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Suspense Drama 'The Lonely Warrior' Sets New Records, Raising the Bar for iQIYI 'Light On Theater'

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Friday, January 5, 2024

After Cheng's release, he reunites with his former colleagues, who have since transitioned to ordinary lives, and together they embark on an unwavering quest for truth.

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  • After Cheng's release, he reunites with his former colleagues, who have since transitioned to ordinary lives, and together they embark on an unwavering quest for truth.
  • Against the backdrop of numerous hardships, they work to unravel the mysterious case and pursue the elusive suspect.
  • Ying DAI, senior vice president of iQIYI, and the chief producer of the series, highlighted that The Lonely Warrior is not just a standard suspense drama.
  • iQIYI's 'Light On Theater' series has emerged as a cornerstone of its suspense genre endeavors, injecting freshness and creativity into Chinese entertainment.

Wang Haige, a man who dedicated himself to establishing prestigious international film awards, has resigned from his position as the chairman of Huading Awards

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Friday, December 29, 2023

This meant that the filmmaker, who was dubbed the "Huading Dream Builder," had to formally say goodbye to the Huading Awards.

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  • This meant that the filmmaker, who was dubbed the "Huading Dream Builder," had to formally say goodbye to the Huading Awards.
  • Wang Haige was chosen as the Huading Awards chairman in September 2017.
  • He advocated the creation of a top-tier film award and implemented a significant overhaul of the Huading Awards throughout that six-year period.
  • The Huading Awards have also gradually changed from the "People's Word of Mouth Awards" to the "Global Audience Word of Mouth Awards".

The 6th West Lake International Documentary Festival (IDF) Held in Hangzhou

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Friday, December 1, 2023

HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Lake International Documentary Festival (IDF), hosted by China Academy of Art, is a high standard platform for the arts and the humanities that promotes documentaries through competition, forums, screenings, pitching and workshops, which is held by the side of West Lake, Hangzhou, China during every golden autumn.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Lake International Documentary Festival (IDF), hosted by China Academy of Art, is a high standard platform for the arts and the humanities that promotes documentaries through competition, forums, screenings, pitching and workshops, which is held by the side of West Lake, Hangzhou, China during every golden autumn.
  • The 6th West Lake International Documentary Festival (IDF2023) was held from 24th to 26th November, 2023 in Hangzhou, China, with three sections including IDF Competition, IDF Forum and Glory of Documentary Screening Section.
  • IDF2023 invited documentary filmmakers, production companies, distributors, scholars, press at home and abroad to visit Hangzhou to share the glory of documentary.
  • It took the jury three days to decide on the winner of "IDF Best Short Documentary", "IDF Best Chinese Documentary", "IDF Special Mention", and "IDF Best Documentary".

Cinekid for Professionals presents a comprehensive industry programme, igniting innovation and collaboration

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cinekid for Professionals presents its extensive international industry programme. As a crucial part of Cinekid Festival 2023, world's largest media and film festival for children, they welcome over three hundred professionals in the children's film industry annually. The Cinekid for Professionals industry programme starts on October 24, at the main location of Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam Noord. On the agenda are an exclusive view of the project Sam & Julia, a special keynote from the Animation Art Director at Pixar Animation Studios, Deanna Marsigliese, and the celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the talent development programmes, Cinekid Script LAB.

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  • AMSTERDAM, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cinekid for Professionals presents its extensive international industry programme.
  • The Cinekid for Professionals industry programme starts on October 24, at the main location of Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam Noord.
  • Heleen Rouw, Director of Cinekid: "At Cinekid Festival, we connect the creators with our young audience in all activities.
  • Cinekid for Professionals (CfP) provides comprehensive year-round industry programming for film professionals, targeting the entire life cycle of a film.

Cinekid for Professionals presents a comprehensive industry programme, igniting innovation and collaboration

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cinekid for Professionals presents its extensive international industry programme. As a crucial part of Cinekid Festival 2023, world's largest media and film festival for children, they welcome over three hundred professionals in the children's film industry annually. The Cinekid for Professionals industry programme starts on October 24, at the main location of Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam Noord. On the agenda are an exclusive view of the project Sam & Julia, a special keynote from the Animation Art Director at Pixar Animation Studios, Deanna Marsigliese, and the celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the talent development programmes, Cinekid Script LAB.

