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  • European Film Commission Network & Film France partner with Golden Bird Entertainment & peacefulfish

    European Film Commission Network & Film France partner with Golden Bird Entertainment & peacefulfish

    On the occasion of 100 years of Indian Cinema at Cannes, these partners launch a first-of-its-kind high-level panel discussion on combining European financing opportunities with Indian production, financing, and distribution power.

    The Cannes panel discussion will have a keynote speech from Mr. Uday Kumar Varma, Secretary, Indian Information and Broadcasting Ministry, who will guide on the much simplified “Single window clearance for international shoots and co-production treaties”. Producer Johannes Rexin of Heimatfilm, Germany will share his experiences on the first official German-Indian co-production “Qissa” starring Irrfan Khan (The Namesake, Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi). The European Film Commission Network and Franck Priot, COO, Film France will focus on their mission and objectives which have helped them to work with Indian and French production companies and films in France and India. Juliane Schulze, Senior Partner, peacefulfish will provide invaluable guidance on European tax incentives, subsidies, and co-financing opportunities. The panel will be moderated by Mohinder Walia, Managing Director, Golden Bird Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (Former MD, Twentieth Century Fox Studios India) and he will share his deep insight on production, financing, and global distribution from an Indian perspective.

    This high-level panel discussion addresses the most effective ways for European and Indian film producers to form lasting working relationships and benefit from the different financing landscapes of both territories. Representatives from the European Film Commission Network, Golden Bird Entertainment, peacefulfish, and Film France will offer their industry expertise on how to cultivate more productions between Europe and India.

    Sharing her vision behind the panel, peacefulfish’s Juliane Schulze commented: “This is the right moment to support more productions between Europe and India, to help producers finally unlock the full financing potential that Europe’s various tax incentives and subsidies offer on the one hand and the potential equity investment that India offers on the other.”

    Driven by the passion to bring European and Indian productions closer, Mohinder Walia of Golden Bird Entertainment said: “I see large possibilities of partnerships in film shoots and co-productions as both India and Europe increasingly expand their horizons to attract such films to their shores. With an ever-increasing international audience for these mainstream and independent films, India is thrilled and committed to such partnerships with its production, distribution, and funding power”.

    For enquiries, please contact mohinder@goldenbirdentertainment.com, juliane@peacefulfish.com

    About Golden Bird Entertainment

    Golden Bird Entertainment, with its global Film and Television expertise and strong international partnerships including Hollywood studios, is uniquely positioned to offer “One-stop Shop” services for worldwide production, distribution, and funding services for Indian and International Film and TV projects. The company, in 2013, will commence operations of “MUMBAI MEDIA CITY”, India’s largest and first-of-its-kind Hollywood-benchmarked studio and media education facilities right in the heart of Mumbai city. The company also consults Indian and global media and entertainment companies for business development and market expansion in India and global markets including finding joint venture partners, investors, and facilitating M & A deals.

    www.goldenbirdentertainment.com

    About European Film Commission Network (EUFCN)

    EUFCN is a non-profit association which supports and promotes the European film industry and culture.
    Its main goals are to create a network of the most active European Film Commissions; to promote the exchange of information between members; to sustain the development of location searches and shooting opportunities; and to carry out professional and educational activities for members.

    Furthermore, it is also involved in promoting Film Commission activities with Public Institutions, the European Community and the film industry; conducting projects funded by the European Union; supporting the film industry; organizing seminars and conferences; analyzing the needs of producers of films and TV dramas and meeting these needs.

    www.eufcn.com

    About Film France

    Film France is the first stop for foreign production companies and individuals preparing to film in France. A network of 40 local film commissions throughout the country offers free information on locations, crews, labour rates and facilities.

