Nominations have been announced for the $150,000 (£100,000) documentary awards, set to be judged at Sheffield Doc/Fest in June.
The finalists have been announced for the inaugural Whicker’s World Foundation Awards, a new fund for documentary makers set up in memory of late broadcaster Alan Whicker.
Prizes totaling more than $150,000 (£100,000) will be awarded in three catergories: the Funding Award, Veteran’s Award and Audio Award. The winners will be announced at Sheffield Doc/Fest award’s night on June 14.
Baron Fowler, the 78-year old former conservative politician, is one of two finalists for the $5,700 (£4,000) Veteran’s Award, which celebrates first-timers over 50.
Fowler’s series The Truth about AIDS, is pitted against Fluechtlinge – Refugee – a 10-minute short about Syrians seeking refuge in a disused airport, made by Keith Hoult, a former It manager from Witney.
The top prize of $115,000 (£80,000) is the Funding Prize, which will be awarded to an emerging talent under 30 for a single TV documentary idea. The...
The finalists have been announced for the inaugural Whicker’s World Foundation Awards, a new fund for documentary makers set up in memory of late broadcaster Alan Whicker.
Prizes totaling more than $150,000 (£100,000) will be awarded in three catergories: the Funding Award, Veteran’s Award and Audio Award. The winners will be announced at Sheffield Doc/Fest award’s night on June 14.
Baron Fowler, the 78-year old former conservative politician, is one of two finalists for the $5,700 (£4,000) Veteran’s Award, which celebrates first-timers over 50.
Fowler’s series The Truth about AIDS, is pitted against Fluechtlinge – Refugee – a 10-minute short about Syrians seeking refuge in a disused airport, made by Keith Hoult, a former It manager from Witney.
The top prize of $115,000 (£80,000) is the Funding Prize, which will be awarded to an emerging talent under 30 for a single TV documentary idea. The...
- 4/19/2016
- ScreenDaily
New awards to support UK documentaries.
The Whicker’s World Foundation is to launch three new documentary filmmaker awards worth more than $150,000 (£100,000) at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
The newly established foundation, established for “the promotion of curiosity in programme making”, has been funded by a legacy left by celebrated broadcast journalist Alan Whicker, who died in 2013.
Details of the Whicker’s World Foundation and the awards will be announced by filmmaker Kim Longinotto this evening (June 7) at a special event at Doc/Fest, following a screening of Whicker’s World: Conflict in Kentucky - a film from 1967 in which the journalist attended the Kentucky Derby, which was threatened by protests against segregation.
The first award winners will be announced at Doc/Fest 2016.
Mark Atkin, acting festival director at Doc/Fest, said: “I am very enthused that this foundation aims to encourage authored documentary at a time when TV is becoming increasingly formatted and when most foundations have requirements...
The Whicker’s World Foundation is to launch three new documentary filmmaker awards worth more than $150,000 (£100,000) at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
The newly established foundation, established for “the promotion of curiosity in programme making”, has been funded by a legacy left by celebrated broadcast journalist Alan Whicker, who died in 2013.
Details of the Whicker’s World Foundation and the awards will be announced by filmmaker Kim Longinotto this evening (June 7) at a special event at Doc/Fest, following a screening of Whicker’s World: Conflict in Kentucky - a film from 1967 in which the journalist attended the Kentucky Derby, which was threatened by protests against segregation.
The first award winners will be announced at Doc/Fest 2016.
Mark Atkin, acting festival director at Doc/Fest, said: “I am very enthused that this foundation aims to encourage authored documentary at a time when TV is becoming increasingly formatted and when most foundations have requirements...
- 6/7/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Broadcaster Alan Whicker has died at the age of 87.
Born in Egypt, the famed traveller's career spanned over 50 years and he appeared in documentary TV series Whicker's World from 1959 to 1988.
Whicker passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning (July 11) at home in Jersey, after suffering from bronchial pneumonia.
Whicker's World, which aired on both the BBC and ITV, featured Whicker travelling the world.
He became a broadcaster after World War II and joined the BBC in 1957.
Whicker did not marry or have children. He leaves behind a partner of more than 40 years, Valerie Kleema.
Born in Egypt, the famed traveller's career spanned over 50 years and he appeared in documentary TV series Whicker's World from 1959 to 1988.
Whicker passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning (July 11) at home in Jersey, after suffering from bronchial pneumonia.
Whicker's World, which aired on both the BBC and ITV, featured Whicker travelling the world.
He became a broadcaster after World War II and joined the BBC in 1957.
Whicker did not marry or have children. He leaves behind a partner of more than 40 years, Valerie Kleema.
- 7/12/2013
- Digital Spy
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The British have always been great explorers. Perhaps it is because we inherited the genes of the Romans, Saxons, Normans and the many other invaders whose own curiosity once lead them to theses shores. Unsurprisingly, several modern day explorers and outdoor adventurers have made their way onto British TV screens. Whether you enjoy fishing, climbing or Arctic adventures there can be no doubt that the following folks are the 10 best British TV adventurers.
Jeremy Wade. Anyway who has to face dangers ranging from man-eating crocodiles to heavily armed fugitives in lawless parts of Africa is something of an “adventurer.” However, for Jeremy Wade these dangers are mere distractions as he is mainly focused on hazards such as electric eels, bull sharks and various types of fish...
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