The Sundance Institute is headed to the island of Cuba this week, inviting students, artists, and film lovers to attend screenings and Q&A sessions to acclaimed independent films. Discussions are open to the public as part of Sundance Film Forward starting on July 14-16. Sundance will screen “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” with novelist/screenwriter Jesse Andrews and “Meru”…
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#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
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…
Our Top April Fool’s Day Office Pranks
There is nothing we love more at Global Media Desk than a good laugh with our co-workers. And nothing makes us chuckle louder than April Fool’s Day office pranks. Check out this list of our favorite office pranks and be sure to share them with your team. [youtube]eq2MuQWbBJ4[/youtube] [youtube]deoSfJOYrJQ[/youtube] [youtube]kbIL80b3NHg[/youtube] [youtube]GvplQbB02gc[/youtube] [youtube]RPh5QDKg63Y[/youtube] [youtube]gHvwR6rH8yQ[/youtube] [youtube]Ul26r2rbhE4[/youtube] …
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…
International Day of Happiness 2016: What Makes the Employees of the Global Media Desk Happy?
Global Media Desk is proud to be part of the global community and sharing what makes our staff happy outside of work. From exploring the ocean, to family time, to playing outdoors, people all over the world are sharing their happiness on International Day of Happiness. Join us and share what brings happiness to your life….
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…