    Film France provides assistance with contacting appropriate agencies regarding immigration/work permits and filming permits, as well as information regarding labour rates, studio facilities, post-production facilities and suppliers. Nowhere else in Europe will you find such a large diversity of locations combined with a highly skilled workforce.

    www.filmfrance.net

    About peacefulfish

    Created in 2000, peacefulfish is a Berlin based strategic financing consultancy for the creative industries with a strong focus on film and content financing and on developing innovative financial instruments for fundraising for films and digital content. peacefulfish clients include independent producers from around the world as well as public institutions, to support regional development through tailor-made financing tools or financial incentives for films. Its main expertise is rooted within the fields of conceptual analyses, qualitative research, market intelligence, training, and project management.

    www.peacefiulfish.com

  • A Palme d’or for the Cinéfondation!

    A Palme d’or for the Cinéfondation!

    Jane Campion is to head up the Cinéfondation and Short Film Jury of the 66th Festival de Cannes, a position held previously held by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Michel Gondry, Hou Hsiao Hsien, Martin Scorsese and John Boorman.

    Originally from New Zealand, Jane Campion has attracted critical acclaim since the very beginning of her film career: in 1986 she won short film Palme d’or for Peel and garnered interest from critics all over the world for Sweetie, the first feature she presented in competition at the Festival de Cannes. After An Angel at my Table, she returned to Cannes with The Piano, which won the Palme d’or in ’93, as well as the best actress award for Holly Hunter.

    Her work, which is dominated by the presence of fascinating women in search of their identity, comes in a variety of styles, from Holy Smoke (Kate Winslet) and Portrait of a Lady (Nicole Kidman) to In the Cut (Meg Ryan). Her latest film, Bright Star, was a fictional biography of the poet Keats and his muse, and was presented in competition at Cannes in 2009.

    Gilles Jacob, president of the Festival de Cannes and the Cinéfondation, declared: “Jane is a child of Cannes. I know this as it was I who selected her first three short films for the Festival, because I liked her style and consistency. Naively perverse young girls, teens closed in around their solitude, and women mulling over desires and regrets: Jane’s is a passionate universe that she firmly holds in check as she draws these intricate group portraits. I am delighted that the love story between Lady Jane and the Festival continues today as she takes on the role of president.”

    The Cinéfondation and Short Film jury is comprised of five eminent figures from the worlds of film and literature and they choose their three prize winners from among the Cinéfondation’s selection of film school entrants. The jury also chooses the winner of the short film Palme d’or, which is presented during the closing ceremony of the Festival, on Sunday May 26th 2013.

  • Experience a new sense of freedom from panty lines with C-String Thongs from Under Cover Lingerie

    Experience a new sense of freedom from panty lines with C-String Thongs from Under Cover Lingerie

    INDIA : Under Cover Lingerie, India’s leading brand of fashion lingerie and fantasy nightwear has launched a new line of sensuous thongs ‘C-Strings’ for the confident Indian Women. C-String thong is a variant of the G-string which leaves no panty or tan lines, since there isno material around the waist. C – Strings are available on www.buyundercover.com in four stylish fabrics – lace, felt, net and sequence. The range is stylish, sexy and available in bold and vibrant colours too. It has been created with a soft wire-frame, such that it doesn’t require any support at the waist. C-string thongs will give women an option to experience a new sense of freedom; not worrying about showing panty lines when they wear body hugging dresses or fittedjeans or pants. The best part of wearing a C-String thong is, it accentuates your back, providing you the perfect posture for that body hugging dress. Indian women are now open about their sensuality and like trying new things. This is one perfect option to tease your partner. It can add that ingredient of spice in one’s bedroom life as the woman can slide by her partner’s side wearing only a C- String thong. It is comfortable due to the felt lining, yet very sexy too. They are small, convenient, that also helps that you can get rid of it easily! Monica Anand, CEO and Co-Founder, Under Cover Lingerie, shared, “The C-string is a popular western wear option that is now available in India through Under Cover Lingerie. Wearing the sexy C string thong can be very exciting. It‘s the perfect thing to wear to avoid those panty lines, and at night, it doubles up as a naughty little addition in your bedroom activities. We have already seen orders from both women and men. Men buy the C-string as a gift for their partners. Besides the obvious reasons, they prefer to shop for the C-string with not too much stress about picking a size. Men also appear to prefer ordering these online with discrete delivery.” Under Cover Lingerie provides the Indian woman with an extensive range of boldlingerie and sensuous nightwear. It is for the confident Indian woman, who is comfortable with her sensuality! She takes her fun side very seriously and loves to try new things. So, if you are open about your sexuality and like to have some fun, try on one and bring some erotica in your bedroom! You can easily buy them online at www.buyundercover.com

