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Venice Film Festival Unveils Dynamic Jury Lineup Led by Julia Ducournau and Charlotte Wells for Orizzonti and Debut Film Awards

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Venice, Italy — Julia Ducournau, the acclaimed director of Titane, will lead the international jury for the Orizzonti section at this year’s Venice Film Festival, while Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells, known for her debut feature Aftersun, will chair the jury for the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for a Debut Film. The festival is set to take place from August 27 to September 6. Ducournau gained early recognition for her short film Junior, which won accolades at the Cannes Critics’ Week in 2011. Her feature film debut, Raw, premiered at Cannes in 2016 and took … Read more

Celebrating Cinematic Brilliance: Narmada Shougaijam and G. Bonny Sharma Triumph at 17th Manipur State Film Awards

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Imphal, India — The 17th Manipur State Film Awards celebrated the evolving landscape of Manipuri cinema on Thursday, shining a spotlight on both seasoned professionals and emerging talents. Notable wins included Narmada Shougaijam for Best Actor (Female) for her outstanding performance in “Sunita,” and G. Bonny Sharma, who took home the Best Actor (Male) award for his role in “Laangoi.” The ceremony, held at the MSFDS Mini Auditorium, recognized films produced in 2024. The event underscored a significant trend: nearly half of the fiction category entries were directed by debut filmmakers, reflecting a promising shift … Read more

Palm Springs ShortFest 2025: A Celebration of Creativity with Panels, Filmmaker Insights, and Oscar-Qualifying Awards

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Palm Springs, California – The 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its dynamic programming lineup for this year’s 31st anniversary celebration. Set to take place from June 27 to 29 at the Renaissance Hotel, the festival will feature an array of panels, roundtable discussions, and interactive sessions that aim to bridge connections among filmmakers, directors, producers, and other industry professionals. Among the notable names set to participate are Jesy Odio, producer of “Everyday in Kaimukī,” and directors such as Josh Margolin (“Thelma”) and Daniel Willis (“Matlock,” “The Rookie”). Meera Menon, known for her work … Read more

Creative Heights Reached: Dentsu Digital’s ‘Sato 2531’ Captures Best of Show at 2025 New York Festivals Advertising Awards

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New York, N.Y. — The New York Festivals Advertising Awards announced its winners for 2025, showcasing the industry’s most innovative campaigns and creative excellence. Under the leadership of executive jury president Javier Campopiano, a panel of esteemed global leaders in marketing evaluated this year’s submissions to recognize outstanding work across multiple categories. The awards ceremony highlighted notable achievements, including the prestigious Best of Show Award, eight Grand Awards, 57 Gold Tower Awards, 68 Silver Towers, and 114 Bronze Towers. A complete list of winners is available in the 2025 showcase provided by the festival. Every … Read more