AvatarLabs, one of Hollywood’s leading online marketing agencies specializing in the creation of online rich media and enriched websites (designed to offer Internet users additional information and interactive features while promoting major motion pictures,) has named Ricky Kovac as a Producer. Rex Cook, Executive Creative Director/Founder, AvatarLabs, made the announcement.
ABOUT RICKY KOVAC:
As a producer with AvatarLabs, Ricky Kovac utilizes his talents gained from his experience in the digital advertising world by maintaining strong client relationships and utilizing diverse project management skills. Most recently a Senior Web Producer at Neoganda, Kovac’s accomplishments during his six years of experience in the digital advertising industry include producing numerous award winning websites and online ads, as well as numerous viral marketing campaigns, that have reached millions of Internet viewers.
Earlier, Kovac was an Interactive Content Manager with the Venables Bell & Partners advertising agency in San Francisco. Before Venables, he was a Marketing Manager for the nationally touring band InTension. Kovac is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with a BS degree in Aerospace Studies.
ABOUT AVATARLABS:
Founded in 2001 by Executive Creative Director Rex Cook, AvatarLabs is one of Hollywood’s most successful online design and production studios. The company is the winner of three DGA “IMAC” (Internet Movie Advertising Creative Showcase) Awards for Creative Excellence, among many other prestigious industry awards and honors.
AvatarLabs was behind the online marketing for some of the most successful Hollywood films released during the past 12 months. These include campaigns promoting “The Dark Knight,” “Wall-E,” “Hancock,” “Get Smart,” “Pineapple Express” and “Narnia 2: Prince Caspian.”
Other recent high profile AvatarLabs projects have included creating online campaigns promoting “National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” “I Am Legend,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “The Simpsons Movie,” “Ratatouille,” “Ocean’s 13,” “Pirates of the Carribean: At World’s End,” “300,” “Borat,” “Night at the Museum,” “Happy Feet,” and many others. AvatarLabs is based at 5500 Balboa Blvd., Encino, CA, 91316. The phone is 818/784-2200. For more information, please visit www.avatarlabs.com
Contact:Dan Harary/Asbury PR 310/859-1831 dan@asburypr.com
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