The New York Festivals TV & Film Awards were held for the 60th time this year, with participants from over 40 countries. The 2017 Gold World Medal went to two Swiss film productions, Avista Films and Seed.
The Geberit film "Time goes by. Quality remains." by Seed was awarded gold in the Introductions & Lead-In Titles category. Geberit uses the film to open local customer events in markets outside Europe. It tells the heart-warming story of a boy who is separated from his childhood sweetheart. But quality lasts for decades.
The Swiss Post brand film launched in March was awarded a Bronze World Medal in the Public Relations category. The film, also produced by Seed, tells the story of four customers whose lives are made easier by Swiss Post.
A second "Gold World Medal" goes to Switzerland in the Online Music Program category. The film "Equal our contribution to a vision" by Avista Films from Remetschwil won over the jury. According to the press release, Michael Spindler, director and cameraman, and Hubert Staubli, producer, are particularly delighted. But the musicians of the Chaarts Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Andreas Fleck, are also proud to be part of this success.
The film accompanies the music ensemble during their final rehearsals and the recording of their latest CD on the music island of Rheinau. The camera captures the people in a very unique, emotional way. It almost seems as if the audience is granted a glimpse into the musicians' souls, into the very heart of the music.
During filming, the director's wishes often gave the ensemble a questioning look, but also caused many funny moments. The team did not have much time available, as the rehearsal program was to be affected as little as possible. A high degree of flexibility and spontaneity was therefore required from everyone. Professional drone shots express the uniqueness and architectural aesthetics of the music island in harmony with the music.
Rose Anderson, the director of New York Festivals - World's Best TV & Films said of the film: "I watched Equal many times and found its message and style wonderful".
Basel Tourism won bronze in the "Film and Video - Industrial Productions" category with the film "The Revenge - Pokémon Go - Prank!" produced by Fadeout. The film has already won gold at this year's Best of Swiss Web Awards (Werbewoche.ch reported). (hae/pd)
]]>In the film, Ampegon CEO Josef Troxler embarks on a mental journey around the globe and reviews the most important achievements. The viewer is taken to exotic locations in India and Japan, learns about groundbreaking research at PSI, climbs up to massive transmitting antennas in northern Germany and is allowed to witness when Ampegon becomes part of the most ambitious and largest research project of all time: the thermonuclear experimental reactor Iter.
The aim is to let viewers experience the values the company stands for, the industries and markets in which it is active, and its prospects. The complete production took about a year, according to a press release. The filming took place exclusively at original locations and was realized during almost 3 months.
Responsible at Ampegon: Josef Troxler and Jennifer Lewandowski. Responsible at Maybaum Film and Avista Films: Michel Alraun (direction/concept), Hubert Staubli (production management/concept), Simon Usteri (camera), Angela Ryser (editing), Jürgen Kupka (color grading), Bluebox Tonstudios (sound design).
At the center of the 20-minute film portraits are people, their stories and emotions. Various authentic short stories are used to convey the diversity of the city of Baden. Locals and guests tell their very personal stories and show what Baden means to them and to other people. Ten very different people get to the bottom of the "Baden spirit". Viewers are taken to their favorite places by the protagonists, experiencing different facets of the city and discovering one or two unknown perspectives.
More than two years passed from the idea to the realization to the finished city portrait. The search for "love stories" from the population was one of the biggest challenges of the project. "We wanted to find authentic stories that represented the diversity of the city of Baden as well as every age group. We owe it to the cosmopolitan population, who are known for their identification with our small town, that we were able to achieve this," says Thomas Lütolf, patron and head of location marketing for Baden.
"People - City - Stories is a good example of successful cooperation with business and the cultural scene," says Thomas Lütolf. Local companies such as ABB, Alstom, Axpo, the Grand Casino Baden, the Neue Aargauer Bank, the Müller brewery, Baden Cantonal Hospital, Regionalwerke Baden and the Schoop Group have supported the project and made it possible. The local companies are also one of the most important target groups for the new city portrait: "We want to give the companies a tool with which they can give their employees an understanding of Baden as a place to work and live in a personal, emotional and surprising way," says Thomas Lütolf. "
Just as there were good reasons for living and working in the city of Baden yesterday, there are also good reasons today and tomorrow. These reasons can change, which is why a city portrait must also be able to adapt. This was taken into account when creating the film portrait. This means that existing stories can be replaced or new ones added at a later date. According to Thomas Lütolf, it is important that the city portrait can develop in parallel with the city's history. Because Baden is constantly on the move, the film also wants to represent the city in this respect.