  • Contract Advertising appoints Ashish Chakravarty as its National Creative Director

    Contract Advertising appoints Ashish Chakravarty as its National Creative Director

    MUMBAI :Contract advertising today announced the appointment of Ashish Chakravarty as its National Creative Director.

    A highly awarded advertising creative professional with over 20 years of experience, Ashish is known for

    creating some of the biggest brands in the country.

    In his role as NCD, he will be directly responsible for all creative output for Contract across all its verticals, which include mainstream advertising, iContract, Designsutra and Core Consulting. He will work closely with the senior creative team which includes Juju Basu, Kapil Mishra, Amod Dani, Kaushik Roy, Azazul Haque and Raymond Patel (Rayo) to provide the best solutions for Contract's clients, brands, and team.

    Ashish joins from McCann Worldgroup, Delhi where he was the Creative Chief. As part of his role, he has led the team to many successes across the brands he's worked on and several award winning pitches and campaigns. He has grown McCann, Delhi to the 3rd biggest single agency office in South Asia and amongst the top 2 awarded agencies in Delhi.

    "I am delighted to have Ashish join Contract as NCD, India. He is one of the most awarded and sought after creative professionals in the country. His experience of working with the best brands across agencies and his line-up of award winning work will bring in a huge value add to Contract and its clients. I welcome him back to Contract and look forward to him partnering me and Rohit Srivastava, Chief Strategy Officer, and the senior management team to deliver on our creative vision", says Rana Barua, Chief Operating Officer, Contract Advertising.

    Before joining McCann, Ashish was with Contract where he was part of the team that won Contract its first Silver Pencil; and made it the top internationally awarded agency in Delhi. He has also worked with Euro RSCG, TBWA and JWT, from where he started his career.

    "Contract has always had an iconic creative leadership, and I am conscious of the very large shoes, that I am stepping into. So naturally, I am excited with this opportunity to lead and shape the creative product of the agency from here on. I believe that when people with diverse talents and skills engage meaningfully and intensely, they create the truly unexpected and wonderful. Having worked with both Rana, and Rohit in the past, I am confident that we are on our way to make Contract a very exciting place for creatives, and clients alike", said Ashish Chakravarty.

    In the course of his career, Ashish has worked with some of leading brands in the country which include, Nescafe, Dabur, Coca Cola, Unicef, SAIL, ONGC, NIIT, Domino's, JK Tyre, Fortis, Mastercard, IREO and Nestle to name a few. He is credited with winning close to 150 national and international awards across categories and brands; and served as jury at Spikes, Adfest, CLIO and Goafest.

    He will succeed Ravi Deshpande who has left recently to pursue his own endeavours.

  • Tinkle contest winners meet CID Heroes

    Tinkle contest winners meet CID Heroes

    MUMBAI :Sony Entertainment Television (SET) organized a fun-filled afternoon for TINKLE Contest winners with their favourite CID Heroes. Trisha Roy from Bengaluru, Kaustubh B from Ahmedabad, Arundhati Joshi and Raghav Binwal from Mumbai, along with kids from various Mumbai schools were excited to interact in person with their

    on- screen heroes and click photographs with them. The CID team actively shared safety tips with kids and felicitated the Tinkle contest winners with certificates and gift hampers.

