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George Miller and Mandy Walker to Lead Esteemed Jury at 2024 FilmLight Colour Awards

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LONDON — FilmLight has officially confirmed its impressive lineup for the 2024 FilmLight Colour Awards, announcing the addition of renowned Australian film director, George Miller, as the guest of honor and award-winning cinematographer Mandy Walker as the president of the jury. With these high-profile figures at the helm, the upcoming event is expected to draw significant attention from the global film community. George Miller, celebrated for his innovative direction in the “Mad Max” saga, including the acclaimed “Mad Max: Fury Road” which garnered six Academy Awards, will be honored at the ceremony. Miller’s films, heralded … Read more

George Miller and Mandy Walker to Lead Esteemed Jury at FilmLight Color Awards During EnergaCamerimage Festival

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TORUN, Poland — The world of cinematic color grading takes center stage at the international cinematography film festival, EnergaCamerimage, scheduled for Nov. 16-23, where the FilmLight Color Awards will celebrate the artistry of colorists who bring visual narratives to life. This year, the jury will be chaired by the acclaimed cinematographer Mandy Walker, known for her Oscar-nominated work on “Elvis,” with “Mad Max” saga luminary George Miller serving as the guest of honor. The awards highlight the crucial role of colorists in filmmaking, a craft that has gained prominence alongside advances in digital technology which … Read more

Judge Reserves Ruling on Release of Transcripts in the Controversial Death of Inmate Matthew Walker: Family Seeks Justice

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A judge in Punta Gorda, Florida has reserved ruling on whether grand jury instructions and other records related to the death of an inmate in state custody can be made public. The motion was filed by attorney Colleen MacAlister on behalf of Christopher Crowley, who is seeking the release of the grand jury records regarding the 2014 death of Matthew Walker. Walker, 46, died while incarcerated at the Charlotte County Correctional Institute. Crowley, who ran for state attorney in the Republican primary in 2018, has also filed a lawsuit against the … Read more

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Against Akron Over Protests Following Police Killing of Jayland Walker

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AKRON, Ohio – The city of Akron has reached a settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by 24 individuals who were arrested during protests in early July 2022 following the killing of Jayland Walker by Akron police officers. The suit, filed in June of 2023 against the City of Akron, then-Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, and Akron police officers, alleged that the defendants violated the constitutional rights of peaceful demonstrators protesting the 2022 police shooting of Jayland Walker. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 24 plaintiffs, including national activists Bianca Austin, aunt of … Read more