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  • New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards Announces 2014 Grand Jury

    New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards Announces 2014 Grand Jury

    MUMBAI: New York Festivals® International Television & Film Awards™ announced the 2014 Grand Jury.

    NYF’s TV & Film Awards Grand Jury represents over 150 of the most respected and innovative minds working in the television and film industry today, ensuring diversity and unequaled fairness. This esteemed jury is comprised of award-winning producers, journalists, writers, actors, creative directors, art directors, filmmakers, composers, and programming executives. Nominated from over 40 countries around the globe, these prominent executives play a pivotal role in selecting the World’s Best TV & Films™. Their stellar reputations in the industry ensure that all the entries are given the utmost in professional consideration.

    “We recruit our Grand Jury members from all over the world. We think that points of view from many countries present a 360 perspective. They are award-winning producers, director, writers, editors, who are working on projects now.” said Rose Anderson, Executive Director, New York Festivals Television & Film Awards. “The most common feedback from our judges is the unique experience of viewing programs, stories, and news on a global level. They comment that they are impressed with the quality and diversity of the programs, presentations, and promos they view.”
    To view the complete list of 2014 Television & Film Awards Grand Jury members and recent updates visit: Grand Jury.

    The 2014 Television & Film Awards is still accepting entries. Entry details and competition rules and regulations can be found on the NYF Television & Film Awards website www.newyorkfestivals.com. To view a complete list of categories visit: 

    http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=2,3,6.

    All entries in the 2014 competition will be judged online by the Grand Jury using NYF’s unique judging platform. Award-winning entries will be announced at the NYF International Television & Film Awards on April 8th at the 2014 NAB show in Las Vegas. All competition winners will be promoted via media partners, international press releases, social media, publicity campaigns and featured in the Showcase on the New York Festivals Television& Film Awards website.

    Press inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Gayle Mandel: gmandel@internationalawardsgroup.com

  • Sony Pictures TV Intl appoints Soojin Chung as executive director- licensing & head of Seoul operations

    Sony Pictures TV Intl appoints Soojin Chung as executive director- licensing & head of Seoul operations

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has announced that it is expanding its operations in Asia by opening a TV licensing office in Korea. Soojin Chung has been appointed as executive director of licensing and will head SPTI’s office in Seoul. She will report to SPTI’s senior vice president, distribution, Asia Ross Pollack.

    In her new position, Chung will be responsible for the licensing of SPTI’s series and features, along with the company’s lineup of international productions, to traditional and new media partners in Korea. In addition, she will provide support to SPTI’s Asian product acquisition efforts by assisting in the ongoing evaluation of, investment in and distribution of Korean content for SPTI in Asia and worldwide, informs an official release.

    “Opening a licensing office in Korea demonstrates our continued efforts to better serve our Korean clients and to offer more choices to our customers throughout Asia where SPTI already has numerous commitments,” said Pollack. “We are delighted to have Soojin join our team. Her experience and impressive track record as a TV executive is widely recognized in the Korean marketplace. She will be a great fit with the rest of our Asian team based in Hong Kong, Singapore and Beijing.”

    Chung joins SPTI from Buena Vista International Television where she was head of sales for Korea since 2004. Prior to Buena Vista, she held a number of positions in Korea, including content acquisition manager at SBS Productions and acquisition manager at Hollyvision Saehan Media.

    SPTI currently has a Korean TV drama distribution deal with CJ Media in addition to distributing select movie titles from CJ and Korean anime from other partners.

  • Warner Bros. announces deals in Ireland, Bulgaria

    Warner Bros. announces deals in Ireland, Bulgaria

    CANNES: Warner Bros., International Television Distribution has announced deals with Channel 6 in Ireland and Nova TV in Bulgaria.

    The new Irish network has taken a raft of drama and comedy series. Among the first-run series set to premiere on Channel 6 are The Closer, Related, Four Kings, and The New Adventures of Old Christine.

    Also, the channel has secured the free-TV rights to The Sopranos, The Wire, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Without a Trace.

    The studio has announced a multigenre deal with Nova TV in Bulgaria, that gives the broadcaster the exclusive free TV rights to a range of current and library features, television series and miniseries, and animation. Key titles include The Matrix Reloaded, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, as well as Invasion, Nip/Tuck and Joey.