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Global Cinema Advertising Association, UN Celebrate World Food Day

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 09:55 -- Nick Dager

Last week, in recognition of World Food Day, the Global Cinema Advertising Association (SAWA) and the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a global cinema campaign to spotlight the vital role small-scale farmers play in feeding the world. A New Day, an award-winning 45-second cinema spot, highlighting the lives of rural people and farming communities in Tunisia and northern Africa—one of the world’s harshest and most fragile desert environments—will be screened across cinema theatres worldwide.

Saving White Bird

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:49 -- Nick Dager

Up to the moment the cameras rolled, cinematographer Matthias Königswieser, AAC wasn’t sure White Bird: A Wonder Story would actually happen. Production of the feature film began in Prague in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, when most of Europe was on lockdown. Transporting crew, talent, and equipment required herculean effort and contingency planning, and if key personnel or talent tested positive for covid, the entire schedule could be upended, or the production could be shut down. Lay on top of those difficulties a cold, mucky winter, and you have a recipe for what could have been a disaster.

Making a Classic New York Comedy

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:38 -- Nick Dager

Directed by Pamela Adlon, Babes is a heartfelt, contemporary comedy set in New York City. At its core, the movie is about the deep love and strong friendship between Eden (played by co-writer and producer Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau). The feature blends humor with deep emotional resonance as the two friends navigate family life and motherhood. With its timeless visual style, the film captures the charm of classic cinema while grounding its narrative in the present day. The project's distinct look was crafted through the close collaboration of cinematographer Jeffrey Kim and Light Iron colorist Keith Jenson.

Dune Screenwriter Set to Direct Film for Laika

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 09:24 -- Nick Dager

The award-winning studio Laika is expanding its live action slate with an original film written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Jon Spaihts (Dune, Passengers, Doctor Strange), who makes his directorial debut with this sci-fi thriller. The as-yet untitled film tells the tale of a woman investigating a mystery that took place during a week she cannot remember.

Award-Winning Short Set to Become a Feature Film

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 09:16 -- Nick Dager

Will Mauricette began working on his short film Spare Me in the summer of 2022, just before his junior year at Ringling College of Art and Design. It has since been selected for entry to more than 20 film festivals and earned a number of awards—including 2024 Best Picture from the Mometu College Shorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. Mometu, a streaming service specializing in independent and international titles, subsequently awarded funding to adapt Spare Me into a full-length film.

Tasveer Film Festival to be held October 15-20 in Seattle

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 10:29 -- Nick Dager

The 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival & Market will be held October 15-20 in Seattle, Washington. The festival will feature the exclusive premiere of Tasveer Film Market, the first of its kind outside of South Asia to facilitate South Asia, designed to facilitate global representation of the South Asian film industry while boosting the local creative economy of the region.

Ryan’s World the Movie Coming to Cinemas Worldwide

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:13 -- Nick Dager

Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure marks the first-ever wide theatrical distribution of a digital-creator driven film, starring a digital-creator cast with a massive global following of 207 million subscribers across YouTube accounts. The international expansion will allow kids and families in Canada, the UK and Ireland the opportunity to experience this first-of-its-kind film, while solidifying the Ryan’s World brand as a powerhouse in family entertainment and the strong demand from fans beyond the U.S. market.

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