People interested in entering the film industry as a script writer or director,or upgrade their skills in scripting and to learn more about the craft of writing, attend Robert Mc Kee’s 4 days Story Seminar in India at Ramoji Film City from 9-12 Feb 2012. The 4 day,32 hr intensive class is a comprehensive,superbly organized,exploration …
Tag Archive: film
Dec
15
New Law Bans Cinemas’ Pre-movie Ads
Cinemas in China may be prohibited from screening pre-movie adverts after the start time of each film printed on tickets, according to a draft law on movie promotion. For such offenses, the new legislation may stipulate punishments including fines up to 200,000 yuan (US$31,520) for cinemas, with the option of revoking their licenses, according to …
Dec
12
Ad ban could weaken shows, hurt economy
As a former vice president at the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), I don’t know whether to laugh or cry after reading the new regulations by China’s State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) banning all advertising in the middle of prime time dramas longer than 45 minutes. The couch potato in me says “hurray.” …
Oct
13
China bans sex-related ads on radio, TV
China’s top broadcasting watchdog on Wednesday ordered a ban on sex-related advertisements on the country’s radio and TV. In a circular issued Wednesday, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) demanded greater self-discipline from radio and TV stations in handling commercials. Click here for complete story.
Oct
10
‘India Is’ Global Video Challenge 2011
The Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is launching a global initiative called the ‘India Is’ Video Challenge and they are inviting all to participate. ‘The India is Global’ challenge is open to all those who are equipped with a camera, have the passion to tell a great story, and the …
Sep
30
MDA streamlines funding schemes
Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) has streamlined its suite of funding programmes to provide a more systematic approach to support an increasingly sophisticated media industry. It has whittled down the number of assistance schemes from the current 46 to just five. They cover development assistance, production, marketing, talent support and enterprise development, and will apply …
Sep
08
Satellite TV service to cover 200m rural families
Direct-broadcast satellite (DBS), a special satellite TV service, will replace wireless signals for about 200 million rural families in China by 2015. A pilot project has progressed smoothly in Ningxia, Hebei and Inner Mongolia of north and northwest China since it started in April, said Zhang Haitao, deputy director of the State Administration of Radio, …
