Nonprofit media company Shine Global celebrated its second annual Children’s Resilience in Film Awards at Paramount Studios on Tuesday night. Recognizing films and filmmakers around the world that highlight the resilience and strength of children in the face of adversities such as poverty, violence, illness and discrimination, the awards honored documentary Name Me Lawand with the event’s grand prize of $15,000.
Directed by Edward Lovelace, Name Me Lawand follows a deaf Kurdish boy’s emotional journey toward discovering how to express himself using British Sign Language, depicting the power of communication and community.
“This award is for Lawand — for his bravery, his determination in getting his message out to the world. His message is a beautiful one, which guided the entire filmmaking process,” said Lovelace in a written acceptance speech read by cinematographer Lol Crawley. “We as filmmakers have learned so much just by watching and listening to these...
Directed by Edward Lovelace, Name Me Lawand follows a deaf Kurdish boy’s emotional journey toward discovering how to express himself using British Sign Language, depicting the power of communication and community.
“This award is for Lawand — for his bravery, his determination in getting his message out to the world. His message is a beautiful one, which guided the entire filmmaking process,” said Lovelace in a written acceptance speech read by cinematographer Lol Crawley. “We as filmmakers have learned so much just by watching and listening to these...
- 10/4/2023
- by Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Edward Norton is calling out movie theater chains ahead of the theatrical release of his upcoming Warner Bros. drama “Motherless Brooklyn.” In a new interview with The Daily Beast, Norton tells reporter Nick Schager that “it’s the theater chains that are destroying the theatrical experience. Period, full-stop. No one else.” Norton calls on moviegoers to be vocal about ensuring movie theaters are running projection and sound at top quality because in most cases around the country they are not.
“A lot of filmmakers and cinematographers that I know that have really started to look into this say that more than 60 percent of American theaters are running their projector at almost half the luminosity that they’re required by contract to run it at,” Norton said. “They are delivering crappy sound and a dim picture, and no one is calling them on it.”
Norton continued, “If [movie theaters] were delivering what they’re supposed to be delivering,...
“A lot of filmmakers and cinematographers that I know that have really started to look into this say that more than 60 percent of American theaters are running their projector at almost half the luminosity that they’re required by contract to run it at,” Norton said. “They are delivering crappy sound and a dim picture, and no one is calling them on it.”
Norton continued, “If [movie theaters] were delivering what they’re supposed to be delivering,...
- 10/15/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Netflix has ordered a TV adaptation of the Ya series “Dash & Lily” from producers Nick Jonas and Shawn Levy (“Stranger Things”), the streaming service announced on Tuesday. The eight-episode, holiday rom-com show stars “The Walking Dead” alum Austin Abrams and “Good Boys” actress Midori Francis in the titular roles.
Here’s the official description for the 30-minute show, based on Rachel Cohn and David Levithan’s young adult book series, “Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares”: A whirlwind holiday romance builds as cynical Dash and optimistic Lily trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City, finding they have more in common with each other than they would have expected.
Along with Abrams and Francis, the series stars Dante Brown, Troy Iwata, Keana Marie, James Saito and Jodi Long.
Also Read: Rob Lowe, Vanessa Hudgens Headline Netflix's Holiday...
Here’s the official description for the 30-minute show, based on Rachel Cohn and David Levithan’s young adult book series, “Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares”: A whirlwind holiday romance builds as cynical Dash and optimistic Lily trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City, finding they have more in common with each other than they would have expected.
Along with Abrams and Francis, the series stars Dante Brown, Troy Iwata, Keana Marie, James Saito and Jodi Long.
Also Read: Rob Lowe, Vanessa Hudgens Headline Netflix's Holiday...
- 10/15/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Annapurna Pictures’ president of film Ivana Lombardi is leaving for a new job as Netflix’s director of independent film, where she’ll oversee titles like the upcoming sequel to hit teen rom-com “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.”
Lombardi joins Ian Bricke, who holds the same title, at the indie division. Like Bricke, she’ll report to Lisa Nishimura, VP of independent film and documentary features, when she starts the job November 6.
Nishimura was promoted to oversee the indie division in March. Prior to that, the division was led by Bricke and Matt Brodlie, who left Netflix to join Disney+ in June. Before Nishimura moved into her new role, the duo reported to Original Film head Scott Stuber and had full greenlight authority for all films budgeted under $10 million. These included titles like Tamara Jenkins’ “Private Life,” starring Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn as well as made-for-streaming...
Lombardi joins Ian Bricke, who holds the same title, at the indie division. Like Bricke, she’ll report to Lisa Nishimura, VP of independent film and documentary features, when she starts the job November 6.
