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Brady Panel at Sundance Film Festival on Hollywood's Role in Preventing Gun Violence to Feature Brady, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Filmmakers

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, January 21st, gun violence prevention will take the main stage at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The panel, "Storytelling and Gun Safety: Changing the Narrative to Save Lives," will feature Brady President Kris Brown, gun violence survivor Rep. Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Sundance-featured actor/filmmaker Clark Gregg and producers Jelani Johnson and Laura Lewis. The Ankler Editorial Director Richard Rushfield will moderate the meaningful discussion focusing on Hollywood's role in preventing gun violence by modeling responsible gun ownership and showing the consequences of reckless gun use.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, January 21st, gun violence prevention will take the main stage at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival .
  • The Ankler Editorial Director Richard Rushfield will moderate the meaningful discussion focusing on Hollywood's role in preventing gun violence by modeling responsible gun ownership and showing the consequences of reckless gun use.
  • Brady, the nation's leading gun violence prevention group, is empowering our nation's storytellers to #ShowGunSafety on screen for a safer America free of gun violence.
  • At Sundance Film Festival, more filmmakers and creatives will have the opportunity to learn how they, too, can end gun violence through their art and creativity.

4th Hainan Island International Film Festival wraps up in Sanya

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Monday, December 26, 2022

The 4th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) wrapped up in the tropical city of Sanya in China's southern Hainan Province on Sunday, as the winners of the "Golden Coconut Awards" for on- and off-screen accomplishments were unveiled at the festival's closing ceremony on Saturday night.

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  • The 4th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) wrapped up in the tropical city of Sanya in China's southern Hainan Province on Sunday, as the winners of the "Golden Coconut Awards" for on- and off-screen accomplishments were unveiled at the festival's closing ceremony on Saturday night.
  • An Argentine film, "Trenque Lauquen", directed by Laura Citarella, won the Best Picture award, with "Aftersun," a drama directed by Charlotte Wells, winning the Special Jury Prize.
  • ", directed by Rafiki Fariala, won the Best Documentary award, and Thanasis Neofortistos's "Airhostess-737" won the Best Short Film award.
  • Marco Müller, an internationally renowned curator, film historian, critic and film producer, served as the film festival's artistic director and joined the curatorial team to select the highest-quality films for the festival.

4th Hainan Island International Film Festival wraps up in Sanya

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Monday, December 26, 2022

The 4th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) wrapped up in the tropical city of Sanya in China's southern Hainan Province on Sunday, as the winners of the "Golden Coconut Awards" for on- and off-screen accomplishments were unveiled at the festival's closing ceremony on Saturday night.

Key Points: 
  • The 4th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) wrapped up in the tropical city of Sanya in China's southern Hainan Province on Sunday, as the winners of the "Golden Coconut Awards" for on- and off-screen accomplishments were unveiled at the festival's closing ceremony on Saturday night.
  • An Argentine film, "Trenque Lauquen", directed by Laura Citarella, won the Best Picture award, with "Aftersun," a drama directed by Charlotte Wells, winning the Special Jury Prize.
  • ", directed by Rafiki Fariala, won the Best Documentary award, and Thanasis Neofortistos's "Airhostess-737" won the Best Short Film award.
  • Marco Müller, an internationally renowned curator, film historian, critic and film producer, served as the film festival's artistic director and joined the curatorial team to select the highest-quality films for the festival.

Cultured Focus Magazine's Annual Awards and Diversity in Film Symposium Celebrated Leaders in Film at the 79th Venice International Film Festival 2022

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cultured Focus Magazine held its star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cultured Focus Magazine held its star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022.
  • His film work in 2018's "Breaths" gained him an award at the 2019 Sorrento Film Festival.
  • The work has already won many accolades including, most recently, Best Director of a Foreign Short Film at the Madrid International Film Festival 2022.
  • Her film KANDAKA was featured as part of the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

Cultured Focus Magazine's Annual Awards and Diversity in Film Symposium Celebrated Leaders in Film at the 79th Venice International Film Festival 2022

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cultured Focus Magazine held its star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cultured Focus Magazine held its star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022.
  • His film work in 2018's "Breaths" gained him an award at the 2019 Sorrento Film Festival.
  • The work has already won many accolades including, most recently, Best Director of a Foreign Short Film at the Madrid International Film Festival 2022.
  • Her film KANDAKA was featured as part of the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

National Geographic Documentary Films and Neon Bring FIRE OF LOVE to Theaters Nationwide for an Exclusive One-Night-Only Event on Aug. 24

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

National Geographic Documentary Films and Neon announced today that they will bring their hit film FIRE OF LOVE, directed by Sara Dosa, to theaters nationwide for a one-night-only special screening event on Aug. 24.

