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Xiaozhi Rao won Best Director at the 3rd Golden Elm Flower Awards in Macau, and "Avatar 2" was selected as one of the top 10 foreign language films

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The 3rd Golden Elm Flower Awards, the global first film awards of 2023, were announced in Macau.

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  • The 3rd Golden Elm Flower Awards, the global first film awards of 2023, were announced in Macau.
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    The 3rd Golden Elm Flower Awards (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Sunny Chan won Best Screenwriter for "Table for Six".
  • Technical awards such as Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing and Best Art also went to their respective winners.
  • To encourage the creation of Chinese animations and short films, this year's Golden Elm Flower Awards for the first time included two awards: Best Animation and Best Short Film.

Gold House and CAPE Launch 2023 Gold List to Celebrate Top Asian Film Achievements and Guide Voters During Awards Season

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

International hits RRR and Decision to Leave garnered five major category honors each, with RRR winning Best Original Song for "Naatu Naatu."

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  • International hits RRR and Decision to Leave garnered five major category honors each, with RRR winning Best Original Song for "Naatu Naatu."
  • "Since its inception just two years ago, 15 Gold List honorees have gone on to receive Academy Award wins or nominations," says Jeremy Tran, Executive Director of Gold House.
  • The Gold List was created to accelerate much-needed change during the awards season by highlighting the year's best Asian-led films across mainstream and grassroots campaigns."
  • Leaders from the Gold Open Advisory Council , Gold House, CAPE, and other entertainment industry heavyweights comprise the voting body.

Global Warning Set to Premiere Online for Free

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From the legendary filmmaker, Mathew Embry, and producer, Peter Beyak, comes the film, Global Warning. The documentary is now available to watch for free on YouTube and the film's home website. Embry sets out to make a documentary on global warming that was fair with people on both sides of the contentious issue.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From the legendary filmmaker, Mathew Embry, and producer, Peter Beyak, comes the film, Global Warning .
  • Embry sets out to make a documentary on global warming that was fair with people on both sides of the contentious issue.
  • Global Warning was also nominated for six Alberta Film and Television Awards, including Best Documentary.
  • Global Warning offers a much-needed balanced approach to the climate change debate.

The World Film Institute Announces Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov.  21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The World Film Industry Conference (WFIC) announced today, in part with the WFIC series, the first Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival to take place in Los Angeles, CA on December 11-12, 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The World Film Industry Conference (WFIC) announced today, in part with the WFIC series, the first Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival to take place in Los Angeles, CA on December 11-12, 2022.
  • The Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival aims to recognize filmmakers around the world who have actively explored and innovated in the development of film art.
  • Each year, this Film Festival has taken place in December and has been organized by the Asian Aollywood Producers Association.
  • The World Film Industry Conference is a world film industry association, jointly advocated by Huading Award Group, the World Film Industry Association, and the Aollywood Filmmakers' Association.

National Geographic Documentary Films and Picturehouse Announce Release Dates and Debut Trailer and Key Art for Matthew Heineman’s RETROGRADE

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Today, National Geographic Documentary Films released the official trailer and key art for RETROGRADE and announced the theatrical, broadcast and streaming release dates exposing the film to as wide an audience as possible with this robust distribution plan.

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  • Today, National Geographic Documentary Films released the official trailer and key art for RETROGRADE and announced the theatrical, broadcast and streaming release dates exposing the film to as wide an audience as possible with this robust distribution plan.
  • Like so many of my films, this started as one story and ended up as something very different, said Heineman.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films previously released the Academy Award, BAFTA and seven-time Emmy Award-winning film Free Solo and the Academy Award-nominated film The Cave.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is a division of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society.

Global Warning Set to Make Its U.S. Debut

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Director, Mathew Embry, and Producer, Peter Beyak, are proud to present the documentary, Global Warning, to the US market. Calgary filmmaker, Mathew Embry, sets out to make a documentary on global warming that is unbiased to both sides of the contentious issue.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Director, Mathew Embry, and Producer, Peter Beyak, are proud to present the documentary, Global Warning, to the US market.
  • Mathew Embry is an internationally recognized, award-winning, documentary, filmmaker whose films often explore global issues.
  • Global Warning was nominated for six Alberta Film and Television Awards, including Best Documentary, and can now be streamed in the United States via their website.
  • Global Warning offers a much-needed balanced approach to the climate change debate.

