Sundance Institute Announces 2024 Screenwriters Lab and Screenwriters Intensive Fellows

Sundance Institute announced today the fellows selected for its 2024 Screenwriters Lab and Screenwriters Intensive programs, which provide emerging artists with a creative and nurturing space to develop their first and second independent features. Out of over 3,400 submissions, 12 projects were selected for the annual Screenwriters Lab, where 16 fellows will further develop their… Continue reading Sundance Institute Announces 2024 Screenwriters Lab and Screenwriters Intensive Fellows

Academy Elevates Teni Melidonian To Newly Created Role Of Chief Oscars Officer

MARYJANE PARTLOW PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AWARDS PRODUCTION AND SPECIAL EVENTS The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has promoted Teni Melidonian to Chief Oscars Officer and MaryJane Partlow to Executive Vice President, Awards Production and Special Events, Academy CEO Bill Kramer announced today. Melidonian will continue to report directly to Kramer. Partlow… Continue reading Academy Elevates Teni Melidonian To Newly Created Role Of Chief Oscars Officer

Stay Connected To DStv Access This Festive Season And Stand A Chance To Win

We have your December watch list ready – along with 100 R5000 shopping vouchers up for grabs! Whether it’s TV marathons, family gatherings or much-needed solo time, there’s plenty to do in December. Add reconnecting to – or signing up for – DStv Access to your to-do list and stand a chance to win one… Continue reading Stay Connected To DStv Access This Festive Season And Stand A Chance To Win

Durban FilmMart Invites Submissions for the 17th Edition of Talents Durban

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the opening of submissions for the 17th edition of Talents Durban, a dynamic talent development programme in partnership with the Berlin International Film Festival.  Scheduled to take place alongside the Durban FilmMart, Africa’s premier film finance and co-production market, from 19 to 22 July 2024 in Durban, South Africa,… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Invites Submissions for the 17th Edition of Talents Durban

Fifty Percent Of Recording Academy’s 2023 New Member Class Are People Of Color

A record-breaking 2,400+ diverse music creators have joined the Recording Academy® as part of the organization’s 2023 New Member Class. In a demonstration of the Academy’s commitment to remaking its overall membership, 50% of the new class are people of color, 46% of this year’s class are under the age of 40, and 37% are… Continue reading Fifty Percent Of Recording Academy’s 2023 New Member Class Are People Of Color