Submit your film or screenplay to the 9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival and join filmmakers from all over the world in having your New York City premiere in the historic cultural capital and home of the legendary Harlem Renaissance. Hi showcases the finest films from Hong Kong to Harlem in all subjects and genres from narrative, documentary, animation, youth films and music videos. Awards include the prestigious Mira Nair Award for Rising Female Filmmaker and the Harlem Spotlight. Past honorees have included Susan Sarandon and Mario Van Peebles. This year a special call goes out to unique webisodes and inspired music videos. The Regular Deadline is May 11, 2014. Submit today!
The 9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival (Hi)
Submit your film or screenplay to the 9th Annual Harlem International Film Festival and join filmmakers from all over the world in having your New York City premiere in the historic cultural capital and home of the legendary Harlem Renaissance. Hi showcases the finest films from Hong Kong to Harlem in all subjects and genres from narrative, documentary, animation, youth films and music videos. Awards include the prestigious Mira Nair Award for Rising Female Filmmaker and the Harlem Spotlight. Past honorees have included Susan Sarandon and Mario Van Peebles. This year a special call goes out to unique webisodes and inspired music videos. The Regular Deadline is May 11, 2014. Submit today!
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Bill Copeland American poet Editorial: Net neutrality plan is anything but "reasonable" The Federal Communications Commission's third try at imposing Net neutrality regulations should meet the same fate as the previous versions and be struck down by a federal appeals court, according to this Wall Street Journal editorial. The public doesn't really need such protections, given existing antitrust and consumer-protection regulations. "Only in an era of super-sized government would a plan to give a politically appointed Beltway panel discretion to make ad hoc decisions on what constitutes 'reasonable' commerce be seen as ushering in an unregulated market," the editorial states. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (4/25) Share:
Magna Global has revised its 2014 U.S. ad forecast to $168 billion in media sales, a projected 6% year-over-year increase, up from a prior prediction of $167.1 billion. General economic improvement and a series of single-run events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Sochi Olympics and the midterm political elections are expected to lead the growth. Digital is expected to grow 14.4% and social by up to 45%. Adweek (4/25) Share: NAB News Check out the 2013 NAB Television Financial Report This comprehensive report on television station revenues and expenses in the U.S includes 81 tables that show a comparative analysis by market size, station affiliation and revenue categories. This report assists with the budgeting process and provides answers to the most challenging financial questions across the television industry. Purchase your copy today at NABStore.com. Share: Legislative & Regulatory Analysis: Congress could take action against patent trolls soon A push to curtail patent trolls is one of five areas in which Congress could find bipartisan agreement during its spring legislative session, according to David Hawkings. Other potential areas for compromise are an "a la carte" spending bill, housing finance regulations, energy policy and tax issues, Hawkings writes. Roll Call (free content)/Hawkings Here blog (4/27) In the Spotlight today is the 5th Annual PollyGrind Underground Film Festival of Las Vegas, igniting Sin City with fantastic films that stretch the boundaries of storytelling and the barriers of good taste. With exciting competitive categories including Blood-o-Rama (horror and gore), Area-X (exploitation and sexy features), Outcasts (banned and censored features), and Young Gunz (films written, directed, or produced by teenagers), PollyGrind dives headlong into the dark underbelly of filmmaking and returns with pure gold. PollyGrind proudly considers any and all independently produced works - especially those that are off-kilter, innovative, edgy, sexy, or cool. It has seen more than 80 of its official selections in its first four years land distribution deals with Lionsgate, Troma Entertainment, Sundance, Showtime, and IFC Midnight. More than a festival, PollyGrind is a year-round community that prompts animated dialogue between great talents while championing the films it discovers. In 2012, MovieMaker Magazine, named PollyGrind to its list of "25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee," recognizing this one-of-a-kind event for its dedication to diversity, dynamism, and fun. Arrowinthehead concurs, praising PollyGrind's "B-movie jamboree of awesomeness" as the festival champions cult favorites including Slime City Massacre, The Bunny Game, and Dead Hooker in a Trunk. PollyGrind is also a member of Film Exchange, a multi-market screening network comprised of regional U.S. and International film festivals. Select winners at PollyGrind advance to screen at the RxSM Self-Medicated Film Expo (RxSM), which takes place in Austin, Texas each year. "If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner."