Nishimura was promoted to oversee the indie division in March. Prior to that, the division was led by Bricke and Matt Brodlie, who left Netflix to join Disney+ in June. Before Nishimura moved into her new role, the duo reported to Original Film head Scott Stuber and had full greenlight authority for all films budgeted under $10 million. These included titles like Tamara Jenkins’ “Private Life,” starring Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn as well as made-for-streaming...
- 10/15/2019
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
Annapurna Pictures film head Ivana Lombardi is leaving the independent studio to head up the indie division at Netflix, a spokeswoman for Annapurna confirmed on Monday.
Lombardi will take over as director of independent films for Netflix beginning Nov. 6. She will report directly to Lisa Nishimura, who in March was named vice president of independent film and documentary features.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ivana and this great opportunity. Netflix has been smart to bring on board such a thoughtful, savvy, and passionate filmmaker advocate. Her devotion to artists and love of great cinema ensures we’ll happily continue working with her in the future,” Annapurna chief operating officer Sue Naegle said in a statement.
Also Read: Ava DuVernay, Netflix Sued Over Portrayal of Interrogation Technique in 'When They See Us'
Lombardi was in the Annapurna job for less than a year having taken over the...
Lombardi will take over as director of independent films for Netflix beginning Nov. 6. She will report directly to Lisa Nishimura, who in March was named vice president of independent film and documentary features.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ivana and this great opportunity. Netflix has been smart to bring on board such a thoughtful, savvy, and passionate filmmaker advocate. Her devotion to artists and love of great cinema ensures we’ll happily continue working with her in the future,” Annapurna chief operating officer Sue Naegle said in a statement.
Also Read: Ava DuVernay, Netflix Sued Over Portrayal of Interrogation Technique in 'When They See Us'
Lombardi was in the Annapurna job for less than a year having taken over the...
- 10/14/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Ivana Lombardi, who formerly served as Annapurna Pictures’ President of Film, is leaving the company to join Netflix as Director of Independent Film.
Lombardi joined Annapurna as Evp Development early last year moving from Chernin Entertainment. She was promoted to President in January after the previous head of film production, Chelsea Bernard, exited the company in the fall of 2018.
At Netflix, Lombardi will report to Lisa Nishimura, Vice President of Independent Film and Documentary Features. She starts on November 6.
Lombardi’s move to Netflix comes after news broke that the Megan Ellison-led production and distribution company was facing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing but would receive a bailout from Ellison’s father and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, who would step in to resolve the debt said to be north of $200 million.
Variety was first to report this news.
Lombardi joined Annapurna as Evp Development early last year moving from Chernin Entertainment. She was promoted to President in January after the previous head of film production, Chelsea Bernard, exited the company in the fall of 2018.
At Netflix, Lombardi will report to Lisa Nishimura, Vice President of Independent Film and Documentary Features. She starts on November 6.
Lombardi’s move to Netflix comes after news broke that the Megan Ellison-led production and distribution company was facing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing but would receive a bailout from Ellison’s father and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, who would step in to resolve the debt said to be north of $200 million.
Variety was first to report this news.
- 10/14/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Annapurna Pictures president of film Ivana Lombardi is moving across town to Netflix, after almost a year in her role at Megan Ellison’s company.
As of Nov. 6, Lombardi will serve as director of independent films at the streamer. She will report directly to Lisa Nishimura, Netflix’s vice president of independent film and documentary features.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ivana and this great opportunity. Netflix has been smart to bring on board such a thoughtful, savvy, and passionate filmmaker advocate. Her devotion to artists and love of great cinema ensures we’ll happily continue working with her in the future,” said Sue Naegle, Annapurna’s chief content officer.
An interim replacement for Lombardi was not immediately clear, nor for Jillian Longnecker, who joined Netflix as a director in the original series department in July. Longnecker had been promoted to president of physical production at Annapurna at...
As of Nov. 6, Lombardi will serve as director of independent films at the streamer. She will report directly to Lisa Nishimura, Netflix’s vice president of independent film and documentary features.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Ivana and this great opportunity. Netflix has been smart to bring on board such a thoughtful, savvy, and passionate filmmaker advocate. Her devotion to artists and love of great cinema ensures we’ll happily continue working with her in the future,” said Sue Naegle, Annapurna’s chief content officer.
An interim replacement for Lombardi was not immediately clear, nor for Jillian Longnecker, who joined Netflix as a director in the original series department in July. Longnecker had been promoted to president of physical production at Annapurna at...
- 10/14/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has hired Ivana Lombardi away from Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures to serve as director of independent films.
Lombardi, who joined Annapurna in early 2018 and became president of film in January of this year, will assume her new position effective Nov. 6 and report to Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's vp independent film and documentary features.
