Singapore– The spotlight shone on a new generation of film auteurs this afternoon, as a total of 20 awards were presented to 22 unique youth filmmakers from local Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) at the 2nd National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) Ceremony. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) bagged the Best Overall School Award for the second consecutive year, with 13 wins including the Best Visual Effects, Best Editing, Best Production Design, Best Direction, and the DBS Best Picture … [Read more...] about National Youth Film Awards 2016
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Red Arrow stake in 44 Blue
Munich / Los Angeles- Red Arrow Entertainment Group has taken a majority stake of 65 percent in U.S.-based independent production company 44 Blue Productions. This acquisition represents a further strategic investment for Red Arrow to broaden its factual entertainment portfolio and grow its presence in the U.S. With the addition of 44 Blue, Red Arrow now has nine U.S.-based companies in the group. … [Read more...] about Red Arrow stake in 44 Blue
Viral Fest Asia 2016
Bali, Indonesia– Viral Fest Asia 2016 was officially launched at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park by Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Yang Terhormat Dr. Ir. Pak Arief Yahya. The inugaral edition of the festival is by presented by leading Asian digital media entertainment group, WebTVAsia. Guests were treated to all-night performances by a host of the most exciting Asian performers including Michiyo (Malaysia) & Fatdoo (Korea), Jannine Wiegel (Thailand), Yoshimoto Comedian (Japan), … [Read more...] about Viral Fest Asia 2016
Arkena and Akamai partner
Paris- Arkena has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Akamai. Part of Akamai’s NetAlliance Programme (NAP), the partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced media services worldwide. By combining its live and on-demand media management services with the scale and reach of Akamai’s global CDN, Arkena will be able to offer clients a complete solution to deliver high-quality video across networks and connected devices. As part of the agreement, Arkena will also … [Read more...] about Arkena and Akamai partner
NHK launches GRAND SUMO Highlights
Tokyo- In light of the upcoming grand sumo tournaments, NHK WORLD TV will be starting GRAND SUMO Highlights, a daily round-up of the six grand sumo tournaments taking place in Japan, with the Nagoya tournament being first up. The programme focuses on the top Makuuchi division and the most rousing matches of the day. GRAND SUMO Highlights includes introductions to sumo history and "Sumopedia" vignettes on Saturday and Sunday. This is a sensational time for sumo, with a yokozuna (grand … [Read more...] about NHK launches GRAND SUMO Highlights
Formagination 2016
Formagination, the annual competition created by Armoza Formats that aims at opening Israeli creativity to the international market, will be held in Tel Aviv during the Globes MAD (Marketing, Advertising, Digital Music) convention. This year, a record number of format ideas were submitted, out of which five finalists were selected to pitch to an international panel of judges and the audience. The finalists for this year’s Formagination come with various career experiences and include … [Read more...] about Formagination 2016