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Atlanta Celebrates Diversity in Cinema: “Out on Film 2024” Festival Announces Esteemed Award Winners

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Atlanta, GA — The 37th annual Out on Film festival, one of Atlanta’s premier events celebrating LGBTQIA+ cinema, unveiled its array of filmmaker awards. The festival, sponsored by GILEAD, concluded with significant accolades for various films that captured the hearts and minds of both the audience and the jury. The festival, known for showcasing diverse and compelling stories from the LGBTQIA+ community, saw Anthony Schatteman’s “Young Hearts” clinch the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature and the award for First Feature. The film paints an evocative portrait of young love through 14-year-olds Elias and Alexander, … Read more

Daniel Espinosa to Chair Star-Studded Jury at 2024 Nikon Short Film Award, Celebrating Europe’s Finest One-Minute Cinematic Creations

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Stockholm, Sweden – The Nikon Short Film Award, first launched in 2022 to inspire European filmmakers towards creative excellence in brief cinematic narratives, has announced its panel for the 2024 edition. Led by the acclaimed Swedish director Daniel Espinosa, known for his work on the soon-to-premiere TV series “The Helicopter Heist,” the jury includes actresses Alva Bratt and Nina Zanjani. These three distinguished industry professionals will evaluate submissions that must not exceed 60 seconds in length. Espinosa expressed his eagerness about the upcoming evaluations, emphasizing the jury’s anticipation to see how filmmakers embrace the challenge … Read more

NewFest 2024 Shines Spotlight on Diverse LGBTQ+ Narratives, Honors ‘Ponyboi’ with Top Award

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New York, NY — The 36th annual NewFest LGBTQ+ Film Festival, held in New York City, recently concluded by honoring a diverse array of films and filmmakers who have made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ storytelling. The festival showcased 143 films, demonstrating the vibrancy and expansiveness of queer cinema today. At the Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn, filmmakers, journalists, and cinephiles gathered for the Filmmaker & Awards Brunch where the much-anticipated festival awards were announced. The festival jury, comprised of prolific LGBTQ+ artists, activists, and entertainment professionals, chose the winners from a compelling lineup. The festival’s top … Read more

Indira Gandhi Agricultural University Wins Prestigious FICCI Award for Research and Innovation in Agriculture

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Raipur, India – The Indira Gandhi Agricultural University in Raipur has been recognized nationally for its pioneering efforts in agricultural research and innovation. At the prestigious 19th Higher Education Summit held in New Delhi, the university was awarded a special jury recognition. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which hosted the event, acknowledged the university’s contributions under the guidance of its vice-chancellor, Dr. Girish Chandel. During the ceremony, British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, who served as the chief guest, presented the award to Dr. Chandel. The summit, a gathering of prominent academicians … Read more