At Annapurna, Lombardi oversaw the development, production and release of original films and acquisitions. Her movie credits there included Booksmart, directed by Olivia Wilde; Vice, helmed by Adam McKay; and Richard Linklater's Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Before Annapurna, Lombardi worked as senior vp film ...
Lombardi, who joined Annapurna in early 2018 and became president of film in January of this year, will assume her new position effective Nov. 6 and report to Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's vp independent film and documentary features.
At Annapurna, Lombardi oversaw the development, production and release of original films and acquisitions. Her movie credits there included Booksmart, directed by Olivia Wilde; Vice, helmed by Adam McKay; and Richard Linklater's Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Before Annapurna, Lombardi worked as senior vp film ...
- 10/14/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has hired Ivana Lombardi away from Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures to serve as director of independent films.
Lombardi, who joined Annapurna in early 2018 and became president of film in January of this year, will assume her new position effective Nov. 6 and report to Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's vp independent film and documentary features.
At Annapurna, Lombardi oversaw the development, production and release of original films and acquisitions. Her movie credits there included Booksmart, directed by Olivia Wilde; Vice, helmed by Adam McKay; and Richard Linklater's Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Before Annapurna, Lombardi worked as senior vp film ...
Lombardi, who joined Annapurna in early 2018 and became president of film in January of this year, will assume her new position effective Nov. 6 and report to Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's vp independent film and documentary features.
At Annapurna, Lombardi oversaw the development, production and release of original films and acquisitions. Her movie credits there included Booksmart, directed by Olivia Wilde; Vice, helmed by Adam McKay; and Richard Linklater's Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Before Annapurna, Lombardi worked as senior vp film ...
- 10/14/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Annapurna and Plan B have optioned Alex Michaelides’ debut novel The Silent Patient which they will develop as a feature film.
Sue Naegle and Ivana Lombardi will oversee the project for Annapurna.
The Silent Patient centers around Alicia Berenson, a famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, who lives in a grand house in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, casts her into notoriety- the price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, resides at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. A criminal psychotherapist, Theo Faber, is determined to unravel Alicia’s mystery as to why she shot her husband.
The Silent Patient debuted on...
Sue Naegle and Ivana Lombardi will oversee the project for Annapurna.
The Silent Patient centers around Alicia Berenson, a famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, who lives in a grand house in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, casts her into notoriety- the price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, resides at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. A criminal psychotherapist, Theo Faber, is determined to unravel Alicia’s mystery as to why she shot her husband.
The Silent Patient debuted on...
- 3/5/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Hot off their Indie Spirit Award win for best feature for “If Beale Street Could Talk,” Annapurna and Plan B have set their next film project with an adaptation of Alex Michaelides’ best-selling novel “The Silent Patient.”
As part of their three-year production pact, the companies have optioned the rights to the novel published under Celadon Books, a division of Macmillan.
“The Silent Patient” follows Alicia Berenson, a celebrated painter married to a fashion photographer who enjoys life a the top of London society. Without explanation, Alicia shoots her husband Gabriel in the face five times when he returns late from work one evening, sparking an international scandal and subsequently sending the value of her art through the roof.
Sequestered in a North London police forensic unit, Alicia refuses to speak a word about the crime and her potential motives. When a criminal psychotherapist named Theo takes on her case,...
As part of their three-year production pact, the companies have optioned the rights to the novel published under Celadon Books, a division of Macmillan.
“The Silent Patient” follows Alicia Berenson, a celebrated painter married to a fashion photographer who enjoys life a the top of London society. Without explanation, Alicia shoots her husband Gabriel in the face five times when he returns late from work one evening, sparking an international scandal and subsequently sending the value of her art through the roof.
Sequestered in a North London police forensic unit, Alicia refuses to speak a word about the crime and her potential motives. When a criminal psychotherapist named Theo takes on her case,...
- 3/5/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Annapurna has promoted Sue Naegle to chief content officer of Annapurna, where she will expand her role as president of the Megan Ellison company’s television division to oversee development and production the film slate. She will also have the company’s Theatre division in here purview and will manage the cross-platform pollination of Annapurna Interactive’s IP.
Naegle will report to Ellison. Annapurna said it plans to produce and acquire between 3-5 features a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
Annapurna currently is in the Oscar hunt with 11 total noms yesterday for Adam McKay’s Vice and Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk. Recent pics included Karyn Kusama’s Nicole Kidman-starrer Destroyer.
Annnapurna also said Wednesday that Ivana Lombardi has assumed the role of President of Film. She will also work closely with longtime Annapurna executive Jillian Longnecker, who has been promoted to President of Physical Production.
