Monte-Carlo – The 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival was officially opened at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco this evening by H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco on behalf of the Festival’s Honorary President, S.A.S. Prince Albert II. Presidents and members of the 2015 Golden Nymph juries were introduced on stage followed by the presentation by Princess Charlene of the highly coveted Crystal Nymph, which was awarded to leading actress Patricia Arquette in recognition of her … [Read more...] about 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival opens
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Fund-raising concert for Nepal Earthquake victims
“Is the rich world aware of how four billion of the six billion live? If we were aware, we would want to help out, we'd want to get involved,” said Bill Gates. The earthquake that shook Nepal six weeks ago equally shook the entire world. It was the worst natural disaster to strike Nepal that killed thousands of people and rendered even more number of people homeless. To help Nepal earthquake victims, aid has arrived from all corners of the world through govt. as well as non-govt. … [Read more...] about Fund-raising concert for Nepal Earthquake victims
CLASSICA honoured with PromaxBDA Global Excellence
Munich − CLASSICA is honoured with the worldwide most important design-award PromaxBDA Global Excellence. The channel for classical music, currently broadcasted on five continents in 31 countries, achieved the award in gold in the category logo design on Thursday night in Los Angeles. In March, CLASSICA had already received the prestigious award in Gold for the best channel branding and in Silver for Best OnAir Ident campaign at European level. The bda creative in Munich, created and … [Read more...] about CLASSICA honoured with PromaxBDA Global Excellence
BHP expands in-house talent ahead of new slate
Singapore – Asia’s largest independent TV production company Beach House Pictures (BHP) is adding to its experienced in-house team with four new international hires and expansion across its post-production division ahead of a number of new greenlit series. New Head of Production Tim Franklin joins BHP from the UK. Franklin has more than 30 years experience in content production as a Senior Production Manager, Director and Line Producer across a variety of different genres. His career … [Read more...] about BHP expands in-house talent ahead of new slate
Docunexion : Quebec-France 2015-2016
Makila, a Montreal-based production coop, launches Docunexion: Quebec-France 2015-2016 in collaboration with the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) and Sunny Side of the Doc to strengthen the cooperation, the co-creation and the co-production of documentary interactive projects between Quebec and France. This cultural exchange aims to foster and expand the already existing ties between the two territories through workshops, case studies and opportunities that allow producers of … [Read more...] about Docunexion : Quebec-France 2015-2016
Three industry leaders join SMF Advisory Board
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) welcomed three new members to the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) Advisory Board. They are: Irene Ang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FLY Entertainment Clara Cheo, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Village Ryan Lim, Principal Consultant and Founding Partner of QED Consulting The SMF is one of the region’s premier film and TV events. It comprises the Singapore International Film Festival, Asian TV Forum & Market (ATF), … [Read more...] about Three industry leaders join SMF Advisory Board
