Richard Welsh has been elected by its membership to serve as SMPTE president. Welsh formally began his term on January 1 after serving as SMPTE executive vice president. His term will extend two years to December 31, 2026.
The Regal Cineworld Group today announced the appointments of Kelly Dowdy as chief digital and technology officer and Adam Snow as chief strategy officer. Both will report to Eduardo Acuna, chief executive officer for Regal Cineworld Group.
SMPTE, the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, today announced that Sally-Ann D’Amato has been named executive director by the SMPTE board of governors. D’Amato formally began this new role last December, after acting as interim executive director since October.
Kaleidescape, maker of the ultimate movie platform, announced today that Kaleidescape has appointed Priscilla Morgan, who currently serves as Kaleidescape’s chief operating officer, to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
UFO Moviez, the in-cinema advertising and digital cinema distribution network, has promoted Siddharth Bhardwaj to the role of CEO of its digital cinema business, positioning him to oversee a new phase of expansion for UFO Moviez in the rapidly changing media and entertainment landscape.
The Motion Picture Association has named Urmila Venugopalan as its new president and managing director of the Asia-Pacific region. Venugopalan, formerly the MPA‘s executive vice president of strategy and global operations, will succeed Belinda Lui, who is stepping down after five years. The leadership change becomes effective on January 31, 2025.
Last week, at this year’s Association of Moving Images Archivists, five awards were presented by the organization to individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional work in the areas of preservation. The 2024 accolades and recipients are:
The independent Australian cinema chain Dendy Icon Group has announced that Natascha Rey-Barry will lead its marketing, communications and brand strategy across the group, including Icon Film Distribution and Dendy Cinemas.
PVR Inox Limited has appointed Saurabh Bhambri senior vice president, media business. He will lead efforts to accelerate revenue growth, champion digital transformation, streamline business automation, and foster innovation through strategic partnerships to enhance and strengthen the company’s media business segment.
New York Women in Film & Television has given eight scholarships to film, television, and media production students at New York area schools in 2024 as part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of women in media.
