Winners are from Russia, Japan, Switzerland, Australia and Belgium
Productions from Russia, Japan, Switzerland and Australia have been selected Best of Festival in the 2017 U.S. International Film & Video Festival competition. A Belgian film has won the One World Award.
Best of Festival-Corporate was "Breadwinner," done for Minsk Traktor Works, Minsk, Russia, by LBL Production. The film, which featured company employees, sought to expand knowledge of the product, which is sold in 130 countries.
The winner in Documentary was "88 Hours: The Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown," done by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Tokyo. The entry expands the background story of the March 2011 accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant through interviews with more than 500 people involved in the crisis.
Chosen as Best of Festival-Education was "Focus – Federal Intelligence Service" by Centre for Electronic Media, Bern, Switzerland. The entry depicts Switzerland as a country friendly to business and research and sensitive to the threat of espionage and nuclear proliferation.
"Little Lunch – The Nightmare Before Graduation" won Best of Festival in Entertainment. The Australian Children's Television Foundation, Melbourne, sponsored the series for Australian Children's Television. “Little Lunch” refers to a morning tea break, and the shows tell about funny and touching adventures that happen during that 15-minute period. The show is based on books written by Danny Katz and illustrated by Mitch Vane.
"Dare to think!" – Ghent University won the IQ One World Award, sponsored by the International Quorum of Motion Picture Producers (IQ). The award recognizes a film for its contribution to global understanding and international cooperation, which Ghent University encourages through its commitment to helping students figure out who they are and how the world works. The film was entered by Bozo Film Company, Rotselaar, Belgium.
The 200-year-old university in Belgium wanted an internet film promoting it as a socially committed and pluralistic university that offers independent research and education with a critical, open-minded approach. Ghent University's motto is 'Sapere Aude,' loosely translated as “dare to think,” and the film evokes a journey into unknown territory, speaking to students and researchers, both engaged in a personal exploration of science, knowledge and experience.
The film was shot over a six-month period, with a total of 15 shooting days and a small crew. Except for a few extras, all characters are real students, deans and researchers.
Ghent also has campuses in Kortrijk and Ostend, Belgium, and a global campus that is part of the Songdo Global University Campus (SGUC) in Incheon, Korea.
Best of Festival winners also received Gold Camera awards. "Dare to think!" Ghent University earned a Second Place Silver Screen Award in Corporate: Public Relations and a Certificate for Creative Excellence in Corporate: Writing, Concept.
Visit www.filmfestawards.com for more information on all winners.
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 Pagรกn Muรฑoz, 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 whoโll highlight this yearโs winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More