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#IDSDP2016 How Sport Can Have a Positive Role in Social Change

#IDSDP2016 How Sport Can Have a Positive Role in Social Change

The United Nations (UN) has declared April 6th the 2016 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, to encourage the world to celebrate sport as a powerful weapon in tackling worldwide issues such as poverty, inequality, and hunger. The UN’s 2016 digital campaign, “Let’s Play for the Sustainable and Development Goals,” expanded its original 8 goals to 17 in an effort…

Location Tips: Video Production in Abu Dhabi

Location Tips: Video Production in Abu Dhabi

From the “Fast and Furious” to the “Star Wars” movie franchises, Abu Dhabi is fast becoming the go-to location for film and tv production. Occupying more than 80 percent of the United Arab Emirates’ total land area, Abu Dhabi provides a variety of spectacular geographical locations to fit all types of filming needs. Here are our top five reasons why Abu Dhabi is a hot video…

The Olympics Games: Rio 2016 by the Numbers

The Olympics Games: Rio 2016 by the Numbers

For 17 days this summer the world will come together to watch the biggest sporting event on the planet. Brought to you by over 140,000 TV and broadcast stations around the world, let’s take a look at the numbers projected to break broadcasting and social media records. Need Coverage for an Upcoming Sporting Event? Global Media Desk has…

8 International Film Festivals to Get Excited About in 2016

8 International Film Festivals to Get Excited About in 2016

When it comes to popular film festivals two names usually begin every conversation, Cannes and Sundance.  Thanks to the popularity of these two events, an explosion of new genre-specific film festivals have cropped up and created endless opportunities for filmmakers to share their work. From female empowerment to science-fiction, here are our top eight international film festivals to get excited about in 2016. Hong Kong International Film Festival Society March 21 – April 4, 2016 Hong Kong http://hkiff.org.hk/en/index.php The Hong Kong International…

Global Media Desk 2015 Year in Review

Global Media Desk 2015 Year in Review

What a year! 2015 brought the Global Media Desk great projects, amazing clients, and lots and lots of fun. Check out what we got up to in 2015. About the Global Media Desk Global Media Desk has been providing on-demand, high-quality, local production crews, photographers, and interpreters around the world for over 15 years. We…