Russian Director Maxim Arbugaev and Marine Biologist Maxim Chakilev to be in Attendance for Q&A Session and Acceptance of "Best in Festival" Award on March 3rd
New York City's premier documentary film festival – showcasing films on exploration, adventure, wildlife, conservation, and the environment – is back for the ninth annual edition, bringing all things WILD to the urban heart of the city, spotlighting the 2023 Oscar®-nominated documentary short "Haulout" and its director, Maxim Arbugaev.
The 2023 festival features 35 films from around the world; Q&A sessions with filmmakers, explorers, and experts; receptions; award presentations; and a family program for kids ages 7+. This year's lineup brings to the screen innovative climate solution stories alongside epic journeys deep in the heart of the wilderness. Tickets are on sale for in-person film programs March 2–5, 2023 at The Explorers Club. The full film list, schedule, and tickets are available on www.nywildfilmfestival.com.
Oscar®-nominated for Best Documentary Short Film, Haulout (Best in Festival, March 3) is a heartbreaking and cinematic film directed by a brother/sister team in the Russian Arctic. With no narration, the film takes audiences on an emotionally charged journey that exposes the devastating impact of climate change in a shocking new light. Filmmaker Maxim Arbugaev and marine biologist Maxim Chakilev will be attending.
"More than ever people are fascinated with all things connected to our planet and are increasingly aware of the urgency to save it. Documentary film has become an enormously powerful and popular medium for that kind of outreach," said Nancy Rosenthal, Founder & Executive Director. "We are so fortunate to play host to these extraordinary films and the heroes behind them that will engage you, enrage you, and inspire you to want to be part of the conservation of our planet."
Leading sponsors and partners of the New York WILD Film Festival are: Wildlife Conservation Society, Fujifilm, The New Yorker Documentary, Arc'teryx, and The Explorers Club.
The Explorers Club is located at 46 E 70th Street, NY, NY 10021.
2024 AICP Awards Tour Concludes with Stops in Dallas and Chicago
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour concludes with stops in Dallas and Chicago this month as it wraps up its tour of cities across the U.S. The National Tour brought presentations, panels and screenings to marketers, advertising agencies, production and post production companies. The AICP Awards will be in Dallas on Thursday, November 14th, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by the Chicago event, set for Thursday, November 21st at The Old Post Office. Tickets are available now for both events at www.aicp.com. In Dallas, the program kicks off at 6:45 pm with a happy hour, followed by the screening and panel discussion at 7:30. The evening ends with a networking reception from 8:30 to 11:30. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas. Appearing in Dallas will be Abe Garcia, Chief Creative Officer, Dieste; Julia Melle, Director of Brand and Content, Southwest Airlines; and Isaac Pagán Muñoz, VP, Executive Creative Director of PepsiCo Foods. The panel will review selected winners from the suite of the AICP Awards programs, offering insights into what made them rise to the top of their respective categories and share their viewpoints on key trends in the industry. The Chicago stop starts at 6:00pm with a happy hour, followed by the presentation and screening at 7:00pm. A reception caps the event, starting at 8:00pm and concluding at 11:30pm. The Old Post Office is located at 433 W Van Buren Street in Chicago. The panel there will feature 2024 AICP Awards Curators and Winners from the marketer, agency, production and post production sectors who’ll highlight this year’s winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More