Global Mechanic Media proudly enters the iPhone Application market with their free ASCII Quest Game SIR BIT. Journey through worlds of captivating old-school gameplay to fight the evil wizard Nul, and save the princesses! Simple functions and easy controls make this game of strategy and logic quick to learn and wickedly addictive.nnGet it here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sir-bit/id455098428?ls=1&mt=8 nnAnd visit the app website: http://sirbitapp.com/ nnnSee the trailer online at Vimeo.nnAbout GLOBAL MECHANICnGlobal Mechanic is an award-winning integrated studio dedicated to creating compelling and innovative content in any medium. Founded in 2000 by animation veteran Bruce Alcock, GM has produced films, commercials, games, installations, tv shows, interactive experiences, and original photography. We are masters at solving visual problems – have been for years – and boast a huge portfolio of work to prove it. Based in Vancouver, Canada, our premier facility is world-class and staffed with the best creative staff and all the coolest gear imaginable. We are positioned to craft intriguing and delightful visuals that entertain people on the web, on TV, in a playhouse or a cinema. nnOur work is often hard to label, but suffice it to say, wherever our projects go, they work – just ask our long list of clients. Our clients include Bell, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, BMW, Unilever, Hershey and Kraft, for agencies including Grey, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy and BBDO. We have worked with broadcasters including PBS, Cartoon Network, and the CBC. We have collaborated with the theatre, dance, educators and architects. Film projects include award-winning shorts and features in all genres. www.globalmechanic.com
Tina Ouellette Executive Producer Global Mechanic Contact Tina via email 604.733.7475
Asian World Film Festival Reveals Asian Vision Program Lineup, Snow Leopard and Bruce Lee Honorees, and Jury Members
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is proud to announce the lineup for its inaugural Asian Vision program, which was conceived to showcase new and exceptional Asian features that have participated in major A-list film festivals and/or garnered international acclaim. The program of eight motion pictures (see list below) will be held November 17-19, 2024, with the top film receiving the Asian Vision Best Film Award. The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival takes place November 13 - 21, 2024, at the Culver Theatre in Culver City, CA. This year’s Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Festival’s highest honor, will be presented to acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Sergei Bodrov in celebration of his remarkable 50-year career. Bodrov established his reputation as a visionary filmmaker with “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” (2007), nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Prisoner of the Mountains” (1996), also an Oscar® nominee as well as a Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize-winner. The Snow Leopard Outstanding Cinematic Achievement Award will be presented to director, producer, and screenwriter Peter Ho-Sun Chan, one of Hong Kong’s most critically acclaimed and accomplished filmmakers. Known for his versatility and the scope of his work, Chan’s landmark films, including “Comrades: Almost a Love Story” (1996) and “The Warlords” (2007), have earned him a remarkable 233 awards from more than 400 nominations. As previously announced, AWFF will screen “Comrades: Almost a Love Story,” followed by a Q&A with Chan. Multi-award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo will receive the Snow Leopard... Read More