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Healthy Creativity in Advertising

Healthy Creativity in Advertising

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 11, 2024. Posted in General Interest

In today's fast-paced pressured world health and wellness has taken centre stage in people's lives. As individuals become increasingly conscious of their well-being, the market for related products and services has exploded. However, in this saturated marketplace, consumers are not just looking for products, they want meaning and authenticity.

An Interview with The Zone of Interest location manager Eugene Strange

An Interview with The Zone of Interest location manager Eugene Strange

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 1, 2024. Posted in Interviews

After winning the Grand Prix at the 76th Cannes Film Festival last year and recently receiving 5 Academy Award and 9 BAFTA Nominations, Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest hits UK theatres tomorrow 2 February. Capturing the story of the commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, as they strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. The production travelled to the historical landmark and surrounding areas in Poland. To facilitate this, Glazer enlisted the help of Salt Film and past location finding collaborator Eugene Strange. I spoke with Strange on this poignant experience, the career track that has led him here, and where it’s all heading next.

The Location Guide round-up 2023

The Location Guide round-up 2023

Written by Kianna Best on Dec 19, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

And just like that, The Location Guide has wrapped up another year. The team travelled, taking in the festival circuit from Cannes to Kinsale, celebrated the release of our makers magazines, welcomed faces old and new to FOCUS London, and revelled in all that has been accomplished at the Makers and Shakers Awards. Let’s take a look back.

Greta Gerwig announced as 2024 Cannes Jury President

Greta Gerwig announced as 2024 Cannes Jury President

Written by Kianna Best on Dec 14, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Cannes Film Festival has announced actor, screenwriter and director Greta Gerwig will take on the role as jury president for the 77th edition. Breaking record for the 2023’s Barbie phenomenon, Gerwig will become the first American female director to take on the presidency of the festival, as well as the youngest. Cannes Film Festival will return from May 14-25 2024.

The Red Sea International Film Festival returns for 2023 edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival returns for 2023 edition

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 6, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

 Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival is set to run its third edition from 30 November to 9 December in Jeddah. Announcing today the majority of it lineup, the festival will feature a slew of projects from the MENA region, including 11 feature films from Saudi Arabia itself. Themed as Your Story, Your Festival, this year’s celebration intends to be a showcase appreciating the growth of the local industry. Presiding over international jury will be filmmaker Baz Lurhmann.

Locarno Film Festival concludes with awe-worthy winners

Locarno Film Festival concludes with awe-worthy winners

Written by Kianna Best on Aug 14, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Ali Ahmadzadeh’s Critical Zone (Mantagheye bohrani) has come out with the top prize at this year’s Locarno Film Festival, winning the Golden Leopard for best film. Shot in secret, the Tehran filmed sci-fi feature is an Iranian-German co-production following a man driving through Tehran’s underworld with his dog. The global roster of winners saw a number of co-productions displaying international creative collaborations and boundaries pushed.

An Interview with Film AlUla executive director Charlene Deleon-Jones

An Interview with Film AlUla executive director Charlene Deleon-Jones

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 20, 2023. Posted in Interviews

Only three years old, Film AlUla are new to the audiovisual world, developing their infrastructure and making a name for themselves in the industry. But with projects rolling in from international filmmakers to promoting their local talents, the Saudi region are putting their best foot forward. At the helm, executive director of Film AlUla Charlene Deleon-Jones spoke to The Location Guide to share her experiences working with the new creative hub, the challenges and successes faced thus far, and what exciting things are on the horizon.

And that’s a wrap on Cannes Lions 2023

And that’s a wrap on Cannes Lions 2023

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 24, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

On Friday 23 June, the 70th edition of Cannes Lions came to a close with a night of celebrations and the daily announcement of the final winners for the celebration. Across the Palais and spreading to the beach, this year’s celebration spotlighted the importance of conversation and the value of diversity and inclusivity in the creative media space. As ideas were shared and projects awarded across the weekly updated categories, the variety of thought was a welcomed new wave in the advertising space for another successful year.

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