ColorCreative’s Find Your People Program is introducing more people – this time, composers.
The talent development initiative from the company founded by Issa Rae, Deniese Davis and Talitha Watkins is unique in that it isn’t only targeted to emerging creatives in above-the-line roles. Instead, it solicits applicants from seven disciplines – directors, producers, cinematographers, production designers, costume designers, editors and now composers – to form four separate production crews, with one representative from a field on each project.
Each team works together to pitch a greenlight committee and will receive funding from program partner Canva, whose visual communication platform is used throughout Fypp’s yearlong curriculum-based training workshops.
“It’s been a privilege to support the Find Your People Program, and we’re delighted to be back for a second year,” Canva global head of consumer marketing Kristine Segrist said in a statement. “There is incredible value alignment between our brands...
The talent development initiative from the company founded by Issa Rae, Deniese Davis and Talitha Watkins is unique in that it isn’t only targeted to emerging creatives in above-the-line roles. Instead, it solicits applicants from seven disciplines – directors, producers, cinematographers, production designers, costume designers, editors and now composers – to form four separate production crews, with one representative from a field on each project.
Each team works together to pitch a greenlight committee and will receive funding from program partner Canva, whose visual communication platform is used throughout Fypp’s yearlong curriculum-based training workshops.
“It’s been a privilege to support the Find Your People Program, and we’re delighted to be back for a second year,” Canva global head of consumer marketing Kristine Segrist said in a statement. “There is incredible value alignment between our brands...
- 3/12/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An Oscar ceremony with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift? What television producer wouldn’t want two of the biggest names in entertainment gracing the red carpet for the 96th Academy Awards? But despite two upcoming concert films from the megastars — “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” and “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” — neither are eligible to submit or compete for an Academy Award nomination for documentary feature, or any technical category, under the current guidelines.
Per the Academy’s bylaws, the Documentary Branch defines a documentary film as “a theatrically released nonfiction motion picture dealing creatively with cultural, artistic, historical, social, scientific, economic or other subjects. It may be photographed in actual occurrence, or may employ partial reenactment, stock footage, stills, animation, stop-motion or other techniques, as long as the emphasis is on fact and not on fiction.”
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
The Special Rules Section,...
Per the Academy’s bylaws, the Documentary Branch defines a documentary film as “a theatrically released nonfiction motion picture dealing creatively with cultural, artistic, historical, social, scientific, economic or other subjects. It may be photographed in actual occurrence, or may employ partial reenactment, stock footage, stills, animation, stop-motion or other techniques, as long as the emphasis is on fact and not on fiction.”
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
The Special Rules Section,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
It’s that time of year again! The 2022 BET Soul Train Awards have arrived and this year’s show featured spectacular performances with some of music’s most talented stars and heartfelt acceptance speeches from the night’s big winners.
Hosted by comedian, writer and “Black-ish” star Deon Cole, Saturday’s show featured Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige leading this year’s nominees with a total count of seven nods apiece, while Ari Lennox trailed close behind with six nominations. The trio was followed by Lizzo and Chris Brown, who earned five noms each.
While Queen Bey came out on top with the night’s big wins — earning awards for Album of The Year, Song of the Year and Best Collaboration with Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers — she wasn’t the only one to come out victorious! Check out the full list of winners below, with the victors in bold.
Hosted by comedian, writer and “Black-ish” star Deon Cole, Saturday’s show featured Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige leading this year’s nominees with a total count of seven nods apiece, while Ari Lennox trailed close behind with six nominations. The trio was followed by Lizzo and Chris Brown, who earned five noms each.
While Queen Bey came out on top with the night’s big wins — earning awards for Album of The Year, Song of the Year and Best Collaboration with Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers — she wasn’t the only one to come out victorious! Check out the full list of winners below, with the victors in bold.
- 11/28/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Deon Cole will host the 2022 Soul Train Awards (Photo Credit: BET)
Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige will go head to head in the Best R&b/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Collaboration categories at the 2022 Soul Train Awards. Both artists top the list of nominees with seven nominations, followed by Ari Lennox with six.
Lizzo and Chris Brown were close behind with five nominations. Burna Boy, Muni Long and Steve Lacy each picked up four nominations.
Actor and comedian Deon Cole (The Harder They Fall) is set to host BET’s 2022 Soul Train Awards set for Sunday, November 27, 2022. The show will take place in Las Vegas and will air at 8pm Et/Pt on BET and BET Her.
