Creativity

Visual Effects Maestro Michał Dwojak-Hara Shares Insight on Jury Role at AdFest 2025, Highlights Creativity Over AI in Filmmaking

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Bangkok, Thailand – At the heart of Southeast Asia’s bustling creative scene, Michał Dwojak-Hara, Managing Director at Juice visual effects studio, recently served as a juror at AdFest 2025, one of the region’s premier advertising festivals. Dwojak-Hara shared insights from his time on the panels for the Film Craft Lotus and New Director Lotus awards, emphasizing the unique blend of innovation and creativity he witnessed among this year’s submissions. AdFest has long been a melting pot of cultural perspectives, and for Dwojak-Hara, this diversity was palpable in the jury room. He highlighted how the collaborative … Read more

Championing Change Through Creativity: The PRINT Citizen Design Awards Spotlight Social Justice Endeavors in Art and Design

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Design is not just an art form but a powerful tool for social change. The PRINT Awards have introduced a Citizen Design category that zeros in on projects committed to addressing social, cultural, and environmental issues. This special category aims to foreground design works that not only raise awareness but also spur action toward a more equitable and just world. Citizen Design is a beacon for projects ranging from social media graphics to interactive experiences, all crafted to foster empathy and provoke action. Whether it’s through a public campaign or a mobile app, each submission … Read more

Romanian Innovator Jane Skripnik Breaks New Ground as Juror for Prestigious 2025 One Club Creativity Awards

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Bucharest, Romania—In a historic move for the Romanian advertising community, Jane Skripnik has been appointed to the jury of the prestigious One Club Creativity’s “The Young Ones 2025” awards. This distinction marks the first time a Romanian national has been selected as a jury member for one of the largest and most respected advertising awards globally. Jane Skripnik’s career has been distinguished by her creative insights and contributions to various high-profile advertising projects. Her role as a juror in such a respected international arena not only highlights her personal achievements but also places Romania on … Read more

VIEW Conference 2024 Unveils Winners of Prestigious Animation Awards, Showcasing Global Creativity and Technological Excellence

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Turin, Italy — The VIEW Conference, a premier event in the animation industry, recently announced the winners of its 2024 animated short films awards. An international jury evaluated entries on the basis of originality, technique, narrative, and sound. This year’s event saw a multitude of captivating submissions, leading to an increased number of accolades distributed among the outstanding works that employed a variety of animation styles including 3DCG, stop-motion, and 2D animation. Among the top honorees was “Inkwo for When the Starving Return,” directed by Amanda Strong, which clinched the Grand Prize of 2,000 euros. … Read more