    “We are very excited about this opportunity for our young readers. CID has captured the imagination of our young readers and we got a great response to the ‘meet the CID cast’ contest that we ran in Tinkle. The 4 winners have come from different regions of the country – proving both – the popularity of Tinkle and of CID” said Mr. Manas Mohan, COO, ACK Media.

    Mr. Gaurav Seth, Senior VP Marketing and Communications SET stated, “CID is a very popular show amongst kids, hence it was the right opportunity to partner with Tinkle and get them to meet their favourite CID heroes.”

    “As an avid reader of Tinkle, I am so happy that I got an opportunity to meet Daya uncle, he is my favourite amongst the CID team”, said Trisha from Bengaluru.

    Tinkle magazine associated with Sony Entertainment Television to organize an engaging contest where kids had to answer two multiple-choice questions about the Tinkle characters “Defective Detectives”. The contestants then had to give their opinion on the CID characters through a subjective question. The contest participation page was published in Tinkle Magazine and Tinkle Digest of April 2013 and www.tinkleonline.com. The winners were selected on the basis of the best answers for the subjective CID question and the correct answers for the two objective questions about Defective Detectives.

     

     

  • BCCI suspends three players pending enquiry.

    BCCI suspends three players pending enquiry.

    MUMBAI :The BCCI is shocked and saddened at the recent developments. The BCCI has zero tolerance to corruption. We will offer all cooperation to the Delhi police and all other authorities in their investigations in this matter. The IPL Governing Council has met and decided that the cricketers found involved will be dealt with severely.

    As of now, the 3 players viz; Ankeet Chavan, Ajit Chandila and S. Sreesanth stand suspended pending enquiry. All information required to bring the persons involved to book will be collected and strictest action will be taken, if found guilty.

    The BCCI engages the services of the anti corruption wing of the ICC to educate and monitor players and support staff in prevention of corruption of any form in the game. In fact, it is wholly unfortunate that despite such education, best playing conditions and terms of engagement offered, some players seem to be indulging in such activity.

  • Perfetti Announces winner of Mentos Batti Jalao Campaign

    Perfetti Announces winner of Mentos Batti Jalao Campaign

    NEW DELHI :Mentos, one of the leading brands of Perfetti Van Melle India, today announced the winner of its Batti Jalao Campaign. The winner, Malek Mohamad Shahnawaz Hafisodin was given a cheque of Rs. 25 lakhs by Perfetti India representatives at Baroda.

    Mentos- Khooni Kaun Hai, has been one the most unique and innovative marketing campaigns with an aim to initiate conversations amongst its consumers. The campaign used a riddle with a twist and urged the audience to use their brain laterally. This unconventional campaign was very effective in creating a buzz amongst its target audience. The campaign received more than 5 lakh entries through various platforms including social media, microsites, mobile, internet, radio and electronic media.

    Commenting on the campaign, Mr. Nikhil Sharma, Director – Marketing, Perfetti Van Melle India said, “This campaign has helped us engage with our consumers in an interesting and never-done-before way. Batti Jalao campaign has been very successful and we have seen tremendous response from the customers. I would like to once again congratulate Mr. Hafisodin on his win.”

    Commenting on his win Mr. Malek Mohamad Shahnawaz Hafisodin said,”This has been one of the most entertaining ads I have come across. I was sure there would be lakhs of entries and some of them would be right too. So I'm very happy that I got lucky“

    The campaign conceptualized by Ogilvy & Mather was first launched on the digital media with a sneak preview for the Mentos Facebook community, which has over 9 lakh followers. Thereafter the campaign was launched in the internet and mobile space. Viewers could log on to www.mentosindia.com or www.facebook.com/mentosindia , branded destinations on internet and mobile specifically launched for this campaign. These zones enabled the viewers to participate in the contest and also provided them with clues to the riddle. Finally the campaign went on air on television across key youth oriented channels.