"American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton" Begins Oscar-Qualifying Run at Laemmle's Royal Theatre on September 2

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Co-director and producer Andrew Abrahams adds: "George Floyd was a tipping point, but racial profiling and excessive force against Black people by police has been a reality in the U.S. for decades. It was the fulcrum of the 1968 Huey Newton trial which our film depicts, and which the Black Panthers -- co-founded by Newton -- rallied against. The great lesson from People v. Newton is the importance of diversity among all players in the criminal justice system, including police, juries, attorneys, and judges.

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  • If the Newton jury came back with the widely expected first degree murder verdict against the charismatic Black militant, Newton would have faced the death penalty and national riots were anticipated.
  • ButNewton's defense team redefined a "jury of one's peers," and a groundbreaking diverse jury headed by pioneering Black foreman David Harper delivered a shocking verdict that still reverberates today.
  • "The Newton trial was monumental in the process of addressing racism in the jury selection process," said co-director Herb Ferrette.
  • It was the fulcrum of the 1968 Huey Newton trial which our film depicts, and which the Black Panthers -- co-founded by Newton -- rallied against.

ruth weiss Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2nd Annual Poetry Grant

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of its mission to spread love and a helping hand to poets and artists worldwide, the ruth weiss Foundation today announced the 2-week countdown for poetic artists to submit applications for its 2nd annual poetry grant program, offering $6,000 in prizes that seek out works of verbal and stylistic originality. Staying true to the theme of NATURE, grant applications for three poetry awards are being accepted now through August 1.

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  • Since 2021, the ruth weiss Foundation has remained committed to uplifting and amplifying the voices of emerging writers in storytelling through its annual grants.
  • Inspired by the life and legacy of renowned poet ruth weiss, the Foundation launched its annual grant program to give opportunities and support the work of poetic artists across the globe.
  • "ruth weiss championed the beginning steps of poets throughout her life, watching up-and-coming writers evolve and develop their craft, and discovering the new voices of the next generation," said Elisabeth Montgomery, president of the ruth weiss Foundation.
  • "The Foundation was inspired by ruth weiss, and we continued her wish after she passed away on July 31, 2020.

Gender Equality in Tech (GET) Cities Launches GET Champions Fellowship for Tech Leaders With Lead Ambassador Craig Newmark

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

"This program would've really helped out when I started craigslist," said GET Champions Ambassador and noted tech founder Craig Newmark of Craig Newmark Philanthropies and craigslist (retired).

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  • "This program would've really helped out when I started craigslist," said GET Champions Ambassador and noted tech founder Craig Newmark of Craig Newmark Philanthropies and craigslist (retired).
  • "Tech leaders need to stand up for fairness, opportunity and respect for everyone, particularly in leading areas including cybersecurity and AI.
  • GET Champions is exactly what's needed for founders and executives who are committed to engaging with, hiring, and retaining an increasingly diverse set of talent."
  • We know leaders are looking to accelerate and strengthen that change within their companies, and this fellowship is for them," said Smith.

College Presidents Who Lead the U.S. in Advancing Social Mobility Speak Out

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Friday, December 10, 2021

The CollegeNET #1 ranking has once again confirmed Baruchs unique value proposition achieving academic excellence while advancing the social mobility of our students.

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  • The CollegeNET #1 ranking has once again confirmed Baruchs unique value proposition achieving academic excellence while advancing the social mobility of our students.
  • Michelle J. Anderson, President, Brooklyn College, CUNY Once again, Brooklyn Colleges transformative work helping students into rewarding careers has been recognized in the Social Media Index for 2021.
  • Whether it be in the classroom or emotional and financial support, enhancing Brooklyn College student success is our number one goal.
  • The SMI seeks to redirect the attribution of "prestige" away from colleges that are merely wealthy, and toward those that are advancing U.S. economic opportunity and social mobility.