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BPG Awards 2025 Celebrates Industry Leaders: Jane Featherstone and Anne Mensah Receive Top Honors, ‘Wolf Hall’ Clinches Excellence in Drama

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London, UK – The Broadcasting Press Guild is gearing up to celebrate the cream of the crop in British television, streaming, and audio at the upcoming BPG Awards 2025. This annual event is highly anticipated for honoring top-notch innovation and storytelling in the media industry, with the 51st edition set to take place on March 20. Among the esteemed honorees this year, Jane Featherstone, co-founder and executive producer at Sister Pictures, will receive the Harvey Lee Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting, sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery, in recognition of her impact on the British … Read more

“Slanted” Clinches Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2025, Delves Deep into Racial Identity with a Transformative Tale

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Austin, Texas – The 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival’s grand jury awarded its top narrative prize to “Slanted,” a provocative film directed by Amy Wang. This year’s festival held in Austin highlighted groundbreaking works that push cinematic boundaries, but it was “Slanted” that caught the jury’s eye for its daring exploration of race and identity through a satirical lens. “Slanted” delves into the life of Joan Huang, a high school senior who participates in an experimental procedure to change her race as part of a desperate bid to fit in and clinch the title … Read more

Amy Wang’s ‘Slanted’ Clinches Top Narrative Prize at SXSW Film Festival

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Austin, Texas — In a remarkable showcase of talent at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, filmmaker Amy Wang’s “Slanted” clinched the Narrative Jury Award. Wang’s film, which delves into the trials and tribulations of three Asian American sisters navigating complexities within their personal and professional lives, struck a chord with the audience and critics alike. “Slanted” artfully illustrates the cultural and generational clashes faced by the sisters, thereby bringing a vivid narrative to the forefront of cinematic discourse at the festival. The film gained attention not only for its engaging storyline but also … Read more

Amy Wang’s ‘Slanted’ Clinches Top Narrative Jury Award at SXSW Film Festival

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Austin, Texas — In a dazzling showcase of storytelling that melds the personal with the universal, Amy Wang’s film “Slanted” clinched the Narrative Jury Award at the prestigious South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. The film, which delves into the nuanced experiences of Asian American siblings, stood out among a diverse array of entries, making a resonant impact on audiences and critics alike. “Slanted” takes an intimate look at the lives of three siblings who navigate the complexities of identity and perception in the American Midwest. Wang’s narrative weaves humor with tender family dynamics, bringing a … Read more