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Melbourne International Film Festival Unveils 2025 Award Winners, Celebrating Creative Excellence with Over $300,000 in Prizes

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Melbourne, Australia – The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has revealed its winners for the 2025 MIFF Awards, with over $300,000 in prizes awarded. The prestigious Bright Horizons Award, valued at $140,000 and backed by VicScreen, was given to the film A Poet, directed by Simón Mesa Soto. In recognizing A Poet, the jury described it as a "tragicomic satire" that artfully captures themes of hope and despair. The film follows Óscar, a former poet who becomes an unintended mentor, grappling with his ambitions and potential self-destruction. The jury praised its innovative use of 16 … Read more

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Keating Wagner Polidori Free Attorneys Shine as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Honorees

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Denver, Colorado, August 23, 2025 – Keating Wagner Polidori Free, P.C., a specialized trial advocacy firm, is marking its 50th anniversary with notable accolades from Best Lawyers in America. In a prestigious recognition, three attorneys from the firm have earned the title of “Lawyer of the Year” for 2026 in their fields. Furthermore, every attorney at the firm has received a Best Lawyers ranking this year. The distinguished attorneys include Larry Free, honored as Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Plaintiffs, Ross Pulkrabek for Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Zach Warzel for … Read more

Celebrating Excellence: 34 Bradley Attorneys Earn Coveted ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Titles for 2026

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Birmingham, Alabama — Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has announced that 420 of its attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers, further solidifying its reputation in the legal community. This prestigious acknowledgment features 321 attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and 99 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. In a notable achievement, 34 attorneys from Bradley have been awarded the title of “Lawyer of the Year” in 38 different practice areas across various regions. This accolade is given to one attorney per practice area and geographic location who garners … Read more

"Global Cinematic Voices Unite at Film Festival: Celebrating Courage, Identity, and Cultural Narratives"

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CANNES, France — The film industry celebrated artistic achievements at the Cannes Film Festival, where a diverse array of filmmakers and performers were honored for their impactful storytelling. Among the most coveted awards, the Palme d’Or went to Iranian director Jafar Panahi for his film “Un simple accident.” Reflecting on his experience, Panahi expressed gratitude and solidarity with fellow Iranian citizens who have been advocating for freedom, even during his own struggles in prison. Joachim Trier garnered the Grand Prix for his film “Affeksjonsverdi (Sentimental Value).” The filmmaker, who comes from a lineage of creators, … Read more