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Global Icons of Sailing Photography Set to Judge 2025 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award

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Amsterdam, Netherlands – The prestigious Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced its international jury for the 2025 competition, highlighting the best in marine photography within the sailing world. Scheduled for a public ceremony at the Yacht Racing Forum on November 21, this event promises to showcase exceptional talent from photographers around the globe. The jury consists of esteemed figures from the sailing and media industries. Notable members include Samo Vidic, the 2023 and 2024 award winner; Anna Schroeder, Marketing Director for the Pantaenius Group; and Ludovic Sorlot, Editor-in-Chief of Course Au Large and CupLegend … Read more

Excitement Builds as Melbourne International Film Festival Reveals Nominees for Best Australian Director and Uncle Jack Charles Award

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Melbourne, Australia — The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced this year’s nominees for its prestigious Best Australian Director prize and The Uncle Jack Charles Award, setting the stage for next month’s celebration of cinema. Leading the nominees for the $50,000 Blackmagic Design Best Australian Director Award is James J. Robinson, who is also in the running for the $140,000 Bright Horizons Award for his film, First Light. He is joined by Zoe Pepper (Birthright), Samuel Van Grinsven (Went Up the Hill), and Sophie Somerville (Fwends). The winner will be selected by an esteemed … Read more