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Star Power Shines at Venice: Jharrel Jerome and Teo Yoo to Judge Inaugural Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary

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Venice, Italy — Jharrel Jerome and Teo Yoo have been announced as jury members for the inaugural Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary at this year’s 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The event, currently underway, showcases a range of films that tackle significant social themes through documentary storytelling. Among the nominated documentaries are “Kabul, Between Prayers,” directed by Aboozar Amini; “My Father and Qaddafi” by Jihan K; “Nuestra Tierra” from Lucrecia Martel; “Notes of a True Criminal” by Alexander Rodnyansky and Andriy Alferov; “Cover-Up” from Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus; “Below The Clouds” directed by … Read more

Jharrel Jerome and Teo Yoo Join Jury for Golden Globes’ New Documentary Impact Prize

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Los Angeles — Actor and musician Jharrel Jerome and fellow actor Teo Yoo have been announced as jury members for the inaugural Golden Globes Impact Prize dedicated to documentary films. The prize aims to recognize documentary features presented at the Venice Film Festival that address pressing social issues through journalistic integrity and artistic innovation. This award is backed by the Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production, emphasizing the significance of storytelling in fostering awareness of critical social matters. The nominated entries for this year’s prize include a diverse range of films such as “Kabul, … Read more

Sho Miyake’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Triumphs at Locarno Film Festival with Golden Leopard Win

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Locarno, Switzerland — Sho Miyake’s film “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” has clinched the prestigious Golden Leopard award at the Locarno Film Festival, taking top honors in the main International Competition. The film has garnered praise for its poignant narrative about the unexpected connection between two individuals by the ocean. Notably adapted from Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga “Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside,” the film has been distributed by Bitters End and has charmed critics and audiences alike with its insightful storytelling. The jury, led by Rithy Panh, also acknowledged the film “White … Read more

"Locarno Film Festival Crowns Sho Miyake’s Two Seasons, Two Strangers with Coveted Golden Leopard Award"

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Locarno, Switzerland — The 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival applauded Sho Miyake’s Japanese drama Two Seasons, Two Strangers, which garnered the prestigious Pardo d’Oro, or Golden Leopard, during a ceremony on Saturday. This event marks a significant moment as it represents Japan’s return to the festival’s international competition lineup. Based on the manga Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside by Yoshiharu Tsuge, the film centers on Lee, a scriptwriter navigating the intricacies of her personal life. Locarno’s artistic director, Giona A. Nazzaro, expressed enthusiasm about Japan’s re-entry into the … Read more