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New Faces on National Film Award Jury: Bangladesh’s 2023 Cinema Honors Panel Announced

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — The Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Bangladesh has announced a new lineup for the 13-member jury responsible for selecting the winners of the National Film Award 2023. A recent press release confirmed that adjustments were made to the previously established jury board on September 15. The reconfigured panel will be chaired by the Ministry’s Additional Secretary for Film, with the Managing Director of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board serving as the member secretary. The diverse composition of the jury includes the Director General of the Bangladesh Film Archive, the Chief of Film … Read more

Government Announces New Jury for National Film Award 2023 Selection, Unveils Award Categories

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh government has updated the composition of the jury for the National Film Award 2023, comprising 13 professionals from the film industry and academia. This change was announced in a recent statement by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The newly formed jury is tasked with the vital responsibility of selecting awardees across a diverse array of categories in the film industry. Leading the jury as president is the Additional Secretary (film) from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, with the Managing Director of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board acting as the member … Read more

Contenders for the Oscar: Animation Magazine Reveals Potential Academy Award Nominees for Best Animated Short Film

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Navigating the competitive field of animated short films, filmmakers from around the globe are vying for a spot on the prestigious shortlist for the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. The process requires films to either win qualifying prizes at major film festivals or secure theatrical screening engagements. The official list of 15 contenders is slated for announcement on December 17, maintaining suspense and excitement within the industry. Among the notable entries this year includes the poignant “74” by Charalambos Margaritis from Cyprus, which adeptly addresses the 1974 Turkish army invasion through an animated lens, … Read more

Sharjah’s Arab Cultural Heritage Award Empowers Youth Innovation in Arts and Sustainability

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Sharjah, UAE – Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the biennial Arab Cultural Heritage Award for the Young is making waves. As the first program to explore arts, heritage, and sustainable development, it has keenly captivated the youthful spirit of the Arab region. The ICCROM Regional Centre in Sharjah orchestrates this event in collaboration with the National Commissions for UNESCO, local schools, and educational institutions, united under the mission statement, “Our heritage brings us together.” This initiative by ICCROM, established to underscore the significance of cultural heritage, melds … Read more