Prize

‘Girls Will Be Girls’ Triumphs at Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles, Clinching Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature

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Los Angeles, USA – At the heart of the bustling movie scene, a new Indian drama, “Girls Will Be Girls,” produced by Bollywood actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, has clinched the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2024. The winning film brings youthful energy and intricate storytelling under the direction of Shuchi Talati, while featuring prominent roles played by Preeti Panigrahi and Kani Kusruti. The festival, which is a significant platform for Indian filmmakers in the Western hemisphere, ran from June 27 through June 30 in … Read more

Arundhati Roy Crowned with 2024 PEN Pinter Prize for Her Fierce Literary Voice

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London, UK – Acclaimed author Arundhati Roy has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize, an accolade recognizing writers who confront society with the “unflinching, unswerving” gaze that Harold Pinter, the award’s namesake and Nobel laureate, advocated for in his literature. Established by English PEN in 2009, the award celebrates literary figures who demonstrate a relentless pursuit of truth in their work. The ceremony, slated for October 10 at the British Library, will not only honor Roy but will also feature her delivering a thematic address. Roy, an esteemed novelist and … Read more

Connecticut Business Owner Indicted for Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Involving Prize Insurance Business

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NORWALK, Connecticut – A business owner from Norwalk, Connecticut has been indicted on six counts of fraud related to his prize insurance business. Kevin Kolenda, the owner of Hole-In-Won LLC, allegedly defrauded dozens of organizations and individuals out of nearly $1 million. Hole-In-Won provided prize insurance for events such as golf tournaments and fishing contests through its website, claiming to be the most successful prize insurance company in the world. The indictment accuses Kolenda of collecting approximately $850,000 in insurance premiums under false pretenses and failing to pay more than $100,000 in prize costs. The … Read more

“Snow in Midsummer” Takes Top Prize at Hong Kong International Film Festival, Highlighting Tragic Historical Massacre

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HONG KONG – “Snow in Midsummer” emerged as the winner of the best film for young cinema competition (Chinese-language) at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The film, which examines the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese during post-election unrest, offers a somber exploration of the historical event. Liang Ming took home the best director award for “Carefree Days,” while Lyu Xingchen won the best actress award for her performance in the same film. Jason King was recognized as the best actor for his role in “A Journey in Spring.” In the competition for non-Chinese films, … Read more