“Deon Cole is known for delivering razor-sharp humor and commentary across his acclaimed standup specials and series. Get ready to see him unleash his...
Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige will go head to head in the Best R&b/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Collaboration categories at the 2022 Soul Train Awards. Both artists top the list of nominees with seven nominations, followed by Ari Lennox with six.
Lizzo and Chris Brown were close behind with five nominations. Burna Boy, Muni Long and Steve Lacy each picked up four nominations.
Actor and comedian Deon Cole (The Harder They Fall) is set to host BET’s 2022 Soul Train Awards set for Sunday, November 27, 2022. The show will take place in Las Vegas and will air at 8pm Et/Pt on BET and BET Her.
“Deon Cole is known for delivering razor-sharp humor and commentary across his acclaimed standup specials and series. Get ready to see him unleash his...
- 10/20/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The 2022 BET Soul Train Awards are right around the corner!
BET revealed the nominations for this year’s award ceremony on Thursday, and announced that the star-studded show will be hosted by comedian, writer and “Black-ish” star, Deon Cole.
Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy for BET, praised Cole in a statement on Thursday, sharing, “Deon Cole is known for delivering razor-sharp humor and commentary across his acclaimed standup specials and series. Get ready to see him unleash his comedic talents like never before on the Soul Train Awards stage.”
“Hosting the Soul Train Awards is a dream come true,” Cole said in the release. “I grew up watching Soul Train and ‘til this day, I’ve never met a Soul Train Line I didn’t bless with my skilled two step. It is truly a privilege to be given this opportunity.”
As for the nominations, Beyoncé and...
BET revealed the nominations for this year’s award ceremony on Thursday, and announced that the star-studded show will be hosted by comedian, writer and “Black-ish” star, Deon Cole.
Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy for BET, praised Cole in a statement on Thursday, sharing, “Deon Cole is known for delivering razor-sharp humor and commentary across his acclaimed standup specials and series. Get ready to see him unleash his comedic talents like never before on the Soul Train Awards stage.”
“Hosting the Soul Train Awards is a dream come true,” Cole said in the release. “I grew up watching Soul Train and ‘til this day, I’ve never met a Soul Train Line I didn’t bless with my skilled two step. It is truly a privilege to be given this opportunity.”
As for the nominations, Beyoncé and...
- 10/20/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The innovative Jay-Z curated two-day music festival and a staple of Labor Day Weekend, Made In America, returns next month for the 10th year of performances.
The incredible lineup is full of top luminaries and emerging talent in the music industry that will make for an unforgettable weekend.
Since launching in 2012, the festival has hosted the top performers in the industry while making a positive impact on the City of Brotherly Love by generating over 150 million in economic impact since the inaugural two-day concert began in 2012. This year, Cause Village powered by Shein, will boast local philanthropic organizations that continue to spotlight an array of causes ranging from animal welfare, arts & culture, criminal & social justice reform, education, environmental conservation, health & wellness, and voter rights, and more.
Who:
Armani White, Coast Contra, Young Nudy, Jeleel!, Jenevieve, and Kenny Mason join headliners Bad Bunny and Tyler, The Creator and performances from Lil Uzi Vert,...
The incredible lineup is full of top luminaries and emerging talent in the music industry that will make for an unforgettable weekend.
Since launching in 2012, the festival has hosted the top performers in the industry while making a positive impact on the City of Brotherly Love by generating over 150 million in economic impact since the inaugural two-day concert began in 2012. This year, Cause Village powered by Shein, will boast local philanthropic organizations that continue to spotlight an array of causes ranging from animal welfare, arts & culture, criminal & social justice reform, education, environmental conservation, health & wellness, and voter rights, and more.
Who:
Armani White, Coast Contra, Young Nudy, Jeleel!, Jenevieve, and Kenny Mason join headliners Bad Bunny and Tyler, The Creator and performances from Lil Uzi Vert,...
- 8/16/2022
- Look to the Stars
Round up the usual suspects. The insular Academy music branch is known for leaning into their regulars (see 12-time nominee Diane Warren’s shortlisted song for Sundance indie “Four Good Days”) as well as unexpected surprises (Amazon’s shortlisted Idina Menzel song “Dream Girl” from “Cinderella”). Needless to say, Menzel has been to the Oscars before, belting out “Let It Go,” Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez’ Oscar winner from “Frozen.”
