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Hot Docs Festival Shines Spotlight on Global Stories as ‘I, Poppy’ Takes Top Honors

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Toronto, Canada — The 32nd edition of the internationally acclaimed Hot Docs nonprofit film festival celebrated its winners during an awards ceremony last night, highlighting the best in documentary filmmaking. The festival’s top honor for Best International Feature Documentary was awarded to I, Poppy, a compelling film by Vivek Chaudhary that follows a son’s struggles against corrupt authorities while his mother manages their poppy farm in India. This accolade comes with a cash prize of $10,000. The jury praised I, Poppy for its intricate storytelling, describing it as "a film of negotiations" that deftly explores … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Set for Cannes Film Festival’s 78th Edition: Halle Berry and Fellow Cinematic Luminaries to Award Top Honors

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CANNES, France — This year’s Cannes Film Festival, taking place from May 13 to May 24, will feature a distinguished jury comprising Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani, Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sangsoo, Carlos Reygadas, and Jeremy Strong. They will join Jury President Juliet Binoche for the prestigious event. The group will judge 21 films competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, as well as other accolades including the Grand Prix, Jury Prize, and awards for Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Actor. Halle Berry, an influential American actress and filmmaker, made history as the … Read more

Melbourne Jury Gears Up for Gerety Awards: Spotlight on Emerging Trends and Top Campaigns Ahead of Global Shortlist Announcement

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Melbourne, Australia — The 2025 Gerety Awards are set to spotlight creativity and innovation in advertising, with a jury session scheduled for June 12. This gathering will not only define the global shortlist for the awards but also select the top Australian agency and production company of the year. Participants are encouraged to submit a five-minute reel showcasing up to three works completed within the last year for consideration in these categories. In an effort to maintain a focus on quality, any submitted portfolios should not include logos or branding, except for the thumbnail image. … Read more

Romanian Leaders to Spotlight Top Ad Campaigns in 2025 Gerety Awards: Insights & Recognitions Ahead

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Bucharest, Romania — This Wednesday, June 11th, marks a significant gathering for the advertising industry as jury members from Central and Eastern Europe assemble to dissect key trends and highlight standout campaigns from the 2025 Gerety Awards. During the session, these leaders will also determine the region’s top agency and production company of the year. The event serves not only as a platform for honor but also as a forum for setting the global benchmarks, as these executives contribute to the Gerety Awards’ worldwide shortlist. Every year, agencies and production companies keen to earn the … Read more