Awards

Global Filmmaking Talent Shines as Jury Announced for 6th Edition of 5 Film & Photo Awards

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TEHRAN, Iran — The 6th edition of the 5 Film & Photo Awards has unveiled its jury members for the film category, showcasing a blend of local and international talent. The festival is set to accept submissions until August 11, starting evaluations the following day, with winners expected to be announced in October. Turkish filmmaker Gülten Taranc, noted for her work at the 53rd Antalya Film Festival, has taken on the role of international secretary for the event. Her film “Wish to Wash in Rains” garnered the Audience Award in 2016, and her more recent … Read more

Miami Jury Awards $3 Million to Man Injured by Faulty Airbag in 2020 Crash

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MIAMI — A jury in South Florida has ruled in favor of Jose Hernandez, awarding him $3 million after he suffered severe injuries from a malfunctioning airbag in a vehicle crash in 2020. The verdict was delivered on Thursday by a panel of jurors in Miami-Dade County, following a lawsuit Hernandez filed in 2022. The lawsuit targeted the Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund, created as part of Takata’s bankruptcy proceedings, to address claims related to their defective airbags. Hernandez sustained life-altering injuries when the airbag deployed improperly during the crash. The case highlights ongoing … Read more

Creative Excellence Takes Center Stage: Australian Jurors Set to Illuminate the 2025 Gerety Awards

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Melbourne, Australia — The Gerety Awards for 2025 are progressing with a strong emphasis on female perspectives in creativity. A notable panel discussion, titled “Gerety Talks: Jury Insights Australia,” is scheduled for June 12, 2025, from 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM AEST. This event will bring together key figures from Australia’s creative industry to explore this year’s standout submissions and global creative trends. Leah Morris, the founder and editor of Mavens, will moderate the discussion featuring four prominent Australian jurors. Among them are Stefanie DiGianvincenzo, Creative Lead at META; Robyn Bergmann, a well-respected Creative Director; … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $4 Million to Family After Inmate’s Tragic Death in Saguache County Jail: A Call for Accountability

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SAGUACHE, Colo. — A federal jury has awarded $4 million to the mother of a man who died by suicide while in custody at the Saguache County jail more than five years ago. The trial highlighted serious allegations against the sheriff’s office and its procedures regarding mental health crises. Jackson Maes, 27, took his life in his jail cell despite previously expressing suicidal thoughts. His mother, Sarah Lieberenz, contended in her lawsuit that deputies ignored warning signs and failed to monitor her son adequately. She claimed no deputy checked on him for over eight hours … Read more