The Academy music branch also tends to fall for global pop stars who might turn up to perform at the Oscar kudocast. Inevitably, music stars scored shortlist slots, including for the second year in a row H.E.R., who sings “Automatic Woman” in Halle Berry’s directorial debut “Bruised” (Netflix). Another Netflix contender is Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi’s “Just Look Up” from “Don’t Look Up.” Ireland’s two-time song nominees Bono and U2 wrote and performed “Your Song Saved...
The Academy music branch also tends to fall for global pop stars who might turn up to perform at the Oscar kudocast. Inevitably, music stars scored shortlist slots, including for the second year in a row H.E.R., who sings “Automatic Woman” in Halle Berry’s directorial debut “Bruised” (Netflix). Another Netflix contender is Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi’s “Just Look Up” from “Don’t Look Up.” Ireland’s two-time song nominees Bono and U2 wrote and performed “Your Song Saved...
- 12/22/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for Original Song and Original Score vying for Oscars nominations consideration. As Variety reports, the next phase of voting begins on Jan. 27 and ends Feb. 1. The official nominees for all the categories will be announced on Feb. 8.
A total of 84 songs were eligible in the Original Songs category, and 15 comprise the shortlist. The Original Song category pits couple Beyoncé (“Be Alive”) against Jay-Z (“Guns Go Bang”). Billie Eilish with brother Finneas’ “No Time to Die,” Ariana Grande and...
A total of 84 songs were eligible in the Original Songs category, and 15 comprise the shortlist. The Original Song category pits couple Beyoncé (“Be Alive”) against Jay-Z (“Guns Go Bang”). Billie Eilish with brother Finneas’ “No Time to Die,” Ariana Grande and...
- 12/22/2021
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
This year’s 10 Oscar shortlists are voted on by six branches of the Academy — Music, Documentary, Animation and Shorts, VFX, Makeup and Hairstyling and, for the first time, Sound — as well as willing members from all over the world able to watch a minimum of a dozen qualifying international features. Parsing these shortlists reveals the strengths and weaknesses of Oscar contenders heading into the final round of voting for the final five nominations, which begins on Thursday, January 27, 2022, and ends on February 1, 2022. Nominations are announced on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
With the calendar back to normal, more Oscar voters went out to screenings and theaters, although many made their selection from a wide range of movies available on the Academy portal. Back in the mix were such postponed movies as Denis Villeneuve’s day-and-date success “Dune” and Steven Spielberg’s success d’estime “West Side Story,” along with a smattering of arthouse and streaming fare.
With the calendar back to normal, more Oscar voters went out to screenings and theaters, although many made their selection from a wide range of movies available on the Academy portal. Back in the mix were such postponed movies as Denis Villeneuve’s day-and-date success “Dune” and Steven Spielberg’s success d’estime “West Side Story,” along with a smattering of arthouse and streaming fare.
- 12/21/2021
- by Anne Thompson and Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 94th Oscars ceremony.
The shortlist voting concluded on Dec. 15, and the remaining ones will move on to the official phase one voting. Nominations voting begins on Thursday, Jan. 27, and ends on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The official credits and nominees for all the films will be announced, with the rest of the Oscar nominations on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Check out the list of the films and categories below:
Original Song
“So May We Start?” from “Annette” (Amazon Studios)
Ron Mael, Russell Mael (Sparks) “Down To Joy” from “Belfast” (Focus Features)
Van Morrison “Right Where I Belong” from “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” (Screen Media Films)
Brian Wilson, Jim James “Automatic Woman” from “Bruised” (Netflix)
H.E.R. (other songwriters to be added) “Dream Girl” from “Cinderella” (Amazon Studios)
Idina Menzel, Laura Veltz “Beyond The Shore” from...
The shortlist voting concluded on Dec. 15, and the remaining ones will move on to the official phase one voting. Nominations voting begins on Thursday, Jan. 27, and ends on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The official credits and nominees for all the films will be announced, with the rest of the Oscar nominations on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Check out the list of the films and categories below:
Original Song
“So May We Start?” from “Annette” (Amazon Studios)
Ron Mael, Russell Mael (Sparks) “Down To Joy” from “Belfast” (Focus Features)
Van Morrison “Right Where I Belong” from “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” (Screen Media Films)
Brian Wilson, Jim James “Automatic Woman” from “Bruised” (Netflix)
H.E.R. (other songwriters to be added) “Dream Girl” from “Cinderella” (Amazon Studios)
Idina Menzel, Laura Veltz “Beyond The Shore” from...
- 12/21/2021
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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