  • ‘Asianet Television Awards 2013’ on Asianet Channel ~Awards Rs. 25 Lakhs to the winner~

    ‘Asianet Television Awards 2013’ on Asianet Channel ~Awards Rs. 25 Lakhs to the winner~

    MUMBAi :Asianet Television Awards 2013 were distributed at a glittering function was held recently at the Nehru Stadium, Kottayam.The show was witnessed by 20,000 strong crowd. Several prominent persons from the film industry and socio-cultural spheres were present on the occasion.

    Asianet Managing Director K.Madhavan, Jayaram, Manoj K.Jayan,Ashokan,Suresh Krishna, jishnu, Surekha, Akku Akbar, Mahesh, Sankar Ramakrishnan, Sona Nair, Bhagyalakshmi, G.K.Pillai, Kottayam Nazeer, Ranjan Pramod , Raveendran are some of the personalities who attend the function.

    'Sthreedanam' won the award for the best serial, which was accepted by its producer Ramesh and Krishnamoorthy won the award for the best director for the serial ' Sthreedhanam.' Sajan Suirya won the best actor award for his role in ' Kungumapoo' and Shelly ( Serial : Kungumapoo ) & Divya ( Serial : Sthreedhanam) share the best female actress award. Actor Rajeev Roshan & Actress Chithra Shenoy was on hand to collect the popular award for their outstanding performance.

    Others who won awards include Asha Sarath ( Golden Star Award ), Pradeep Panikkar( script writer- Kungumapoo), Vishnu Prakash (best character artiste- male), Sudha Chandran(best character artiste-female), Devendranath, Sonu & Aswathy (best Negative Character) ). Midhun & Dr.Divya (best newface), Lakshmi Priya (child artiste), Shobi Thilakan & Devi( Dubbing artiste ), Krishna Kodanade (cameraman ), Karthikeyan( Mythological Serial – Sabarimala Dharma Sasthavu), Murugan ( Popular Serial :Amma) , Rohith Roshan (editor ), Aneesh J.( Sound Recordist) , Kottayam Rasheed ( best comedian ), Sanand George ( best back ground scorer), Maya Viswanath, Ambareesh, Valicode Vikraman, Gireesh Konni (Special Jury awards) .

    Other cine Stars such as Rahasya,Sudha Chandran, Asha Sarath, Archana, Shamna Khasim,Kadhal Sandhya, Divya, Sonu, Sini George , Tosh, Jaya Krishnan, Anjana, ,Steffi, Mylachi team and other comedy artistes from TV/ Film industry entertained the viewers numbering in thousands.

    Asianet is all set to telecast "Asianet Television Awards 2013 "on May 25th , 2013 (Saturday) from 6.30PM onwards.

     

     

  • 60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 (South)

    60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 (South)

    Chennai: As Indian cinema turns a 100, Filmfare, which has chronicled that journey for the past 60 years, is proud of its long association with the South Indian film industry that continues to raise the bar with its creative, thrilling and exhilarating productions.

     

    Once again, Filmfare is set to celebrate the Black Lady’s date with the South Indian film industry at the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 (South) to be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre on July 20, 2013.

     

    Over the years, the award ceremony has grown into a star-studded extravaganza that generates some of the highest TRPs. The gorgeous stars on the red carpet, the scintillating performances and the suspense surrounding the potential winners make this an evening to watch out for.

     

    Filmfare has always respected public opinion and this year too, readers and movie buffs nationwide have voted for their favourites across 10 categories each, in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. As the vote count continues, the nominees for the year will soon be chosen. A specially-appointed jury will pick the final winners from among nominees drawn from these responses.

     

    The sensational Tamanna Bhatia, along with Mr. Tarun Rai, Chief Executive Officer, Worldwide Media and Mr. Rajat Mukarji, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Idea Cellular lit the lamp at a press conference to announce the date and venue of the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 (South).

