Horizons

Tokyo International Film Festival Celebrates Cinematic Giants and New Horizons Amidst Historic Japan-Italy Film Treaty

by

Tokyo, Japan – The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opened its doors to both seasoned and aspiring filmmakers, showcasing a significant chapter in cinematic history with the signing of a co-production treaty between Japan and Italy. As global cinema evolves, the festival spotlighted the enduring value of film history and the unique experience of cinema viewing. With the ink still fresh on the Japan-Italy treaty, TIFF proudly immersed attendees in the art of filmmaking from these two prolific film-producing nations. Among the array of classics shown, Federico Fellini’s masterpieces "La Dolce Vita" and "8 1/2" … Read more

From UK’s Courts to Astana’s Legal Vanguard: Baron Burnett Charts New Judicial Horizons at AIFC

by

Astana, Kazakhstan — Ian Duncan Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court in November 2023, brings a rich legal background and formidable expertise, having previously held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales until earlier this year. Born in Sussex, UK, in 1958, Burnett’s illustrious career began to take shape in his teenage years when he decided to pursue law, a field in which he would later handle several landmark cases and contribute to significant judicial inquiries. Burnett’s legal journey … Read more

“Matthew Rankin’s ‘Universal Language’ Conquers MIFF 2024, Claiming Coveted Bright Horizons Award”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-373fptEXI[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rorqLC7mvp0[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRZeHBJpy4g[/embed]

by

Melbourne, Australia – The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), Australia’s oldest film festival, continues its tradition of celebrating innovative filmmaking with the presentation of the 2024 Bright Horizons Award. This year, the prestigious accolade went to “Universal Language” directed by Matthew Rankin, a film that intricately weaves a narrative set in a Winnipeg reminiscent of 1980s Iran, complete with Farsi and French dialogues. This award not only recognizes Rankin’s visionary storytelling but also supports emerging directors with a substantial prize of $140,000, marking it as one of the most substantial in the global film festival … Read more