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TV stations can get ready for their signal repacking following the incentive spectrum auction by completing four steps, according to Dan Fallon, senior RF engineer at Dielectric. They should complete transmission line sweeps, obtain a structural analysis of their TV towers, initiate necessary tower repairs and supplement existing antennas with auxiliary equipment. TVNewsCheck (free registration) (4/24) Share: Broadcast Programming Emmys will be hosted by Seth Meyers of NBC's "Late Night" This year's Emmy Awards on NBC will be hosted by Seth Meyers, who took the reins of the network's "Late Night" franchise in February. NBC will air the Emmys on Aug. 25, a Monday, because of its commitment to air "Sunday Night Football." The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/25) Share:
Local TV stations, with help from political ads in states with highly competitive races, are on track to boost their revenues by 8% to $20.7 billion this year, BIA/Kelsey is projecting. "Additionally, we're seeing the ability of local stations to maintain their loyal advertiser base, which means they consistently receive recurring ad revenue that boosts their profitability," said Mark Fratrik, BIA/Kelsey's senior vice president and chief economist. Broadcasting & Cable (4/24) Share: Analysis: Networks stand to gain from expansion of C7 ratings Broadcast networks are leaving money on the table if they don't expand their deals with advertisers from the current C3 metric to the emerging C7 standard, Anthony Crupi writes. Even a boost of 4% in the ratings could yield a significant boost -- a network that garners $3 billion in ad revenue each year would increase its coffers by $120 million, Crupi writes. Adweek (4/24) Share:
Jeff Littlejohn, executive vice president of engineering and systems integration for Clear Channel and this year's recipient of the NAB Radio Engineering Achievement Award, is focused on building out supports for the radio giant's moves into HD Radio, mobile and other emerging platforms. "All of it is driven by technology. Our job is figuring it all out. I'm, fortunately, working for a company that wants to be on the leading edge of it," Littlejohn said. Radio World (4/23) Share: NAB News Early bird registration ends May 15 for NABEF Executive Development Seminar Receive an MBA-style education for a fraction of the time and expense through NABEF's Executive Development Seminar. Held July 20-24 in Washington, D.C., professors from top-ranked universities will help participants hone their broadcast management skills and advance their careers. The curriculum meets the specific needs of broadcast managers and executives from stations, groups and networks. For more information and to register, contact Amanda Smith or visit NABEF.org. In the Spotlight today is the 12th United Film Festival (UFF), a year-round festival that prides itself in uniting filmmakers in six different cities with screenings of cutting edge independent films in addition to acclaimed classics. Designed to showcase creative energy and talent, opportunities to participate in this vanguard event include screenings in London, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Tulsa, where it originated in 2002. With a focus on bringing together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, UFF offers up an open mind to works on any topic, from horror to family-friendly animation and everything in between with a lineup of feature films, documentaries, student films, shorts, and music videos. All films submitted will be considered for screening at UFF festivals in all six cities. Each city boasts its own fresh lineup with different programs, which offers multiple options and locales to screen-official selections. UFF also hosts insightful Q&As, provides opportunities for networking and interaction between filmmakers and their audiences, and offers sales representation and distribution through its appropriately named distribution arm, United Films. "Nothing is work unless you'd rather be doing something else."
George Halas American football player, coach and team owner CBS Radio picks "unique venue" in D.C. for regional office The CBS Radio regional office in Lanham, Md., is preparing to move to a riverfront location in Washington, D.C. The new studio is set for completion by year's end and will take on a "Today" show atmosphere with street-level studio and performance space. "This new facility will allow an unfettered look into how we operate and provide fans of our stations with the chance to meet some of the top names in the music business and our own beloved personalities," said Steve Swenson, senior vice president at CBS Radio. American City Business Journals/Washington, D.C./Breaking Ground blog (4/22) Share:
The NFL has released its 2014 schedule, which includes a new flex schedule for "Sunday Night Football" that can begin as early as Week 5, up from the previous Week 11. While the flex schedule does mean any day game can be moved to prime time, the flex can be used only twice between Weeks 5 and 10. Deadline.com (4/23) Share: Advertising Analysts predict shrinking ad-rate increases for broadcasters The major TV networks are preparing to argue their respective cases for significant ad-price increases at the upcoming upfront, but industry insiders believe they'll face challenges, with the potential of a third consecutive year of decreased price growth. RBC Capital Markets analyst David J. Bank expects broadcasters to average an increase of 5.5% in cost-per-thousand viewers. Variety (4/23) Share:
Former Federal Communications Commission member and Comcast lobbyist Meredith Attwell Baker has been named president of wireless industry trade group CTIA. Baker will begin her new duties in June. "CTIA should be in the center of discussions about how wireless is reshaping our economy, our society and our culture," said Baker. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model)/The Switch blog (4/23) Share:
The NAB Online Resource Guide is an easy-to-use tool to locate the products and services offered by NAB associate members that electronic media professionals use. Search for law firms, station brokers, equipment manufacturers, specialty services and much more. Visit the NAB Online Resource Guide. Not a member? Visit www.nab.org/WhyNAB. In the Spotlight today is the 22nd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), a prestigious, Academy-qualifying showcase of the best in independent cinema. With cash prizes valued at more than $45,000 USD, in-kind donations valued at more than $145,000 and some of the most influential audiences in the United States filling its screenings, HIFF continues to attract some the most acclaimed films of each year. It's little wonder that the big-screen stories featured on HIFF's 2013 slate nabbed a total of 32 Oscar nominations, including four for Best Picture. With an incredible legacy and a host of press opportunities at the ready, HIFF is where big talents flock to be discovered, year after year. Most filmmakers in competition receive complimentary travel and accommodations in East Hampton, one of America's most tony getaways. In just the last few years alone, HIFF has welcomed industry legends Meryl Streep, Joel and Ethan Coen, Mike Nichols, Harvey Weinstein, Jessica Chastain, James Franco, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Spike Jonze, and more. For A-list talent and up-and-comers alike, HIFF offers an unbeatable backdrop for collaboration and conversation. Resolutely committed to encouraging new filmmakers who possess extraordinary vision, HIFF provides financial grants to outstanding student filmmakers at the collegiate and graduate school levels. Previous winners in this esteemed category include James Ponsoldt (The Spectacular Now), and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher (Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire). |