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SBIFF Announces Captivating Award-Winning Films from Around the Globe

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The winners of the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival were announced on Saturday morning. The festival screened over 200 films from 48 countries, including 45 world premieres and 77 U.S. premieres. The award-winning films were recognized for their captivating storytelling and originality. Among the winners was the documentary “TransMexico” directed by Claudia Sanchez, which received the Audience Choice Award sponsored by the Santa Barbara Independent. The film follows the inspiring journey of three Latin American trans women as they combat transphobia and overcome significant challenges. Sophia Sabella and Pablo Feldman … Read more

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces Stunning Winners, Showcasing Global Stories and Originality

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) closed its 39th edition with an awards ceremony held at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel. The festival celebrated remarkable films from across the globe, recognizing their storytelling prowess and originality. Claudia Puig, SBIFF’s Programming Director, expressed gratitude towards the jurors for their fine selections and congratulated this year’s award winners. Among the winners, “Transmexico” directed by Claudia Sanchez received the Audience Choice Award sponsored by The Santa Barbara Independent. Sophia Sabella and Pablo Feldman’s “Edge of Everything” won the Panavision Spirit Award for Independent … Read more

EY India Announces Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Awards, Showcasing Remarkable Innovation and Global Impact

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MUMBAI, INDIA – EY India has announced the finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year-India (EOY) 2023 Awards, as it celebrates its silver jubilee year. These 11 entrepreneurs have been recognized for their exceptional achievements in building successful enterprises. Together, they have generated revenues exceeding Rs 14,70,000 crore, possess a market capitalization exceeding Rs 42,00,000 crore, and employ over 12,50,000 people worldwide. In addition to selecting the finalists, EY also revealed that Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata … Read more

Ohio Attorney General Announces Indictments of Former FirstEnergy Executives in House Bill 6 Scandal

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Akron, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside officials from Summit County, announced indictments of two former executives of FirstEnergy, a former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and two associated entities. The grand jury charged these individuals as part of a corrupt enterprise in connection with the House Bill 6 scandal in Ohio. House Bill 6, signed into law in 2019 by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, allocated over $1 billion to two nuclear plants in Ohio that were owned by a former subsidiary of FirstEnergy. The scandal involves allegations of improper … Read more