The Georgia Production Partnership (GPP), the voice of filmmaking in the state of Georgia, installed its new Officers and Executive Board at their first 2012 general membership meeting, January 10th. General members elected the new slate Officers and Board Members to represent their organization in December.nnThe new Executive Board members for 2012 are Steve Mensch (Co-President)Turner Studios, Craig Miller (Co-President) Craig Miller Productions, Bill VanDerKloot (Immediate Past President) Vanderkloot Film and Television, Trish Taylor (Vice President) Actor, Randall Franks (Secretary) actor/musician, Clark Cofer, (Membership) Video Copy Services, Michelle Kabashinki, Fundraising/Communications) Actor, Shay Griffin (Governmental Affairs) The Chez Group and Brennen Dicker (Internal Governance) Crawford Media Services.nnThe Georgia Production Partnership spearheaded the passage of the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act of 2008, which has placed Georgia among the top five states in the nation for film and TV production; more than 327 film and television productions were shot in Georgia during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2011, delivering an economic impact of $2.4 billion, according to state officials.nnThe Georgia Production Partnership meets the first Tuesday of every month to discuss the issues and challenges that face the film and television production community.nnnnAbout Georgia Production PartnershipnEstablished in 1995, The Georgia Production Partnership is a not-for-profit coalition of companies and individuals who are active in the state’s film, video, music and interactive game industries. In a little over a decade, their membership has grown considerably with directors, producers, writers, TV and film crew professionals, broadcast and television studios, casting directors, actors and other entertainments professions rounding out their roster. www.georgiaproduction.orgn
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Asian World Film Festival Announces Dates, Opening and Closing Films, Special Programs, and Gala Awards Ceremony
The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), Los Angeles' annual celebration of Asian filmmakers, announced the dates and highlights of its highly anticipated 10th anniversary edition. Taking place November 13-21, 2024, the festival will showcase a diverse range of new movies and special programs and celebrate Asian cinema’s legacy. Opening night will feature the critically acclaimed Korean drama, “A Normal Family,” while the Filipino romantic drama “Hello, Love, Again” is the closing film. Screenings will be presented at the Culver Theater, Culver City, November 13-20. A star-studded Closing Night Gala and Award Ceremony will be celebrated at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) complex November 21. Georges N. Chamchoum, AWFF Executive Director, said “We have chosen ‘heritage’ as this year’s theme to honor our first decade. This focus underscores AWFF's commitment to Asian cinema’s rich past as well as its ongoing efforts to champion contemporary and emerging Asian film.” OPENING AND CLOSING FILMS Directed by award-winning filmmaker Hur Jin-ho ("The Last Princess," "Happiness"), "A Normal Family" is a searing family drama that stars Sul Kyung-gu and Jong Dong-gun. Multi-layered yet accessible, the film was meticulously crafted in widescreen and premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim. The heartwarming sequel to Philippine box office phenomenon "Hello, Love, Goodbye," "Hello, Love, Again" reunites director Cathy Garcia-Sampana ("The Hows of Us," "One More Chance") with stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. The filmmaker, actors, and other cast members will attend the screening at the film’s festival debut. MAIN PROGRAM - IN COMPETITION AWFF's main... Read More