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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils 11 Compelling Entries for Crystal Globe Competition Ahead of 59th Edition

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KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is gearing up for its 59th edition with the announcement of its official selection and jury members. This year, the festival has revealed 11 films in its esteemed Crystal Globe Competition, deviating from its usual dozen. Highlights include the world premiere of Ondřej Provazník’s Sbormistr (also known as Broken Voices) and the Hungarian film Jimmy Jaguar by director Bence Fliegauf. The festival organizers have stated that one of the competition titles will come from Iran but will remain undisclosed until closer to the event … Read more

Join the Creative Elite: Nominations Now Open for Judges at the 46th AWARD Awards, Entries Invited!

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The 46th AWARD Awards, heralded as one of the premier events celebrating creative excellence in the Asia-Pacific region, has officially opened its doors for entries. The event, known for its rigorous celebration of standout achievements across various creative sectors including advertising, design, film, and more, is set for a significant edition in 2025. With a rich history of spotlighting transformative ideas and the talents behind them, the AWARD Awards invites industry leaders to take part in either competing or judging. Prospective judges are encouraged to apply by the deadline on January 10, 2025, at 2 … Read more

Yang Suiyi’s ‘Karst’ Clinches Top Honor at Pingyao International Film Festival, ‘The Sparrow In The Chimney’ Wins Among International Entries

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Pingyao, China — The eighth edition of the Pingyao International Film Festival concluded with a celebration of emerging talent and international narratives, highlighting new filmmakers alongside seasoned veterans in the cinematic world. This year’s festival, which took place in the ancient city from September 24-30, saw Chinese drama “Karst” and Swiss film “The Sparrow In The Chimney” come away with top honors. “Karst,” directed by Yang Suiyi, clinched the Best Film award in the Fei Mu Awards for Chinese directors with his narrative centered around a cattle breeder’s emotionally charged journey. This award not only … Read more

Perth’s PADC Unveils Star-Studded Jury for 2024 Skulls Awards Amid Record-Breaking Entries

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Perth, Australia — Following an intense two-week adjudication phase, details of the distinguished panel of judges for the 2024 Skulls Awards have surfaced, spearheaded by the Perth Advertising and Design Club (PADC). With the nominee chair, Adam Ferrier, founder of Thinkerbell, at the helm, the jury consists of over two dozen esteemed designers, creatives, and craft experts drawn from across Australia and New Zealand. Laura Vulling, PADC General Manager, lauded the panel’s rich diversity of experience, noting that it fostered robust evaluations and thoughtful discussions on each submission. Vulling highlighted the rigorous scrutiny each entry … Read more