Awards

SXSW Audience Awards Announced: ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ Takes Narrative Feature, ‘Monkey Man’ Dominates Headliner Section

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Austin, Texas – The winners of the Audience Awards for the 31st edition of the SXSW festival were announced on Monday. The festival, which recently concluded, recognized outstanding films in various categories. Among the winners were “Bob Trevino Likes It” by Tracie Laymon, which won in the Narrative Feature Competition, and “Monkey Man” by Dev Patel, marking his directorial debut, which dominated the Headliner section. Other notable winners included A24’s “Sing Sing,” starring Colman Domingo, winning in the Festival Favorite category, and Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ “My Dead Friend Zoe,” starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, and Ed … Read more

Reckitt Benckiser Stock Plunges 15% as Jury Awards $60 Million in Damages Over Enfamil Baby Formula

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BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, a UK consumer goods company, experienced a sharp decline in stock prices following a court ruling that awarded $60 million in damages to an Illinois woman. The jury determined that the company’s Enfamil baby formula played a role in the death of her premature baby. This case marks the first of its kind to proceed to trial in the United States. The verdict caused a 15% drop in Reckitt Benckiser Group’s stock, resulting in the company’s lowest level in a decade. This decline wiped out approximately £5.4 billion … Read more

Announcing the Jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards: A Star-Studded Panel to Discover Exceptional Talent

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Los Angeles, CA – Creo, an organization focused on supporting emerging filmmakers, has announced the jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards. Award-winning director Justin Chadwick will serve as the chair for the second consecutive year. Chadwick will be joined by Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, co-founders and co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics. Also part of the jury are renowned cinematographers Rob Hardy, Kate Reid, and Robert Primes, as well as Australian filmmaker Unjoo Moon. Chadwick expressed his excitement about leading the prestigious panel of creatives and highlighted the importance of short films in … Read more

R Balki Honored with Best Director Jury Award for Ghoomer at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2024: Don’t Miss the Captivating Moment!

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Mumbai, India – R Balki, a renowned Indian filmmaker, won the Best Director Jury Award for his film “Ghoomer” at the 2024 News18 Showsha Reel Awards. The event, held in Mumbai, celebrated the achievements of the Indian film industry, recognizing the top talents and productions of the year. Balki, known for his distinctive storytelling style, received this prestigious accolade in recognition of his exceptional directorial skills in “Ghoomer.” The film captivated audiences with its gripping narrative and innovative visual techniques. Balki’s ability to bring out the best performances from the cast and create a cohesive … Read more