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tarun Rai said, “This is a very special year for Filmfare as we are celebrating the 60th year of the Filmfare Awards. From just two awards in 1953 to the fifty one Black Ladies that we would be giving out this year, it has been a long journey. And to be able to have the awards every year for 60 years is a huge achievement. We respect the immense talent of South Indian cinema and I know that the industry here has huge respect for the Black Lady.”

     

    Extending their association with the popular Filmfare Awards for another glorious year, Mr. Rajat Mukarji said, “South Indian Cinema has played an integral role in shaping the success of 100 years of Indian Cinema. In the 5th year of our association with Filmfare, we endeavour to reach out to a large number of subscribers and deliver rich content through mobile telephony in the region. At the forefront of communication, innovation and entertainment, the Idea Filmfare Awards is an endeavour to honour talent, innovation and excellence in cinema by the stalwarts of the industry.”

     

    The Filmfare Awards (South) were first held at the prestigious Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai, shifting later to the distinctive Music Academy. Initially, only Tamil and Telugu films were considered for the awards, but Malayalam and Kannada films became part of the event in 1966 and 1969 respectively. The spirit of the awards lies in their popularity not just among the masses, but also with the film fraternity.

     

    The Black Lady is the ultimate recognition of talent.

  • UAE commands 20% of Middle East air charter business, says Private Jet Charter

    UAE commands 20% of Middle East air charter business, says Private Jet Charter

    Dubai, UAE, 26 June 2013: UAE commands 20 percent of the air charter business in the Middle East, according to Private Jet Charter (PJC), one of the world’s largest independent private jet charter brokers.

    This was revealed during PJC’s revamp of its bilingual portal www.privatejetcharter.ae that is targeting the company’s UAE client base.

    Hugh Courtenay, Founder and Chief Executive, PJC said: “We have created a dedicated portal for the UAE market as the UAE now accounts for approximately 20% of our regional market. We are proud to say that we are the only private jet company in the region with an online system that gives instant and accurate price quotations in several languages, including Arabic.”

    Ross Kelly, Managing Director for Middle East, PJC added: “PJC has access to the largest and most comprehensive fleet of private jets anywhere in the world. We are the only private jet company with 8 different language sites, including Arabic. We are delighted that since the launch of our revamp of the UAE version of the portal, we have seen a remarkable rise in online requests for private jets.”

    The company revealed at the launch that UAE businessmen make around 10 charter trips a year on an average.

    According to the company, the air charter business in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is gaining ground as a preferred and cost effective alternative to commercial air travel.

    Courtenay said that PJC’s clients make use of the company’s global network as well as its personalised services, which are preferred by discerning travellers compared to regular commercial airline offerings.

    PJC has a network of offices in the UK, Nice and significant presence in the Middle East from a busy base in Dubai and presence in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The organisation also has offices in key charter hubs of Moscow and Florida.

    Courtenay says his company is pleased with the growing acceptance among its Saudi customers of the strategic benefits of charter jet services, particularly in terms of convenience and time savings. He added that clients were getting more tech savvy and the company’s UAE portal has been designed to cater to their needs.

    Kelly said that the company’s clients from KSA and the UAE come from all walks of life and from the widest range of areas of business, industry and commerce. He added that PJC client base in KSA and UAE includes royal families, CEOs, and other members of the affluent segment.

    Kelly added: “The revamp of Arabic version of our portal is an addition to the company’s investment in information technology and high-tech solutions. At a very early stage, we developed a sophisticated state-of-the-art aircraft sourcing technology that enabled our aviation consultants to source available aircraft at the click of a mouse, by aircraft type, number of seats, year of manufacture and from any location in the world, which in turn provides our clients with instant details of the most suitable aircraft available, complete with indicative price.”

    “Revamping the UAE portal reinforces our commitment to make our charter services client-driven and tailored to our clients’ requirements, so that they get a premium service against attractive fees,” Courtenay added