EXCLUSIVE : The Gotham Film & Media Institute has unveiled the winners of its fourth annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase. The five filmmakers chosen are Saleem Gondal ( Post Term , Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema), Yingtong Li ( The Silent Whistle , Emerson College), Taylor Mannsman ( Obscura , University of Texas at Austin), Shannon M. Sutherland ( They Flew Like Blackbirds , Florida State University) and Cheryl Wong ( Stigma, Style , NYU). The Gotham’s Short Film Showcase aims to discover and empower a diverse group of emerging filmmakers, and to foster multi-platform distribution of their work. Winners of this year’s showcase, supported by returning partners JetBlue and Focus Features, as well as new partner Soho House, had their works selected by a jury of filmmakers, curators and critics, with shorts from 23 graduate schools having been submitted. Each was recognized during the 2022 Gotham Awards Ceremony on November 28, received … [Read more...] about The Gotham Names Winners Of 4th Annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase
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Array’s Jeff Tobler Joins Expedia Group As Head of Global Media Relations
EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Tobler , Array ’s Chief Marketing Officer, is joining Expedia Group as Head of Global Media Relations. He will be responsible for leading communications strategy for the Expedia Brands, including Expedia, VRBO and Hotels.com. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to the Expedia Group team,” said Lauri Metrose, SVP, Expedia, Communications, Social Media and Influencers. “I have had the pleasure of knowing Jeff for a long time and I could not be more excited to have him join the team. His extensive experience and innovative approach to media relations will greatly enhance our already exceptional communications team as we embark on a dynamic year ahead at Expedia Group. We are excited for him to bring his talents to our organization and help us continue to tell impactful stories.” For the last two years, Tobler was responsible for marketing, press, social media, brand partnerships and promotions strategy for Ava DuVernay ’s award-winning narrative change … [Read more...] about Array’s Jeff Tobler Joins Expedia Group As Head of Global Media Relations