GLOBAL – NEW YORK, USA, MARCH 2011 – New York Festivals 2011 International Advertising Awards unveiled the New Directors award to recognize exceptional creative work, along with the ability to garner international exposure executed by commercial film directors who have recently launched their directorial careers. Entries in the New Directors competition will be judged by the elite Executive Jury, comprised of 36 international chief creative officers.
“After numerous discussions with the international production community, this new competition was launched to provide upstart directors with an opportunity to have their creative body of work recognized by the international advertising community,” said Michael Demetriades, executive director of the New York Festivals International Advertising Awards.
This new competition levels the playing field and allows new directorial talent who are in business for no more than three years to compete against each other for the newly launched award. Entry deadline is on the April 15, 2011. Winners will be announced at the 2011 International Advertising Awards on May 4 and 5 in New York City.
The two-day celebration will feature keynote speakers, including one by Keith Reinhard, Chairman Emeritus of Omnicom, creative panel discussions, screenings, and gallery exhibits as well as the presentation of the NYF Lifetime Achievement Award to Keith Reinhard and a Living Legend Award to Bob Giraldi, renowned Film Director and Bob Carr, Film Editor.
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