Engagement, passion and connection are what turn your average customer into a devoted fan. No industry understands this more than the sports industry. Sporting events from around the world are finding new and inventive ways for technology and media to create new fans and we all can learn a few tricks from the experts. Drones…
5 Quick Tips for Translating an Animated Film or T.V. Series for Global Distribution
When preparing an animated feature film or Television series for international distribution, proper localization is key to connecting with regional audiences. While some productions may only need a direct translation during post-production, most will want cultural adjustments to ensure the film or series remains relatable. The following quick tips highlight a few key areas to pay…
68th Cannes Film Festival: The Good, The Great and The Just Plain Hilarious
The 68th Cannes Film Festival did not disappoint! The most glamorous and prestigious film festival came to a close on Sunday May 24th with a few of surprises, red carpet scandals and of course astounding films. Here are my favorite highlights from the always unforgettable festival: Top Awards The highest prize, the Palme d’Or, went…
10 Visually Stunning Cities for Your Next Video Production Shoot
Want to make an impact with your next film or video? It’s all about the visuals! Shooting in a location with mind-blowing scenery not only makes you memorable to your audience, but it also gives you a creative inspiration that is hard to duplicate. To help you find that one-of-a-kind place we took our 15…
Behind the Scenes of Irish Country Magazine’s Photo Shoot in Marrakech, Morocco
While on location in Marrakech, Morocco, Irish Country Magazine wanted to capture some amazing behind the scenes footage of their stunning photo shoot. Of course Global Media Desk has the most professional and experienced videographers in the region and was naturally their first choice! Check out theses super cool images our local videographer was able to snag of…
TOP 3 Reasons Why Videos are Essential to Your Marketing Strategy
Video is the new king. As the accessible to the internet becomes easier and easier for people around the world the way in which we reach customers and interact with them is evolving. A report published by Demand Metric states that 70 percent of marketers use videos in their marketing strategies and 82 percent of…
Essential Guide to Filming Incentives in the United States & Canada
The United States and Canada have been vying against each other for film production bragging rights since the 1990s. Once Canada became a hot bed for productions with its film incentive program in 1997, many U.S. states followed suit and began launching their own production incentives. Luckily for every filmmaker the U.S. and Canada both…
Top International Film Festivals 2015
Getting recognized at the right film festival can be a turning point for any filmmaker. Many films have premiered at film festivals, been picked up by an international distributor and then even go on to win an Oscar (see the list here). To help you figure out which film festivals to budget for, submit and/or…