“The Return of the Projectionist,” which is running in the main competition at Swiss doc fest Visions du Réel, where it will have its world premiere, has been picked up by Paris-based doc specialist Cat&Docs.
The feature debut of Orkhan Aghazadeh, it tells the story of Samid, a former projectionist in Azerbaijan’s remote Talysh mountains, who is determined to bring cinema back to life in his village using his old Soviet film projector.
He encounters a number of hurdles along the way but he also finds an unexpected ally in 16-year-old Ayaz, a film fan who experiments with animation clips on his smartphone and is eager to learn from Samid.
Aghazadeh chanced upon the story when shooting his graduation short film “The Chairs.” Samid was to be the film’s main character but the relationship with Ayaz emerged as shooting started.
“It came as a surprise for us. We...
The feature debut of Orkhan Aghazadeh, it tells the story of Samid, a former projectionist in Azerbaijan’s remote Talysh mountains, who is determined to bring cinema back to life in his village using his old Soviet film projector.
He encounters a number of hurdles along the way but he also finds an unexpected ally in 16-year-old Ayaz, a film fan who experiments with animation clips on his smartphone and is eager to learn from Samid.
Aghazadeh chanced upon the story when shooting his graduation short film “The Chairs.” Samid was to be the film’s main character but the relationship with Ayaz emerged as shooting started.
“It came as a surprise for us. We...
- 4/4/2024
- by Lise Pedersen
- Variety Film + TV
It’s powdered wigs on parade in the new Franklin trailer, starring Michael Douglas as the calculating Newton of Electricity, Benjamin Franklin! As someone who performed miserably in history class throughout his schooling career, I was sure Apple’s upcoming limited series would not be to my liking. However, Michael Douglas transforms Benjamin Franklin into a charismatic, cryptic, and conniving figure. This portrayal is the jolt I needed to get interested in this fascinating television event.
Based upon A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, the series will “explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues, all while...
Based upon A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, the series will “explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues, all while...
- 3/13/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Lylle Breier has been promoted to executive vp of marketing partnerships and special events at the Walt Disney Co.
In the newly created role, the Disney veteran will play a key role spanning global marketing campaigns and enterprise corporate functions that are central to the company’s growth strategies. Breier will continue to report directly to Asad Ayaz, who serves as both chief brand officer for Twdc and president of marketing at Walt Disney Studios and Disney+.
She’ll be responsible for driving all marketing partnerships for feature films and streaming releases, as well as multi-platform brand campaigns, creative content production, event sponsorships and product placement for Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios/Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Disney+.
Breier will also be responsible for special events, including premieres, stunts, stage presentations, and fan conventions.
“Whether securing multi-platform partnerships or pulling off large-scale events across the globe,...
In the newly created role, the Disney veteran will play a key role spanning global marketing campaigns and enterprise corporate functions that are central to the company’s growth strategies. Breier will continue to report directly to Asad Ayaz, who serves as both chief brand officer for Twdc and president of marketing at Walt Disney Studios and Disney+.
She’ll be responsible for driving all marketing partnerships for feature films and streaming releases, as well as multi-platform brand campaigns, creative content production, event sponsorships and product placement for Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios/Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Disney+.
Breier will also be responsible for special events, including premieres, stunts, stage presentations, and fan conventions.
“Whether securing multi-platform partnerships or pulling off large-scale events across the globe,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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