The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has promoted Jeanell English to Executive Vice President, Impact and Inclusion, Academy CEO Bill Kramer announced today. English will report directly to Kramer. In this newly created position, English will lead the Academy’s initiatives designed to address underrepresentation across the industry and to discover, empower, and advance… Continue reading Academy Names Jeanell English To The Newly Created Role Of Executive Vice President, Impact And Inclusion
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Academy Partners With Mercury Studios To Launch
Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative,
A Career Development Program For Black British Musicians
Year-Long Program to Foster Broader Representation in Film Music Composition The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Mercury Studios, today announced the launch of the Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative, a one-year career development program for Black British musicians interested in composing music for film. In celebration of the late South… Continue reading Academy Partners With Mercury Studios To Launch
Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative,
A Career Development Program For Black British Musicians
The Duffer Brothers Announce New Production Company “Upside Down Pictures”
The Duffer Brothers announced this week their new production company, Upside Down Pictures, for film and television projects as part of their overall deal with Netflix. “It didn’t take long into our first meeting with Hilary, where we bonded over films like Jaws, Home Alone, and Speed, to know we had found a kindred spirit.… Continue reading The Duffer Brothers Announce New Production Company “Upside Down Pictures”
Legendary Film Critic, Barry Ronge, Passes
A statement released by The Buz Factor gives details on the passing of beloved film critic, Barry Ronge’s passing, on 3 July 2022. As per Barry’s request he asked for his passing to be announced a week after his death. One of South Africa’s most loved movie critics, columnist and arts journalists, has died. Barry… Continue reading Legendary Film Critic, Barry Ronge, Passes
Apple TV+ “Black Bird” Premiere
Apple TV+ hosted a premiere event last night for the highly anticipated debut of thrilling crime drama “Black Bird” ahead of its global debut on July 8. Series stars Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Greg Kinnear, Sepideh Moafi, creator Dennis Lehane and more attended the red carpet event. Inspired by actual events, when high school… Continue reading Apple TV+ “Black Bird” Premiere
Call For The Next Presidential Employment Stimulus Program Focused On Audio-Visual Industry Open
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce the opening of the call for the Presidential Employment Stimulus Program 3, also referred to as PESP3 by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) as it will cover the second and third phase. The closing date for submissions is 22 July 2022,… Continue reading Call For The Next Presidential Employment Stimulus Program Focused On Audio-Visual Industry Open