The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) has announced the appointment of Fionnuala Halligan, outgoing Executive Editor of Screen International, as its new Director of International Programs, with a remit to work alongside Director of Arab Programs and Film Classics Antoine Khalife to shape and curate the burgeoning festival’s line-up. Longtime Screen International Chief Critic Fionnuala has worked alongside Red Sea Film Festival on the past three editions of Arab Stars of Tomorrow, Screen’s … [Read more...] about The Red Sea Film Foundation appoints Fionnuala Halligan as Director of International Programmes
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Hello, Love, Again breaks into US Box-Office Top 10
“Hello, Love, Again," starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, has made another historic milestone as it debuted at no. 8 in the US box-office, grossing over $2.4 million after it premiered in 248 sites. ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema and GMA Pictures’ first film collaboration also marked the biggest opening record for a Filipino film as well as the highest theater average over the weekend at $9,700. “Hello, Love, Again” opened with a domestic box-office gross of P85 million, the highest opening … [Read more...] about Hello, Love, Again breaks into US Box-Office Top 10
New cloud-based software solution launched
KAHA, a new Kiwi-made cloud-based software solution designed to make production simple by streamlining budgeting, scheduling, cash flow and staffing needs for film and television producers, celebrated its global launch at MIPCOM with a networking event. Founded by prolific New Zealand television producer Bailey Mackey, the man behind recent FremantleMedia format acquisition Sidewalk Karaoke as well as hit local series such as The GC, Marae and The Game Chef, KAHA’s innovative, effective, and … [Read more...] about New cloud-based software solution launched
Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore returns
Reed Exhibitions, organiser of Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore, has confirmed that this year’s edition of the leading entertainment content market in Asia will be held from December 3 – 6, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. ATF and ScreenSingapore is the hub for the TV and film industries to buy, sell, finance, distribute and co-produce across all entertainment platforms. Last year’s ATF and the 2nd edition of ScreenSingapore drew … [Read more...] about Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore returns
CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia promises unique exposure to industry this year
CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia, some of Asia’s largest information and communications technology (ICT) and media communications events, are set to return this year to showcase the latest technologies and trends for communications ecosystem. This year’s show will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore from June 18 – 21 and will have a special emphasis on content, as they bring together experts and exhibitors worldwide. The event will showcase the blend of … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia promises unique exposure to industry this year
Singapore’s MDA develops initiative to fund local filmmakers
Singapore – The Singapore Film Commission (SFC), part of the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), has launched the New Talent Feature Grant (NTFG), an initiative that aims to help up-and-coming film directors start their careers in feature film-making. The NTFG supports film directors to produce their first feature films in a variety of genres, including those of artistic and cultural value, such as documentaries, festival-oriented works, and films in non-English languages … [Read more...] about Singapore’s MDA develops initiative to fund local filmmakers