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  • National Geographic Documentary Films and Neon announced today that they will bring their hit film FIRE OF LOVE, directed by Sara Dosa, to theaters nationwide for a one-night-only special screening event on Aug. 24.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005767/en/
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    FIRE OF LOVE was initially released in theaters in select cities on Wednesday, July 6, and rolled out nationwide throughout the summer.
  • Documentary Competition at the Sundance Film Festival and has since played at many other prestigious festivals, including New Directors/New Films, Hot Docs, True/False, CPH:DOX, and Doc10.
  • FIRE OF LOVE tells a story of primordial creation and destruction, following two bold explorers as they venture into the unknown, all for the sake of love.

CULTURED FOCUS MAGAZINE TO PRESENT ANNUAL AWARDS AND DIVERSITY IN FILM SYMPOSIUM DURING 79th VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Monday, August 22, 2022

NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cultured Focus Magazine will hold its annual star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cultured Focus Magazine will hold its annual star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022.
  • Noted Italian actress and film director Daphne Di Cinto will receive the Cultured Focus Visionary in Film Award.
  • The awards presentation will be held in conjunction with the Cultured Focus Symposium on Diversity in Film moderated by award-winning actress and writer Francesca Van Horne.
  • Cultured Focus is an entertainment news magazine that provides the latest in arts and culture within United States and globally.

CULTURED FOCUS MAGAZINE TO PRESENT ANNUAL AWARDS AND DIVERSITY IN FILM SYMPOSIUM DURING 79th VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Monday, August 22, 2022

NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cultured Focus Magazine will hold its annual star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and VENICE, Italy, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cultured Focus Magazine will hold its annual star-studded Cultured Focus Awards Ceremony and Diversity in Film Symposium at 2:30 pm at Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy, on Monday, September 5, 2022.
  • Noted Italian actress and film director Daphne Di Cinto will receive the Cultured Focus Visionary in Film Award.
  • The awards presentation will be held in conjunction with the Cultured Focus Symposium on Diversity in Film moderated by award-winning actress and writer Francesca Van Horne.
  • Cultured Focus is an entertainment news magazine that provides the latest in arts and culture within United States and globally.

6th Ulju Mountain Film Festival Competition Award Winner Announcement and Accomplishment

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The Best Alpinism & Climbing Film was awarded to Everest The Hard Way by Pavol BARAB who won the grand prize at the 2017 2nd Ulju Mountain Film Festival.

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  • The Best Alpinism & Climbing Film was awarded to Everest The Hard Way by Pavol BARAB who won the grand prize at the 2017 2nd Ulju Mountain Film Festival.
  • The Best Adventure & Exploration Film went to Into the Storm, which was directed by Adam BROWN who won the grand prize at the 2020 Kendal Mountain Festival.\nThe Best Nature & People Film was bestowed to The Magnitude of All Things by Jennifer ABBOTT.
  • The Special Jury Prize went to Climbing by KIM Hye-mi, which was the only Korean film in the International Competition section.
  • The jury\'s Special Mention went to Marcin POLAR\'s The Tough.\nThe Youth Jury Special Award, which was meaningful as students of Ulsan Cheonsang High School participated as jurors, unanimously selected by Rahim ZABIHI from Iran.\nThe 6th Ulju Mountain Film Festival recorded approximately 3,600 offline audiences and about 18,000 online audiences, thus recording around 21,600 total number of audiences.

PeaceJam announces Special Jury Prize Opening and Jury Composition for the 2020 Monte Carlo Television Festival

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

DENVER, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The PeaceJam Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of an impressive panel for the 4th Annual PeaceJam Special Jury Prize within the Monte Carlo Television Festival.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The PeaceJam Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of an impressive panel for the 4th Annual PeaceJam Special Jury Prize within the Monte Carlo Television Festival.
  • The purpose of the prize is to recognize outstanding Television Films that embody the spirit of the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • The Peacejam Special Jury Prize adds a unique humanitarian component to the Television Festival.
  • The world renowned Monte Carlo Television Festival was established in 1961 by Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace, the former actress Grace Kelly.