Naegle will report to Ellison. Annapurna said it plans to produce and acquire between 3-5 features a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
Annapurna currently is in the Oscar hunt with 11 total noms yesterday for Adam McKay’s Vice and Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk. Recent pics included Karyn Kusama’s Nicole Kidman-starrer Destroyer.
Annnapurna also said Wednesday that Ivana Lombardi has assumed the role of President of Film. She will also work closely with longtime Annapurna executive Jillian Longnecker, who has been promoted to President of Physical Production.
- 1/23/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Annapurna Pictures announced on Wednesday that it has promoted executive Sue Naegle to chief content officer for the studio. Annapurna CEO Megan Ellison made the announcement.
Naegle currently serves as president of Annapurna TV, and will now expand her role to oversee the development and production of Annapurna’s film slate, as well as the company’s theater division. In her new role Naegle will also manage the cross-platform pollination of Annapurna Interactive’s IP.
Naegle will report to and work closely with Ellison, focusing on Annapurna’s commitment to filmmakers and artists. The studio plans to produce and acquire between three to five films a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
“Annapurna has always been a company with an allegiance to ambitious content and its commitment to artists across all platforms,” Naegle said in a statement. “I find it a privilege to shepherd the diversity of storytelling that...
Naegle currently serves as president of Annapurna TV, and will now expand her role to oversee the development and production of Annapurna’s film slate, as well as the company’s theater division. In her new role Naegle will also manage the cross-platform pollination of Annapurna Interactive’s IP.
Naegle will report to and work closely with Ellison, focusing on Annapurna’s commitment to filmmakers and artists. The studio plans to produce and acquire between three to five films a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
“Annapurna has always been a company with an allegiance to ambitious content and its commitment to artists across all platforms,” Naegle said in a statement. “I find it a privilege to shepherd the diversity of storytelling that...
- 1/23/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Sue Naegle has been named chief content officer at Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures.
Naegle joined the company as head of television in 2016, and will now oversee development and production in film, TV, video games, and the company’s theater division. As part of the reorganization, Ivana Lombardi has been named president of film, a role vacated by former executive Chelsea Barnard last year.
Lombardi hails from Chernin Entertainment, where she oversaw the movies “St. Vincent” and “Hidden Figures.” She will work closely with Jillian Longnecker, who has been named president of physical production. Patrick Chu, who joined Annapurna from Amazon last week as a senior vice president in TV, will continue to report to Naegle.
Naegle’s first order of business is investing heavily in development and production for the backend of 2019, she said, as well as supporting their first-look partners Plan B Entertainment and Pastel. Her goal is...
Naegle joined the company as head of television in 2016, and will now oversee development and production in film, TV, video games, and the company’s theater division. As part of the reorganization, Ivana Lombardi has been named president of film, a role vacated by former executive Chelsea Barnard last year.
Lombardi hails from Chernin Entertainment, where she oversaw the movies “St. Vincent” and “Hidden Figures.” She will work closely with Jillian Longnecker, who has been named president of physical production. Patrick Chu, who joined Annapurna from Amazon last week as a senior vice president in TV, will continue to report to Naegle.
Naegle’s first order of business is investing heavily in development and production for the backend of 2019, she said, as well as supporting their first-look partners Plan B Entertainment and Pastel. Her goal is...
- 1/23/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
In a move that the company described as an effort to solidify its structure across divisions, Megan Ellison’s Annapurna has promoted Sue Naegle to chief content officer. Naegle, who has been serving as president of Annapurna Television since 2017, is taking on a larger role, overseeing the development and production of the company’s film slate as well as its theater division, and she will also manage Annapurna Interactive IP across the company’s various platforms.
Naegle will report to Ellison, Annapurna’s founder and CEO, who announced the promotion Wednesday.
Additionally, Ivana Lombardi, who joined Annapurna as executive vp ...
Naegle will report to Ellison, Annapurna’s founder and CEO, who announced the promotion Wednesday.
Additionally, Ivana Lombardi, who joined Annapurna as executive vp ...
- 1/23/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In a move that the company described as an effort to solidify its structure across divisions, Megan Ellison’s Annapurna has promoted Sue Naegle to chief content officer. Naegle, who has been serving as president of Annapurna Television since 2017, is taking on a larger role, overseeing the development and production of the company’s film slate as well as its theater division, and she will also manage Annapurna Interactive IP across the company’s various platforms.
Naegle will report to Ellison, Annapurna’s founder and CEO, who announced the promotion Wednesday.
Additionally, Ivana Lombardi, who joined Annapurna as executive vp ...
Naegle will report to Ellison, Annapurna’s founder and CEO, who announced the promotion Wednesday.
Additionally, Ivana Lombardi, who joined Annapurna as executive vp ...
- 1/23/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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