Key Points: 
  • AMSTERDAM, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cinekid for Professionals presents its extensive international industry programme.
  • The Cinekid for Professionals industry programme starts on October 24, at the main location of Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam Noord.
  • Heleen Rouw, Director of Cinekid: "At Cinekid Festival, we connect the creators with our young audience in all activities.
  • Cinekid for Professionals (CfP) provides comprehensive year-round industry programming for film professionals, targeting the entire life cycle of a film.

SPEY RESOURCES CORP. ANNOUNCES KASLO, BC SILVER PROJECT ADVANCES

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Vancouver, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spey Resources Corp. (CSE: SPEY) (OTC: SPEYF) (FRA: 2JS) ("Spey” or the "Company") announces that it has received the results from its June 23 soil sampling, rock chip and reconnaissance work on its 42 claims west of the town of Kaslo, BC Canada.

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  • Additional work was completed on the Silver Bell – Silver Bear trend and the Cat occurrence.
  • A total of 207 soil samples were collected along predetermined soil lines (green on above map) at a 25 m spacing.
  • Field duplicates and blanks were inserted at a rate of 2 QC samples per 50 soil samples.
  • The Silver Bear – Silver Bell* trend is defined as a > 1 km long SW-NE trending set of mineral occurrences in the south-west portion of the Property.

ALATION MEDIA ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE RELEASE OF AWARD-WINNING FILM "PUBLISH OR PERISH" ON AMAZON

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot on the heels of a high-profile Hollywood premiere and numerous festival awards, Alation Media proudly announces the nationwide release of the critically-acclaimed film "Publish or Perish" on Amazon Prime.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot on the heels of a high-profile Hollywood premiere and numerous festival awards, Alation Media proudly announces the nationwide release of the critically-acclaimed film "Publish or Perish" on Amazon Prime.
  • A week prior to the Hollywood premiere, Alation Media, a subsidiary of Parsonex Enterprises, re-acquired the global rights to the film.
  • A special German-dubbed release is under consideration and may coincide with the Berlin Film Festival in February.
  • For more information on "Publish or Perish" and to delve into the groundbreaking contributions of Alation Media and Parsonex, visit www.publishorperishmovie.com .

Chris Cardillo is Called to Duty Producing His Next Feature Length Film

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Cardillo has completed producer duties on his latest film, Called to Duty, coming to theaters June 2023. Called to Duty features strong female leads in front of, and behind, the camera in a high octane action drama movie.

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  • MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Cardillo has completed producer duties on his latest film, Called to Duty, coming to theaters June 2023.
  • Called to Duty features strong female leads in front of, and behind, the camera in a high octane action drama movie.
  • Called to Duty successfully aired at the Berlinale Film Festival in early 2023 with a theatrical, and video on demand, release set for June 2023.
  • Chris Cardillo has produced several film projects including Fight Valley (2016), Worthless (2018), The Mint (2022) among other titles and projects.

Global Ministers & Ambassador Forum Held in Macau, Multinational Guests Talked About the Exchange and Integration of World Film Culture

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The eight guests expressed their views on the topic of "Cultural Exchange and Integration of the World Film Industry In the Context of Globalization".

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  • The eight guests expressed their views on the topic of "Cultural Exchange and Integration of the World Film Industry In the Context of Globalization".
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502006039/en/
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    Film has become a cultural link to the world.
  • This forum aims to provide a high-end dialogue platform for embassies, consulates and film institutions in China to discuss cooperation and create more favorable conditions for promoting global film culture exchange.
  • The Global Ministers & Ambassadors Forum enhanced the exchange of film culture between countries and became one of the highlights of the 1st World Film Industry Conference.

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2023's Special Site & Online Venue Open TODAY; About 200 Works Selected from Over 5,215 Entries; Nominated Films Leading to the Academy Awards® Announced!

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

SHIBUYA WARD, Japan, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SSFF & ASIA 2023, one of the largest international short film festivals and accredited by the Academy Awards announced today the nominated films and special screening. https://shortshorts.org/2023/en/

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  • The online venue opens today, where you can enjoy selected short films from world until July 10th.
  • In the Japan section of the official competition leading to the Academy Awards nomination, short films featuring actors turned directors as Tao Tsuchiya is among the nominees.
  • We will deliver a lineup that brings together the world's "now" unique to short films.
  • Experience film festival projects that UNLOCK for the future, such as creator's asset management platform "LIFE LOG BOX".