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Dolby Announces GFS Film School Winners

Mon, 09/19/2022 - 10:37 -- Nick Dager

Dolby Laboratories today announced the winners of the Dolby Institute x Ghetto Film School Filmmaker Challenge: Finish the Script Year 2. The program challenges GFS alumni ages 18—35 to create an original short film proposal in response to a creative prompt from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and returning mentor Carlos López Estrada (Raya and the Last Dragon, Blindspotting). This year’s winners are filmmakers Kaitlyn Ali, Britney Bautista, Miguel Ramirez, and Thomas Sawyer.

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SOC Accepting Submissions for Technical Achievement Awards

Mon, 09/12/2022 - 11:51 -- Nick Dager

The Society of Camera Operators is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Society of Camera Operators Technical Achievement Awards. All submissions must be for technology that is used by the camera operator and camera crew during production, and applications must be submitted by November 30, 2022. The winning award recipients will be presented in-person at the SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards dinner and celebration on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Loews Hollywood Hot

Göteborg Supports Ukrainian Filmmaker at Festivals; Calls for Grant Submissions

Mon, 09/05/2022 - 09:35 -- Nick Dager

Antonio Lukich, one of the four Ukrainian directors visiting Göteborg Film Festival on a residency stay for three months will be showing the world premiere of his second feature film, the black comedy Luxembourg, Luxembourg at the Venice International Film Festival and at the Toronto International Film Festival. At the same time, the Göteborg Film Fund has opened submissions for development grants for filmmakers working within Ukraine.

ShowEast Cites Three in Honoring Entire Exhibition Industry with Icon Award

Wed, 08/31/2022 - 09:43 -- Nick Dager

ShowEast and the National Association of Concessionaires have announced that the 2022 ShowEast Icon Award will be presented to the entire motion picture exhibition industry, as represented by three unique companies and people: Marcus Theatres represented by Rob Novak, Santikos Theatres represented by Rob Lehman and Cranford Theatres represented by Doreen Sayegh are each credited with leading the NAC, and the exhibition industry out of the pandemic and into recovery.

Location Managers Honor Red Nation Celebration Institute

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 11:15 -- Nick Dager

Last Saturday the ninth annual Location Managers Guild International Awards show was held at Los Angeles Center Studios. The LMGI Awards honor the outstanding and creative visual contributions by location professionals in film, television, and commercials from around the globe. Outstanding service by film commissions is also recognized for their support above and beyond during the production process.

HollyShorts Now Sponsored by Zeiss Cinematography

Mon, 08/15/2022 - 09:21 -- Nick Dager

For the eighteenth year, HollyShorts is presenting its Academy qualifying short film festival in person at TCL Chinese Theaters, Japan House Hollywood, and streaming on Bitpix TV. The festival is underway and runs through August 20. For the first time, Zeiss cinematography is pleased to sponsor the new HollyShorts Zeiss Achievement in Cinematography Award and participate in other festival events.

Nominees Announced for Golden Trailer Awards

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 11:39 -- Nick Dager

The nominees have been announced for the 22nd annual Golden Trailer Awards ceremony, which will be held live at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, October 6th. This year’s awards represent the ever-evolving entertainment industry. The 2022 jury consists of top-level directors, producers, actors, writers, executives, and advertising creatives as well as program host, renowned comedian and NBC talk show personality, Henry Cho.

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