Netfix is on the lookout for a person who will watch its to-be-released content and tag it. The position, which is open for the UK and Ireland residents only, has been announced on the official site of the company.
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YouTube enables independent cinema fans across the globe to view part of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival program in the digital space for free. People can watch and vote with their views for 15 short films from this year’s program. Additionally, the audience can follow the Live @ Sundance streaming that covers the latest news related to the event, rolling out these days (January16–26) in Utah, USA.
A Shaded View on Fashion Film, the first-ever international festival of short films dedicated to fashion, style and beauty, is partnering with the jewelry and luxury goods brand Bulgari for 2014. The winning Bulgari-inspired entries will be shown during the grand event celebrating the company’s 130th anniversary.
Chevrolet is encouraging aspiring filmmakers to become one step closer to the Academy Awards. The auto giant is calling the international filmmaking community to create an advert that will be aired during the Oscars broadcast on March 2. Though it’s not a direct way to the nominations, it’s an excellent start for those who want to get their names heard in the filmmaking industry.
Bombay Sapphire is selecting the last winner of the second annual «Imagination Series» film competition. In April, budding filmmakers were challenged to create a short film based on a script by Academy Award-wining Geoffrey Fletcher. So far the jury has named four finalists, while the fifth one is to be defined by public voting online.
McDonald’s is highlighting its products through a plethora of personal stories of UK consumers on the new destination 100 McDonald’s Moments. The fun and playful site by Razorfish London and Goodboy Digital features a hundred of various feedbacks from real people who are telling how McDonald’s has left its mark in their life experiences, from personal relationship to travelling abroad.
Heineken is preparing a series of activities for the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) to provide the visitors and guests of the 12th annual festival with an enhanced cinematographic experience. The brand’s program for the festival, which is taking place April 17–28 in NYC, includes sessions, special events and after-parties and even prizes for filmmakers.