores the institution’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and community engagement. Since its inception, the LES program has been pivotal in refining business models and accelerating the growth of myriad startups within the San Diego region. The program, which runs several weeks, combines practical workshops and expert mentoring to arm fledgling entrepreneurs with the tools necessary for success. The event noted … Read more